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May 6th, 2023 11:36 AM Mr. Q Categories: Dumbbell

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The dumbbell clock push-up is a challenging variation of the traditional push-up that targets the chest, triceps, shoulders, and core muscles.

Stretch to do prior to exercise:

• Chest stretch
• Shoulder stretch
• Triceps stretch

Warmup to do prior to exercise:

• 5-10 minutes of cardio (e.g. jumping jacks, jogging in place, etc.)
• Dynamic stretches such as arm circles, high knees, and leg swings

How to select the proper weight: Choose a dumbbell weight that is challenging but allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.

Proper form:

1. Begin in a traditional push-up position with your hands on the dumbbells and your feet hip-width apart.
2. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the ground.
3. As you push up, lift your right hand and rotate your body to the right while extending the weight overhead.
4. Return your hand to the ground and lower your body back into the starting position.
5. Repeat the push-up and rotation, this time lifting your left hand and rotating to the left.
6. Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.

How to reduce the difficulty: To make the exercise easier, you can perform it with your hands on the ground instead of using dumbbells.

How to increase the difficulty: To make the exercise more challenging, you can increase the weight of the dumbbells or add a push-up between each rotation.

Number of reps:

• Beginner: 8-10 reps
• Intermediate: 10-12 reps
• Advanced: 12-15 reps

Estimated time for exercise: The dumbbell clock push-up should take around 10-15 minutes to complete, depending on the number of reps and sets.