Dumbbell Standing High Windmill Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Deltoids
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Windmill
How to: Dumbbell Standing High Windmill
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
- Lift the dumbbell above your head, ensuring your arm is straight.
- Bend at your waist and rotate your torso towards the dumbbell, lowering your opposite hand to the floor.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the back straight.
- Allowing the dumbbell to stray away from the body.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight of the dumbbell for less strain.
- Perform the exercise without a weight until comfortable.
Tips
- Maintain a straight line from head to heels throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to control your body and prevent injury.
Dumbbell Standing High Windmill Alternatives
Tags
waist
core
strength
dumbbells
obliques
intermediate