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Dumbbell Plyo Squat

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Dumbbell Plyo Squat is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Quadriceps and Hamstrings.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

2

Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.

3

As you reach the bottom of the squat, explode upward, jumping off the ground.

4

While in the air, quickly switch the position of your feet, landing with your opposite foot forward.

5

Immediately lower your body back into a squat position and repeat the jump, switching your feet again.

6

Continue alternating the position of your feet with each jump for the desired number of repetitions.

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