What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles.

Start with these staple dumbbell exercises for your workouts to build muscle and strength on the way to a new you.

The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...

Short on time but still want results? This dumbbell-only workout hits every major movement pattern without wasted rest ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

THERE ARE FEW exercises you'll see guys doing in the gym more often than the classic dumbbell row on a weight bench. There are also few exercises that are more prone to sloppy form. From poor ...

If you have a balanced, well-structured workout plan, one of the highlights on your strength training calendar will be back day. Whether you take on the task of strengthening your upper body's ...

THERE ARE FEW exercises you'll see guys doing in the gym more often than the classic dumbbell row on a weight bench. There are also few exercises that are more prone to sloppy form. From poor ...

What Is a Lateral Raise? A lateral raise is an exercise that involves pulling a weight vertically up. You can use a dumbbell, looped resistance band, kettlebells, or a cable machine. Lateral raises ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE ARE FEW exercises you'll see guys doing in the gym more often than the classic dumbbell row on a ...