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Power workouts with dumbbells – up the resistance!

22nd December 2021 by Amy Greenburg 2 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/power-workouts-with-dumbbells-ultimate-performance/

If you’re looking to up your calorie-blasting game (especially after all those Christmas goodies!), try adding some extra resistance to workouts with dumbbells. Ultimate Performance Singapore (U.P.) shares how you can take those lunges and squats to the next level for an even better full-body burn this month, and beyond.

Workout with Dumbbell: Goblet Squat

Squats are a great way to strengthen and tone your glutes, calves, core and most of your lower body, really. Step up your usual squat by holding a dumbbell or kettle bell (or even a full water bottle if that’s all you’ve got!); you’ll enhance your calorie burn and work your arm muscles, all at once.

  1. Hold a dumbbell vertically, gripping it with both hands underneath the top of the weight; legs should be shoulder-width apart.
  2. Holding the dumbbell close to your chest with your elbows pointing down, lower your body into a squat position. Allow your elbows to brush the inside of your knees, stopping when they touch. The deeper you squat, the more glute activation you’ll get.
  3. Push up to starting position – that’s one rep! Aim for three sets of 10 to 12 reps.

workouts with dumbbells Goblet Squat

Workout with Dumbbell: Walking Lunges

Walking lunges already work your core, quads, hips, hamstrings and glutes. So, adding weights will only push your body harder – thus, torching more calories!

  1. Start with two dumbbells by your side (start light and build your way up!).
  2. Standing straight with your feet close together, take a step forward and bring your knee into a 90-degree angle lunge. Meanwhile, keep your arms straight with dumbbells at your side.
  3. Push off and return to your starting position. That’s one rep!
  4. Perform the same movement with the other leg, and keep alternating! Aim for three sets total, with 10 to 12 reps on each leg.

workouts with dumbbells Walking Lunges

Why it’s worth the weight

Cardio isn’t the only way to blast calories! According to the U.P. team, integrating weights into your workout can increase your calorie burn while building lean muscle at the same time. In fact, they say one of the most effective ways to torch calories and fat is to perform exercises that work multiple muscle groups at once, while getting your heart rate up. It’s this weight-based, high-intensity training method that has U.P. clients burning fat long after they leave the personal training gym.

Ultimate Performance Singapore
Ground floor, Manulife Tower, 8 Cross Street
6536 8649 | upfitness.com.sg

This article first appeared in the December 2021 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe, so you never miss a copy

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Categories: Fitness Health & Fitness Tags: Ultimate Performance Singapore

Amy Greenburg

Originally from Los Angeles, Amy is passionate about Netflix, sipping rosé at rooftop bars, travelling, and all things health and wellness-related. She enjoys learning about different health topics through her writing, particularly critical health conditions, food allergies, alternative therapies, and pregnancy and postpartum-related issues

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