Are you also like me and have access only to dumbbells, hence are looking for dumbbell workout routine? Scroll down to know about a dumbbell workout routine.
There is a myth, that with dumbbell only exercises for the arms can be done. In fact, most of the exercises can be done using the dumbbells. One does not have to have a membership to a fancy gym to workout. With a pair of dumbbells and a dumbbell workout routine, you should be able to derive the maximum benefits. Most of the machine exercises can also be performed using dumbbells. Research has proved that free weights are better in working out the muscles, as compared to machine weights. Free weights include the barbells with or without weights and dumbbells. Dumbbells and barbells force you to control the weight, which is not the case with machine weights. The other advantage is that with free weights you are forced to use smaller stabilizer muscles, when you are exercising whereas with the machine workout, the machine balances the weight for you.

Workout Routine with Dumbbells

There are a number of dumbbell exercises, which can be made a part of the dumbbell workout routine. There is not a specific beginner dumbbell workout routine, a beginner can do most of the exercises, but he will have to use less weights and also the number of repetitions should be less as compared to a pro at exercises. Before we see a dumbbell workout routine, let’s see what are the exercises, which can be a part of the dumbbell workout routine. Click here to read about exercise programs.

When we are designing a dumbbell workout routines for women, exercises for legs and buttocks form an important part of this routine. The thigh exercises will target the upper, lower, inner thigh muscles along with the calf muscles. On the other hand, the exercises for the buttocks will target the gluteals. Some of the dumbbell exercises for women, with the number of repetitions are as follows:
Squats 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Stationary Lunges 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Toe Raises 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Dead Lift 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Stationary Lunges on steps 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Now that we have seen, which exercises for the legs and buttocks, let’s see exercises, which can be made a part of the dumbbell workout routine for arms. These exercises definitely become a part of the dumbbell workout routines for men.
Alternated Bicep Curls 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Single Arm Triceps Extensions 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Both Arm Triceps Extension 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Wrist Curls with Palms Up 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Hammer Curls 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
It is time to see the exercises, which can be used pectorals, shoulders and back exercises in the dumbbell workout routine.
Dumbbell Bench Press 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Shoulder Press 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Upright Rowing 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Lateral Raises 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Dumbbell Fly 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
Dumbbell Shrugs 2 sets of 15 repetitions each
The only body part, which will remain are the abdominals. The exercises, which can be made to be a part of the dumbbell workout routine are dumbbell crunches and dumbbell oblique crunch. Dumbbell side bends can also be used to train the oblique muscles.

Sample Dumbbell Workout Routine
You can start off your warm up with skipping the rope for 5 minutes. It can also be alternated with jogging on the spot for 5 minutes. Start off with squats and do 2 sets of them. Follow them up with 1 minute of jumping jacks. Then comes 2 sets of stationary lunges. Do not rest and do 2 sets of alternated bicep curls. Immediately do the lateral raises. Now is the time to do some cardiovascular exercises. You may want to do jumping jacks and jumping twists together for a minute. Before you do the abdomen exercises, do 2 sets of dumbbell shrugs. You may choose either of the abdominal exercises to end your dumbbell workout routine.