Deep Squat With Weights Try this wide squat, and you'll feel a burn in no time. The addition of a heavy weight increases the challenge so you can tone up quicker. With a set of dumbbells on the ground, start standing with your feet wide and your back slightly arched. Push your hips back to lower to a deep squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Without rounding your spine, grab the weights. Keeping your weight in your heels, straighten your knees and come to a standing position. Lower back down until the weights touch the floor. This counts as one rep. Image Source: POPSUGAR Studios