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10 Effective Workouts You Can Do with Adjustable Dumbbells

10 Effective Workouts You Can Do with Adjustable Dumbbells

No fancy machines. 


No packed gyms. 


Just a good pair of adjustable dumbbells and a bit of floor space.


Whether you're just getting started or levelling up your home routine, these 10 exercises will help you build full-body strength.

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Upper Body Workouts

1. Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Sit or stand with your back straight. Press the dumbbells overhead, then lower them slowly.
Targets: shoulders, triceps, upper back

2. Bent-Over Rows

Hinge at the hips, keep your back flat, and pull the dumbbells toward your waist.
Targets: back, biceps

3. Chest Press

Lie on a bench or the floor. Press dumbbells up over your chest, then lower under control.
Targets: chest, triceps, shoulders

4. Bicep Curls

Hold dumbbells with palms up. Curl toward your shoulders, then lower slowly.
Targets: biceps

5. Overhead Triceps Extensions

Hold one dumbbell with both hands above your head. Lower behind your neck and press up.
Targets: triceps

Lower Body Workouts

6. Goblet Squats

Hold one dumbbell close to your chest and squat as low as you can.
Targets: legs, glutes, core

7. Dumbbell Lunges

Step forward and lower into a lunge. Alternate legs.
Targets: quads, glutes, hamstrings

8. Romanian Deadlifts

With a slight bend in your knees, lower the dumbbells along your legs and stand back up.
Targets: hamstrings, glutes, lower back

Core & Full Body

9. Russian Twists

Sit with your feet off the floor, hold one dumbbell, and twist side to side.
Targets: obliques, abs

10. Dumbbell Thrusters

Squat holding two dumbbells, then press overhead as you stand up.
Targets: full body, power, cardio

Tips for Better Results

  • Use a mat or bench for comfort and variety

  • Start light , especially if using KEFL’s cast iron set

  • Use quick weight changes with our Select Tech-style set for circuit-style training

  • Warm up and stretch before every session


With KEFL’s adjustable dumbbells, you’re not just buying equipment—you’re unlocking a full gym’s worth of possibilities. These workouts are just the start.