Dumbbells according to Wikipedia, is a type of free weight, is a piece of equipment used in weight training. It can be used individually or in pairs, with one in each hand.
Most folks aren’t aware that you can perform squats with dumbbells because they’re so used to seeing them executed with a barbell across the back.
If you’re one of the people who weren’t aware that you can squat with dumbbells, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
Here are a few of the benefits dumbbells provides:
- Builds and tones your thigh muscles
- Takes up very little space
- Relatively inexpensive
- Comes in a variety of weight sizes to fit all fitness levels
- Can be used to achieve a full-body workout
People always ask, which is better, Dumbbells or Barbells?
I tell them that it depends upon what your fitness goals are.
Dumbbells are great for isolation work, and a perfect example is performing Dumbbell Squats.
Although you can use dumbbells to perform heavy lifting, in my opinion it’s more safe when using Barbells, because if you get into trouble and is unable to make the lift, your other side can pitch in (especially if you don’t have a spotter).
Dumbbells forces the weak side of your body to handle its own weight being lifted, which in the long run will force it to become more equal in size, power, and strength.
If you’ve never used a pair of dumbbells to blast out thigh shaping squats before, don’t worry…
Simply checkout the following resources that the following experts have put together:
How to Do Sumo Squats with Dumbbell – Women’s Fitness
“How to Do Sumo Squats with Dumbbell – part of the women’s fitness video series by GeoBeats.”
Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kiXid7pm6I
How to do a dumbbell goblet squat — the bombshell way
“We’re a women’s weight gain program. Crazy, we know, but we’re all about getting wickedly curvy and feminine in a strong and athletic way.”
Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIrcxSkwui8
Dumbbell Front Squat | Exercise Guide
“Learn how to do a dumbbell front squat.”
Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJao9o7ROs0
I personally love performing dumbbell squats using a stability ball, because the muscle stimulating is absolutely incredible, not to mention safe!
If you don’t own a set of dumbbells, I high recommend that you invest in some now and put them to use ASAP, because there inexpensive, effective, versatile, and take up very little space!