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Nick Harris-fry

Forget burpees — this low impact 20-minute dumbbell workout strengthens your whole body without jumping

A photo of a woman lifting dumbbells above her shoulders.

Doing your entire workout from a standing position makes a big difference to how much impact it puts on your body.

Dropping to the floor to do moves like push-ups and planks, or jumping exercises like burpees, puts extra impact through your joints and while those are all effective exercises, you can build a stronger body while staying standing.

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