Dumbbell Spin
This exercise develops your abdominal muscles' ability to resist rotation and keep your core braced throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell with both hands in front of your chest, with your elbows slightly bent.
- 02
Brace your core and keep your hips still, your chest up, and your back in a neutral position.
- 03
Rotate the dumbbell in a controlled motion around your body at chest height, transferring it from one hand to the other around the front and back of your torso.
- 04
Keep the movement smooth and reduce the size of the circle if your lower back starts to rotate or you lose your position.
- 05
Change the direction of the rotation halfway through the reps and finish by returning the dumbbell to the front of your chest.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftDumbbell Spin is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your obliques and glutes engaged so the rotation does not come from your hips or lower back. Use a light dumbbell and perform the movement slowly until you have full control.
This exercise develops your abdominal muscles' ability to resist rotation and keep your core braced throughout the movement.
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