When first starting off, it's great to begin with exercises that are safe, effective, & target multiple muscle groups. You want to make sure that when working out during the week (for example), you choose exercises that are squats, pushes, pulls, lunges, core, and hinges.
When starting off with using dumbbells in Strength Training, it can be a little intimidating, especially if he’s never used them before. They are free standing and not held in balance with a machine so what do you do with them? Here are some great tips to get started!
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