Dumbbell Sumo Squat off Benches
The dumbbell sumo squat standing with one foot on each of two benches, so the bell can sink below the feet for a deeper squat.
How to do it
Setup
One foot on each of two parallel benches, stance wide and toes out, a dumbbell held by one end between the legs.
Steps
- Squat down, letting the bell sink between the benches.
- Keep the knees pushed out over the toes and the chest up.
- Drive up through the heels to standing.
Common mistakes
Benches uneven or unstable: use matching, solid benches set to the width of the stance. Knees caving at the bottom: drive them out. Rounding to chase depth: stop where the back stays flat.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
