
Vertical Swing
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Plyometrics
Also works: Glutes, Quadriceps, Shoulders
How to do the Vertical Swing
- 1
Allow the dumbbell to hang at arms length between your legs, holding it with both hands. Keep your back straight and your head up.
- 2
Swing the dumbbell between your legs, flexing at the hips and bending the knees slightly.
- 3
Powerfully reverse the motion by extending at the hips, knees, and ankles to propel yourself upward, swinging the dumbell over your head.
- 4
As you land, absorb the impact through your legs and draw the dumbbell to your torso before the next repetition.
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