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Alternating Pull Over

The dumbbell alternating pull over is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the back, chest, and shoulders. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Select a weight that is challenging but allows you to perform […] Read more »

Front Circle

The dumbbell front circle is a strength training exercise that targets the shoulders and upper body. 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 for the desired […] Read more »

Toss

The dumbbell toss (AKA: split chop) is a full-body exercise that works on multiple muscle groups. This exercise involves a chopping motion, where you split your legs apart and bring the dumbbell diagonally across your body. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to […] Read more »

Hanging Kick

The dumbbell hanging kick is an exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and core muscles. It involves kicking your legs back while holding dumbbells, creating resistance and engaging the muscles in your lower body and core. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to […] Read more »

Overhead sit up

Dumbbell overhead sit up is an exercise that primarily targets the abs, but also engages the shoulders and chest muscles. This exercise involves lying on your back with a dumbbell held overhead and then sitting up while keeping the dumbbell in the same position. Stretch to do prior to exercise: […] Read more »

Lateral Raise

The dumbbell lateral raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the lateral deltoids, which are the muscles on the sides of your shoulders. It is typically performed with dumbbells in each hand and involves lifting the arms out to the sides in a controlled motion. Stretch to do prior to […] Read more »

Lateral Goblet Squat

The dumbbell lateral goblet squat is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the quads, glutes, and adductors. It involves holding a dumbbell at chest level while performing a squat with a lateral movement. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the […] Read more »

Goblet Squat

The dumbbell goblet squat is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes 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 dumbbell that allows you to perform 8-12 […] Read more »

T Push UP

The dumbbell T push-up is a compound exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps 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 dumbbells that are appropriate for your fitness level and allow […] Read more »

Wide Arm Row

The dumbbell wide arm row is an exercise that primarily targets the back muscles, specifically the latissimus dorsi. It also engages the rear deltoids, rhomboids, and trapezius muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that […] Read more »