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Dumbbell Overhead Walk

The Dumbbell Overhead Walk effectively strengthens shoulders, arms, and core stability. By walking with weights above your head, it enhances core and upper body muscles, promoting balance and endurance, thereby improving functional strength and mobility.

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Dumbbell Overhead Walk instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand straight while holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.

Raise the dumbbells overhead, straightening your arms fully, but be careful not to lock the elbows.

Maintain strong posture, pull your shoulder blades down and back.

Begin walking forward, taking small, controlled steps.

After you have walked the desired distance, lower the dumbbells back to your shoulders in a controlled manner and repeat.

Stand straight while holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.

Raise the dumbbells overhead, straightening your arms fully, but be careful not to lock the elbows.

Maintain strong posture, pull your shoulder blades down and back.

Begin walking forward, taking small, controlled steps.

After you have walked the desired distance, lower the dumbbells back to your shoulders in a controlled manner and repeat.

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