Hold a dumbbell in one hand, squat slightly, then explosively drive upward to bring the weight from your hip to straight overhead in one fluid motion. Repeat on the other arm.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-20lbs
Advanced: 25-40+lbs
*You should always seek clearance from a licensed healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.
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10 SINGLE LEG RDLs (PER SIDE)
Stand with dumbbells in hands, your back foot should only be touching the floor for stabilization, hinge your hips back as you glide the weights down to mid-shin height, squeeze your glutes and hamstrings as you stand back up. Make sure to keep a neutral spine.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner:...
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12 CHEST PRESS
Lay back on the bench or floor (you can lift legs like I am, or have them bent on the floor.) Lower the dumbbells toward your chest with control, engage your chest to press them back up above your head!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25lbs
Advanced: 30-60+ lbs*Modi...
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12 TRICEP EXTENSIONS
Stand tall and hold one dumbbell with both hands and press it overhead until arms are fully extended. Keeping your elbows close to your ears, slowly bend at the elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head. Press the weight back up to the starting position, engaging your triceps throughout.
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