Some people would have you think that you can’t build muscle without a gym membership or training with lots of swanky-looking equipment, which is just total cr*p. Using a pair of dumbbells at home is just as effective at building strength and muscle, as this study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research shows. If you want to get started, then this five-move workout from Fitness Trainer and STRNG App Founder, Lisa Jean, can help.
Not only can this workout help improve your body composition, but it will also help you move more efficiently as a whole. The exercises include squat, hinge and push patterns, which are movement patterns that we use for everyday tasks and activities – whether it’s bending down to pick something up off the floor or pushing a trolley at the supermarket – therefore, by improving these patterns you'll be able to move better, strengthen your joints and reduce the likelihood of injuries.
