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However, if youre not sure where to start, doing full-body dumbbell workouts is a great starter option.

In the first round you work for 40 seconds with each move, then rest for 20 seconds.

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Try this15-minute bodyweight workoutfor the whole body, or thissix-move kit-free sessionto build up your strength.

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