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Dumbbell Somersault Squat demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Dumbbell Somersault Squat

A single-arm reaching squat with a dumbbell that adds rotation and shoulder mobility to a squat pattern.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques · Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand with feet shoulder-width holding a dumbbell in one hand at the shoulder.

  2. 02

    Squat down while reaching the dumbbell forward and across the body.

  3. 03

    Reach the bottom of the squat with the dumbbell extended past the opposite knee.

  4. 04

    Drive through the heels to stand up, returning the dumbbell to the shoulder.

  5. 05

    Complete reps per side, then switch.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.