Jackknife
May 6th, 2023 11:12 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell jackknife is an effective core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis and the hip flexors. This exercise involves lifting the legs and torso off the ground while holding a dumbbell with your hands. It is a challenging exercise that can help to strengthen your core and improve your […] Read more »
Deltoid fly
May 6th, 2023 11:09 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell deltoid fly is an isolation exercise that targets the deltoid muscles in the shoulders. This exercise involves lifting dumbbells out to the sides, in a motion similar to that of a bird flapping its wings. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How […] Read more »
Swing Jump
May 6th, 2023 11:07 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell swing jump (AKA: pendulum lunge) is a unilateral lower body exercise that targets the quads, glutes, and hamstrings while also engaging the core muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that allows you […] Read more »
Squat swing
May 6th, 2023 11:04 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
Dumbbell squat swing (AKA: pendulum squat) is a lower body exercise that targets your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It is a variation of the traditional squat exercise that incorporates a lateral movement. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper […] Read more »
Archer pushup
May 6th, 2023 11:01 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell Archer pushup (AKA: chest-to-DB pushup) is a challenging upper body exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. This exercise involves performing a chest fly with dumbbells, followed by a push-up with the dumbbells on the ground. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior […] Read more »
T Pump Fly
May 6th, 2023 10:59 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell T pump fly is an exercise that targets the chest and shoulders. It involves lying on a flat bench and performing a fly motion with dumbbells, followed by raising the weights into a “T” position and holding the contraction. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do […] Read more »
90 Degree Hold Curl
May 6th, 2023 10:55 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell 90 degree hold curl is a biceps exercise that targets the brachialis muscle in addition to the biceps brachii. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that allows you to complete the exercise with […] Read more »
Push jerk
May 5th, 2023 5:12 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell push jerk is a total body exercise that involves explosive movements to raise the dumbbells from the shoulders to overhead, utilizing the legs and arms. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with lighter weights and […] Read more »
High windmill
May 5th, 2023 5:10 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell high windmill is a unilateral exercise that targets the muscles of the core, shoulders, and hips. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form, but […] Read more »
Get up sit up
May 5th, 2023 5:07 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell get up sit up is a compound exercise that targets the core (abs) and hip flexors. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that allows you to complete the exercise with proper form, but […] Read more »