The 4 Beginner Dumbbell Exercises Everyone Needs to Know

What’s Happening

Alright so Start with these staple moves to build muscle and strength on the way to a new you.

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BUILDING UP YOUR body isn’t as complicated as you might think.

The Details

Over-involved fitness routines might have discouraged you from taking to the gym in the past—but if you’re ready and willing to put the work in to make real progress, you might be surprised at just how simple it is to get kicked off. All you need is a good plan with staple exercises using equipment you can find just about anywhere.

That’s how strength and performance coach Kurt Ellis, C. Designed the new Men’s Health Beginner’s Guide to Muscle workout program , which is now available for MH MVP Premium members .

Why This Matters

The plan is purpose-built to give starters (and re-starters, too) the tools they need to initiate a lifelong fitness practice and embark on the path toward achieving their goals. Here, Ellis highlights four exercises that can serve as the foundation of your workouts. Each of these moves requires a pair of dumbbells, so you’ll be able to do them just about anywhere you train to build up a stronger, better body.

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The Bottom Line

Each of these moves requires a pair of dumbbells, so you’ll be able to do them just about anywhere you train to build up a stronger, better body.

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