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 April 10, 2006
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