I prefer implementing dumbbell squats with my beginner clients who still need to master proper form and develop base-level strength. Steps: Pick dumbbells of appropriate weight and hold them at your sides. Assume a shoulder-width stance and point your toes slightly outward. ...
12. Squats are cheap Squats don’t require an expensive machine or apparatus to be performed. A rack can be used or even a pair of dumbbells are all you need to get to work. Overhead squats, kettlebell squats, dumbbell squats all require minimal equipment. Heck, even a sandbag or barre...
Although squats allow you to lift more weight than lunges, squats are also a more straightforward exercise to learn. With your feet side by side, balance is much less of an issue, and that means you’re free to focus on things like not rounding your lower back and building some basic mo...
Some variations don’t require a squat rack and make use of dumbbells, kettlebells, or bands. Other variations, like the heel elevated squats, provide different benefits than regular squats. Be sure to do plenty of research to find the squat variation that works best for you, and don’t ...