Dumbbell exercises: strength training by equipment
These exercises can be performed with Dumbbell, grouped by the primary muscle they train. Each entry shows the movement pattern and the metrics tracked in Ironstead. Use the links below to reach each individual exercise page and the matching muscle groups.
Back
Jefferson Curl
Jefferson Curl is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
Single-Arm Dumbbell Row is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Two-Arm Dumbbell Row
Two-Arm Dumbbell Row is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Biceps
Concentration Curl
Concentration Curl is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. Supporting muscles include forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Dumbbell Curl
Dumbbell Curl is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. Supporting muscles include forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Hammer Curl
Hammer Curl is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Incline Dumbbell Curl
Incline Dumbbell Curl is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Spider Curl
Spider Curl is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Zottman Curl
Zottman Curl is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. Supporting muscles include forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Chest
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
Chest Fly (Dumbbell) is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Decline Dumbbell Press
Decline Dumbbell Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Dumbbell Bench Press
Dumbbell Bench Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Incline Dumbbell Press
Incline Dumbbell Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Glutes
Dumbbell Hip Thrust
Dumbbell Hip Thrust is an exercise using dumbbell in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Hamstrings
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift is an exercise using dumbbell in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include back, calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift is an exercise using dumbbell in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include back and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lats
Dumbbell Pullover
Dumbbell Pullover is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. Supporting muscles include chest, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Quadriceps
Bulgarian Split Squat
Bulgarian Split Squat is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Goblet Squat
Goblet Squat is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes, hamstrings and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lateral Lunge
Lateral Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Reverse Lunge
Reverse Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Step-Up
Step-Up is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Walking Lunge
Walking Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Shoulders
Arnold Press
Arnold Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Cuban Press
Cuban Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Egyptian Lateral Raise
Egyptian Lateral Raise is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
External Rotation
External Rotation is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Front Raise (Dumbbell)
Front Raise (Dumbbell) is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Half-Kneeling Dumbbell Press
Half-Kneeling Dumbbell Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
I-Y-T
I-Y-T is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lateral Raise
Lateral Raise is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press
Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include chest, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Reverse Fly (Dumbbell)
Reverse Fly (Dumbbell) is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Seated Dumbbell Press
Seated Dumbbell Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Dumbbell Press
Single-Arm Dumbbell Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Z-Press
Single-Arm Z-Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Standing Dumbbell Press
Standing Dumbbell Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Y-Raise
Y-Raise is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include biceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Traps
Dumbbell Shrug
Dumbbell Shrug is an exercise using dumbbell in the loaded carry pattern. The primary target is traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Triceps
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell) is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Tate Press
Tate Press is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is triceps. Supporting muscles include chest and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Tricep Kickback
Tricep Kickback is an exercise using dumbbell in the isolation pattern. The primary target is triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Muscles
With Dumbbell you can train these muscle groups, among others:
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