contents

Disclaimer and advisory

1 the basics of exercising with dumbbells

The S.A.F.E. trainer system (Simple, Achievable, Functional, Exercise)

How to use this book

FAQs

Find your starting point

Assess, don’t guess

Isolation vs integration

Learn it, then work it

First you need stability

Add some strength

Power beats size

2 the portfolio of moves

Which moves should I do?

The classic moves

The best of the best

Dull, but dependable

Trash! Don’t waste your time

3 training with dumbbells

How to use the dumbbell training sessions

And finally…

Fitness glossary

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