Are you struggling to make time to visit the gym for muscle building? Are you constantly on the road and thus unable to work out? If your answer is yes, remember that you don’t need a fully equipped gym at your perusal to initiate your workout regimen and gain strength. All you need is a pair of dumbbells and the zeal to begin. Even industry reports indicate that people are keen to work out at home rather than visit the gym, and even experts believe that the home fitness equipment industry will grow to $15.2 billion by 2026.

Though you may counter otherwise, the fact remains that dumbbells still lay the foundation for your upper body strength training. Many experienced bodybuilders incorporate dumbbell workouts in their fitness routine, especially if they’re doing it at home.

But how can you perform a full-body dumbbell workout at home? This question haunts most newbies, and we understand. If you’re also fidgeting with the answer to this question, check out this blog, wherein we list the top six exercises you can perform with dumbbells, all at the convenience of your home. To simplify, we have categorized the list into two parts based on gender.

6 Best Exercises You Can Conveniently Perform At Home with Dumbbells

Bench Press:

If you’re looking for exercises to include in your dumbbell-only workout plan, the bench press has to be at the top of your list. According to experts, it’s more effective than a barbell bench as it provides more stability to your shoulders alongside the triceps.

If you’re new to dumbbell exercises, remember that their basic concept is to squeeze at the top of the movement, ensuring that your target muscles remain active and engaged. Perform three sets and 8-10 reps (per set) of this form, and take at least a 1-minute break before proceeding further.

Shoulder Press:

You can perform this dumbbell exercise either in a seated position or standing. As a beginner, you must always perform it in a seated form as it gives you additional support without distracting your focus. It also helps you learn the proper form and builds your strength.

However, if you’re confident and come with experience, you can always do it in a standing position to work on your core even more. According to experienced trainers, the shoulder press focuses on your deltoids (a muscle that connects your arm to the rest of the body) and even your triceps, trapezius, and rotator cuff muscles, which must work together to give you successful results. Performing 3-4 sets and 6-10 reps in each set is enough.

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