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Dumbbells Exercises

Browse all dumbbells exercises for strength training.

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Standing Dumbbell Upright Row

Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with a pronated (palms forward) grip that is slightly less than shoulder width. The dumbbells should be resting on top of your thighs. Your arms should be extended with a slight bend at the elbows and your back should be straight. This will be your starting position.

Traps
Biceps
Shoulders
Beginner

Standing Inner-Biceps Curl

Stand up with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso. Your legs should be at about shoulder's width apart from each other.

Biceps
Intermediate

Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench

Stand on the back side of an incline bench as if you were going to be a spotter for someone. Have a dumbbell in one hand and rest it across the incline bench with a supinated (palms up) grip.

Biceps
Beginner

Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

To begin, stand up with a dumbbell held in one hand. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart from each other. Now fully extend the arm with the dumbbell over your head. Tip: The small finger of your hand should be facing the ceiling and the palm of your hand should be facing forward. The dumbbell should be above your head.

Triceps
Chest
Shoulders
Beginner

Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press

Start by having a dumbbell in one hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Use your other arm to hold on to an incline bench to keep your balance.

Shoulders
Triceps
Beginner

Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.

Shoulders
Triceps
Intermediate

Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift

Grasp a couple of dumbbells holding them by your side at arm's length.

Hamstrings
Glutes
Lower Back
Beginner

Straight-Arm Dumbbell Pullover

Place a dumbbell standing up on a flat bench.

Chest
Lats
Shoulders
Intermediate

Tate Press

Lie down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.

Triceps
Chest
Shoulders
Intermediate

Tricep Dumbbell Kickback

Start with a dumbbell in each hand and your palms facing your torso. Keep your back straight with a slight bend in the knees and bend forward at the waist. Your torso should be almost parallel to the floor. Make sure to keep your head up. Your upper arms should be close to your torso and parallel to the floor. Your forearms should be pointed towards the floor as you hold the weights. There should be a 90-degree angle formed between your forearm and upper arm. This is your starting position.

Triceps
Beginner

Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Grab a dumbbell with each arm and place the upper arms on top of the preacher bench or the incline bench. The dumbbell should be held at shoulder length. This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Beginner

Vertical Swing

Allow the dumbbell to hang at arms length between your legs, holding it with both hands. Keep your back straight and your head up.

Hamstrings
Glutes
Quadriceps
Beginner

Wrist Curl

A forearm flexor isolation exercise that builds grip endurance and wrist strength. Important for heavy gripping sports (golf, tennis, climbing) and lifters wanting better lockout / pulling capacity.

Beginner

Zottman Curl

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

Biceps
Forearms
Intermediate

Zottman Preacher Curl

Grab a dumbbell in each hand and place your upper arms on top of the preacher bench or the incline bench. The dumbbells should be held at shoulder height and the elbows should be flexed. Hold the dumbbells with the palms of your hands facing down. This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Forearms
Intermediate