How to do a dumbbell swing

glutes, hamstrings, cardio

Muscles worked
glutes, hamstrings, cardio
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Hold one dumbbell with both hands, feet a little wider than your hips.
  2. Hinge your hips back and let the weight swing between your legs.
  3. Snap your hips forward to swing it to chest height; your arms just guide it.
Common mistake

Lifting with the arms instead of the hips.

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