Clamshell Crunch
May 6th, 2023 12:35 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell clamshell crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, obliques, and hip flexors. It is a variation of the traditional clamshell exercise that adds resistance with dumbbells to increase the intensity of the workout. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How […] Read more »
Discus
May 6th, 2023 12:32 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell discus (AKA: rotational throw) is a power exercise that works the core, shoulders, and hips. It involves explosively rotating the body while throwing 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 »
Turkish Get-Up
May 6th, 2023 12:25 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The Turkish Get-Up is a full-body exercise that involves lifting a weight from a lying position to a standing position and back down again while keeping the weight stable overhead. This exercise works on strength, stability, and mobility. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: […] Read more »
Alternating Press
May 6th, 2023 12:22 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell alternating press is an upper body exercise that targets the shoulder muscles. 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 difficulty: Number of reps: Estimated time for exercise: […] Read more »
Pistol Squat
May 6th, 2023 12:20 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell pistol squat is a challenging unilateral leg exercise that targets the quads, glutes, and hamstrings, as well as the core for stabilization. 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 […] Read more »
One Leg Lunge
May 6th, 2023 12:17 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell one leg lunge (AKA: levitating lunge) is a compound exercise that targets multiple lower body muscles, including the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It is performed by stepping forward into a lunge while holding dumbbells, then driving the back leg up into a knee drive while simultaneously pressing […] Read more »
Burpee Press
May 6th, 2023 12:11 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell burpee thrust (AKA:burpee clean thruster) is a full-body exercise that combines three movements into one fluid motion. It involves a squat, push-up, clean, thruster, and jump. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Choose a weight that […] Read more »
L Sit
May 6th, 2023 12:08 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell L-sit is a challenging exercise that targets the core muscles. It involves holding your body in an L-shaped position while holding a dumbbell in each hand. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warmup to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: Start with light dumbbells […] Read more »
Push Press
May 6th, 2023 12:05 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell push press is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscles in the upper body. It involves pressing a pair of dumbbells overhead with the help of a slight leg drive. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: […] Read more »
Split Leap
May 6th, 2023 12:02 PM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell
The dumbbell split leap (AKA: Bulgarian leap) is a lower body exercise that targets your glutes, quads, and hamstrings. It requires you to step one foot back onto an elevated surface (such as a bench or step) while holding a dumbbell in each hand. Stretch to do prior to exercise: […] Read more »