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There’s so much it’s possible for you to do with just a single set ofdumbbells.

plank with dumbbell row

Katie Thompson

They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and small enough to keep tucked under your bed.

And that’s exactly where thisdumbbell arm workoutcomes in.

“Anytime youre balancing, your core is working in overdrive,” says Faulk.

biceps curl to overhead press

And when more muscles are engaging to keep you stable, you’re using more energy.

Faulk designed this dumbbell arm workout to be done with dumbbells that are medium weight.

As your muscles adapt, what you consider “medium” will start to increase.

hammer curl to overhead press

Either method will progress your workout and further challenge your muscles.

Our model,Denise Harrisis a NASM-certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor based in New York City.

triceps kickback with palm rotation

skull crushers

wide grip biceps curl

closegrip to widegrip burnout

crossbody curls

triceps overhead press

hammer biceps curls in plank

triceps kickback in plank

wrist curls

biceps curl to press to triceps extension