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Workouts With DumbbellsDespite the modern focus on a dynamic approach to overall fitness, it is still quite possible to achieve a rich and complex workout through using basic exercise tools such as dumbbells. In fact, workouts with dumbbells can exercise every major muscle group in the body in a variety of ways. When building a workout routine with dumbbells, many exercises focus very specifically on muscle groups of the upper body. Most involve the use of a workout bench, such as chest and shoulder presses. However, front raises for the shoulders and deadlifts for the back should be done from a standing position. Similarly, the trapezius muscles benefit from doing shrugs, which are very small straight-arm lifts. An inclined workbench can be utilized again with decline seated bicep curls and overhead triceps extensions. Even leg and calf routines enjoy a heightened intensity with the incorporation of dumbbells. Lunges, half squats, and seated calf raises are all great exercises for the lower body. Another positive attribute of working out with dumbbells is that in addition to the muscles they require simply to lift the weight, other muscles are called into action as stabilizers to maintain balance and control as the dumbbells can momentum during movement. Be sure to read extensively about how to perform any kind of exercise before attempting it, and take care to practice getting used to the weight of the dumbbells before your workout. This will make identifying which of your muscles are acting as stabilizers much easier, thereby insuring less chance of injury during exercise. Related InformationWeight Lifting Benches Modern Dumbbells  |
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