Karla Tafra
So, you only have one dumbbell? Great, you have plenty to crush your workout. Even just one dumbbell can add just enough challenge to your usual exercises so you can feel it the next day.
The most important thing about dumbbells is knowing how to properly hold them to avoid injuring yourself or straining your back. And since most dumbbells look similar, you can apply the same technique with any type you can find in your gym or online.
Dumbbell Squats
Grab a dumbbell with both hands and bring it in front of your chest. Take a big inhale and slowly start lowering your hips down and back, like you’re trying to sit on an imaginary seat behind you. Keep your spine straight, core engaged, and your chest lifted, but lift your belly button up and tuck your hips so you’re not creating too big of a curve in your lower back.
Once you’ve reached your maximum depth (aim for as close to parallel to the floor as possible), start exhaling and straightening your legs. Push the ground away from your through your legs and…
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