This glute-, quad-, and hamstring-strengthening move will also challenge your coordination and core strength. Try it with just your bodyweight (as shown) before trying to add weights.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, press them overhead so they're stacked directly over your shoulders. This is your starting position.
- Holding the weights overhead, slowly bend your knees and sit your hips back to lower into a squat. Make sure to keep your chest lifted, back flat, and core engaged. Pause when your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as is comfortable for you.
- Press into both feet to straighten your legs and return to standing, still holding the weights overhead. That's one rep.
