Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
T3
T3
Technology
Bryony Firth-Bernard

You only need this 8-move seated dumbbell workout to strengthen your upper body

Man doing bicep curls

Another day, another workout. But this one is for those of you who want to tone and strengthen your upper body using just a pair of dumbbells. That’s right, no complicated equipment required or needing to leave the house and head down to the gym after work – just these eight moves and some dumbbells are plenty enough to build muscle.

This workout is also interesting because you do the entire thing seated, not standing. This has a number of benefits. Firstly, it’s great for those who have joint issues who experience a lot of pain from standing, or struggle with mobility. But, secondly, being seated completely isolates your upper body, meaning only these muscles do the work without any recruitment from your lower body, which causes them to work harder. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.