The Dumbbell Workout
Build muscle and core strength. No barbell required.
by Steve Cotter | Photos by Ian Spanier
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We've got nothing against barbells, but
dumbbells offer a lot more versatility.
You don't need much space, and you can find
them anywhere—from the dinkiest hotel
fitness center to your uncle's garage. We've put
together the ultimate dumbbell-only routine—one you can do with just a few pairs of weights.
Why It Works
Using dumbbells allows you to train one side of your
body at a time, which is great for curing any strength
imbalances you've developed. And because each limb
moves independently, your core has to brace harder
to prevent you from tipping to one side. Hello, six-pack!
Directions
Frequency: Three times per week, in the following
sequence, resting at least a day between each session.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
How To Do It: Perform as straight sets, completing all
the prescribed sets for one exercise before moving on
to the next. On all one-handed (or one-legged) moves,
repeat with opposite limb. That's one set.
Sequence:
1 Floor Press
2 Renegade Row
3 Goblet Squat
4 Single-Leg Deadlift
5 One-Arm Push Press
6 One-Arm Bentover Row
7 One-Arm Swing
8 Get Up Situp
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