Holding a weight is one way to add intensity to the basic squat and a bit easier than holding two weights (see the Squat with Dumbbells) or using a barbell. Make sure you keep the abs in and the back straight as you squat down rather than rounding forward.
Squat with One Dumbbell
From Paige Waehner, About.com
Updated: July 28, 2006
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