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Windshield wiper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

Jackknife

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 »