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dumbbell burpee

dumbbell burpee is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in each hand.

Step 2

Lower your body into a squat position, placing the dumbbells on the ground in front of you.

Step 3

Kick your feet back into a push-up position, keeping your body in a straight line.

Step 4

Perform a push-up, bending your elbows and lowering your chest towards the ground.

Step 5

Jump your feet back towards your hands, landing in a squat position.

Step 6

Stand up explosively, lifting the dumbbells off the ground and bringing them to your shoulders.

Step 7

Press the dumbbells overhead, fully extending your arms.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

cardiovascular system

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalvesshoulderstricepscore

Primary body parts

cardio

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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