How to Do Dumbbell Front Squat

Dumbbell Front Squat is a quads exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Front Squat

  1. 01Hold two dumbbells at shoulder height with the ends resting on the deltoids.
  2. 02Set the feet shoulder-width apart and inhale while bracing the abdominal wall.
  3. 03Lower the hips into a squat, keeping the chest vertical and heels anchored.
  4. 04Descend until the thighs pass parallel, ensuring the knees track in line with the toes.
  5. 05Exhale and drive upward through the mid-foot to return to a full stojp position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Front Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows high and parallel to the floor throughout the lift to prevent the dumbbells from pulling the torso forward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Front Squat questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Front Squat work?

Dumbbell Front Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Front Squat correctly?

Hold two dumbbells at shoulder height with the ends resting on the deltoids. Set the feet shoulder-width apart and inhale while bracing the abdominal wall. Lower the hips into a squat, keeping the chest vertical and heels anchored. Descend until the thighs pass parallel, ensuring the knees track in line with the toes. Exhale and drive upward through the mid-foot to return to a full stojp position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Front Squat?

Keep the elbows high and parallel to the floor throughout the lift to prevent the dumbbells from pulling the torso forward.

Is Dumbbell Front Squat suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Front Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Front Squat?

Dumbbell Front Squat uses dumbbell.

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