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Dumbbell exercises for mobility
Dumbbells can help improve muscle strength, and they can also be an effective tool for enhancing mobility because the weight can lengthen muscle and connective tissue while taking a limb through a complete ROM, helping...

Dumbbell exercises for metabolic conditioning
Dumbbells are one of the smartest ways to do a total-body workout if they are used correctly. One of their best traits is that they are compact and easy to store, making them an excellent...

Beginner to Intermediate Muscle-Building Program
This muscle-building workout is perfect for beginner to intermediate lifters and requires only a pair of dumbbells. Learn more in Secrets of Successful Program Design.

Ageless Intensity Strength Workout with Dumbbells
Intensity is written in terms of repetition maximum (RM), which is the maximum number of repetitions required to reach a point of momentary fatigue with a specific weight. 10RM means that you should use a...

Dumbbell Arm Blaster
This program from JC's Total Body Transformation is a specialized dumbbell-only workout for the arms. This a perfect workout for people who want to do a specialized workout at home using just dumbbells. Similar workouts...

Glute circuit
The goal with glute circuits is not to get stronger over time or set personal records. This is not the time to be grinding out repetitions. Rather, focus on feeling your glutes working and achieving...