How to Do Dumbbell Press Squat

Dumbbell Press 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 Press Squat

  1. 01Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with a neutral grip and feet set slightly wider than shoulders.
  2. 02Lower the hips into a deep squat position while keeping the dumbbells stationary at the shoulders.
  3. 03Drive upward from the bottom of the squat by pushing through the mid-foot.
  4. 04Press the dumbbells overhead as the legs reach full extension at the top of the movement.
  5. 05Lower the weights back to the shoulders before initiating the next squat descent.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Press 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 dumbbells pressed firmly together at the shoulders to create more tension across the upper back and core.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Press Squat questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Press Squat work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Press Squat correctly?

Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with a neutral grip and feet set slightly wider than shoulders. Lower the hips into a deep squat position while keeping the dumbbells stationary at the shoulders. Drive upward from the bottom of the squat by pushing through the mid-foot. Press the dumbbells overhead as the legs reach full extension at the top of the movement. Lower the weights back to the shoulders before initiating the next squat descent.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Press Squat?

Keep the dumbbells pressed firmly together at the shoulders to create more tension across the upper back and core.

Is Dumbbell Press Squat suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Press Squat?

Dumbbell Press Squat uses dumbbell.

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