“Most people prefer to end their session with isolation exercises, like bicep curls, which don’t require as much energy ...

His suggestion? The dumbbell split squat. “They are one of the most underrated exercises ever and a lot of people avoid them because they can be brutal if you get them right. But they are such ...

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Take your squat to the next level by adding dumbbells to power up your lower body and core. The additional weight from the dumbbells enhances activation in your posterior chain muscles ...

There’s no move quite as fundamental and beneficial as a squat. It’s the move for building stronger glutes and quads, and the best bit is that you can do it anywhere without any equipment.

If your dumbbells feel light, avoid the help from your hips and simply stand tall and pull the weights up to your chin. Lean slightly forward as you squat (A), then explode up, jumping as high as ...

For example, swap that out of the dumbbell bench press if you’re currently barbell benching during a chest or push day. If you’re currently performing back squats, try the barbell split squat ...