Front squats are the move your workout regimen might be missing; here, how to do them properly to reap their myriad benefits.

Unlike traditional back squats, the dumbbell front squat variation places the dumbbells in front of your shoulders so your center of gravity shifts to place more demand on your quads and core.

Start in a wide stance with a set of five- to 10-pound dumbbells on the floor in front of you. Bend the knees and lower into a deep squat, grabbing onto your free weights.

The barbell front squat is quite an advanced exercise that requires good shoulder and wrist mobility, so I’m going to focus this example on the dumbbell front squat, as it is more accessible. If ...

It’s fairly similar to a front squat, but the weight is different – usually completed using a dumbbell or kettlebell. Due to the better weight distribution, it’s often easier than a front squat.

Guyett recommends the dumbbell front squat: hold light- to medium-weight dumbbells on your shoulder with your elbows pointing forward in line with your chest.

1. Front Squat x 50 Clean a pair of dumbbells on to the front of your shoulders. From here, drop into a squat, until the crease of you hips drops below your knees, before driving back up explosively.

Dumbbell Sumo Squat A dumbbell sumo squat engages the muscles that move your hip and knee and makes it easier to activate your glutes, Mike told POPSUGAR. You can do it with one or two dumbbells.

Hold a pair of dumbbells so that your palms are facing each other, and rest the dumbbell heads on the meatiest part of each shoulder (a). Keep your body as upright as you can at all times. Drop ...

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