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Joey Swoll Disgusted After Woman Rubs Herself With Dumbbell: ‘That Gym Should Kick You Out’
A woman at a local gym took her exercise selection to a whole new level. On Feb. 6, 2026, Joey Swoll expressed disgust after watching a…
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Training
The 5-5-5 Dumbbell Method: Build Muscle in Just 15 Minutes
Ask most bodybuilders how many reps they do per set, and they’ll probably say 8-12. Sure, there will be a few outliers who prefer heavy sets…
Workout Plans
Forget Crunches — This Standing 8-Move Dumbbell Flow Torches Abs, Legs, and Arms
Crunches are a popular exercise that isolate your abs. Done correctly, the only thing that moves during crunches is your spine, with your rectus abdominis muscle…
Training
Skip the Gym — Just One Dumbbell and These 6 Moves Will Light Up Your Whole Body
Most people never start their transformation journey—not due to a lack of motivation, but because gym memberships are often expensive, schedules don’t always align, and packed…
Workout Plans
The “Beach Body Blitz”: 4-Week Dumbbell-Only Program for Summer Definition
I’m a veteran personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience. During that time, I’ve helped my clients achieve a wide range of goals—from getting…
Back
Dumbbell Pullovers: Target Your Lats & Chest Effectively!
Overhead pulling exercises are the most effective for crafting a back that is as wide as a billboard. However, building a broad back can be challenging,…
Exercise Guides
10 Lateral Raise Alternatives To Make Your Shouders Pop
With 16 years in the trenches and having coached hundreds of clients, I’m not shy to admit that the dumbbell lateral raise is my favorite exercise.…
Exercise Guides
Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise: Targeting Key Shoulder Muscles
In my experience, the seated dumbbell lateral raise is one of the best isolation exercises for promoting lateral deltoid hypertrophy. However, upon thorough research, I also…
Core
Dumbbell Squat Jump: Ignite Your Legs and Core for Strength
Jumping has been part of my workouts for almost as long as I can remember. As a young athlete, my coaches prescribed jumps to improve my…
Back
Dumbbell Good Morning: Strengthen Hamstrings & Glutes Today!
Lower back pain, increasingly prevalent due to the modern lifestyle, will likely affect more people in the coming years. In fact, a study published in the…
Exercise Guides
Dumbbell Push Press: Strengthen Deltoids and Build Power
There are more overhead press exercises than most lifters will ever bother to memorize. The dumbbell push press is an excellent barbell overhead press alternative. A study…
Bodybuilding
Average Curl Weight For Males and Females on Dumbbell and Barbell Curl
Let’s face it; most serious lifters are insecure about the weight on their bar. They don’t want to be seen lifting weights that are considered light…
Exercise Guides
Dumbbell Hip Thrust: Target Your Glutes and Hamstrings Effectively
Many lifters believe the only way to build a bigger and stronger posterior chain is by performing countless heavy barbell squats and deadlifts. While these two…
Back
12 Best Dumbbell Trap Exercises For Building a Bigger Back & Shoulders
The trapezius muscle, or traps, is the second biggest back muscle group after the lats. These triangular-shaped muscles extend from the base of the skull to…
Exercise Guides
Dumbbell Hack Squat: Target Your Lower Body for Maximum Gains
The dumbbell hack squat is a squat variation that helps you better target your quadriceps. This exercise is a great fit for people who don’t have…
Arms
Best Upper Body Dumbbell Workout
Strength and bodybuilding can often seem to be complicated subjects. For example, trying to find a definitive answer to the question “how should I train” can…
Legs
Best Dumbbell Hamstring Workout and Exercises
Dumbbells are a workout powerhouse, offering unparalleled versatility for sculpting every muscle in the body. As a seasoned personal trainer with over 35 years of experience,…
Exercise Guides
Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise: Target Deltoids & Upper Back
The dumbbell rear lateral raise is just one of the many great isolation exercises that help to develop the upper posterior (backside of the body) muscles.…
Circuit Training
What is Circuit Training? The Ultimate Guide to Get Lean
Getting in shape can be very time-consuming. You need to dedicate at least a few hours per week to strength training and also need to find…