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Vertical row

The dumbbell deadlift upright row (AKA: Deadlift upright row) is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the legs, back, shoulders, and arms. It involves a combination of a deadlift and an upright row movement. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How […] Read more »

Swing

The dumbbell swing is a dynamic full-body exercise that involves swinging a dumbbell between the legs and then using the momentum to raise it to shoulder height. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a light weight […] Read more »

Bulgarian split squat

The dumbbell Bulgarian split squat is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. It is performed by placing one foot on an elevated platform behind you while holding a dumbbell in each hand and performing a squat on the front leg. Stretch to do prior to […] Read more »

Staggered push-up

The dumbbell staggered push-up is a variation of the traditional push-up that involves using dumbbells to increase resistance and challenge the upper body muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Select a weight that is challenging but manageable […] Read more »

Alternating plank row

The dumbbell alternating plank row is a compound exercise that targets the back, shoulders, and core muscles. It involves pulling the dumbbell up to the side of the torso while holding a plank position. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the […] Read more »

Low Curl

The dumbbell curl to armpits (AKA:Curl to Armpits) exercise targets the biceps muscles in your arms. This exercise involves curling dumbbells from a straight arm position to your armpits, engaging your biceps muscles throughout the movement. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to […] Read more »

Lunge Back Front Raise

The dumbbell lunge back front raise is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the legs, glutes, shoulders, and core. 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 […] Read more »

Clock lunge

The dumbbell clock lunge is a lunge variation that targets the lower body, especially the quadriceps and glutes. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to Select the Proper Weight: Start with lighter weights and gradually increase as needed. Proper Form: How to Reduce […] Read more »

Squat Kick

The dumbbell squat kick is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups in the lower body, including the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It also engages the core muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with […] Read more »

Dragon Walk

The dumbbell dragon walk is a full-body exercise that primarily targets the core, shoulders, and arms. It involves walking in a plank position while holding onto dumbbells and performing a rowing motion with each arm. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to select […] Read more »