Simple, effective, classic. Almost every man starts his fitness journey with a pair of dumbbells, and for good reason: they're cheap enough to buy and small enough to tuck under a bed or sofa plus they're easy to use and massively versatile.
But while they may be beginner-friendly, that doesn't mean they're basic. Indeed, you're only really limited by your imagination. For the man with some training knowledge, they offer much more than endless biceps curls: by using them properly while following a progressive and challenging training plan, you can use dumbbells to build just as much muscle as more fashionable fitness kit – and often more efficiently. And, of course,