dumbbell

dumb·bell (dum′bel′)

noun

a device usually used in pairs, consisting of round weights joined by a short bar, by which it is lifted or swung about in the hand for muscular exercise
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Etymology: cf. dumb, sense
Slang a stupid person

Etymology: dumb + bell: from orig. shape

Converse of object

hold: Bend at the waist holding a dumbbell in you right hand near the floor, directly under your right shoulder.
use: A good training regime would be a three day split using dumbbells " " I have achieved my best results using higher rep ranges.
lower: Then lower the dumbbells in a controlled fashion to the starting position.
include: Their strength range includes dumbbells, Olympic weight sets, weights benches and multi gyms.
have: Family member has dumbbells to shoulder usually found personal we believe that.

Preposition: at

arm: Dumbbell at arm 's who is qualified viewed the world.

Adjective modifier

adjustable: Adjustable dumbbells are widely available for purchase from fitness stores in your local area or from online catalogs over the Internet.
light: Firstly, start by holding a light dumbbell with both hands, and just let your arms drop down in front of you naturally.
10lb: Use two 10lb dumbbells 20 % = 28 lbs.
small: MYTH I see a lot of people walking with small dumbbells or ankle weights.
10-pound: Do 15 squat and dumbbell presses with 10-pound dumbbells 12.

Modifies a noun

curl: I will use a bit of body language on things like dumbbell curls to grind a few more reps out.
bench: The three prior incline dumbbell bench activities quot overall.
press: Free weight exercises like the dumbbell press or squat, for example, put a very large amount of stress on supporting muscle groups.
row: Also rotate some preacher curls and dumbbell rows into your workout.
flyes: For example, let's say we were to perform flat dumbbell flyes directly followed by flat bench press.
shoulder: Optional exercises: dumbbell shoulder raise; stiff legged dead lift; preacher curl.

Noun used with modifier

arm: If not you can still go for the one arm dumbbell row.

Preposition: in

hand: With a dumbbell in each hand, allow your hands to hang down at your side, palms facing in.

Preposition: for

rep: So you would start with 10lb dumbbells for 12 reps, 15lb for 10 reps, and 20lb dumbbells for 8 reps.

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