In reality, you canbuild total-body strengthusing onlyfree weightsin the comfort of your home.

Simple free-weight exercises can boost overall strength, improve functional fitness, and support weight management.

So, without further ado, read on to uncover eight simple free-weight exercises to build total-body strength.

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What You Need:Grab a set of dumbbells and a sturdy bench.

Depending on your rest intervals, the workout can be completed in 45 to 60 minutes.

Goblet Squats

Tip:Focus on maintaining good form.

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Your knees shouldn’t extend beyond your toes.

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Bent-over Row

Tip:Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.

barbell deadlift

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woman Weighted Lunges

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barbell bench press

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dumbbell bent-over rows

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illustration of woman doing dumbbell shoulder press

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man dumbbell bicep curls

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illustration of overhead tricep extension

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