- Exercises
- 7
- Sets
- 19
- Minutes
- ~45
The order, 7 exercises
01 / 07
Goblet Squat
3 sets × 15–20
- Main target: Quads
- Also works: Glutes
- Also works: Abs
How to do it
- 1Hold one dumbbell vertically against your chest with both hands.
- 2Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly.
- 3Sit down between your hips, keeping your chest tall, until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
- 4Push through your whole foot to stand up.
02 / 07
Dumbbell Floor Press
3 sets × 12–15
- Main target: Chest
- Also works: Triceps
- Also works: Shoulders
How to do it
- 1Lie on the floor with knees bent and a dumbbell in each hand at chest level, upper arms about 45° from your torso.
- 2Press both dumbbells up until your arms are straight over your chest.
- 3Lower slowly until your upper arms touch the floor.
- 4Pause for a second, then press again.
03 / 07
One-Arm Dumbbell Row
3 sets × 12 per side
- Main target: Lats
- Also works: Biceps
- Also works: Rear delts
How to do it
- 1Place one hand and the same-side knee on a bench or sofa, back flat.
- 2Hold the dumbbell in the other hand with your arm hanging straight down.
- 3Pull the dumbbell toward your hip, keeping your elbow close to your body.
- 4Lower until your arm is fully stretched.
04 / 07
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
3 sets × 15
- Main target: Hamstrings
- Also works: Glutes
- Also works: Lower back
How to do it
- 1Stand holding dumbbells in front of your thighs, knees slightly bent.
- 2Push your hips back and slide the dumbbells down your legs, keeping your back flat.
- 3Stop when you feel a strong hamstring stretch, usually just below the knee.
- 4Drive your hips forward to stand tall.
- Front view
05 / 07
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3 sets × 12–15
- Main target: Shoulders
- Also works: Triceps
How to do it
- 1Stand or sit tall with dumbbells at ear height, palms facing forward.
- 2Press straight up until your arms are fully extended.
- 3Lower back to ear height over about 3 seconds.
06 / 07
Hammer Curl
2 sets × 15
- Main target: Biceps
- Also works: Forearms
How to do it
- 1Stand holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing your thighs.
- 2Curl up keeping that neutral grip, like holding a hammer.
- 3Squeeze at the top, then lower slowly.
07 / 07
Overhead Triceps Extension
2 sets × 15
- Main target: Triceps
- Also works: Shoulders
How to do it
- 1Hold one dumbbell with both hands overhead, arms straight.
- 2Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head.
- 3Straighten your arms to return to the top.