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Dumbbell Push Up With Drag

"Dumbbell Push Up With Drag targets chest and arms, strengthens the core, and improves stability. This exercise enhances upper body strength and endurance, with the dragging action boosting body stability."
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Dumbbell Push Up With Drag instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Place two dumbbells in a parallel position on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
2
Position yourself into a high plank position with your hands gripping the dumbbells and toes on the floor.
3
Lower your body towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight and your abs tight.
4
Push your body back up to the high plank position.
5
Then, pull one dumbbell beneath your chest to the other side. Return it to its original position and repeat with the other dumbbell. This counts as one rep.
Place two dumbbells in a parallel position on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Position yourself into a high plank position with your hands gripping the dumbbells and toes on the floor.
Lower your body towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight and your abs tight.
Push your body back up to the high plank position.
Then, pull one dumbbell beneath your chest to the other side. Return it to its original position and repeat with the other dumbbell. This counts as one rep.
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