Getting stronger and building muscle doesn’t need to be complicated, they key is consistency – so having a workout programme that you actually stick to – and progressive overload. You don’t even need a gym or machines. This four-move workout from fitness coach, Elise Young shows just how effective a simple setup can be. Using only a pair of dumbbells and a bench, it will work your body’s major muscles to help you build strength and mass.
Science also supports that free weights – like dumbbells – are just as effective as hitting the gym and using machines. Research published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness found that training with free weights or machines led to comparable gains in both strength and muscle. Rest assured, gains can still be made.
