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Dumbbells

The most versatile kit in the gym.

Also called Dumbbell rack

How to set it upPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Start lighter than you think
  2. 2Lift them from the rack with a flat back
  3. 3Pair them with a bench for presses and rows

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

Best exercises on it

  • Lateral Lunge
    S#1 of 19 for racket · Dumbbell
  • Chest-Supported Row
    S#6 of 40 for back · Dumbbell
  • Wrist Curl
    S#1 of 11 for forearms · Dumbbell
  • Single-Leg Calf Raise
    S#1 of 19 for running · Dumbbell
  • Bulgarian Split Squat
    S#3 of 23 for football · Dumbbell
  • Incline Dumbbell Curl
    S#3 of 19 for biceps · Dumbbell
  • Farmer's Carry
    S#1 of 29 for hybrid · Dumbbell
  • Lean-Away Lateral Raise
    A#4 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
  • Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat
    A#5 of 33 for quads · Dumbbell
  • Single-Leg RDL
    A#6 of 23 for football · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
    A#5 of 18 for hamstrings · Dumbbell
  • B-Stance Romanian Deadlift
    A#4 of 18 for hamstrings · Dumbbell
  • Deficit Reverse Lunge
    A#1 of 29 for glutes · Dumbbell
  • Overhead Dumbbell Extension
    A#6 of 20 for triceps · Dumbbell
  • Reverse Wrist Curl
    A#2 of 11 for forearms · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Curl
    A#9 of 19 for biceps · Dumbbell
  • Reverse Lunge
    A#9 of 29 for glutes · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
    A#9 of 32 for chest · Dumbbell
  • Incline Dumbbell Press
    A#10 of 32 for chest · Dumbbell
  • One-Arm Dumbbell Row
    A#20 of 40 for back · Dumbbell
  • Step-Up
    A#10 of 29 for glutes · Dumbbell
  • Heels-Elevated Goblet Squat
    A#10 of 33 for quads · Dumbbell
  • Split Squat
    A#13 of 33 for quads · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Calf Raise
    A#7 of 9 for calves · Dumbbell
  • Rear Delt Row
    A#8 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
  • Walking Lunge
    A#7 of 29 for hybrid · Dumbbell
  • Incline Dumbbell Fly
    A#15 of 32 for chest · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise
    A#9 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
  • Concentration Curl
    A#10 of 19 for biceps · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Snatch
    A#7 of 44 for functional · Dumbbell
  • Incline Y-Raise
    A#5 of 15 for swimming · Dumbbell
  • Spider Curl
    A#11 of 19 for biceps · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Skull Crusher
    A#12 of 20 for triceps · Dumbbell
  • Seated Dumbbell Press
    B#12 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
  • Arnold Press
    B#10 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
  • Zottman Curl
    B#13 of 19 for biceps · Dumbbell
  • Cross-Body Hammer Curl
    B#12 of 19 for biceps · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Floor Press
    B#18 of 32 for chest · Dumbbell
  • Hammer Curl
    B#14 of 19 for biceps · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Fly
    B#19 of 32 for chest · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Shrug
    B#26 of 40 for back · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Side Bend
    B#7 of 23 for abs · Dumbbell
  • Kroc Row
    B#29 of 40 for back · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Pullover
    B#26 of 32 for chest · Dumbbell
  • Goblet Squat
    B#22 of 33 for quads · Dumbbell
  • Curtsy Lunge
    B#22 of 29 for glutes · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Rotations
    B#14 of 24 for climbing · Dumbbell
  • Front Raise
    B#20 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
  • Bent-Over Rear Delt Fly
    B#19 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
  • Devil Press
    C#42 of 44 for functional · Dumbbell
  • Suitcase Carry
    C#14 of 23 for abs · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Kickback
    C#17 of 20 for triceps · Dumbbell
  • Dumbbell Squeeze Press
    C#31 of 32 for chest · Dumbbell
  • Tate Press
    C#19 of 20 for triceps · Dumbbell
  • Cuban Press
    D#27 of 27 for shoulders · Dumbbell
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