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Thats a lot of benefits in five moves.

What are the five dumbbell exercises?

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This improves coordination and balance, working both sides of the body equally while strengthening your weaker muscles.

Watch the video above to learn the move or check out our step-by-stephow-to-do thrustersguide.

The devil press is another combo move, bringing together a burpee and dual dumbbell snatch.

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you might also perform the move one-sided if you prefer.

Watch the video above to learn the move or check out our step-by-stephow to do the devil pressguide.

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Its one of the best tried-and-tested warm-up exercises to improve squat mechanics and depth.

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Can I do strength training with dumbbells?

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A dumbbell strength training program can help develop muscular strength, endurance, stability and power.

I recommend a five-move dumbbellmetabolic circuitusing the exercises above.

Work for 45 seconds, then rest for 15 and complete each exercise for 3 to 5 rounds.

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The more muscle groups you recruit during exercise, the more energy is demanded by muscles to fuel movement.

Strong muscular coordination is crucial in sports and for any level of athleticism.

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