Training our upper body can often feel like a minefield and if you’re unsure where to start, you’re not alone. The best thing to do is keep things simple, like this dumbbell workout does. In just 20 minutes you'll effectively work your biceps, triceps, shoulders and back to help build strength and muscle, giving your upper body that defined appearance. Just grab a pair of dumbbells, or a single kettlebell, and get ready to work.
Dumbbells are one of the best pieces of gym equipment, and home gym equipment that you can own. Not only are brilliant for building strength and size (one study found there was no difference in muscle mass and strength when it came to using dumbbells and weight machines), but they're also a lot safer for beginners. If the load becomes too heavy, you just drop the dumbbells. Whereas with an Olympic barbell the only place to drop it is on yourself. It's one of the many reasons why we love dumbbell workouts here at T3.
