You'll build muscle and strength through progressive overload—and while you won't be able to go as heavy with DBs as you can with a barbell and plates (especially for leg-focused moves that still hold ...

Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell with both hands at chest-height, elbows high.

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Short on time but still want results? This dumbbell-only workout hits every major movement pattern without wasted rest ...

Forget kettlebells, medicine balls, and ropes. The no-nonsense path to muscle starts with dumbbells. Think about it: Even mighty Peloton integrates dumbbells for strength building. Youll rely on them ...

Build strength after 55 with goblet squats, rows, bench press, overhead press, and back extensions, with sets and reps.

If you’re looking for an exercise that does it all, it’s hard to find one that beats the deadlift. As a compound movement, it targets multiple muscle groups simultaneously, including the hamstrings, ...

The shoulders are one of the most important muscles to develop for an aesthetic physique. Here's how to build them.

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