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Jessica Downey

You only need 2 dumbbells and these 5 moves to build upper body strength and core muscle

A photo of a woman holding two dumbbells.

Although pull-ups can be a sign of good upper body strength, there are plenty of other exercises and workout routines you can follow to build and maintain strength without relying solely on them.

This short workout is gym and home-friendly, as you just need a set of dumbbells. Although you can do the full routine with one size of dumbbell, you may find some of the exercises harder or easier than others and like to work with a mix of dumbbell sizes.

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