Upper Body Intermediate Dumbbells

Dumbbell Push Pull

The Dumbbell Push Pull is a compound exercise that alternates between a pushing and pulling motion, hitting chest, back, and shoulders in one efficient movement.

Muscles Worked

How to Perform Dumbbell Push Pull

  1. 1
    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding dumbbells at your sides.
  2. 2
    Perform a bent-over row — hinge at the hips and pull the dumbbells toward your ribcage.
  3. 3
    Stand back up and transition into a chest press or push press motion, pressing the dumbbells forward or overhead.
  4. 4
    Return to the starting position and repeat the pull-to-push sequence.
  5. 5
    Perform 3 sets of 8–10 reps. Focus on smooth transitions between the pull and push.