Simply doing a bunch of cardio exercises isn’t enough for your workout regime. To complete your workout routine, strength training is important, which is why you need to include a couple of dumbbell exercises into your workout routine.
If you think strength training is only for those who want to get huge, you’re wrong. Both men and women can perform strength training exercises, targeting different muscles of their bodies. Moreover, strength training will improve your posture and make you stronger. This means that over time you will be able to do everyday tasks better, without getting tired.
Indulge in dumbbell exercises and you can carry those hefty bags of groceries with ease, sit upright without slouching and even walk up those flights of stairs without getting tired. If you’ve already been doing a couple of dumbbell exercises, you might be missing out on a few of them. So take a look below to make sure you include these dumbbell exercises in your daily workout regime.
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Overhead shoulder press:
Stand with your feet hip-width apart with dumbbells in your hands. Bend your elbows to bring the weight at shoulder-level. Now slowly, stretch both your arms overhead. Hold this position for a few seconds before you return to the start position.
Dumbbell bench press:
Lie down on your back, on a bench and hold dumbbells in both your hands. Bring the weight in line with your chest, which is your start point. Keep looking straight and slowly lift the dumbbells towards the ceiling and then bring it back to the start position. Do this exercise for 12-15 reps.
Dumbbell lateral raise:
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold dumbbells in both your hands. Lift your arms to bring the weight to your shoulder level and make sure your palms are facing downward. Hold this position for 2-3 seconds before going back to the start and repeating it for 20-30 times.
Upright row with a dumbbell:
Stand straight with dumbbells in both hands. Your hands should be in front of your body with your palms facing your body, which is your starting point. Bend your elbows and push your shoulder blades to lift the weight and bring them to your chin level. Pause for a few seconds before going back to the start position.
Dumbbell fly:
Lie down on a bench with your feet resting on the floor. Hold dumbbells in both your hands and bring it above your chest by extending your arms. Make sure your palms are facing each other. Slowly lower the weights to your sides, to bring it in line with your shoulders. Hold this position for 2-3 seconds before you go back to the starting point.
Do these dumbbell exercises on a regular basis to see the difference in your health. It’s easy to do this strength training routine even at home. All you need is to invest in a good pair of dumbbells. If you’re a beginner, you can start with basic weights before increasing the we