20+ Dumbbell Exercises for Beginners
Are you a beginner looking to spice up your workout routine with versatile and effective dumbbell exercises? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, and the video above, we’ll walk you through over 20 dumbbell exercises that target every muscle group. In the video, there is actually multiple other “mini” exercises which I show throughout the video, making it worthwhile to check out the full video. Whether you’re working out at home or hitting the gym, these exercises are easy to follow and require only a set of dumbbells, our favorite ones we will link below.
Squats
Start with a simple squat, either holding the dumbbells at your shoulders or down by your sides. Ensure you bend your knees and hips simultaneously, keeping your chest up for maximum effectiveness.
Rows:
Engage your back muscles with rows. Bend at the hips, maintaining a 45-degree angle or lower, and pull the dumbbells towards your rib cage. Focus on controlled movements and avoid arching your back.
High Rows:
Adjust your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and drive your elbows up, bringing the dumbbells to nipple height. Adjust the range based on your shoulder mobility, going lower in front of your body if you have shoulder pain. Start light with these weights.
Deadlifts (RDL’S):
Perfect your deadlift form by hinging at the hips with slightly bent knees. Keep the dumbbells close to your body, lowering them down to your shins, then squeeze your glutes as you rise to a standing position.
Overhead Press:
Enhance your shoulder strength with overhead presses. Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height, extending your elbows while maintaining a straight core. Choose a neutral grip for added comfort.
Front Raises:
Isolate your anterior deltoids with front raises. Extend your arms straight in front of you and lower the dumbbells with control. Use lighter weights to avoid strain.
Lateral Raises:
Target the side deltoids with lateral raises. Keep your arms straight, lifting the dumbbells to the side. Experiment with variations, including bending your elbows, to find what suits you best.
Rear Delt Flies:
Maintain a bent-over position and focus on pinching your shoulder blades while extending your arms straight to the sides. This challenging exercise builds strength in your rear deltoids.
Floor Dumbbell Press:
Ideal for those without a bench, the floor press is a great alternative. Ensure your weights are manageable in case you need to drop them safely to the sides.
Clean and Press:
Master the clean and press, a dynamic full-body movement. Lift the dumbbells from the ground, perform a quick bicep curl, and land in a half squat position with the dumbbells at your shoulders. Add a push press for an extra challenge.
Snatches:
For an explosive power move, try the single dumbbell snatch. Master the movement with a lightweight before progressing to heavier weights. For tougher variations, add the second dumbbell for a double dumbbell snatch.
Curls and Skull Crushers:
Sculpt your biceps with various curl variations, including supinated, pronated, and neutral grips. Safely work your triceps with skull crushers, focusing on keeping your elbows locked.
Wrists Curls and Extensions:
Incorporate wrist exercises to enhance overall forearm strength. Experiment with wrist curls and extensions, benefiting those who spend long hours on the computer.
Lunges and Split Squats:
Diversify your lower body routine with lunges and split squats. Experiment with variations such as holding dumbbells at your sides or shoulders.
Cossack Squats:
Improve your flexibility and warm-up routine with cossack squats. Engage your core, legs, and hips and reach from side to side with your knees driving out, in a controlled motion.
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