How to Do Front Squats Dumbbell Low

Front Squats Dumbbell Low 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 Front Squats Dumbbell Low

  1. 01Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with the ends resting on the deltoids.
  2. 02Set the feet shoulder-width apart and pull the shoulder blades down and back.
  3. 03Lower the hips toward the floor, keeping the torso upright and preventing the elbows from dropping.
  4. 04Drive the knees outward as you descend to create space for the hips.
  5. 05Exhale and push through the floor to return to the starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Front Squats Dumbbell Low

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

If the heels lift off the floor, widen the stance slightly or place small plates under the heels to maintain balance.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Front Squats Dumbbell Low questions

What muscles does Front Squats Dumbbell Low work?

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

How do you do Front Squats Dumbbell Low correctly?

Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with the ends resting on the deltoids. Set the feet shoulder-width apart and pull the shoulder blades down and back. Lower the hips toward the floor, keeping the torso upright and preventing the elbows from dropping. Drive the knees outward as you descend to create space for the hips. Exhale and push through the floor to return to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Front Squats Dumbbell Low?

If the heels lift off the floor, widen the stance slightly or place small plates under the heels to maintain balance.

Is Front Squats Dumbbell Low suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Front Squats Dumbbell Low?

Front Squats Dumbbell Low uses dumbbell.

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