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Use the dumbbell snatch to build power and explosiveness in full-body workouts or for metabolic conditioning. Start with 3 sets of 3 to 5 reps for the first scenario, or 3 sets of 30 seconds on ...
Use both hands (and momentum from your knee, if needed) to raise the other dumbbell into the press position. Squeeze your core and extend your non-working arm out to the side for balance. Lower ...
Bend the elbows and slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head, bending the elbows to 90 degrees. Then slowly straighten the arms again to bring the dumbbell back overhead. Repeat 10 times.
Lying dumbbell triceps extension demonstrating no arching of back at top of movement. The triceps extension is performed while standing or seated, by lowering a weight held above the head (keeping the upper arms motionless), and then raising it again. It can be performed with both arms, or one arm at a time.
Pull the dumbbells toward your hip, keeping your elbow close to your body, then lower it with control. Complete three to four sets of eight to 15 reps with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between sets.
Take the barbell with an overhand grip (palms away from body) and hold it out above the head so that the arms are supporting the weight. Do not hold the arms straight over the face at 12 o'clock, but rather at an angle more like 10 o'clock, with feet at 3 o'clock. All of the weight should be on the triceps.
During the jerk, the lifter raises the barbell to a stationary position above the head, finishing with straight arms and legs, and the feet in the same plane as the torso and barbell. Of the several variants of the lift, the most common is the Olympic clean and jerk, which, with the snatch, is included in Olympic weightlifting events. Clean and ...
Dumbbell Lying Svend Press This lesser-known exercise is excellent for targeting the chest and shoulder muscles. It might sound technical, but once you get the hang of it, the Svend press can be ...