The 8 Unilateral Dumbbell Exercises You Need In Your Training

Unilateral exercises are a key part of any general health or athletic training programme. They are an excellent way to apply volume to a specific muscle group or movement pattern, whilst also improving balance, stability and athleticism. Dumbbells are a great way to add these unilateral exercises into your programme. Here are some of the most effective dumbbell exercises you can add into your training programme.

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Sean Klein
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Sean Klein
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14/06/22
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12/01/23
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The 12 Unilateral Dumbbell Exercises You Need In Your Training

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This resource was written by Sean Klein. Sean Richard Klein has thousands of hours of coaching experience and a BSc in Sports Science with Management from Loughborough University. He owns a gym in Bayonne France, CrossFit Essor, which runs group classes and a Personal training studio.

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