We talk dumbbells, free weights benefits, warm-up tips, and list some of the best free weight exercises out there.
Because of that movement, typical lat exercises involve a pulling or rowing motion. The following exercises show various ways to work the lat muscles usingdumbbellsandresistance bands. Remember that these are large muscles, so you can typically use a heavier weight, depending on the exercise. Test...
You can build massive quads using nothing more than a pair of dumbbells and an exercise bench. Better still, this exercise works one leg at a time, so you can make sure you work both sides equally. How to do it: Stand with your back to a knee-high exercise bench. Bend one leg and...
The equipment needed for this exercise includes a bench, dumbbells, or barbells. To perform a guillotine press, set up like a standard bench press with your feet flat and knees at 90 degrees. Lower your weight to your clavicle and press upwards. ...
Double-arm salute is a great transitional exercise that works several muscles at once (the triceps, biceps, forearms, lats and shoulders) while the primary muscles (the shoulders) get warmed up and ready for more action. 10. Serve-a-Platter ...
Skip this exercise entirely if it bothers your shoulders. Variations Progression:Klokov Press Regression:Seated Dumbbell Press 4. Seated Dumbbell Press While there is nothing wrong with barbell overhead presses, using dumbbells may be better for some lifters. Using dumbbells means your arms can move...
Even though this exercise targets a big muscle like the lats, weak arms, and shoulders can seriously debilitate your ability to perform even one rep. Plenty of progressions are available to master the pull-up, making it possible for anyone to get their game up. Performing a compound exercise...
your chest until it touches (about halfway down). Then push it back up to its original position. You can also use dumbbells for this exercise; just remember that you’ll have to increase or decrease the weight accordingly depending on which version you’re doing (the grip will be ...
That’s where dumbbells come in clutch. Your pecs help pull your arm into your torso from the side, a motion you’ll want to perform with a pair of dumbbells most of the time when youdo the flye exercisefor your chest. Benefits of the Dumbbell Flye ...
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a sandbag, medicine ball or a set of dumbbells (5 pounds or less) at your chest, elbows down. Engage your core and press your arms straight out in front of you. With control, bring them back in. ...