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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