{"id":5379,"date":"2012-09-11T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-09-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/\/uncategorized\/5-best-dumbbell-exercises-to-get-strong-and-gather-a-crowd"},"modified":"2022-10-25T20:47:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T01:47:59","slug":"5-best-dumbbell-exercises-to-get-strong-and-gather-a-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/5-best-dumbbell-exercises-to-get-strong-and-gather-a-crowd\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Dumbbell Exercises To Get Strong (And Gather a Crowd)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article isn\u2019t going to focus on the standard dumbbell movements we\u2019ve all seen and done. Chances are you\u2019ve got some great dumbbells and you use them regularly but fall into the same old exercises and routines. Most people I speak to do curls, bench press, and <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/lateral-raise\/\" data-lasso-id=\"152057\">lateral raises<\/a> with their dumbbells but little else. With such a versatile piece of training equipment, wouldn\u2019t you rather get the very best from them?<\/p>\n<p>This article isn\u2019t going to focus on the standard dumbbell movements we\u2019ve all seen and done. Chances are you\u2019ve got some great dumbbells and you use them regularly but fall into the same old exercises and routines. Most people I speak to do curls, bench press, and lateral raises with their dumbbells but little else. With such a versatile piece of training equipment, wouldn\u2019t you rather get the very best from them?<\/p>\n<p><em>Below, you\u2019re going to get some dumbbell exercises that will not only blast your strength through the roof, but also create a crowd in the weights room.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-brief-history-of-dumbbell-lifting\">A Brief History Of Dumbbell Lifting<\/h2>\n<p>The dumbbell itself is widely believed to have originated from the haltere, a hand-held weight used in ancient Greece, specifically in the long jump. Later they were used by English bell ringers as a silent way to build strength.<\/p>\n<p>These days, the dumbbell is commonplace in gyms throughout the world and remains one of the most popular options for those training at home.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-advantages-of-using-dumbbells\">The Advantages of Using Dumbbells<\/h2>\n<p>While basing a strength program around the barbell is age-old and sensible advice, there are many benefits to be had from utilizing the dumbbell as an alternative:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dumbbell will not allow for strength imbalances between your arms. You won\u2019t be able to use your dominant arm to assist when you aren\u2019t strong enough to lift the weight with your weaker arm. This will help to eradicate any strength imbalances that you may have.<\/li>\n<li>The compact nature of the dumbbell makes it a good choice for dynamic, power-based movements.<\/li>\n<li>Having a different weight in each hand allows you to perform various combinations of bilateral and unilateral movements.<\/li>\n<li>Dumbbells can provide a more comfortable range of motion for many individuals.<\/li>\n<li>It can be easier to dump the dumbbells when a lift goes wrong, making them a great option when training alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So here are my five favorite exercises to spice up my dumbbell training routine:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"exercise-1-the-windmill\">Exercise 1: The Windmill<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What&#8217;s It For:<\/strong> Great for developing shoulder stability and rotational core strength, perfect for MMA athletes, wrestlers, and martial artists.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Do It: <\/strong>Press a dumbbell overhead in one arm and keep that arm straight throughout the exercise. Set your feet around hip width apart and turn them outwards at 45\u00b0 to your working arm. Start the movement by hitching your hip to the side, and then slowly reach down towards the ground. Look upward to the dumbbell and allow your shoulder and arm to rotate. Return to the start position and repeat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5372\" style=\"height: 400px; width: 266px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/windmill2.jpg\" alt=\"windmill, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, dumbbell windmill, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/windmill2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/windmill2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 20% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 35% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 50% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Beast: 75% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 15% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 25% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 35% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Amazonian Goddess: 50% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"exercise-2-the-bent-press\">Exercise 2: The Bent Press<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What&#8217;s It For: <\/strong>Develops additional pressing power in the windmill position. This makes them a great choice for developing true multi-planar strength.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Do It: <\/strong>Clean a dumbbell to shoulder height. Set your feet in the same position as if you were completing a windmill. Start the movement by hitching your hip out to the side and press the dumbbell upwards as you reach down towards the ground with the opposite arm. Return to the start position and repeat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5373\" style=\"height: 400px; width: 267px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/bentpress1.jpg\" alt=\"best press, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, dumbbell windmill, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/bentpress1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/bentpress1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5374\" style=\"height: 400px; width: 267px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/bentpress2.jpg\" alt=\"best press, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, dumbbell windmill, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/bentpress2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/bentpress2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 15% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 25% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 35% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Beast: 60% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 5% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 10% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 20% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Amazonian Goddess: 30% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is a video of &#8220;Iron Tamer&#8221; Dave Whitley teaching the bent press with a kettlebell.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Dave Whitley teaches the Bent Press with the Beast\" style=\"width:853px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_x8hSaCTLnYE\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fx8hSaCTLnYE%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x8hSaCTLnYE\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT1M40S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2013-08-13T12:52:34Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_x8hSaCTLnYE\" data-src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fx8hSaCTLnYE%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Dave Whitley teaches the Bent Press with the Beast<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/x8hSaCTLnYE\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fx8hSaCTLnYE%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Whitley teaches the Bent Press with the Beast\" width=\"853\" height=\"460\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"The Tamer is a master at this move and outlines the nuances that will make this lift immediately doable for many people.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:853px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"exercise-3-straddle-press\">Exercise 3: Straddle Press<\/h2>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5375\" style=\"height: 900px; width: 600px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/straddlepress.jpg\" alt=\"straddle press, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, dumbbell windmill, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/straddlepress.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/straddlepress-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What&#8217;s It For: <\/strong>A serious test of core strength and flexibility in the hamstrings and hips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Do It: <\/strong>Sit on the ground in a straddle position with a dumbbell held at shoulder height. Press the dumbbell overhead without leaning backwards. Aim to keep your legs completely straight throughout the exercise. Complete on both sides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 15% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 25% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 35% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Beast: 50% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 5% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 10% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 20% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Amazonian Goddess: 30% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"exercise-4-renegade-row-with-rotation\">Exercise 4: Renegade Row with Rotation<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What&#8217;s It For: <\/strong>A killer variation on the traditional push up position<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Do It:<\/strong> Begin in a press up position, supporting yourself on your dumbbells. Keep a tight core position and row one dumbbell up toward your chest. As the dumbbell reaches your chest, allow the arm to fully extend upward. Return to the start position and repeat on the opposite side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5376\" style=\"height: 267px; width: 400px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renegaderow1.jpg\" alt=\"renegade row, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, d-bells, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renegaderow1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renegaderow1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5377\" style=\"height: 267px; width: 400px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renagaderow2.jpg\" alt=\"renegade row, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, d-bells, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renagaderow2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renagaderow2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5378\" style=\"height: 267px; width: 400px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renegaderow3.jpg\" alt=\"renegade row, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, d-bells, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renegaderow3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/renegaderow3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 10% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 20% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 30% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Beast: 40% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 5% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 10% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 15% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Amazonian Goddess: 25% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"exercise-5-bottom-up-press\">Exercise 5: Bottom Up Press<\/h2>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5371\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/windmill1.jpg\" alt=\"windmill, matt palfrey, matthew palfrey, dumbbell windmill, dumbbells\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/windmill1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/windmill1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What&#8217;s It For: <\/strong>Great for grip strength and shoulder stability<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Do It: <\/strong>Start by getting a dumbbell up to shoulder and positioning it in the palm of your hand. Press the dumbbell overhead, keeping the weight balanced in your hand. Repeat on both sides. This exercise won\u2019t be possible with certain types of dumbbell &#8211; hexagonal work best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 10% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 20% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 30% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Beast: 40% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Weights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner: 5% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate: 10% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Advanced: 20% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<li>Amazonian Goddess: 30% of your bodyweight for 5 reps per arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>I\u2019m a real believer in getting the very best out of the equipment you have access to. <\/strong>You don\u2019t need to be limited to the same exercises week in, week out. Sometimes you need to get creative to push through boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>Stick to the basics in general, but try supplementing with these dumbbell exercises.<strong> You might just find that it\u2019s the jolt you need to keep moving forward.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article isn\u2019t going to focus on the standard dumbbell movements we\u2019ve all seen and done. Chances are you\u2019ve got some great dumbbells and you use them regularly but fall into the same old exercises and routines. Most people I speak to do curls, bench press, and lateral raises with their dumbbells but little else. With such a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":835,"featured_media":5378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"limit_modified_date":"","last_modified_date":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4642],"tags":[352],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Best Dumbbell Exercises To Get Strong (And Gather a Crowd) - Breaking Muscle<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/5-best-dumbbell-exercises-to-get-strong-and-gather-a-crowd\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Best Dumbbell Exercises To Get Strong (And Gather a Crowd) - Breaking Muscle\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This article isn\u2019t going to focus on the standard dumbbell movements we\u2019ve all seen and done. 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