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Deltoid fly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

Upright row

The dumbbell upright row is an upper body strength exercise that targets the shoulders and upper back muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a weight that is comfortable to lift and perform the exercise with […] Read more »