If you’re looking for a functional and effective way to seriously fire up your lower body, might we recommend the dumbbell goblet squat? Enter the goblet squat: Because you’ll be holding a ...

Besides a few weights, bands, and mats, the largest purchase I made was the DB Method. And I will never stop using this magic squat machine, even now that gyms have been reopened for over two years.

A couple years ago, I was influenced by Kim Kardashian, the goddess of influencing herself, into getting a DB Method squat machine. The DB Method squat machine is sleek and easily foldable.

Another plus for the hip thrust is its horizontal loading pattern; tension on the glutes increases as you approach lockout.

Here's the exercises: Dumbbell sumo squat Bulgarian split squats (make sure you're leaning slightly forward to hit the glutes) Hip thrusts (perform either with a dumbbell or barbell) Alternatively ...

More specifically, you can widen out your stance from the traditional position to do the dumbbell sumo squat, a key variation that can give you different range of benefits. The dumbbell sumo squat ...

In fact, combining a mix of bodyweight leg exercises like pistol squats with dumbbell-only leg exercises such as Romanian deadlifts can build lower body strength without the need for a barbell.

Squats can be done with just your body weight. To increase the difficulty, hold a dumbbell or a kettlebell at your chest. Stand tall, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing ...