How to Do Dumbbell Around The World

Dumbbell Around The World is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Around The World

  1. 01Stand tall holding dumbbells at your sides with the palms facing forward.
  2. 02Trace a wide semi-circle with the dumbbells, moving them out to the sides and up toward the ceiling.
  3. 03Touch the ends of the dumbbells together directly above the head with arms fully extended.
  4. 04Trace the same wide path back down to the starting position at the hips.
  5. 05Keep the core braced and the ribcage tucked to prevent lower back arching.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Around The World

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a constant micro-bend in the elbows to protect the joint while ensuring the deltoids handle the load.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Around The World questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Around The World work?

Dumbbell Around The World is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Around The World correctly?

Stand tall holding dumbbells at your sides with the palms facing forward. Trace a wide semi-circle with the dumbbells, moving them out to the sides and up toward the ceiling. Touch the ends of the dumbbells together directly above the head with arms fully extended. Trace the same wide path back down to the starting position at the hips. Keep the core braced and the ribcage tucked to prevent lower back arching.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Around The World?

Maintain a constant micro-bend in the elbows to protect the joint while ensuring the deltoids handle the load.

Is Dumbbell Around The World suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Around The World is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Around The World?

Dumbbell Around The World uses dumbbell.

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