How to Do Dumbbell Swing Exercises

When time is of the essence, you want to find exercises that can give you a total body workout. Dumbbell swing exercises are great for working the upper and lower body at the same time and are easy to do at your home or office. So if you want to know how to execute the dumbbell swing exercises properly, follow these steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Get some resistance. The key to the dumbbell swing exercise rests in the resistance. You can use a dumbbell, sand bag or even a large can of vegetables if you have nothing else to use. Start off with just a few pounds and then increase the size of your dumbbell as you become more proficient at the exercises.
2. Assume the stance. If you do this exercise improperly, you can really injure yourself, so pay attention to your posture when swinging the dumbbells. Keep a tight stomach, with your chest pointed upward and your feet apart. You should keep your back straight to avoid hunching over.
3. Swing it. Bend down and pull up the dumbbell in a swing motion until it's parallel to your body. Be careful of your posture and try to do it in one fluid motion. Then let the dumbbell go down your side again.
4. Switch it out. Repeat the dumbbell exercise with the other leg and do several repetitions to give yourself a well-rounded workout.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you have plenty of clearance on all sides before trying this exercise.