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20 Min Beginner Dumbbell Workout: Full Body

20 Min Beginner Dumbbell Workout: Full Body

Jessica ValantJessica Valant
Duration
20 min
Level
Beginner
Body Focus
Full Body
Est. Calories
~146 kcal

A 20-minute full-body dumbbell workout for beginners, led by physical therapist and movement teacher Jessica Valant.

Jessica Valant, a physical therapist and movement teacher, walks you through a full-body dumbbell workout built for beginners. It runs about 21 minutes, keeps things approachable and is a good first step into strength training at home; she suggests her separate 10-minute warm-up video beforehand.

Equipment setup

🏋️ Dumbbells

Who Is It For?

Beginners who want a guided, full-body dumbbell session at home, with the clear instruction of a physical therapist.

Who Is It Not For?

Not ideal if you are an experienced lifter after a heavy or high-intensity session, or have no dumbbells at home.

Key Benefits

Builds full-body strength with dumbbells at a beginner level while teaching sound movement basics.

Things to Keep in Mind

Start with light dumbbells, warm up first and focus on form over weight; check with a doctor or physio if you have pain or an injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration
20 min
Equipment
Dumbbells
Est. Calories
~146 kcal

Related Workouts

EquipmentDumbbells
ImpactLow Impact
Quiet levelQuiet
Floor workNo
InstructorJessica Valant
Instruction clarity94/100

Recommended Equipment

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Dumbbells

Used in this session