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Dumbbell march

A compound exercise for the forearms and abs, with help from the traps, glutes. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Heavy dumbbells at your sides, standing tall.
  2. March in place, lifting each knee to hip height
  3. Pause on one leg each step

Muscles worked

Dumbbell march: 3D figure mid-rep with the forearms and abs highlighted

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