Dumbbells
Dumbbells are handheld weights that are used in open kinetic chain movements to primarily increase the strength of the upper body musculature. They allow the user to target and isolate specific muscles or muscle groups for rehabilitation and conditioning purposes. Dumbbells come in a variety of different weights for easy use and progression overtime.
Dumbbells offer some advantages over other resistance training derives as they can be firmly held in one of both hands in performing various upper body exercises that challenge not only the target muscles but create the challenge for scapular stabilizing muscles and support muscles for spinal stabilization through core musculature activation. They are used to overcome strength imbalances, are safe for users, and allow for a significant range of movement.
Dumbbells allow the user to take the arm or upper extremity joints through a greater range of motion increasing flexibility as well as strength. Also, many individuals hold dumbbells while performing squats for a solid lower extremity workout.
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