And when I get curious, I investigate. I decided to ask Gemini a simple question \u2014 \u201cCan you build me a five-move dumbbell workout. I\u2019m a personal trainer and experienced with strength training.\u201d<\/p>\n
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I kept it deliberately semi-vague to see how in-depth Gemini might go with the response, and how creative it could be off the cuff. Here\u2019s exactly what I was given, and my verdict as a trainer. Coaching cap firmly on, this is what I really think.<\/p>\n
What 5-move dumbbell workout did Google Gemini share?<\/p>\n
\u201cHere’s a five-move full-body dumbbell workout designed for an experienced individual like yourself,\u201d Gemini tells me. Thanks, Gemini.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis workout provides a solid foundation for a full-body session using just dumbbells. You can adjust the rest times between sets (e.g., 60-90 seconds) based on your conditioning and the intensity of the weights used.\u201d<\/p>\n
It even asked me if I wanted modifications or another type of workout.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what Gemini programmed:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dumbbell goblet squat<\/p>\n Dumbbell bent-over row<\/p>\n Dumbbell bench press<\/p>\n Dumbbell overhead press<\/p>\n Dumbbell Romanian deadlift (RDL)<\/p>\n In the video above, we demonstrate with a barbell. Simply replace with dumbbells and perform the same movement pattern.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what I like and dislike about the dumbbell routine<\/p>\n I kept it vague, but I was still slightly disappointed that Gemini went very basic with the routine, despite my sharing that I am a personal trainer who is very familiar with strength training.<\/p>\n The exercises above are great dumbbell moves to include in your routine, but I would put this routine down as a beginner-friendly dumbbell workout if you\u2019re just starting out in the gym.<\/p>\n Gemini also kept it basic when referring to the target muscles, failing to mention the full array of muscles working, including some stabilizer muscles. That\u2019s fine if you\u2019re just looking for an overview \u2014 a legs or chest routine, for example \u2014 but not if you actually want the detail of your training regime and full range of benefits.<\/p>\n For example, the Romanian deadlift<\/a> targets the erector spinae muscles of the lower back, which stabilize the spine isometrically (without flexion or extension). Secondary muscles include the adductors and some muscles that create stability, like the traps, core and rhomboids.<\/p>\n If you plan to program your workouts using Gemini or ChatGPT, remember that AI can\u2019t replace a personal trainer or physiotherapist.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n But it\u2019s not all doom and gloom \u2014 Gemini picked compound exercises,<\/a> making the routine efficient by using a traditional resistance style of training that can help you grow muscle over time. It provides sets and reps, and hits all major muscle groups.<\/p>\n Although Gemini doesn\u2019t provide a warm-up or cool-down routine (to be fair, I didn\u2019t ask), it does tell me to remember one. And also encourages me to adjust the weights to be challenging without losing form. Sound advice.<\/p>\n\n
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