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Exercises / Dumbbell swing

Dumbbell swing GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
  • HamstringsMusculi ischiocrurales
  • Lower backMusculus erector spinae
  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 1.97 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a dumbbell swing

  1. Hold one end of a dumbbell with both hands, letting it hang between your legs.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder width apart and hinge at the hips.
  3. Hike the dumbbell back between your legs.
  4. Snap your hips forward to swing it up to chest height.
  5. Let it swing back down into the next rep in a steady rhythm.

Form tips

  • Power comes from the hip snap, not the arms.
  • Keep your back flat and shoulders packed.
  • The dumbbell floats at the top, do not lift it with your shoulders.

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