Wood Chop
May 5th, 2023 4:46 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell wood chop is a compound exercise that primarily targets the obliques, but also works several other muscles in the core, shoulders, and back. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a weight that you can […] Read more »
Knees to chest
May 5th, 2023 4:44 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell knees to chest is a core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis muscle. It involves lifting the knees towards the chest while holding a dumbbell. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with a lighter weight […] Read more »
Front back raise
May 5th, 2023 4:42 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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
May 5th, 2023 4:40 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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
May 5th, 2023 4:37 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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
May 5th, 2023 4:35 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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
May 5th, 2023 4:33 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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
May 5th, 2023 4:27 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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
May 5th, 2023 4:24 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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
May 5th, 2023 4:22 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
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 »