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Benefits weight training exercises Weight lifting exercises Benefits free weight exercises Dumbell exercises, Page 1 Barbell exercises LINKS (related strengthening pages) Lower back strengthening exercises Shoulder strengthening exercises Seated Side Lateral Raise (Deltoids)
* Can also be done while standing * Hold dumbells, palms in * Raise dumbbells in smooth arc slightly above shoulder height * Slight pause, then back to start in same arc * Arms are straight * Inhale on up arc, exhale on down arc Standing Dumbbell Triceps Curl (Triceps)
* Hold dumbell with both hands, pressing one plate * Rotate hands while raising dumbbell so top plates of dumbbell rest in palms, thumbs around handle. * Raise to arms' length * Keep elbows & upper arms close to head * Lower dumbbell in semicircular arc behind head until forearms near biceps * Back to starting position * Inhale on down movement, exhale on up Standing Arm Curl - Biceps
* Stand erect or sit on bench * Back is straight, head is up * Dumbbells are at arms length, palms in * Curl dumbbells up, wrists rotating wrists to palms up * Forearms are in line with outer deltoids * Lower dumbbells back to start in same arc * Inhale on up movement, exhale down movement Front Lunge w/ Dumbbell (Thighs & Hamstrings)
* Head is up, back straight * Step forward with left leg until left thigh is almost parallel to floor * Right leg is straight * Then step back to start * Inhale on squat, exhale going back * Repeat movement with right leg Standing One-Legged Heel Raise w/ Dumbbells - Calves
* Step up with ball of right foot on raised object (could be Yellow Pages) * Stand about 2 feet from wall * Left hand leans against wall * Back is straight, head up * Place left foot against right heel * Keep hips rigid * Lift heel as high as possible * Hold position for a second * Return to start * Inhale down, exhale up * Reverse leg positions and repeat If you liked our page on dumbell exercise & want to get our helpful info every month, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter: HEALTHY WORLD DIGEST You'll receive anywhere from 5 - 10 healthy “nuggets” of information to get you feeling & looking your best. Just fill in our brief eZine subscription form & start to take charge of your life easily, today, right now. We promise. Click 2 go from dumbbell exercises 2 Home |
