Plie Dumbbell Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Plie Dumbbell Squat
- Hold a dumbbell at the base with both hands and stand straight up. Move your legs so that they are wider than shoulder width apart from each other with your knees slightly bent.
- Your toes should be facing out. Note: Your arms should be stationary while performing the exercise. This is the starting position.
- Slowly bend the knees and lower your legs until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Make sure to inhale as this is the eccentric part of the exercise.
- Press mainly with the heel of the foot to bring the body back to the starting position while exhaling.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Plie Dumbbell Squat
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
-
1
Dumbbell Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using dumbbells.
-
2
Barbell Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.
-
3
Chair Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
-
4
Dumbbell Squat To A Bench
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the quads, using dumbbells.
-
5
Goblet Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a kettlebell.
-
6
Hack Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
-
7
Smith Machine Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
-
8
Smith Single-Leg Split Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a machine.
-
9
Barbell Side Split Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.
-
10
Single-Leg High Box Squat
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the quads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do plie dumbbell squat work?
Plie Dumbbell Squat primarily works the quads. The abs, calves, glutes and hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for plie dumbbell squat?
Plie Dumbbell Squat uses dumbbells.
Plie Dumbbell Squat: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Plie Dumbbell Squat is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of plie dumbbell squat?
Dumbbell Squat, Barbell Squat, Chair Squat train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my plie dumbbell squat reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; plie dumbbell squat can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
Track Your Plie Dumbbell Squat with AI
Fitnit automatically tracks push-ups, crunches, squats, pull-ups, and curls with advanced body tracking technology — and you can manually input any other workout too. Start free — Pro is $8.99/month.