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Category: Dumbbell

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 »

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 »