Portability:<\/strong> easy to store and lighter dumbbells are easier to move around to a different location. Free range of motion and versatility when it comes to different exercises. Cheaper than other training equipment. Well suited for explosive training sessions. Great for conditioning.<\/td>The incorrect usage of dumbbells may lead to the risk of injury Switching positions between sets may be energy-consuming. May be challenging for beginners Weight increase may sometimes be too much for a specific exercise.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFull Body Dumbbell Workout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Getting into shape does not have to be that difficult, and if you read our article here about how dumbbells can effectively take you from zero to hero no matter your fitness goals, then you are in luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We put together the most common exercises that you can utilize with dumbbells in order to achieve your fitness goals. That means whether you are looking to lose weight, gain muscle and strength, build endurance, or tone, these exercises will help you do that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only thing you need to consider is your rep range and the heaviness of the weight itself. Remember that the rep range and weight that allows you to move through that rep range to failure will ultimately help you achieve your goals. We have listed the rep range chart for your perusal below.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFitness goal<\/td> Rep range<\/td> Weight needed<\/td> Exercise involved<\/td><\/tr> Strength and muscle building<\/td> 5 \u2013 8<\/td> Will vary<\/td> All exercises in this PDF<\/td><\/tr> Toning<\/td> 9 \u2013 12<\/td> Will vary<\/td> All exercises in this PDF<\/td><\/tr> Endurance<\/td> 12 \u2013 15<\/td> Will vary<\/td> All exercises in this PDF<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBefore we begin, the last thing to note is that this is a full-body workout that will utilize and work all the major and minor muscle groups in your body. You are more than able to break up the exercises and train certain body parts on different days if you wish, or you may choose to do them all in one workout. Depending on how you split up the exercises, you will achieve different results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Utilizing the exercises and training one or two body parts a day with heavyweight will allow you to build muscle mass and strength while doing all the exercises in one workout session will effectively turn the workout into a full-body endurance, toning session. Just remember to go as fast as possible without sustaining injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shoulder press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nShoulder press will work your front and side deltoids along with your triceps. Start off by raising the dumbbells and placing them on your shoulders. You will then push the dumbbells into the air, almost locking your elbows when you reach the top. You don’t lock your elbows when you reach the top because you will lose control over the weight if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming back down with a smooth and steady motion, you stop at your shoulders again and repeat the exercise according to your fitness goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seated bicep isolation curls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs the name suggests, this exercise will work and isolate your biceps. If you’ve ever wanted guns, then this is one way to get them. Sitting on an exercise bench or chair, grab an appropriate weight and lean slightly over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take note that you will be exercising one arm at a time. Place your elbow with the arm that has the weight in it into your thigh so that it sits there comfortably. Use the opposite arm to support yourself, so you don’t fall over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This exercise will use a full ROM, which means you should extend the weight until your arm locks at the bottom. You then curl as high up as you can, slowly releasing the weight when you reach the top. Unlike shoulder press in this position, you have full control over the weight, so there is no need to worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dumbbell rows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nDumbbell rows are one of the best exercises you can do to work your back. If done correctly, it will not only work your entire back (that means middle, lower, and traps), but it will work your biceps and core as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you are in the row position and pull the weight towards yourself, your core needs to stabilize your body, ensuring that you do not lose balance and topple over. Furthermore, any form of a row will utilize the biceps, especially when it comes to beginners. Beginners don’t really know how to squeeze and flex the back muscles when it comes to back exercises when they first start out, so what happens is that a lot of strain is put on the biceps. Make sure that you “pull” the weight with your back muscles to effectively work the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start by grabbing a dumbbell and kneeling on an exercise bench. The dumbbell should hang straight down at your side while your back should be extended and as erect as possible. Squeezing your core and squeezing your back muscles pull the dumbbell towards your chest. It is tempting when the dumbbell reaches your chest just to relax and let the dumbbell fall; however, try to release it in a controlled manner, further squeezing your back and core, getting the entire momentum of the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dumbbell kickbacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe decided to incorporate two tricep exercises because the triceps are one of the weakest body parts, and essentially, any form of a push will utilize them, so they do need to be worked perhaps a little bit more than other body parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dumbell kickbacks, as with seated isolation dumbbell curls, isolate the tricep and should be used more for toning and conditioning than for building muscle. You will find that doing kickbacks; you are only able to use half if not less than half of the weight you would when doing skull crushers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kickbacks will be similar to dumbbell rows in that your body position is the same. The only difference is you start with you are raised, allowing the dumbbell to be situated at your chest. With an extended kickback, motion flexes your arm back as far as possible, going through your arm’s entire ROM slowly releasing when you reach the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skull crushers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nSkull crushers are considered the “meat and potatoes” tricep exercise, and if you are looking for sheer mass and strength, then this exercise is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should be in a seated position on an exercise bench with your back straight, or you could use a chair. Posture is essential for this exercise because if not done correctly, you can injure yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grabbing a weight start by using both hands and arms to place the weight on one of your shoulders. This will be your starting position. Sometimes the weight is pretty heavy, and you can’t just throw the weight up and go, so placing it on your shoulder will help you start with a full amount of control and prevent injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When ready, move the weight behind your head and, with an upwards motion of your arms, push them into the air going through your full ROM. This means go as high and as low as possible while moving through the exercise. When you are complete, place the weight on your shoulder again and do not under any circumstances drop or throw the weight in a way that you will injure yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upright dumbbell rows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nUpright rows are a great way to strengthen your shoulders and traps. If you have ever gotten tired from carrying groceries or anything over a long distance, then this exercise is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start by taking a dumbbell in each hand and letting them hang in front of you over your thighs. Keeping in mind you are in a standing position, your back is straight, and your core is tightly squeezed. It is essential to squeeze and tighten up your core for this because the motion of the row can easily throw out your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With an upright jolting motion, pull the dumbbells up along your body raining your elbows into the air until the dumbbells reach your shoulders. When you reach your shoulders, try for a controlled release back to the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pushups or chest press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nChest press is similar to bench press, except instead of a bar, you would utilize dumbbells. The one thing to consider is that if you are just starting out, perhaps this exercise is not for you. Dumbbells are primarily for isolation and require the use of your supporting muscles, and unless you have a little bit of experience in the gym and have worked your chest sufficiently then, we suggest you stick to pushups. Otherwise, you are more than likely to drop the dumbbells, injuring yourself in more ways than one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping your tiptoes on the ground and extending your body flat, keeping your back straight and your core tight, place your arms at your side. The closer your arms are to your body, the more you will work your triceps, and the further your elbows are away from your body, the more of your chest you will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start flat on the floor and push yourself into an elevated position through your arm’s entire ROM until your elbows lock. Going back down can vary depending on how strong you are. Optimally it would help if you strived to go as low as possible until your nose touches the floor but still keeping your back perfectly straight. However, if this is not possible, go as low as you can, repeating the exercise to failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bodyweight or dumbbell squats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe ultimate leg exercise is squats. It works your hamstrings, quads, glutes, and calves. There is really no other exercise to beat squats, no matter if you are looking to build endurance, muscle, or tone up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the purpose of bodyweight squats, you will not need dumbbells because (but can use them as we will discuss later), for beginners, squats can tire you out very quickly. You must understand that working your glutes and quads (two of the largest muscles in the body) are a prerequisite to cardiovascular exercise; hence they can be draining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start with your feet shoulder-width apart with your toes facing in a forward direction. Your back should be straight, and once again, your core should be taught. Always remember that when doing any exercise in a standing position to squeeze and keep your core tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a sitting motion, squat down until you are in a seated position and then push yourself up once again. It is important to note that you should not go past this position because you can easily injure your knees this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are strong enough to use dumbells, then with the same technique, you would just hold the dumbbells of appropriate weight at your side and squat through the ROM of the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n These exercises comprise a full-body workout, and as we said, they can be split up or done in the same workout, depending on what your goals are. The last thing to note is that exercise is not without its limits, and if you genuinely wish to achieve specific results, then you will need to eat accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n A set of dumbbells, a healthy diet, and regular exercise are simple features that result in having a ripped summer body. Dumbbells are significant to build a ripped body, but there are other ways and means of building a ripped body if an individual is not interested in a set of dumbbells. Knowing your body type and fitness goals will help decide which dumbbell to use to get your body ripped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many dumbbell exercises that you could use during your training, each focusing on specific parts of the body. There are also alternative exercises and exercise machines for those who desire a ripped body but without the use of dumbbells. Dumbbell training comes with some advantages and some disadvantages, and these are usually factors that might affect your training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you put in the hard work and have the right mindset, you will see the results of having a ripped body by using a set of dumbbells. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you are one of those people that desire to build a ripped and muscular summer body, then I suggest getting a set of dumbbells. Dumbbells are considered one of the most effective weight training equipment to get your body ripped. The current pandemic has us staying in our homes more often, and therefore a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1096","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health-wellness","8":"category-gear-health-wellness"},"yoast_head":"\n
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