Exercise of the week

DUMBBELL SQUATS
Lower body; 2-3 sets of 15

» Starting Position: Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart, grasping a fairly light (approx. 5 lbs. or what is comfortable for you) dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging down at sides, palms facing in. Look straight ahead, contract abs.

» Action (click photo to see demo)
INHALE: Arch back slightly, squat down as if sitting back into a chair until thighs are parallel to the floor.
EXHALE: Straighten legs to the starting position.

» Special Instructions: Make sure knees to not pass the line of the toes — stick your butt out! You can also hold the dumbbells resting on your shoulders or lift arms straight up in front of you while going down into squat.

» Muscles Worked: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings