The Dumbbell Workout
Build muscle and core strength. No barbell required.
by Steve Cotter | Photos by Ian Spanier
We've got nothing against barbells, but dumbbells offer a lot more versatility. You don't need much space, and you can find them anywhere—from the dinkiest hotelfitness center to your uncle's garage. We've put together the ultimate dumbbell-only routine—one you can do with just a few pairs of weights.
Why It Works
Using dumbbells allows you to train one side of your body at a time, which is great for curing any strength imbalances you've developed. And because each limb moves independently, your core has to brace harder to prevent you from tipping to one side. Hello, six-pack!
Directions
Frequency: Three times per week, in the following sequence, resting at least a day between each session.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
How To Do It: Perform as straight sets, completing all the prescribed sets for oneexercise before moving on to the next. On all one-handed (or one-legged) moves, repeat with opposite limb. That's one set.
Sequence:
1 Floor Press
2 Renegade Row
3 Goblet Squat
4 Single-Leg Deadlift
5 One-Arm Push Press
6 One-Arm Bentover Row
7 One-Arm Swing
8 Get Up Situp
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