How to Do
How to Do Squat Front Raise With Dumbbells on Single Leg
Each squat front raise with dumbbells on a single leg should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this squat front raise with dumbbells on a single leg.
Beginning
Beginning Squat Front Raise
1. Maintain tall posture throughout the exercise and keep the belly tight by drawing the belly button towards the spine.
2. Begin with a thorough dynamic warm up before starting this exercise; this engages the sensory system.
Movement
Squat Front Raise Movement
1. This exercise involves performing a 1 leg squat, and summating the forces into a dumbbell front raise.
2. Start with light weights (20% of normal front raise weight is recommended) to the side of the body (palms facing in).
3. Perform 1 leg dumbbell squat (for description - see 'squat - 1 leg dumbbell' in the exercise library).
4. As you ascend from the 1 leg squat, use that momentum as you perform a Db front raise (for description dumbbell on - see 'front raise' in the exercise library).
5. Lowering the dumbbells to the side completes one rep.
6. Perform desired reps.
Benefits
Squat Front Raise Benefits
The squat band front raise is a compound resistance exercise that focuses on the shoulders, glutes, hips, and thighs. Because this exercise works several muscles at the same time, it boosts your metabolism and increases your calorie burn.
