May 5th, 2023 1:27 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell pull-over is a compound exercise that targets the chest, back, and core muscles. It involves lying on a bench with a dumbbell held above the chest and lowering it behind the head and then bringing it back to the starting position. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up […] Read more »
May 5th, 2023 1:23 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell tricep extension is a strength training exercise that targets the triceps muscles located at the back of the upper arm. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase […] Read more »
May 5th, 2023 12:07 PM Mr. Q Categories: Exercise
Antagonistic (an·tag·o·nis·tic) n – Antagonist and Agonist muscles often occur in pairs, called antagonistic pairs. As one muscle contracts, the other relaxes.The agonist is the muscle or muscle group that is primarily responsible for the movement, while the antagonist is the muscle or muscle group that opposes the movement and […] Read more »
May 5th, 2023 7:39 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell side plank raise is a variation of the traditional side plank exercise that adds an additional challenge to the oblique muscles of the core. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that is challenging […] Read more »
May 5th, 2023 7:27 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell bridge exercise is a resistance exercise that targets the glutes and hamstrings while also working the core. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a lighter weight and gradually increase the weight as you become […] Read more »
May 4th, 2023 9:05 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
One leg calf raises with a dumbbell is a strength-training exercise that targets the calf muscles. It involves standing on the balls of one foot and raising your body weight by lifting your heel off the ground while holding a dumbbell. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do […] Read more »
May 4th, 2023 8:52 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell chest press is a strength-training exercise that targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major and minor. 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 the exercise with proper form and […] Read more »
May 4th, 2023 8:43 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
One arm row is a strength training exercise primarily targeting upper back muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase difficulty: The number of reps: Estimated time for exercise: […] Read more »
May 4th, 2023 8:32 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The bicep curl is a resistance exercise that targets the biceps brachii muscle in the upper arm. It involves curling a weight towards your shoulder while keeping your upper arm stationary. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Select […] Read more »
May 4th, 2023 7:15 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell Russian twist is a core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis, obliques, and lower back muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a light weight, such as 5-10 pounds, and increase gradually as you […] Read more »