Vertical Swing

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Vertical Swing — Dumbbell Hamstrings exercise demonstration
Vertical Swing — Dumbbell Hamstrings exercise demonstration
Body part
Upper Legs
Target
Hamstrings
Equipment
Dumbbell
Secondary
Glutes, Quadriceps, Shoulders

Instructions

  1. 1Allow the dumbbell to hang at arms length between your legs, holding it with both hands. Keep your back straight and your head up.
  2. 2Swing the dumbbell between your legs, flexing at the hips and bending the knees slightly.
  3. 3Powerfully reverse the motion by extending at the hips, knees, and ankles to propel yourself upward, swinging the dumbell over your head.
  4. 4As you land, absorb the impact through your legs and draw the dumbbell to your torso before the next repetition.

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