Russian twist
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 »
Thrusters
May 2nd, 2023 8:52 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
Dumbbell thrusters are a compound exercise that involves the entire body. It combines a front squat with an overhead press, making it a great full-body exercise for building strength and burning calories. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight:Choose […] Read more »
Butt Kicker
May 2nd, 2023 8:44 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell butt kicker is a compound exercise that primarily works the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves kicking the legs back while holding onto dumbbells. 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 […] Read more »
Skipping Wood Chop
May 2nd, 2023 6:38 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell skipping wood chop is a full-body exercise that involves a chopping motion with the arms while performing a skipping movement with the legs. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Proper form: How to reduce difficulty: How […] Read more »
Quick feet Swing
May 2nd, 2023 6:36 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell quick feet swing is a cardio and strength exercise that involves rapid foot movement and a dynamic swinging motion of the dumbbells. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that you can comfortably swing […] Read more »
Skaters
May 2nd, 2023 6:34 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
Dumbbell Skaters is a cardio exercise that helps to increase endurance, agility, and balance. It mimics the lateral movement of a speed skater, and incorporates dumbbells for added resistance. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight […] Read more »
Crawl
May 2nd, 2023 6:31 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell crawl is a full-body exercise that mimics the crawling motion of a baby. It involves crawling forward and backward while holding a pair of dumbbells in a bear crawl position. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: […] Read more »
Scissor Squat
May 2nd, 2023 6:26 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The jumping scissor squat (AKA: Jumping Scissor Squat) is a compound exercise that combines the traditional squat with a scissor jump. This exercise works the legs, glutes, and core, while also increasing heart rate and improving cardiorespiratory fitness. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: […] Read more »
Jumping jacks
May 2nd, 2023 6:24 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
Dumbbell jumping jacks are a full-body exercise that combines traditional jumping jacks with dumbbell training. This exercise involves holding dumbbells in both hands while performing jumping jacks. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with light weights and […] Read more »
Shadow boxing
May 2nd, 2023 6:21 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
Dumbbell shadow boxing is a form of exercise that mimics the movements of a boxer without actually making contact. It involves holding a dumbbell in each hand and performing punches, jabs, hooks, and uppercuts. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the […] Read more »