Five Ways to Get Faster Results with Dumbbells

Dumbbells are widely accessible, and a properly designed dumbbell exercise routine is one of the most beneficial workout programs you can do.  Most people just use dumbbells as an add on to their workout routine.  There are major advantages with using dumbbells as your primary workout routine.  Incorporate these 5 things into your routine to get the most from dumbbell training.

1) Lift Heavier Dumbbells

Choose exercises that target large muscle groups such as the dumbbell squat.  This exercise uses the whole lower body which stimulates more muscle growth, and you'll expend more energy which means more fat loss plus increased strength.

2) Perform Unilateral Dumbbell Exercises

Since with dumbbells you work each side of the body seperately the time for each set during the dumbbell routine is doubled (you perform the execise with one arm or leg and then the other).  This results in greater energy expenditure which burns more fat.

3) Perform Alternating Dumbbell Exercises

Most dumbbell exercises can be performed in an alternating fashion such as bicep curls.  You can do one arm and then do the other instead of doing both arms at the same time.  This pattern is more closely related to sport, work, and life activities.

4) Include Grinding, Explosive, and Combo Lifts

There are many other types of dumbbell lifts you can do.  Examples of grinding include presses and squats.  You can do explosive lifts like swings and snatches and combo lifts like the clean and press.  These exercises do more than just build your muscles they strengthen the heart and lungs and force the body to function as one complete unit.

5) Perform Dumbbell Exercises Targeting Muscle Growth, Fat Loss, and Cardio Improvement

Your routine can build muscle, burn fat, and improve cardiorespiratory endurance all at the same time.  If you only have a short time to workout using dumbbells is the way to go.  Most people struggle to find time to workout.  Your time is valuable so don't waste it with an inefficient routine.  If you want more muscle, less fat, and improved performance you can get all this from a properly designed dumbbell routine.