plyometrics
Vertical Swing
Works the hamstrings, using dumbbell.
Specification
| Equipment | dumbbell |
| Primary muscles | hamstrings |
| Secondary muscles | glutes, quadriceps, shoulders |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Force | pull |
| Level | beginner |
| Category | plyometrics |
How to do it
- Allow the dumbbell to hang at arms length between your legs, holding it with both hands. Keep your back straight and your head up.
- Swing the dumbbell between your legs, flexing at the hips and bending the knees slightly.
- Powerfully reverse the motion by extending at the hips, knees, and ankles to propel yourself upward, swinging the dumbell over your head.
- As you land, absorb the impact through your legs and draw the dumbbell to your torso before the next repetition.