Weighted Squats
This leg exercise mainly works your quads and glutes, with help from your hamstrings adductors and erector spinae. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
15-20
How to do Weighted Squats
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides. Lower into a squat, keeping chest up and knees behind toes.
Common mistakes
Avoid leaning forward or letting knees cave in.
Breathing
Inhale when descending; exhale as you rise up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings Adductors, Erector Spinae
Tertiary Muscles
Core, Calves
