Squat & Lateral Raise

Description:

Hold dumbbells by your side with palms facing forward. Lower the body by sitting back into a deep squat. The dumbbells should now be at the level of your calves and your upper legs should be parallel to the ground. Return to a standing position while at the same time raising the dumbbells out to the side of the body so that your arms are parallel to the ground. Return the dumbbells back to the side of the body, and repeat.

Form:

Keep your head straight by focusing on the ground in front of you
Do a proper squat by sticking your glutes back as if you are going to sit in a chair
Lean the torso slightly forward on the squat so that your weight is in your heels

Variations:

Regressions- Lower weight, Just do Squat, Just do lateral raise

Progressions- Increase weight, Do lateral raise on descent

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