Dumbbell Workouts

A trainer says that you should do these five dumbbell exercises to build strength all over, protect your joints, and boost your metabolism

Build muscle now, and your future self will thank you

By Lou Mudge Published 5 October 25

A personal trainer says you should be doing these six dumbbell exercises to build strength all over

Give this dumbbell workout a spin to build full-body muscle

By Lou Mudge Published 24 September 25

Get a stronger lower body at home with a set of dumbbells and these four simple exercises

A great place for beginners to start strength training at home

By Lou Mudge Published 14 September 25

An expert trainer says these are the three dumbbell moves beginners should start with to build full-body strength

Getting back into exercise? Start here

By Alice Porter Published 7 September 25

A trainer shares the best move to target “the most undertrained muscle group for women”

It will help you build upper-body strength and improve your posture

By Alice Porter Published 5 September 25

Want a stronger core? Ditch the floor exercises for standing ones, says this certified trainer

You don’t need crunches for a strong core

By Maddy Biddulph Published 3 September 25

If you’re 50-plus and want to strengthen your whole body without doing squats this is exactly what you should do

This squat-free workout is great for people with knee issues

By Maddy Biddulph Published 1 September 25

You don’t need heavy weights to build muscle—here’s the science-backed rule to follow if all you have are light weights

If you want to build muscle, a certified trainer says it doesn’t matter how heavy you lift so long as you lift to near failure

By Sam Rider Published 15 July 25

This trainer combines Pilates and weight training to build full-body muscle—these are her top three dumbbell exercises

Tag these moves onto the end of your Pilates practice for a muscle-building bonus

By Alice Porter Published 9 July 25

Think light weights are easy? Try adding this as a finisher to your workout

Build more endurance with this light weights arm workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 16 June 25

All you need are two dumbbells and three exercises to start building muscle all over

Learn how to correctly perform these back-to-basics exercises

By Lou Mudge Published 28 May 25

The six beginner-friendly dumbbell exercises a trainer does “every single week” to build functional strength

This routine is ideal for anyone who is new to strength training

By Alice Porter Published 23 May 25

All you need is a pair of dumbbells and this four-week beginner workout plan to build strength all over

For home or gym, this entry-level plan will help build strength all over

By Sam Rider Published 18 May 25

All you need is three moves and a set of dumbbells to strengthen your core and tone your abs

If you don’t enjoy crunches, use this standing abs workout to build a strong core

By Lou Mudge Published 12 May 25

"If I could choose just five moves to future-proof my body, these would be it"—A trainer says this longevity workout will help you build lasting strength and mobility

By Lou Mudge Published 21 April 25

Build blockbuster arms and abs with Chris Hemsworth's go-to dumbbell circuit

All you need are adjustable dumbbells and 20 minutes

By Sam Rider Published 12 April 25

A personal trainer says "you’ll never do sit-ups again" after trying these five exercises

Workout I tried her recommended moves—here’s what I thought

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 31 March 25

A functional workout just like this one transformed the way my body felt and moved

Dumbbell workout Do these exercises in your 30s and 40s so you're pain-free in your 50s, 60s and 70s

By Alice Porter Published 23 March 25

A personal trainer says this 10-minute routine will give you stronger arms—here's what happened when I tested it

workout If biceps and triceps are your focus, look no further

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 8 March 25

You only need two light dumbbells and 15 minutes to strengthen your core, arms and shoulders

workouts Build core strength and stability without a single sit-up

By Maddy Biddulph Published 13 February 25

Boost heart health and muscle gain with this fun dumbbell cardio workout

workouts Fun, even for a cardio-phobe

By Maddy Biddulph Published 9 February 25

Arnold Schwarzenegger's five-move dumbbell workout will help anyone build muscle and burn fat, but here's how I would make it more beginner-friendly

Workouts Because this is a routine that everyone should have in their locker

By Sam Rider Published 27 January 25

I tried using kettlebells instead of dumbbells for a month—and it was a game-changer for my core stability

Home workouts And that's not all, my calorie burn went through the roof and my grip strength improved

By Maddy Biddulph Published 26 January 25

Fix your posture and strengthen your upper body with this trainer's three-move dumbbell routine

Workouts These moves will strengthen your chest, back, shoulders and arms to combat the effects of sitting

By Harry Bullmore Published 24 January 25

This core strength dumbbell workout is ideal for people who hate sit-ups

Workout Grab your dumbbells and take a seat for this core-building workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 1 January 25

Six moves to master if you want to build upper body strength at home, according to a top fitness trainer

Workout Grab a pair of dumbbells and set aside 30 minutes

By Becks Shepherd Published 23 December 24

If I only had 30 minutes to exercise on my lunch break, I’d do this full-body dumbbell workout

Workout Strengthen your legs, arms, shoulders and more with this trainer’s simple routine

By Maddy Biddulph Published 13 December 24