How to Do Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats

Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats 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 Narrow Stance Squats

  1. 01Stand with your feet closer than shoulder width apart holding dumbbells at your sides or shoulders.
  2. 02Initiate the movement by hinging the hips back and bending the knees simultaneously.
  3. 03Lower your hips until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor while keeping your back flat.
  4. 04Drive through the midfoot to return to a standing position.
  5. 05Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes throughout the entire movement.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats

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

Elevate your heels on small plates if you lack the ankle mobility to keep your chest upright in the narrow stance.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats work?

Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats correctly?

Stand with your feet closer than shoulder width apart holding dumbbells at your sides or shoulders. Initiate the movement by hinging the hips back and bending the knees simultaneously. Lower your hips until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor while keeping your back flat. Drive through the midfoot to return to a standing position. Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes throughout the entire movement.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats?

Elevate your heels on small plates if you lack the ankle mobility to keep your chest upright in the narrow stance.

Is Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats?

Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats uses dumbbell.

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