Dumbbell Swing demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Hold a dumbbell with both hands, feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Bend your knees slightly, hinging at the hips to swing the dumbbell between your legs
  • 3Using your hip drive, swing the dumbbell up to shoulder height
  • 4Allow the dumbbell to swing back down in a controlled movement
  • 5Repeat the swing for desired reps

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and chest up
  • Depend on the hip drive rather than your arms to propel the dumbbell
  • Control the swing, don't let the momentum control you
  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise

Dumbbell Swing Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs