Dumbbell Complex
Also known as: DB Complex, Dumbbell Flow, Dumbbell Complex Circuit
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Choose a light pair of dumbbells and a sequence, for example Romanian deadlift, row, clean, squat and press.
- Do all reps of one movement, then go to the next without putting the dumbbells down.
- After the last movement, lower the dumbbells and rest.
Cues
- Pick weights your weakest lift can handle.
- Keep a smooth rhythm with control.
Common mistakes
- Using weights too heavy for the final movements.
- Rounding the back as fatigue sets in.
- Rushing through the transitions.