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Conquer the Gym With the 17 Essential Dumbbell Exercises Every Beginner Should Know
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Weighted Squat

  • Stand with feet a little wider than your hips, with toes pointed slightly outward, holding one dumbbell in both hands.
  • Sit back to squat, keeping the weight in your heels and your chest lifted. The bottom of the dumbbell should lightly tap the floor.
  • Push through your heels to return to standing to complete one rep.
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