15-Minute Dumbbell Workout

15-Minute Full-Body Dumbbell Blast

Turn a pair of dumbbells into a complete fitness tool
By The Editors of Men's Health menshealth

Define Using Dumbbells

Maximize gym time with a smart dumbbell routine like this one from Patrick Striet, C.S.C.S., owner of Force Fitness and Performance in Cincinnati. "Dumbbell complexes that target large muscle groups can stimulate more muscle fibers and speed up fat loss," he says.

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Do This Perform the circuit four times. For the first circuit, do 12 reps of each exercise. Then do 10 reps for the second, 8 for the third, and 6 for the fourth. Rest only after each circuit; select weight and rest time by your experience level.

Experience Beginner
Dumbbell Weight 20-30 pounds
Rest 60-90 seconds

Experience Intermediate
Dumbbell Weight 30-40 pounds
Rest 45-60 seconds

Experience Advanced
Dumbbell Weight 40-50 pounds
Rest 30-45 seconds


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