To take the guess work out of your weight-lifting sessions, we share how to use dumbbells to strengthen every major muscle group and our favorite dumbbell exercises for every body part and ability level below. We've broken down the exercises into beginner, intermediate and advanced categories. ...
Tip: Try performing single leg deadlifts slower, this way you extend the period of muscle activation, burning more calories. Lower the weight/lifting the leg for three seconds, hold the midway point for one second, then back up in three seconds. One arm dumbbell rows are a great alternative...
With Dumbbell Connect, you get the muscle building benefit of the combined weight of two dumbbells without the cost of the individual dumbbells equaling the same weight. You may need to buy more dumbbells as you get stronger, but you will be able to "connect" them with the dumbbells you ...
Versatile design suitable for targeted exercises that engage multiple muscle groups, leading to improved overall fitness and strength. Portable and convenient for home workouts or on-the-go exercises, making it an excellent choice for a healthy gift. View moreAt...
Adding weight over time is the main driver of muscle growth (4, 5, 6). But you also need to do enough weekly sets. Here’s Quarantine’s weekly training volume for your major muscles. Note that we’re taking the weekly average sets per muscle group because you alternate workouts A and...
Target Muscle Group: Brachioradialis, brachialis, and biceps brachii Type: Strength Mechanics: Isolation Equipment: Dumbbells Difficulty: Beginner Muscles Worked Brachialis Thebrachialisis a pure elbow flexor at all physiological positions, located deep to the biceps. It helps to create the appearance ...
The largest back muscle, the latissimus dorsi or “lat,” is the primary muscle being recruited during single-arm rows. The lats are found on both sides of your back, running from the shoulder blades to below the ribs. They primarily work to draw the upper arm towards the centerline of ...
4. Upward Rows To work your shoulders, lower back and improve your body balance, perform the one arm upward row. Perform 3 sets of 18 to get to better balance and feel the burn. If you tend to lean forward and have poor posture, this exercise is just what you need to impro...
Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Rows 1 sets 30 secs Left side only! Allow the weight to descend to a full extension & then pull it all the way in closely to your body.Single Arm Dumbbell Carry 1 sets 30 secs Hold the dumbbell in your left hand and take those steps, either on the spot ...
When you compromise this muscle group that works against the pull of gravity, your bodily movements will become awkward. Plus, a strong posterior chain helps improve your physical performance. When your calves, hamstrings, glutes, and lats are in tip-top shape, you can perform physical tasks—...