Looking for an effective total-body workout that requires no fancy gym machines or floor-based exercises, but will still leave you feeling strong and fit? This standing dumbbell workout hits the criteria. Not only will it target multiple muscle groups simultaneously to help build a balanced body and give your cardiovascular fitness a boot, but all the exercises are performed standing, making it ideal for those with limited mobility. Just set 20 minutes aside and grab a pair of dumbbells.
You’re probably wondering whether 20 minutes is a decent amount of time to help you get stronger and fitter, it is. According to popular Physical Therapist and Strength Coach, Jeff Cavaliere: “20-minute full-body workouts can be effective if they are done with the right intensity and frequency.” He explains that by this, he means focusing on compound exercises, so you’re working multiple muscle groups at the same time, which this workout does. However, there are also a few isolation exercises included to sculpt certain areas (like the arms and shoulders).
