{"id":90132,"date":"2025-07-25T01:43:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T01:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/90132\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T01:43:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T01:43:27","slug":"ditch-the-pull-ups-this-6-move-dumbbell-workout-sculpts-upper-body-muscle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/90132\/","title":{"rendered":"Ditch the pull-ups \u2013 this 6-move dumbbell workout sculpts upper body muscle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pull-ups may be one of the GOAT upper body exercises but, let\u2019s be real, they\u2019re also solid. Being able to move your entire bodyweight against gravity is no easy feat and if you haven\u2019t managed to nail one just yet, don\u2019t worry, this dumbbell<\/a> workout from Sweat Trainer, Britany Williams, has your back (literally)\u2026and your arms, and shoulders, and chest.<\/p>\n

Building upper body strength is more than just looking good in a t-shirt (although this is nice too), it\u2019s essential for improving everyday movement and your long-term health. From carrying groceries to improving posture and reducing the risk of injury, a strong upper body makes daily tasks easier and your workouts more effective. Not to mention, it can boost your athletic performance by enhancing stability and balance during dynamic movements \u2013 like sprinting \u2013 and even help maintain form and control during lower body movements, like squats.<\/p>\n

For this workout, you\u2019ll want to reach for a set of medium to heavy dumbbells (kettlebells can also be used). \u201cYou\u2019ll know you\u2019re using heavy enough dumbbells if the pace of last few reps start to slow down due to fatigue (on each set!),\u201d says Britany. Complete three sets of 10-12 reps for each exercise, resting for 60-90 seconds between rounds, finish off with some upper body stretches, then you\u2019re done! Here\u2019s the workout:<\/p>\n

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