Men's Fitness Magazine

19 June 2025

If you want significant results in the gym, your best bet is to keep things simple. And workouts don’t get much more simple or effective than with that most basic piece of gym kit – the dumbbell. Dumbbells allow you to perform an almost unlimited number of moves. They take up next to no room in your house and you can buy a decent pair for as little as £30. The bottom line is that with nothing more than this book and a good set of hand weights, you can get into jaw-dropping shape in a matter of weeks. This guide tells you everything you need to know about training with dumbbells, whether you’re new to working out or you’re a serious gym head. It starts with a chapter explaining the basics of weight training. You’ll then find 24 workout options for a variety of training goals and sports, from building a specific body part or torching fat to developing the explosive power and stamina of an MMA fighter or boosting leg strength for running. There’s also a three- month plan involving three 40-minute workouts a week that will strip away blubber and build lean, hard muscle. The comprehensive form guides section will make sure you know how to execute every move and achieve your goals.