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Bryony Firth-Bernard

You only need two dumbbells and this ‘giant-set’ workout to score big upper body gains

A man dumbbell rowing on a weight bench.

 When you have a lack of time to train panic can set in that all your hard-earned gains are going to waste away. Firstly, not true and, secondally, just because you don’t have time for a full-blown session doesn’t mean you have to sack off training altogether. What you need is a speedy session with minimal equipment, and this giant-set upper body workout has got you. Just grab a pair of dumbbells and get ready for 20 minutes of solid work. 

For those who don't know, giant sets are basically the big brother of supersets, where you perform four or more exercises back-to-back with little to no rest in between, guaranteeing a serious pump afterwards. They can build muscle, boost muscle endurance, and improve your overall fitness levels by elevating your heart rate in a short space of time. That being said, they can also be a one-way ticket to fatigue and overtraining, so it's important you utilise them properly and don't do them all the time.

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