Dumbbell Exercises
Acronyms
100

This type of lift engages multiple muscles and joints

What is compound lift?

100

SOB

What is shortness of breath?

200

A foundational movement focusing on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes performed by sitting and then driving the body up.

What is a squat?
200

CPR

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

300

A squat-variant targeting one leg at a time to correct imbalances and improve stability.

What are Lunges?

300

SpO2

What is Peripheral Oxygen Saturation?

400

Lifting weights vertically over the head to target the shoulders, triceps, and upper back for shoulder stability.

What is an Overhead Press?

500

A pulling exercise for strengthening the upper back, lats, and biceps, which helps balance pushing movements.

What are rows?

500

METs

What are metabolic equivalents?