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Dumbbell Exercises: 146+ Exercises for Every Muscle Group

Dumbbells offer unmatched versatility for strength training. Unlike barbells, dumbbells allow independent arm movement, which helps identify and fix muscle imbalances. They also provide a greater range of motion on many exercises, increasing muscle activation. Our library includes pressing, pulling, squatting, and isolation movements — everything you need for a complete workout. Dumbbells work for any training environment: commercial gyms, home setups, or hotel fitness centers. From foundational exercises to advanced techniques, dumbbell training builds balanced, functional strength.

All Dumbbell Exercises (146)

Dumbbell Bench Press

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Press

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Fly

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Decline Dumbbell Press

ChestIntermediate

Dumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Fly

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Squeeze Press

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Pullover

ChestIntermediate

Dumbbell

Neutral Grip Dumbbell Press

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Hex Press

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Around the World

ChestIntermediate

Dumbbell

Close-Grip Dumbbell Press

ChestBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Squeeze Fly

ChestIntermediate

Dumbbell

One-Arm Floor Press

ChestIntermediate

Dumbbell

Single Arm Dumbbell Fly

ChestIntermediate

Dumbbell

Incline Squeeze Press

ChestIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Row

BackBeginner

Dumbbell

Reverse Fly

BackBeginner

Dumbbell

Chest-Supported Row

BackBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Shrug

BackBeginner

Dumbbell

Kroc Row

BackAdvanced

Dumbbell

Helms Row

BackIntermediate

Dumbbell

Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

BackBeginner

Dumbbell

Bent-Over Rear Delt Row

BackIntermediate

Dumbbell

Incline Prone Row

BackBeginner

Dumbbell

Incline Bench Pull

BackBeginner

Dumbbell

Renegade Row

BackIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Arnold Press

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Lateral Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Front Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Rear Delt Fly

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Press

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Y-Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Seated Lateral Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Incline Lateral Raise

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Leaning Lateral Raise

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Chest-Supported Rear Delt Fly

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

W-Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Single-Arm Dumbbell Press

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Cuban Press

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Scarecrow

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Six-Way Raise

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Clean

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Prone Trap Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Scott Press

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Poliquin Raise

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Y-Press (Dumbbell)

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Around the World

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Raise Complex

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Incline Y-Raise

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Push Press

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Prone Rear Delt Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Trap-3 Raise

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Waiter Carry

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell High Pull

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Press

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Lateral Raise with Isometric Hold

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Bent-Arm Lateral Raise

ShouldersBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Seated Arnold Press

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Prone Incline Lateral Raise

ShouldersIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Curl

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Hammer Curl

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Concentration Curl

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Spider Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Zottman Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Cross Body Hammer Curl

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Curl

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Single Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Alternating Dumbbell Curl

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Incline Hammer Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Prone Incline Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Waiter Curl

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Fat Grip Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Negative Curl

BicepsAdvanced

Dumbbell

Isometric Bicep Hold

BicepsBeginner

Dumbbell

One and a Half Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Tempo Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Preacher Curl

BicepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Overhead Tricep Extension

TricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Tricep Kickback

TricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Lying Tricep Extension

TricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Tate Press

TricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Single Arm Overhead Extension

TricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Floor Press

TricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Isometric Tricep Hold

TricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Tricep Extension

TricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Prone Tricep Extension

TricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Decline Dumbbell Tricep Extension

TricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Skull Crusher

TricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Squat

QuadricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Cyclist Squat

QuadricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

QuadricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Lunge

QuadricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Goblet Pause Squat

QuadricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Sumo Squat

QuadricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Goblet Squat

QuadricepsBeginner

Dumbbell

Weighted Step-Up

QuadricepsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell RDL

HamstringsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Single Leg RDL

HamstringsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Single Leg Deadlift

HamstringsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Deadlift

HamstringsBeginner

Dumbbell

Jefferson Curl

HamstringsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Split Stance RDL

HamstringsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Incline Leg Curl

HamstringsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

GlutesIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Hip Thrust

GlutesBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Sumo Squat

GlutesBeginner

Dumbbell

Kickstand RDL

GlutesIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Walking Lunge

GlutesIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

CalvesBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

CalvesBeginner

Dumbbell

Standing Calf Raise (Free Weight)

CalvesBeginner

Dumbbell

Weighted Crunch

CoreIntermediate

Dumbbell

Suitcase Carry

CoreBeginner

Dumbbell

Farmer Carry

CoreBeginner

Dumbbell

Overhead Carry

CoreIntermediate

Dumbbell

Single-Arm Farmer's Carry

CoreBeginner

Dumbbell

Plank Pull-Through

CoreIntermediate

Dumbbell

Side Bend

CoreBeginner

Dumbbell

Weighted Dead Bug

CoreIntermediate

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Wrist Curl

ForearmsBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl

ForearmsBeginner

Dumbbell

Fat Grip Hold

ForearmsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Farmer Hold

ForearmsBeginner

Dumbbell

Radial Deviation

ForearmsBeginner

Dumbbell

Ulnar Deviation

ForearmsBeginner

Dumbbell

Hammer Curl (forearm focus)

ForearmsBeginner

Dumbbell

Wrist Rotation

ForearmsBeginner

Dumbbell

Thruster (Dumbbell)

Full BodyIntermediate

Dumbbell

Man Maker

Full BodyAdvanced

Dumbbell

Devil Press

Full BodyAdvanced

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Snatch

Full BodyIntermediate

Dumbbell

Farmers Walk

Full BodyBeginner

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Complex

Full BodyIntermediate

Dumbbell

Renegade Row to Push Up

Full BodyIntermediate

Dumbbell

Weighted Jump Squat

PlyometricsIntermediate

Dumbbell

External Rotation

RehabilitationBeginner

Dumbbell

Internal Rotation

RehabilitationBeginner

Dumbbell

Farmer Carry (Heavy)

FunctionalIntermediate

Dumbbell

Suitcase Carry (Functional)

FunctionalBeginner

Dumbbell

Single-Leg Dumbbell Row

FunctionalIntermediate

Dumbbell

Tall-Kneeling Press

FunctionalIntermediate

Dumbbell

Suitcase Deadlift

FunctionalIntermediate

Dumbbell

Offset Farmers Carry

FunctionalIntermediate

Dumbbell

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