Enhancing Skills

Category: Exercise

Jumping jacks

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

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 »

Lunge hammer curl

The dumbbell lunge hammer curl is a compound exercise that targets the legs, biceps, and forearms. It involves performing a lunge while holding dumbbells and performing hammer curls during the lunge. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Quadriceps stretch and biceps stretch. Warmup to do prior to exercise: 5-10 minutes […] Read more »

Burpees

Dumbbell Burpees is a full-body exercise that combines a squat thrust, push-up, and jump. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Beginners can start with 5-10 pound dumbbells, while advanced lifters can use up to 50 pounds or more. […] Read more »

Snatch

The dumbbell snatch is a full-body exercise that involves lifting a dumbbell from the ground to overhead in one smooth, explosive movement. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that challenges you but allows you to […] Read more »

Clean and jerk

The dumbbell clean and jerk is a weightlifting exercise that involves lifting a dumbbell from the ground to shoulder height and then pushing it overhead in one swift movement. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight […] Read more »

Standing side bends

The dumbbell standing side bend is an exercise that targets the obliques (side abs) and helps improve core stability. 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 […] Read more »