Strength

Seated Dumbbell Lumberjack

Seated Dumbbell Lumberjack primarily strengthens shoulders and core muscles mimicking a wood-chopping motion. Excellent for upper body strength and core stabilization.
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Seated Dumbbell Lumberjack instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, your feet flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
2
Bring the dumbbells up to your shoulders with your palms facing forward.
3
Press the dumbbells upwards and slightly inwards, as if you were cutting down a tree.
4
Hold the top position for a moment, then smoothly lower the dumbbells back down to your shoulders.
5
Avoid using your hips or arching your back to help lift the weights and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, your feet flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
Bring the dumbbells up to your shoulders with your palms facing forward.
Press the dumbbells upwards and slightly inwards, as if you were cutting down a tree.
Hold the top position for a moment, then smoothly lower the dumbbells back down to your shoulders.
Avoid using your hips or arching your back to help lift the weights and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
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Muscles used
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