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DB MOVEMENTS
DB 1 ARM PUSH PRESS
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder height.
Bend knees slightly, then explosively press the dumbbell overhead.
Use momentum from legs to assist in the press.
Lock out arm at the top, fully extending elbow.
Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height with control, then repeat.
DB ARNOLD PRESS
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
Rotate palms to face you, elbows bent, dumbbells close to your body.
Press dumbbells overhead, rotating palms away from you as you extend arms.
Lower dumbbells back to starting position, rotating palms towards you.
Keep core engaged throughout the movement for stability.
DB BENT ARM LATERAL RAISE
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
Keep your palms facing inward and your upper arms close to your body.
Raise your elbows out to the sides until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
Maintain the 90-degree bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control and repeat for the desired number of reps.
DB BENT OVER ROWS
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells by sides.
Hinge at hips to lower upper body parallel to floor, maintaining straight back and engaged core.
Pull dumbbells towards hips, elbows close to body, squeezing shoulder blades.
Pause at top, then slowly lower weights back down with control, maintaining tension in back muscles.
DB BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS
Stand with one foot on a bench behind you, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Lower into a split squat, keeping back straight and chest up.
Press through front heel to return to standing.
Maintain balance and control throughout.
Repeat on both sides, focusing on form and stability
DB CLUSTERS
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells by sides.
Hinge at hips, tracking dumbbells down thighs into hang position.
Explosively extend hips and knees, pulling dumbbells towards chest.
Drop into squat, catching dumbbells on shoulders, then stand and press overhead.
DB DEADLIFTS
Stand tall, feet hip-width apart, hold dumbbells.
Bend at hips and knees, keeping back straight.
Drive through heels, lift dumbbells, extend hips/knees.
Pause at top, squeeze glutes.
DB DEADLIFT TO HIGH PULL
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of thighs.
Perform a deadlift by pushing hips back, lowering dumbbells to mid-shin.
Drive through heels to stand up, extending hips and knees.
Pull dumbbells up to chest, elbows flaring out.
Lower dumbbells back to starting position and repeat.
DB DEADLIFT TO ROW
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of your thighs.
Hinge at the hips, lowering the dumbbells to mid-shin.
Row the dumbbells to your ribs, elbows close to your body.
Lower the dumbbells back to mid-shin and return to standing.
Repeat, maintaining a flat back and controlled movement.
DB DEFICIT SPLIT SQUATS
Stand with one foot on a platform, dumbbells by your sides.
Lower your back knee towards the ground, keeping the front knee aligned.
Keep your front thigh parallel to the ground and back straight.
Push through the front heel to return to standing.
Repeat with control, maintaining balance.
DB DEVILS PRESS
Stand, hold DBs, hinge and lower to floor.
Jump back, lower chest, then push up.
Jump feet wide, swing weights, drive hips, punch overhead.
DB DISCUS
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
Rotate torso to one side, keeping arm straight and dumbbell at hip level.
Swing dumbbell across body in a circular motion, pivoting on back foot.
Extend arm fully at shoulder height, facing forward.
Return to starting position with control, maintaining balance and stability.
DB FLOOR PRESS
Lie on the floor, holding dumbbells at chest level.
Push dumbbells upward until arms are straight, wrists aligned.
Lower dumbbells back down to chest level, elbows forming 90-degree angle.
Keep control throughout, engaging chest muscles.
Exhale up, inhale down, maintaining stability.
DB HEX FLOOR PRESS
Lie flat on the floor with knees bent, holding dumbbells in each hand at shoulder level.
Press the dumbbells upward until arms are fully extended, keeping wrists straight.
Lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder level, elbows forming a 90-degree angle.
Maintain control throughout the movement, engaging chest muscles.
Exhale as you press up, inhale as you lower down, and aim for a smooth, controlled motion.
DB HEX FLUTTER PRESS
Lie on your back with a dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent at 90 degrees and held above your chest.
Lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight and hovering a few inches above the floor.
Extend one leg down while keeping the other leg elevated.
Alternate the leg position in a fluttering motion while maintaining core engagement.
DB HAMMER CURLS
Hold DBs in a neutral grip, weights at sides, palms facing inward, abs and glutes tight.
Pull DBs up toward shoulders, keeping elbows tight to your sides.
Maintain tension in biceps throughout before lowering weights down with control and repeating.
Avoid swinging with back or using legs.
DB OH STRICT PRESS
Stand tall, feet hip-distance apart, knees soft.
Engage core, push weights overhead.
Biceps by ears, head through arms, core tight.
Lower arms to shoulder height.
DB LATERAL RAISE
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Keep a slight bend in your elbows and palms facing inward.
Lift the dumbbells out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, maintaining a slight bend in the elbows.
Lower the dumbbells back to your sides with control.
Repeat, focusing on smooth, controlled movements and keeping your core engaged.
DB LUNGE AND TWIST
Step wide enough to create 2 right angles in the legs
Rotate over your front leg
Keep a slight bend in the elbows
DB PULLOVER SITUPS
Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat, and hold a dumbbell with both hands overhead.
Perform a pullover by bringing the dumbbell from overhead to above your chest.
Simultaneously engage your core to sit up as you bring the dumbbell forward.
Reverse the motion to return to the starting position.
DB RACK SQUATS
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with your palms facing in and elbows tucked close to your body.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your chest up and core engaged.
Lower into a squat by bending your knees and hips, keeping the dumbbells in the rack position.
Push through your heels to return to the standing position.
Repeat for the desired number of reps, maintaining proper form throughout.
DB REVERSE FLY
Stand with a slight bend in your knees, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Hinge at the hips, keeping your back flat
With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the dumbbells out to the sides, squeezing shoulder blades together.
Lower the dumbbells back down with control.
DB REVERSE LUNGES
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand.
Step your right foot back, keeping most of your weight on your front leg.
Hinge forward slightly to engage the glutes.
Press through your front foot to return to the standing position.
DB SEESAW ROW
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Hinge forward from hips, keeping back flat, chest up.
Row one dumbbell towards ribcage while keeping the other arm straight.
Lower rowed dumbbell down as you row the other one up.
Alternate rows in a controlled motion, engaging back muscles throughout.
DB SKIER SWING
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Hinge at hips, lowering dumbbells outside the legs with slight knee bend.
Swing dumbbells forward explosively, bringing them up to shoulder height.
Control the swing back down outside the legs.
Maintain a smooth, controlled rhythm throughout the movement.
DB SNATCH
Drive your feet into the floor as you pull the DB upwards
Use the explosive power in the legs moving through triple extension
Keep the DB close to your body
DB SPLIT SQUATS
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells.
Step one foot back onto an elevated surface.
Lower into a lunge, front knee parallel to ground.
Push through front heel to return to start.
DB SQUAT CLEANS
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hold dumbbells.
Hinge at hips, lower dumbbells down thighs.
Explosively extend hips and knees, pull dumbbells up.
Drop into squat, catch dumbbells on shoulders.
Stand up, drive through heels.
DB SQUAT THRUSTS
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides and stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower the dumbbells to the floor as you squat down, keeping your back straight.
Kick your feet back into a plank position while keeping your core engaged.
Jump your feet back towards your hands and stand up, bringing the dumbbells back to your sides.
Repeat for the desired number of reps, maintaining controlled movements.
DB STEP UPS
Stand facing a bench with dumbbells in hand.
Step up onto the bench with your right foot.
Push through your right heel to lift your body up, bringing your left foot up beside your right.
Lower back down, returning both feet to the ground.
DB THRUSTERS
Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart, DBs at shoulders.
Squat down, hips break parallel, chest up, core engaged.
Stand, raise DBs overhead with push press.
DB TIGHTROPE DEADLIFTS
Begin standing tall, feet hip-width apart.
Step your right foot back, aligning it with your left heel.
Lower into a squat, distributing weight: 70% on standing leg, 30% on supporting leg.
Keep back straight, chest up, engage core, then drive through heels to stand, squeezing glutes at the top.
DB WEIGHTED BURPEES
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip and stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower the dumbbells to the floor as you squat down and kick your legs back into a plank position.
Perform a push-up while keeping your core engaged.
Jump your feet back towards your hands and lift the dumbbells as you stand up explosively.
DB Z PRESS
Sit tall, holding dumbbells at shoulders.
Press dumbbells up, palms facing each other.
Keep core tight, avoid arching.
Lower dumbbells with control.
Repeat, focusing on stability