You don’t need any equipment to get fit at home, but if there was one bit of kit I’d recommend buying for your workouts, it’s dumbbells. A set of weights is a great tool to help you progress from bodyweight-only workouts, so you can keep getting fitter and stronger.

Using dumbbells also means you can challenge your muscles effectively in a short space of time, as this 7-minute back and biceps workout from fitness trainer Chis Heria shows. Heria calls it the best back and biceps workout out there, and all you need is a set of dumbbells and space to stand.

When it comes to what weight to use, it will depend on your fitness level. Heria suggests beginners start with 5-10lb dumbbells, while experienced lifters seeking a challenge could use 30lb weights. If you have a set of the best adjustab

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