Dumbbell Exercises: The Complete List

Every dumbbell exercise in the library, with form animations — no gym membership required.

50 movements below, each with an animated form guide showing the muscles worked, the setup, the execution and the mistakes that cost people progress.

01BeginnerGoblet SquatLegs, Glutes, Core · Dumbbell or Kettlebell02IntermediateRomanian Deadlift (RDL)Hamstrings, Glutes, Back · Barbell or Dumbbells03BeginnerDumbbell Bench PressChest, Shoulders, Triceps · Dumbbells + Bench04IntermediateOverhead PressShoulders, Triceps, Core · Barbell or Dumbbells05BeginnerOne-Arm Dumbbell RowBack, Lats, Biceps · Dumbbell + Bench06BeginnerReverse LungeLegs, Glutes, Balance · None or Dumbbells07BeginnerFarmer's CarryGrip, Core, Traps, Conditioning · Dumbbells or Kettlebells08IntermediateBulgarian Split SquatQuads, Glutes, Balance · Bench + Optional Dumbbells09BeginnerWalking LungeLegs, Glutes, Conditioning · None or Dumbbells10IntermediateIncline Dumbbell PressUpper Chest, Shoulders · Dumbbells + Incline Bench11IntermediateDumbbell FlyChest · Dumbbells + Bench12BeginnerLateral RaiseSide Delts · Dumbbells13BeginnerFront RaiseFront Delts · Dumbbells or Plate14BeginnerDumbbell ShrugTraps · Dumbbells15BeginnerRear Delt FlyRear Delts, Upper Back · Dumbbells16BeginnerHammer CurlBiceps, Forearms · Dumbbells17BeginnerOverhead Triceps ExtensionTriceps (Long Head) · Dumbbell18IntermediateSkull CrusherTriceps · EZ Bar or Dumbbells + Bench19IntermediateSingle-Leg RDLHamstrings, Glutes, Balance · Dumbbell or Bodyweight20BeginnerGoblet Box SquatQuads, Glutes · Dumbbell + Box or Bench21IntermediateCurtsy LungeGlutes (Medius), Quads, Balance · None or Dumbbells22BeginnerLateral LungeAdductors, Glutes, Quads · None or Dumbbell23BeginnerSeated Calf RaiseCalves (Soleus) · Machine or Dumbbell on Knee24IntermediateArnold PressShoulders (All Heads) · Dumbbells25BeginnerSeated Dumbbell Shoulder PressShoulders, Triceps · Dumbbells + Bench26IntermediateUpright Row (Wide Grip)Side Delts, Traps · Barbell or Dumbbells27BeginnerChest-Supported RowBack, Lats, Rear Delts · Incline Bench + Dumbbells28AdvancedRenegade RowBack, Core, Shoulders · Dumbbells29BeginnerConcentration CurlBiceps · Dumbbell + bench30IntermediateHeavy Farmer's WalkGrip, Traps, Core · Heavy dumbbells31IntermediateIncline Hammer CurlBiceps, Brachialis · Incline bench + dumbbells32IntermediateSpider CurlBiceps · Incline bench + dumbbells33BeginnerTriceps KickbackTriceps · Dumbbell34BeginnerHeavy Dumbbell ShrugTraps · Dumbbells35BeginnerChest-Supported Y-RaiseRear Delts, Lower Traps · Incline bench + dumbbells36IntermediateDumbbell PulloverLats, Chest, Serratus · Dumbbell + bench37IntermediateGoblet Lateral LungeAdductors, Glutes, Quads · Dumbbell38IntermediateSuitcase CarryCore, Obliques, Grip · Single dumbbell39BeginnerBent-Over Lateral RaiseRear Delts, Traps · Dumbbells40AdvancedCuban PressRotator Cuff, Shoulders · Dumbbells41AdvancedZ-PressShoulders, Core · Barbell or dumbbells42IntermediateHalf-Kneeling PressShoulders, Core · Dumbbell or kettlebell43IntermediateScott CurlBiceps · Preacher bench + dumbbell44AdvancedJefferson CurlHamstrings, Spine · Light dumbbell45BeginnerPaused Goblet SquatQuads, Glutes, Core · Dumbbell or kettlebell46IntermediateFront-Foot-Elevated Split SquatQuads, Glutes · Plate or step + dumbbells47IntermediateSingle-Arm Farmer's CarryCore, Obliques, Grip, Traps · One heavy dumbbell48IntermediateDumbbell Skull CrusherTriceps · Dumbbells + bench49IntermediatePreacher Hammer CurlBrachialis, Biceps, Forearms · Preacher bench + dumbbells50AdvancedSuitcase DeadliftCore, Obliques, Grip, Legs · Barbell or dumbbell

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Common Questions

How many of these should I do in one session?

Three to six movements is plenty. Beyond that the quality of the last few drops, and quality drives adaptation.

Do I need all this equipment?

No. Pick the movements matching what you have. The pattern matters far more than the implement.

How do I choose which ones to do?

One movement per pattern — a push, a pull, a squat, a hinge — before adding isolation work. That covers the body with the fewest exercises.

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