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Dumbbell

192 exercises

Dumbbells are short, hand-held weights used one in each hand, and they are the most versatile piece of home-gym equipment. They train every muscle group, and working each side independently fixes imbalances and builds joint stability.

SmallSpace needed
Budget
✓Home friendly

Best for

ShouldersChestBicepsTricepsQuadricepsGlutes

Benefits

  • Train every muscle group with hundreds of exercises in a tiny space.
  • Each arm works on its own, evening out left–right strength imbalances.
  • A free, natural range of motion that is kind to wrists and shoulders.
Beginner advice

As a rough guide, beginner men often start with 5–12 kg per dumbbell and beginner women with 2–8 kg, depending on the exercise. Adjustable dumbbells (for example 2–24 kg per hand) save space and money compared with a full rack, while fixed rubber hex dumbbells are tougher, quicker to grab and kinder to your floor.

Safety

Check that adjustable dumbbell plates are locked before every set, and lower the weights under control instead of dropping them.

Dumbbell exercises

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