Dumbbells Exercises
Browse all dumbbells exercises for strength training.
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Reverse Flyes
To begin, lie down on an incline bench with the chest and stomach pressing against the incline. Have the dumbbells in each hand with the palms facing each other (neutral grip).
Reverse Flyes With External Rotation
To begin, lie down on an incline bench set at a 30-degree angle with the chest and stomach pressing against the incline.
Seated Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Sit down at the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in one arm using a neutral grip (palms of the hand facing you).
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise
Place a couple of dumbbells looking forward in front of a flat bench.
Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Sit down at the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in both arms using a neutral grip (palms of the hand facing you).
Seated Dumbbell Curl
Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl
Sit on the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
Seated Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl
Start out by placing two dumbbells on the floor in front of a flat bench.
Seated Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl
Start out by placing two dumbbells on the floor in front of a flat bench.
Seated Dumbbell Press
Grab a couple of dumbbells and 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.
Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Classic seated overhead triceps isolation: sit upright on a bench (with back support if available), hold one dumbbell with both hands by the inner plate, raise it overhead, then lower behind the head by bending only at the elbows, then extend back overhead. The seated setup eliminates the core-stabilisation fatigue cost that the standing variant carries (where the core works hard to prevent backward lean under the load). For hypertrophy programming where the goal is isolated triceps work, the seated variant gives cleaner triceps focus and lower compound fatigue. Distinct from Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension (standing; recruits core), Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension (rope variant; typically standing), Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension (bent-over kickback-style; different mechanic), and Lying Triceps Extensions / Skull Crushers (lying; different biomechanic).
Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl
Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell in your right hand.
Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl
Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell in your right hand.
Seated Side Lateral Raise
Pick a couple of dumbbells and sit at the end of a flat bench with your feet firmly on the floor. Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing in and your arms straight down at your sides at arms' length. This will be your starting position.
Seated Triceps Press
Sit down on a bench with back support and grasp a dumbbell with both hands and hold it overhead at arm's length. Tip: a better way is to have somebody hand it to you especially if it is very heavy. The resistance should be resting in the palms of your hands with your thumbs around it. The palm of the hand should be facing inward. This will be your starting position.
See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press)
Grab a dumbbell with each hand and stand up erect.
Side Lateral Raise
Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells by your side at arms length with the palms of the hand facing you. This will be your starting position.
Side Laterals to Front Raise
In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.
Single Dumbbell Raise
With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.
Spell Caster
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a pronated grip. Your feet should be wide with your hips and knees extended. This will be your starting position.
Split Squat with Dumbbells
Position yourself into a staggered stance with the rear foot elevated and front foot forward.
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.
Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
With a dumbbell in one hand and the palm facing your torso, bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Make sure that you keep the head up.
Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
With a dumbbell in each hand and the palms facing your torso, bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Make sure that you keep the head up. The upper arms should be close to the torso and parallel to the floor while the forearms are pointing towards the floor as the hands hold the weights. Tip: There should be a 90-degree angle between the forearms and the upper arm. This is your star
Standing Concentration Curl
Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position.
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. Place the ball of the foot on a sturdy and stable wooden board (that is around 2-3 inches tall) while your heels extend off and touch the floor. This will be your starting position.
Standing Dumbbell Press
Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to head height, the elbows out and about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl
To begin, stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand using a pronated grip (palms facing down). Your arms should be fully extended while your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension
To begin, stand up with a dumbbell held by both hands. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart from each other. Slowly use both hands to grab the dumbbell and lift it over your head until both arms are fully extended.
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