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Strength Dumbbell

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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Strength Dumbbell

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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Strength Dumbbell

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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Strength Dumbbell

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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Strength Dumbbell

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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Stretching

Elbow Circles

Elbow Circles are a simple shoulder-mobility drill performed with the fingertips resting near the shoulders. The elbows trace circles while the shoulders and traps guide the m...

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