Haymaker Sit-Up
May 6th, 2023 11:53 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell haymaker sit-up is a compound exercise that primarily targets the abs while also engaging the shoulders, arms, and back muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Select a weight that allows you to perform 10-12 reps […] Read more »
Windshield wiper
May 6th, 2023 11:51 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell windshield wiper is an advanced core exercise that targets the abdominals and obliques. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Select a weight that challenges you but allows you to perform the exercise with proper form. Start […] Read more »
Twisting leg lift
May 6th, 2023 11:48 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell twisting leg lift is a compound exercise that primarily targets the abs and hip flexors. It also engages the obliques and lower back muscles as secondary muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight […] Read more »
Arnold Press
May 6th, 2023 11:46 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell Arnold press is a compound exercise that targets the shoulders and upper arms. It is performed by pressing the dumbbells from a starting position in front of the body to an overhead position while rotating the palms from a neutral grip to a supinated grip. Stretch to do […] Read more »
Clock lunge clean
May 6th, 2023 11:44 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell clock lunge clean is a lower body exercise that targets the legs and glutes. This exercise involves performing a lunge while holding dumbbells, and adding a clean movement to the lunge, which involves lifting the dumbbells to shoulder height. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do […] Read more »
Lunge Swing
May 6th, 2023 11:39 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell lunge swing (AKA: pendulum scissor jump) is a high-intensity plyometric exercise that targets the lower body, specifically the glutes, quads, and calves. This exercise involves jumping and scissoring the legs in a pendulum-like motion while holding dumbbells in each hand. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to […] Read more »
Clock Push-up
May 6th, 2023 11:36 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell clock push-up is a challenging variation of the traditional push-up that targets the chest, triceps, shoulders, and core muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a dumbbell weight that is challenging but allows you to […] Read more »
One-Leg, One-Arm Row
May 6th, 2023 11:27 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell one-leg one-arm row is a strength training exercise that targets the upper and mid-back muscles. It is a unilateral exercise, which means you perform it on one side of the body at a time. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to […] Read more »
Alternating skull crusher
May 6th, 2023 11:23 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell alternating skull crusher is a weightlifting exercise that targets the triceps muscle. It involves extending the arms to lift a pair of dumbbells, while lying on a bench. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a […] Read more »
Cross body jacknife
May 6th, 2023 11:15 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell cross body jackknife is a challenging exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis. This exercise is performed by lying on your back with your legs straight and holding a dumbbell with both hands above your head. You then raise your upper body and bring the […] Read more »