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Dumbbell squat

Make sure the feet are positioned shoulder-width apart, the toes are pointed straight, and the knees are aligned with the second and third toes. Avoiding knee valgus (knees caving inward) is important to minimize unwanted stress to the knee ligaments. [ID: db_squat]

Instructions

First time: Do 10 reps, starting at a light weight

This is a progression from the basic body squat, squat.htm

Little help

Video: demo of dumbbell squat, www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpYG-pTeaeA

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