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Jessica Downey

Skip the gym — you only need 30 minutes to build full-body strength with this dumbbell workout

Photo of woman doing dumbbell workout.

It’s easy to talk yourself out of a workout and blame it on not having enough time. I’ve been there more times than I can count. But if I added up all those missed sessions, it would amount to a lot of time I could have spent exercising. If you’re stuck in a similar cycle of procrastination or just need a little inspiration to get started, this short and effective 30-minute dumbbell routine is exactly what you need.

We have fitness trainer Caroline Idiens to thank for this full-body session. Designed to be done at home with minimal fuss, it’s also a great option to take to the gym if that’s where you prefer to train. All you need is a pair of dumbbells, so there's no hunting for multiple pieces of equipment. A standard set works fine, but if you have some of the best adjustable dumbbells, you can progressively increase the weight as you get stronger.

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