Dumbbell Toe Squat
The Dumbbell Toe Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Toe Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
How to do the Dumbbell Toe Squat
Stand tall holding dumbbells at your sides with your heels together and toes turned outward.
Rise up onto your toes, keeping your heels lifted and pressed together throughout the movement.
Bend your knees and lower your hips down while keeping your torso upright and heels elevated.
Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as comfortable as your balance allows.
Push through the balls of your feet to straighten your legs and return to the starting position.
Dumbbell Toe Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Toe Squat work?
The Dumbbell Toe Squat mainly works the quads and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Toe Squat?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Toe Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Toe Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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