I opted for a dumbbell workout from fitness influencer Kelsey Hill. The recent 25-minute workout looked like it would fit the bill perfectly, so I decided to grab my weights and give it a try.

This dumbbell barre workout is an efficient, minimal-equipment routine that engages the entire body while combining strength, flexibility and core engagement. The goal? To sculpt strong, lean muscles.

Having a strong lower body is essential, but fortunately, you don’t need a gym to build those muscles. This dumbbell-only glute workout can help you get started.

Skip the gym — you just need 1 dumbbell and 20 minutes to strengthen your whole body with this 6-move workout You only need 2 dumbbells and 6 moves to build full-body muscle and boost your ...

Skip the gym – build strength from head to toe with this 40-minute dumbbell workout One dumbbell, five moves and 30 minutes is all you need for a total-body workout ...

Watch Hayley Madigan's full-body dumbbell workout Most resistance workouts tell you to perform one strength training exercise then rest for a minute or more to let your muscles recover.

The five dumbbell exercises below will help you to build a strong, muscular upper back, as well as give you the power and strength to pull off the perfect pull-up when you need to.