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Single leg dead lift

The dumbbell single-leg deadlift is a unilateral exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that challenges you but allows you to maintain proper form throughout the […] Read more »

Up down lunge

The dumbbell up down lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It involves stepping forward into a lunge and then standing back up and repeating on the opposite leg. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to […] Read more »

Focus Curl

The dumbbell focus curl (AKA: concentration curl) is an isolation exercise that targets the biceps muscle. 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 perform 8-12 reps with proper form. Proper form: How […] Read more »

Situp press

The dumbbell sit up press is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups in the body. It involves a combination of a sit-up and an overhead press using dumbbells. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a […] Read more »

Wood Chop

The dumbbell wood chop is a compound exercise that primarily targets the obliques, but also works several other muscles in the core, shoulders, and back. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a weight that you can […] Read more »

Knees to chest

The dumbbell knees to chest is a core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis muscle. It involves lifting the knees towards the chest while holding a dumbbell. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a lighter weight […] Read more »

Front back raise

The dumbbell front back raise (AKA scissors )is a compound exercise that targets the shoulders and upper back muscles. This exercise involves lifting the dumbbells in front of and behind the body to work both the front and back deltoids. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior […] Read more »

Squat jump

The dumbbell squat jump is a plyometric exercise that combines the benefits of a squat and a jump, increasing power and explosiveness in the lower body. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose dumbbells that are light enough […] Read more »

Romanian deadlift

The dumbbell Romanian deadlift is a weightlifting exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles. It is performed by holding dumbbells in each hand with an overhand grip and hinging at the hips to lower the weights towards the ground while keeping a slight bend in the knees. […] Read more »

Kickback

Dumbbell kickback (AKA: tricep kickback) is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps muscle of the upper arm. It involves extending the arm back with a dumbbell while keeping the upper arm stationary. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper […] Read more »