Front Squat (Dumbbell)
Also called DB Front Squat
How to do it
Hold a dumbbell vertically in each hand at shoulder height, elbows lifted and pointing forward. Keeping your torso upright and core braced, squat down until thighs are parallel, then drive up through your heels.
Setup
Bells racked on the shoulders with the elbows up, or one bell held at the chest. Feet shoulder width, torso tall.
Where you should feel it
Quads, with the upper back working to keep the chest from folding.
When to use it
Front-loaded squatting without needing a rack or the mobility a barbell front rack demands. 8-12 reps.