Search This Blog

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Got Dumbbells and a Bench?




Nice! Since you're just getting started, the goal should be building consistency, proper form, and overall strength while avoiding injury. Here’s a simple full-body dumbbell workout you can do 3-4 times per week:

Warm-up (5-10 min)

  • Arm circles (30 sec forward, 30 sec backward)
  • Shoulder shrugs (10 reps)
  • Bodyweight squats (10 reps)
  • Push-ups or knee push-ups (10 reps)
  • Light stretching

Workout Plan (3 sets per exercise, 8-12 reps)

Upper Body

1️⃣ Dumbbell Press (Chest & Shoulders) – Lying on the bench, press the dumbbells up.
2️⃣ Dumbbell Rows (Back & Arms) – Bend forward slightly and pull the dumbbell up to your ribs.
3️⃣ Shoulder Press (Shoulders & Arms) – Press dumbbells overhead while seated or standing.

Lower Body

4️⃣ Goblet Squats (Legs & Core) – Hold one dumbbell at chest level and squat down.
5️⃣ Romanian Deadlifts (Hamstrings & Glutes) – Hold dumbbells, keep back straight, hinge at hips.

Core & Arms

6️⃣ Dumbbell Curls (Biceps) – Keep elbows close, curl the dumbbells up.
7️⃣ Dumbbell Triceps Extensions (Triceps) – Hold one dumbbell behind your head, extend arms.
8️⃣ Russian Twists (Core & Obliques) – Sit, hold a dumbbell, twist side to side.


Cool-down (5-10 min)

  • Stretch shoulders, chest, hamstrings, and quads
  • Deep breathing

๐Ÿ’ก Tips:
✔ Start with lighter weight (10 lbs) for learning form, then increase to 25 lbs when ready.
✔ Rest 30-60 sec between sets.
✔ Focus on slow, controlled movements.
✔ Track your progress and increase reps/weight over time.

Let me know if you want something more specific! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ