Dumbbell Workouts

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

Build stronger legs at home with this trainer's go-to lower-body dumbbell workout

Workout Use supersets, slow eccentrics and isometric holds to build leg strength with just a pair of dumbbells

By Sam Rider Published 25 November 24

A trainer shows you how to get a full-body workout with dumbbells in just 15 minutes

workouts Blast your legs, arms and shoulders with this superset dumbbell workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 20 November 24

Outgrown your light dumbbells? Try this simple trick to make your workouts more challenging

Workouts Level up your home arms workout by adding a resistance band

By Maddy Biddulph Published 14 November 24

I tried Arnold Schwarzenegger's signature dumbbell workout and it worked every muscle in just 15 minutes

Workouts Even better, it's a workout it's worth coming back to again and again

By Sam Rider Published 13 November 24

This dumbbell workout hits every major muscle group in just 20 minutes

Workout Target your whole body with this compound workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 7 November 24

You only need light dumbbells to build strong arms, according to this trainer

workout Grab a pair of light weights and try this strength workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 5 November 24

Build core strength and stability with this trainer's single dumbbell workout

Workout This ladder workout targets the mid-body muscles with just one weight

By Maddy Biddulph Published 31 October 24

This is the best abs exercise you're not doing and all you need is a pair of dumbbells

Workouts Replace sit-ups or crunches with loaded carries for a stronger core

By Sam Rider Published 29 October 24

Forget the gym—this static-hold workout will help you build strength all over with just a pair of dumbbells

Workout Challenge your muscles with this isometric workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 24 October 24

You don't need dumbbells to start building upper-body strength at home, just these four moves

Workout I'm a personal trainer and this is how I'd build upper-body strength at home without any equipment

By Yanar Alkayat Published 22 October 24

Build full-body strength in just 20 minutes with this knee-friendly dumbbell routine

Workout Go easy on your joints with this standing full-body session

By Alice Porter Published 18 October 24

Two dumbbells and six moves are all you need to build upper-body strength with this back and biceps workout

Workout You don't need the gym to develop muscle, just this at-home routine

By Alice Porter Published 16 October 24

If I only had 10 minutes I'd do this power dumbbell walking workout

workout, walking Up your step count and build strength from home

By Maddy Biddulph Published 9 October 24