MWC
HamstringsDumbbellBeginner

Vertical Swing

Vertical Swing — starting positionVertical Swing — end position
Primary muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do the Vertical Swing

  1. 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. 2

    Swing the dumbbell between your legs, flexing at the hips and bending the knees slightly.

  3. 3

    Powerfully reverse the motion by extending at the hips, knees, and ankles to propel yourself upward, swinging the dumbell over your head.

  4. 4

    As you land, absorb the impact through your legs and draw the dumbbell to your torso before the next repetition.

Secondary muscles worked

GlutesQuadricepsShoulders

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