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May
07

Dumbbell Exercises You Can Perform at Home (pt 3)

Posted under Health and Fitness by matt639

Finally, here’s the last part of the dumbbell exercises. For reference, here are the first two parts (Part 1, Part2).

CALF

Single Leg Raise
- Position yourself near a wall and lean against it with one hand for balance. Hold the dumbbell with the other hand which is far from the wall. Raise the foot near the wall.
- Raise the heel of the other foot (the one you’re standing with) by using your toes (tiptoe).
- Lower yourself slowly.
- Repeat 15 times and another 15 for the next set.

Seated Calf Raise.
- Sit on the bench with your feet apart.Rest the dumbbells on your thighs but keep a hold of them.
- Raise the heels by using your toes (tiptoe) while remaining seated.
- Lower your heels to the floor.
- Repeat 15 times and another 15 for the next set.

LEGS

Dumbbell Squats

- Stand with feet apart.and hold dumbbells to the side.
- Bend your knees until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor. Make sure to keep your head up and your back straight.
- Slowly return to original position.
- Repeat 15 times and another 15 for the next set.

Well, that’s everything. You can do other additional exercises for other body parts like sit-ups for the abdomen. Good luck on your training!

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