Dumbbell Exercises

361 exercises — Dumbbells are the most versatile tool in any gym or home setup — they train every muscle group, allow a natural range of motion, and expose and correct left-right strength imbalances that barbells can hide. This collection brings together every dumbbell exercise in the WorkoutX library, from presses and flyes for the chest and shoulders to rows for the back, curls and extensions for the arms, and squats, lunges, and Romanian deadlifts for the legs. Each exercise includes a looping video animation so you can match the path and tempo before you lift. Because dumbbells need little space, this is the go-to list for home training, hotel rooms, and minimal setups. Open any movement for the muscles worked, the equipment, and detailed instructions. Building a workout app? The same dumbbell-exercise data and video links are available through the WorkoutX API.

Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells exercise demonstration

Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells

Biceps · intermediate
Alternate Hammer Curl Seated Dumbbells exercise demonstration

Alternate Hammer Curl Seated Dumbbells

Biceps · beginner
Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells exercise demonstration

Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells

Biceps · intermediate
Alternating Biceps Curl Seated Dumbbells exercise demonstration

Alternating Biceps Curl Seated Dumbbells

Biceps · beginner
Arnold Press Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Arnold Press Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Bent Over Rear Delt Fly Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Bent Over Rear Delt Fly Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Concentration Curls Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Concentration Curls Dumbbell

Biceps · intermediate
Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells exercise demonstration

Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells

Abs · intermediate
Drag Curl Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Drag Curl Dumbbell

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Ab Crunch exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Ab Crunch

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Alternate Bench Press (High Start) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Bench Press (High Start)

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (Version 2)

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Alternate Side Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Side Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Alternating Arnold Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Arnold Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Alternating Pendlay Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Pendlay Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbell Armpit Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Armpit Row

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Arnold Press (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Arnold Press (Version 2)

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Arnold Press Seated exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Arnold Press Seated

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Around Pullover exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Around Pullover

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Around the World exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Around the World

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Bench Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bench Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Bench Seated Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bench Seated Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Bench Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bench Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Bent Arm Pullover exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bent Arm Pullover

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Bent Over Face Pull exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bent Over Face Pull

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bent-Over Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Biceps Curl With Overhead Extension on Stability Ball exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Biceps Curl With Overhead Extension on Stability Ball

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Bulgarian Box Split Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bulgarian Box Split Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Chest Press Decline exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Chest Press Decline

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Chest Pull Over exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Chest Pull Over

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Chest Supported Y Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Chest Supported Y Raise

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Close Legs Deadlift exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Close Legs Deadlift

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Close-Grip Simultaneous Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Close-Grip Simultaneous Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Cossack Squats (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Cossack Squats (Version 2)

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2)

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Crunch Hold With Legs Off exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Crunch Hold With Legs Off

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Cuban Press (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Cuban Press (Version 2)

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Curl Alternating exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Curl Alternating

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Curl Press Extend exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Curl Press Extend

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Curls exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Curls

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Alternate Bench Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Alternate Bench Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Bench Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Bench Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Fly

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Hammer Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Hammer Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline One Arm Hammer Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline One Arm Hammer Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit-Up exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit-Up

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Shrug exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Shrug

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Sit-Up exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Sit-Up

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Triceps Pull-Over Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Triceps Pull-Over Extension

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Decline Twist Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Decline Twist Fly

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Diagonal Chop exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Diagonal Chop

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Drag Over Shoulder Bicep Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Drag Over Shoulder Bicep Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Elbow Side Plank exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Elbow Side Plank

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell External Rotatio exercise demonstration

Dumbbell External Rotatio

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell External Rotation exercise demonstration

Dumbbell External Rotation

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Face Down Lying Shoulder Pres exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Face Down Lying Shoulder Pres

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Face Down Lying Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Face Down Lying Shoulder Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Farmer Walks exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Farmer Walks

Forearms · beginner
Dumbbell Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Feet Elevated Figure Four Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Feet Elevated Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Feet Elevated Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Feet Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Feet Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Feet Elevated Staggered Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Feet Elevated Staggered Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Figure Four Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Figure Four Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Figure Four Hip Thrust exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Figure Four Hip Thrust

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Floor Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Floor Fly

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Fly Flat Bench exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Fly Flat Bench

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Fly Flat Bench Slow exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Fly Flat Bench Slow

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Fly Incline Bench exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Fly Incline Bench

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Frog Jumps exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Frog Jumps

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Front Rack Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Front Rack Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Front Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Front Raise (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Front Raise (Version 2)

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Front Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Front Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Goblet 2 Sec Hold Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet 2 Sec Hold Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Goblet Curtsy Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet Curtsy Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Goblet Forward Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet Forward Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Goblet Good Morning exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet Good Morning

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Goblet Reverse Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet Reverse Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Goblet Split Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet Split Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Goblet Split Squat Front Foot Elevanted exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet Split Squat Front Foot Elevanted

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Goblet Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Goblet Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Half Biceps Curl for 21s exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Half Biceps Curl for 21s

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper

Abs · beginner
Dumbbell Hammer Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Hammer Curl Simultaneous Arms exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hammer Curl Simultaneous Arms

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Hammer Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hammer Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Hammer Preacher Curl Simultaneous Arms exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hammer Preacher Curl Simultaneous Arms

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Hammer Strict Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hammer Strict Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Hand Side Plank exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hand Side Plank

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Hang Power Clean exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hang Power Clean

Delts · advanced
Dumbbell Hex Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hex Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell High Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell High Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Hip Thrust exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hip Thrust

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Hip Thrust (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Hip Thrust (Version 2)

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Alternate Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Alternate Hammer Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Hammer Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Biceps Simultaneous Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Biceps Simultaneous Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Breeding exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Breeding

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Fly

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Fly on Exercise Ball exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Fly on Exercise Ball

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Front Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Shoulder Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Simultaneous Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Simultaneous Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Row

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Shrug exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Shrug

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Simultaneous Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Simultaneous Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Squeeze Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Squeeze Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Svend Close Grip Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Svend Close Grip Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Iron Cross exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Iron Cross

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Jumping Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Jumping Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Kickback exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Kickback

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Knee Lawnmower Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Knee Lawnmower Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Kneeling Hold to Stand Clean Grip exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Hold to Stand Clean Grip

Quads · beginner
Dumbbell Kneeling Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Squat

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper

Abs · beginner
Dumbbell Lateral to Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lateral to Front Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Laying 30 Degree Shrug exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Laying 30 Degree Shrug

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Laying Silverback Shrug exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Laying Silverback Shrug

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Leaning Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Leaning Fly

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Low Windmill exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Low Windmill

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Lunge Alternating on the Spot exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lunge Alternating on the Spot

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Lunge Pulse exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lunge Pulse

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Lunge to Overhead Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lunge to Overhead Press

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Lying External Shoulder Rotation exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying External Shoulder Rotation

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press

Pectorals · beginner
Dumbbell Lying One Arm Neutral Triceps Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying One Arm Neutral Triceps Extension

Triceps · beginner
Dumbbell Lying One Arm Rear Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying One Arm Rear Lateral Raise

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Lying Pronation Rotation on Floor exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Pronation Rotation on Floor

Forearms · beginner
Dumbbell Lying Rear Delt Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Rear Delt Row

Lats · beginner
Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Lying Supine Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Supine Curl

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

Triceps · beginner
Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension on Floor exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension on Floor

Triceps · beginner
Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Narrow Stance Squats

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Offset Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Offset Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Floor Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Floor Fly

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Hammer Preacher Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Hammer Preacher Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Kickback exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Kickback

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Low Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Low Fly

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Preacher Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Preacher Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl

Forearms · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Row (Rack Support) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Row (Rack Support)

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl

Forearms · beginner
Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2)

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Snatch exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Snatch

Delts · advanced
Dumbbell One Arm Triceps Extension (On Bench) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Triceps Extension (On Bench)

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Wide Grip Bench Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Wide Grip Bench Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl

Forearms · intermediate
Dumbbell One Arm Zottman Preacher Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell One Arm Zottman Preacher Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Over Bench Reverse Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Over Bench Reverse Wrist Curl

Forearms · intermediate
Dumbbell Over Bench Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Over Bench Wrist Curl

Forearms · intermediate
Dumbbell Overhead Extension Seated exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Overhead Extension Seated

Triceps · beginner
Dumbbell Overhead Extension Standing exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Overhead Extension Standing

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Overhead Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Overhead Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Overhead Side Bend exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Overhead Side Bend

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Overhead Sit-Up exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Overhead Sit-Up

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Pendlay Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Pendlay Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbell Plank Pullthrough exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Plank Pullthrough

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Preacher Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Press Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Press Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Pronate-Grip Triceps Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Pronate-Grip Triceps Extension

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Pullover exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Pullover

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Pullover (Version 2) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Pullover (Version 2)

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Pullover on Floor exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Push Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Push Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Rdl Stretch Isometric exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Rdl Stretch Isometric

Hamstrings · beginner
Dumbbell Rear Delt Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Rear Full Shrugs exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Rear Full Shrugs

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Rear Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Rear Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Rear Lunge From Step exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Rear Lunge From Step

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Renegade Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Renegade Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbell Reverse Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Fly

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Reverse Grip Biceps Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Grip Biceps Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Reverse Lunge on the Spot exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Lunge on the Spot

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Reverse Lunges Pulses exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Lunges Pulses

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl

Forearms · intermediate
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Russian Twist With Legs Floor Off exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Russian Twist With Legs Floor Off

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Scott Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Scott Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees)

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Bench Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Bench Extension

Triceps · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

Calves · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Curl

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Hammer Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Hammer Curl

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Kickback exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Kickback

Triceps · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Neutral Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Neutral Wrist Curl

Forearms · beginner
Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip

Calves · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Reverse Grip Concentration Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Grip Concentration Curl

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl

Biceps · beginner
Dumbbell Shoulder Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Shoulder Extension

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Shrugs exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Shrugs

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Side Bend exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Bend

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Side Lunge Alternating exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Lunge Alternating

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Side Lunge Left N Right exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Lunge Left N Right

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Side Lunge Single Leg exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Lunge Single Leg

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Side Lying One Hand Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Lying One Hand Raise

Delts · beginner
Dumbbell Side Plank Up Down exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Plank Up Down

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Side Plank With Rear Fly exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Plank With Rear Fly

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Side Squat Side to Side exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Side Squat Side to Side

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Silverback Shrug exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Silverback Shrug

Upper Back · intermediate
Dumbbell Simultaneous Biceps Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Simultaneous Biceps Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Carry exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Carry

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Arm Starfish Crunch exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Arm Starfish Crunch

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Arm Upright Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Arm Upright Row

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise Wall Support exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise Wall Support

Calves · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Leg Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Single Leg Hip Thrust exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Hip Thrust

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Leg Single Arm Deadlift exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Single Arm Deadlift

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Leg Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Single Leg Squat With Support (Pistol) exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Squat With Support (Pistol)

Quads · advanced
Dumbbell Single Leg Step-Up exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Single Leg Step-Up

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Skullcrusher exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Skullcrusher

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Split Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Split Squat

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Squats exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Squats

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Squats to Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Squats to Shoulder Press

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Staggered Deadlift exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Staggered Deadlift

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Staggered Glute Bridge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Staggered Glute Bridge

Glutes · beginner
Dumbbell Staggered Hip Thrust exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Staggered Hip Thrust

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Overhead Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Overhead Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Behind Back Shoulders Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Behind Back Shoulders Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Both Arms Kickback exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Both Arms Kickback

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Calves · beginner
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise on Step exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise on Step

Calves · beginner
Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing One Arm Concentration Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing One Arm Concentration Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing One Arm Curl Over Incline Bench exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing One Arm Curl Over Incline Bench

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing One Arm Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing One Arm Extension

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Palms in Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Palms in Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Simultaneous Biceps Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Simultaneous Biceps Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise

Calves · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Wide Simultaneous Biceps Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Wide Simultaneous Biceps Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Wrist Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Wrist Curl

Forearms · intermediate
Dumbbell Starfish Crunch Alternating exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Starfish Crunch Alternating

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Static Lunge exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Static Lunge

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Step Up on Bench exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Step Up on Bench

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Step-Up With Knee Raise exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Step-Up With Knee Raise

Quads · intermediate
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Straight Arm Crunch exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Straight Arm Crunch

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-Up exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-Up

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift

Hamstrings · intermediate
Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Suitcase Carry exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Suitcase Carry

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Suitcase Crunch exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Suitcase Crunch

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell Sumo Squat Off Benches exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Sumo Squat Off Benches

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Supported Sissy Squat exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Supported Sissy Squat

Quads · advanced
Dumbbell Svend Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Svend Press

Pectorals · intermediate
Dumbbell Swing exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Swing

Glutes · intermediate
Dumbbell Tate Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Tate Press

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Triceps Kick Back Single Arm exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Triceps Kick Back Single Arm

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotatio exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotatio

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell v-Up exercise demonstration

Dumbbell v-Up

Abs · intermediate
Dumbbell W Press exercise demonstration

Dumbbell W Press

Delts · intermediate
Dumbbell Waiter Biceps Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Waiter Biceps Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Zottman Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Zottman Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbell Zottman Preacher Curl exercise demonstration

Dumbbell Zottman Preacher Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Dumbbells Bent Over Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbells Bent Over Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbells Bent Over Row Pronated Grip exercise demonstration

Dumbbells Bent Over Row Pronated Grip

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbells Plank to Alternating Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbells Plank to Alternating Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbells Single Arm Row exercise demonstration

Dumbbells Single Arm Row

Lats · intermediate
Dumbbells Triceps Kick Back Both Arms exercise demonstration

Dumbbells Triceps Kick Back Both Arms

Triceps · intermediate
Dumbell Burpee exercise demonstration

Dumbell Burpee

Cardiovascular System · intermediate
Front Squats Dumbbell Low exercise demonstration

Front Squats Dumbbell Low

Quads · intermediate
Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders exercise demonstration

Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders

Quads · intermediate
Good Mornings Dumbbells exercise demonstration

Good Mornings Dumbbells

Spine · intermediate
Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise demonstration

Incline Dumbbell Curl

Biceps · intermediate
Incline Lateral Raises Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Incline Lateral Raises Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Lateral Raises Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Lateral Raises Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing exercise demonstration

Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing

Delts · beginner
Lawnmower Row exercise demonstration

Lawnmower Row

Upper Back · intermediate
Laying Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Laying Lateral Raise

Delts · intermediate
Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise exercise demonstration

Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Delts · intermediate
Narrow Stance Heels Elevated Dumbbell Goblet Squats exercise demonstration

Narrow Stance Heels Elevated Dumbbell Goblet Squats

Quads · intermediate
One Arm Reverse Dumbbell Fly exercise demonstration

One Arm Reverse Dumbbell Fly

Delts · intermediate
Over Weight Ab Crunch exercise demonstration

Over Weight Ab Crunch

Abs · intermediate
Preacher Curl Dumbbells Simultaneous exercise demonstration

Preacher Curl Dumbbells Simultaneous

Biceps · intermediate
Prone Bench Row Dumbbells exercise demonstration

Prone Bench Row Dumbbells

Lats · intermediate
Prone Bench Row Dumbbells Pronated Grip exercise demonstration

Prone Bench Row Dumbbells Pronated Grip

Lats · intermediate
Prone Bench Row Dumbbells Supinated Grip exercise demonstration

Prone Bench Row Dumbbells Supinated Grip

Lats · intermediate
Prone Front Raises Dumbbell on Bench exercise demonstration

Prone Front Raises Dumbbell on Bench

Delts · intermediate
Pushup to Renegade Row exercise demonstration

Pushup to Renegade Row

Pectorals · intermediate
Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell on Knee exercise demonstration

Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell on Knee

Calves · beginner
Seated Dumbbell Neutral Grip Front Raises exercise demonstration

Seated Dumbbell Neutral Grip Front Raises

Delts · beginner
Seated Dumbbell Neutral Grip Side Raises exercise demonstration

Seated Dumbbell Neutral Grip Side Raises

Delts · beginner
Seated Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Seated Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press

Delts · beginner
Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly exercise demonstration

Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly

Delts · beginner
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Shrugs exercise demonstration

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Shrugs

Traps · beginner
Single Dumbbell Biceps Curls exercise demonstration

Single Dumbbell Biceps Curls

Biceps · intermediate
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Dumbbell

Hamstrings · intermediate
Spider Curl Dumbbells Simultaneous exercise demonstration

Spider Curl Dumbbells Simultaneous

Biceps · intermediate
Standing Arnold Press Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Standing Arnold Press Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Standing Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press exercise demonstration

Standing Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press

Delts · intermediate
Standing Front Raise Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Standing Front Raise Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Upright Row Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Upright Row Dumbbell

Delts · intermediate
Wrist Curl Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Wrist Curl Dumbbell

Forearms · intermediate
Wrist Extension Dumbbell exercise demonstration

Wrist Extension Dumbbell

Forearms · intermediate
Zotman Curl Dumbbell Simultaneous exercise demonstration

Zotman Curl Dumbbell Simultaneous

Biceps · intermediate

Frequently asked questions

Can you build muscle with only dumbbells?

Yes. Dumbbells train every major muscle group through a full range of motion, and progressive overload with adjustable or heavier dumbbells drives growth just like barbells or machines.

What are the best full-body dumbbell exercises?

Dumbbell squats, Romanian deadlifts, bench presses, rows, overhead presses, and lunges together cover the whole body. A handful of these per session is an effective full-body routine.

Are dumbbells better than barbells?

Neither is strictly better. Dumbbells offer a greater range of motion and fix imbalances; barbells let you load more total weight. Many programs use both — compare in the barbell-exercises hub.

Do these dumbbell exercises come with animations?

Yes. Every dumbbell exercise here has a looping animation of the full movement, plus step-by-step instructions, form tips and the muscles worked. Through the WorkoutX API the same animations come as 720p MP4 at 30 fps, with male and female models.

For developers

Building a fitness app?

Get all 361 dumbbell exercises from the WorkoutX API: names, muscles, equipment, instructions and 720p MP4 animations, in one REST call.

# Dumbbell exercises, 20 at a time
curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v2/exercises?equipment=dumbbell&limit=20" \
  -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"