The 10 Best Dumbbell Exercises to Build Leg Muscle
For Strong, Powerful Legs, Trainers Love These 10 Muscle-Building Dumbbell Exercises
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"Hip thrusts target the glutes and particularly the upper glutes which is a difficult area to target with other movements," said Mariah Heller, ACSM-certified personal trainer and founder of Pain-Free Fitness. The movement is similar to a glute bridge, Mariah explained, but with your shoulders off the ground. (The photo shows a barbell, but you can substitute a heavy dumbbell.)