You don’t need exotic exercises to build muscle or fancy weight machines. In fact, one of the best ways you can do this is using a set of dumbbells and doing simple strength exercises, consistently. This 20 minute workout offers just that and is ideal for those looking to start their strength training journey (or if you fancy a switch up from your usual upper body session). Just have your dumbbells at the ready and let’s get to it!
As well as building a more defined physique, lifting weights and developing muscle is also beneficial for those trying to lose weight, as this style of training can boost your metabolism. According to Everyday Active: “Muscle tissue is metabolically active. This means it burns more calories at rest than fat tissue.” While another study has shown that your Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (basically, the calories that you continue to burn after you’ve finished your workout) is higher with strength training than aerobic exercise.
