Complete Guide to Dumbbell Exercises and Workout Plans

Lie down on a flat bench with dumbbells at chest height. Press upward, fully extending your arms. 4 sets of 8–12 reps. This is one of the best exercises for chest mass.
Arms slightly bent at the elbows. Slowly spread the dumbbells to the sides, feeling a stretch in your chest. 3 sets of 10–15 reps.
Bench set at a 30–45° angle. Press the dumbbells upward. 4 sets of 8–12 reps. Develops the upper chest.
Support yourself on the bench with one arm and knee. Row the dumbbell toward your side. 4 sets of 10–12 reps per side.
Standing bent over at a 45° angle, row both dumbbells toward your abdomen. 4 sets of 10–12 reps.
Arms at your sides, raise your shoulders as high as possible. 3 sets of 12–15 reps.
Hold one dumbbell vertically at your chest. Squat deeply with your elbows between your knees. 4 sets of 10–15 reps.
Dumbbells at your sides, step forward and lower yourself. 3 sets of 10–12 reps per leg.
Dumbbells in front of your thighs. Bend forward with straight legs. 4 sets of 10–12 reps.
Stand on the edge of a raised platform and rise onto your toes. 3 sets of 15–20 reps.
Arms at your sides, palms facing forward. Curl at the elbows, keeping your elbows close to your body. 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps.
Sitting on a bench, elbow against the inside of your thigh. 3 sets of 10–12 per arm.
One dumbbell with both hands overhead. Lower it behind your head. 3 sets of 10–15 reps.
Sit upright with dumbbells at shoulder height. Press overhead. 4 sets of 8–12 reps.
Arms at your sides, raise them out to the sides to shoulder height. 3 sets of 12–15 reps.