Stand with your feet slightly apart and grasp a dumbbell in each hand. Let your arms hang naturally by your sides.
1. Looking straight ahead, inhale, slightly arch your back, and squat down.
2. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor, straighten your legs and return to the starting position.
3. Exhale as you complete the movement then perform the next repetition.
Notes: This exercise places primary emphasis on the quadriceps and the gluteals.