Unfortunately, our maker didn’t give us the knowledge of working out when we were brought into this world. However, we were made to have a brain, eyes, and a great body to do with what we please. Here are some beginner workouts so anyone can learn how to use dumbbells and be fit, no matter what your age!
Beginner: One-Arm Reverse Flye
What you’ll need: A pair of 5- to 8-pound dumbbells and a mat
Targets: Shoulders, mid-back
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand.
- Lunge left leg forward, keeping right leg straight, left hand on thigh.
- Hinge forward from hips and lift right arm out to side at shoulder level, elbow slightly bent.
- Lower. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
Beginner: 21s
Targets: Biceps
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, a dumbbell in each hand, arms by sides, palms facing forward.
- Curl dumbbells up to waist, then lower; do 7 reps.
- After last rep, curl from waist up to shoulders; lower to waist. Do 7 reps.
- After last rep, lower arms all the way, then do 7 full biceps curls (up to shoulders).
Beginner: Triceps Kickback
Targets: Triceps
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing in.
- Hinge forward from hips until back is almost parallel to floor, keeping back straight.
- Bend both elbows 90 degrees by sides, then straighten arms behind you; bend elbows 90 degrees again and repeat. Do 12 reps
Intermediate: Hip Hinge with Reverse Flye
Targets: Shoulders, mid-back
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand, arms by sides, palms in.
- Hinge forward from hips and lift arms out to sides at shoulder level, keeping elbows slightly bent; lower. Do 12 reps.
Intermediate: Lunge and Curl
Targets: Biceps, glutes, legs
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand, right palm facing forward, left arm by side.
- Lunge forward with left leg, bending knees 90 degrees, as you curl right dumbbell up to shoulder.
- Return to start. Switch sides; repeat. Do 6 reps per side.
Intermediate: Kneeling Triceps Kickback
Targets: Triceps
- Start on all fours on mat, holding a dumbbell in right hand.
- Extend left leg behind you to hip level.
- Bend right elbow 90 degrees by side, palm in, then straighten arm; bend elbow and repeat, keeping leg lifted. Do 12 reps.
- Lower. Switch sides; repeat.
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Adria Ali
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