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Dumbbell Goblet Squats
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Hold a at chest height at the base, and stand straight up. Move your legs so that they are wider than shoulder-width apart from each other with your knees slightly bent.
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Your toes should be facing out, and your arms should be stationary while performing the exercise. This is the starting position.
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Slowly bend the knees and lower your legs until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Make sure to inhale as this is the eccentric part of the exercise.
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Press mainly with the heel of the foot to bring the body back to the starting position while exhaling.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Caution:
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Failure to keep your back straight can result in a back injury.
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Alternative Exercises for Dumbbell Goblet Squats
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Dumbbell Power Squats
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