This exercise involves holding a weight in front of your chest while performing a squat. The weight is held with both hands, similar to how Frankenstein's monster is often depicted. It targets the legs, glutes, and core muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Advanced
Key Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves
- Improves lower body strength and power
- Increases hip mobility and flexibility
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
- Engages core muscles for added stability and balance
How to perform
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
- Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest.
- Squat down as low as you can while keeping your heels on the ground and your back straight.
- As you come up from the squat, press the weight overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the weight back to your chest as you squat down again.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Calves
Secondary
Abs
Secondary