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Strength Dumbbell

Dumbbell Side Bend

The Dumbbell Side Bend trains lateral trunk flexion while one dumbbell is held at the side. The abdominal and side-trunk muscles control the bend and return. The movement is s...

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Dumbbell Skull Crushers

Dumbbell Skull Crushers are lying triceps extensions performed with one weight in each hand. The upper arms remain above the torso while the elbows bend and straighten. The fo...

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Dumbbell Squat

The Dumbbell Squat is performed with one weight held at each side. The quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings lower and raise the body while the calves and lower back help stabili...

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Dumbbell Squat To A Bench

The Dumbbell Squat to a Bench uses a flat bench as a consistent depth target. The quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings perform the squat while the calves and lower back support...

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Dumbbell Step Ups

Dumbbell Step-Ups train one leg at a time using a raised platform. The quadriceps and glutes lift the body while the hamstrings and calves assist with balance and control. One...

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Dumbbell Suitcase Deadlift

The Dumbbell Suitcase Deadlift is a one-sided hinge performed with the weight beside the foot. The hamstrings and glutes extend the hips while the back and forearms support th...

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Dumbbell Thrusters

Dumbbell Thrusters combine a front-loaded squat with an overhead press. The quadriceps and glutes drive the body upward while the shoulders and triceps finish the dumbbells ov...

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Stretching

Dynamic Back Stretch

The Dynamic Back Stretch uses repeated straight-arm raises to move the shoulders and lats through an increasing overhead range. It is a warm-up drill rather than a long static...

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Stretching

Dynamic Chest Stretch

The Dynamic Chest Stretch repeatedly opens the arms from a position directly in front of the body. The chest moves through a lengthened position while the middle back helps dr...

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