- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart while holding a light dumbbell to your chest. You should hold the dumbbell by one end between your hands, with the other end extending down your torso. This is the start position.
- Squat down keeping your slightly arched and pushing your hips back.
- Continue down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Hold for a count of one.
- Return to the start position.
- Repeat.
This exercise can also be performed with a kettlebell.