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Jessica Downey

Forget pull-ups — build upper-body strength with a set of dumbbells and these 8 moves

A woman with a defined core is lifting two light dumbbells.

You don't have to be a master at pull-ups to develop upper body strength. You just need a solid selection of upper body specific exercises and a pair of dumbbells — we've got just the workout to get you started.

If you prefer to train at home then it's worthwhile investing in a pair of the best adjustable dumbbells as this style allows you to work with a wide range of weight sizes from one set of dumbbells. 

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