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Around the World

The "Around the World" dumbbell exercise effectively targets the shoulders, upper back, and chest. It enhances shoulder mobility and stability while building upper body strength. This exercise is excellent for improving muscular balance and coordination, making it a valuable addition to any upper body workout routine.

Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight

Chest

Dumbbell

1. Setup: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
2. Grip: Hold the dumbbells with a firm grip, palms facing forward.
3. Starting Position: Engage your core, keep your back straight, and chest up.
4. Execution: Lift the dumbbells out to your sides in a circular motion, bringing them overhead until the dumbbells nearly touch at the top. Continue the circular motion, lowering the dumbbells in front of you back to the starting position.
5. Return: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to your sides in the same circular motion. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Diagram of the muscles activated:

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