Lunge Swing
May 6th, 2023 11:39 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell lunge swing (AKA: pendulum scissor jump) is a high-intensity plyometric exercise that targets the lower body, specifically the glutes, quads, and calves. This exercise involves jumping and scissoring the legs in a pendulum-like motion while holding dumbbells in each hand. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to […] Read more »
Clock Push-up
May 6th, 2023 11:36 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell clock push-up is a challenging variation of the traditional push-up that targets the chest, triceps, shoulders, and core muscles. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a dumbbell weight that is challenging but allows you to […] Read more »
One-Leg, One-Arm Row
May 6th, 2023 11:27 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell one-leg one-arm row is a strength training exercise that targets the upper and mid-back muscles. It is a unilateral exercise, which means you perform it on one side of the body at a time. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to […] Read more »
Alternating skull crusher
May 6th, 2023 11:23 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell alternating skull crusher is a weightlifting exercise that targets the triceps muscle. It involves extending the arms to lift a pair of dumbbells, while lying on a bench. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a […] Read more »
Cross body jacknife
May 6th, 2023 11:15 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell cross body jackknife is a challenging exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis. This exercise is performed by lying on your back with your legs straight and holding a dumbbell with both hands above your head. You then raise your upper body and bring the […] Read more »
Jackknife
May 6th, 2023 11:12 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell jackknife is an effective core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis and the hip flexors. This exercise involves lifting the legs and torso off the ground while holding a dumbbell with your hands. It is a challenging exercise that can help to strengthen your core and improve your […] Read more »
Deltoid fly
May 6th, 2023 11:09 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell deltoid fly is an isolation exercise that targets the deltoid muscles in the shoulders. This exercise involves lifting dumbbells out to the sides, in a motion similar to that of a bird flapping its wings. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How […] Read more »
Swing Jump
May 6th, 2023 11:07 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell swing jump (AKA: pendulum lunge) is a unilateral lower body exercise that targets the quads, glutes, and hamstrings 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 weight that allows you […] Read more »
Squat swing
May 6th, 2023 11:04 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
Dumbbell squat swing (AKA: pendulum squat) is a lower body exercise that targets your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It is a variation of the traditional squat exercise that incorporates a lateral movement. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper […] Read more »
Archer pushup
May 6th, 2023 11:01 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell Archer pushup (AKA: chest-to-DB pushup) is a challenging upper body exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. This exercise involves performing a chest fly with dumbbells, followed by a push-up with the dumbbells on the ground. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior […] Read more »