Start with your feet hip distance apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Hinge at your hips, gently bend the knees and swing forward to an upright position. Make sure that you are not squatting. Use the momentum of thrusting your hips forward to lift the weight up to shoulder level. You should n...

Start in a plank position, your hands slightly wider than shoulder-distance apart, but directly under your shoulders. Your body should form a straight line, core tight. Inhale as you move through the lowering phase of the exercise. Pick up your right foot and draw your right knee to your elbow ju...

Start in a squat position with your knees bent, back straight, and your feet about hip width apart. Start with your arms fully extended, then pull your dumbbells up to your chest, squeezing the shoulder blades together. Extend them arms back straight and lower your dumbbells to the floor in front...

Start by lying on the ground, with your lower back pressed flat into the floor and your head and shoulders raised slightly above it. Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head. Lift one leg just off the ground and extend it out. Lift the other leg and bend your knee towards your chest. As...

Stand upright with your feet hip distance apart, each hand holding a dumbbell in front of your chest, palms facing your body. Keeping your back straight, sit your hips down while pushing your knees outward so they stay in line with your toes. Squat down until your hips are below the plane of your...

Start with the dumbbells resting lightly on your shoulders, with your palms facing each other, standing with your feet hip-width apart. While bracing your core and keeping your back straight, bend your knees slightly, just enough to get some momentum without performing a full squat. As soon as th...