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Dumbbells Exercises

Browse all dumbbells exercises for strength training.

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Dumbbell Lying Supination

Lie sideways on a flat bench with one arm holding a dumbbell and the other hand on top of the bench folded so that you can rest your head on it.

Forearms
Intermediate

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press

Grab a dumbbell and either sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs or stand up straight.

Shoulders
Triceps
Intermediate

Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension

Grab a dumbbell and either sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs or stand up straight.

Triceps
Intermediate

Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row

Grab a dumbbell and stand up straight with your arm extended in front of you with a slight bend at the elbows and your back straight. This will be your starting position. Tip: The dumbbell should be resting on top of your thigh with the palm of your hands facing your thighs.

Shoulders
Biceps
Traps
Intermediate

Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl

Grab a dumbbell on each hand and lie face down on an incline bench with your shoulders near top of the incline. Your knees can rest on the seat or your legs can be straddled to the sides (my preferred way).

Biceps
Intermediate

Dumbbell Raise

Grab a dumbbell in each arm and stand up straight with your arms extended by your sides with a slight bend at the elbows and your back straight. This will be your starting position. Tip: The dumbbell should be next to your thighs with the palm of your hands facing back.

Shoulders
Biceps
Beginner

Dumbbell Rear Lunge

Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Dumbbell Scaption

This corrective exercise strengthens the muscles that stabilize your shoulder blade. Hold a light weight in each hand, hanging at your sides. Your thumbs should pointing up.

Shoulders
Traps
Beginner

Dumbbell Seated Box Jump

Position a box a couple feet to the side of a bench. Hold a dumbbell to your chest with both hands and seat yourself on the bench facing the box. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

Place a block on the floor about 12 inches from a flat bench.

Calves
Beginner

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

While holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a military press bench or utility bench that has back support. Place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs.

Shoulders
Triceps
Intermediate

Dumbbell Shrug

Stand erect with a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing your torso), arms extended on the sides.

Traps
Beginner

Dumbbell Side Bend

Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on the left hand (palms facing the torso) as you have the right hand holding your waist. Your feet should be placed at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.

Core
Beginner

Dumbbell Squat

Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Dumbbell Squat To A Bench

Stand up straight with a flat bench behind you while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Dumbbell Step Ups

Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip

Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.

Triceps
Beginner

External Rotation

Lie sideways on a flat bench with one arm holding a dumbbell and the other hand on top of the bench folded so that you can rest your head on it.

Shoulders
Beginner

Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls

Hold the dumbbell towards the side farther from you so that you have more weight on the side closest to you. (This can be done for a good effect on all bicep dumbbell exercises). Now do a normal incline dumbbell curl, but keep your wrists as far back as possible so as to neutralize any stress that is placed on them.

Biceps
Beginner

Front Dumbbell Raise

Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells on front of your thighs at arms length with the palms of the hand facing your thighs. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Beginner

Front Incline Dumbbell Raise

Sit down on an incline bench with the incline set anywhere between 30 to 60 degrees while holding a dumbbell on each hand. Tip: You can change the angle to hit the muscle a little differently each time.

Shoulders
Beginner

Front Two-Dumbbell Raise

Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells on front of your thighs at arms length with the palms of the hand facing your thighs. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Beginner

Hammer Curls

Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.

Biceps
Beginner

Hammer Grip Incline DB Bench Press

Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.

Chest
Shoulders
Triceps
Beginner

Incline Dumbbell Bench With Palms Facing In

Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.

Chest
Shoulders
Triceps
Beginner

Incline Dumbbell Curl

Sit back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand held at arms length. Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Beginner

Incline Dumbbell Flyes

Hold a dumbbell on each hand and lie on an incline bench that is set to an incline angle of no more than 30 degrees.

Chest
Shoulders
Beginner

Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist

Hold a dumbbell in each hand and lie on an incline bench that is set to an incline angle of no more than 30 degrees.

Chest
Shoulders
Beginner

Incline Dumbbell Press

Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand atop your thighs. The palms of your hands will be facing each other.

Chest
Shoulders
Triceps
Beginner

Incline Hammer Curls

Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Beginner