Lunge
May 5th, 2023 1:41 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell lunge is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. 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 for the desired […] Read more »
Hamstring Curl
May 5th, 2023 1:37 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
Dumbbell hamstring curls target the hamstrings, the group of muscles located on the back of your thighs, and can be done using just a set of dumbbells. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Select a weight that allows […] Read more »
Push Up Row
May 5th, 2023 1:32 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell push-up row is a compound exercise that works for multiple muscle groups simultaneously. It involves a push-up followed by a rowing motion using dumbbells. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that challenges you […] Read more »
Pull Over
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 »
Tricep extension
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 »
Antagonistic muscles (Agonist and Antagonist)
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 »
Side Plank Raise
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 »
Bridge
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 »
Calf Raise
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 »
Chest Press
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 »