Five Dumbbell Combo Moves

Dumbbells are an excellent tool for a home gym workout. However, bicep curls can become boring after a while. When done correctly, several exercises done with dumbbells can be combined to create an increased challenge and more effective workout. If you have a pair of dumbbells at home, consider adding these exercises to your next workout.

Lunge with Arm Curl, 10-15 Reps Per Set

Lunge Curl 1 — Begin by standing with the DBs next to the hips

Lunge Curl 4 — Step forward with one foot into a lunge.

Lung Curl 3 — Hold the lunge position and curl the DBs

After completing the curl, stand out of the lunge
Repeat with the opposite leg

Hang Clean to Press, 5-10 Reps Per Set

Row to Tricep Extension 1 — Push the hips backward and lower the DBs to the knees

Hang Clean Press 2 — Explode the hips forward, stand up straight and swing the DBs to the shoulders

Hang Clean Press 3 — From the standing position, press the DBs overhead. Lower the DBs and return to position with the hips back

Push-Up Rows, 5-10 Reps Per Set

Plank to Row 1 — . Begin in a push-up position with the hands on DBs. Perform a push-up

Plank to Row 2 — Staying in the top of the push-up position, row the DB up to the side of the chest.

Return the DB to the ground and repeat on the other side
This is one rep when the row has been completed with both arms

Dumbbell Row with Tricep Extension, 10-15 Reps Per Set on Each Side of the Body

Row to Tricep Extension 1 — Holding one DB, stand with the feet staggered with the foot on the same side as the DB further back than the opposite foot, push the hips backward and allow the DB to hang directly below the shoulder

Row and Tricep Extension 2 — Row the DB up to the side of the chest

Row and Tricep Extension 1 — With the DB at the side of the chest, extend the elbow so that the DB moves toward the hip

Return the DB to the side of the chest and lower the DB to the starting position

DB Deadlift-Snatch

Dead Snatch 1 — Start by holding the DBs next to the hips. Keeping the weights next to the hips

Dead Snatch 2 — Squat down to lower the weights to the floor

Dead Snatch 3 — Stand out of the squat with one arm, keep the DB next to the hip. With the other arm, pull the DB up past the chest and shoulder to extend the DB overhead

Lower the weight back to the hips, that is one rep
Repeat, alternating arms each time