Along with cardio, it is important to incorporate strength training exercises into the fitness routine. Here are some of the dumbbell exercises for the upper body you can do at home.
Keep the back and elbows close to the body while doing the exercise. The movement while lifting and lowering should be smooth. It targets the entire biceps brachii muscles and forearms.
It strengthens shoulder muscles and posture. Can be done either seated or standing with the dumbbells held in both hands and the back kept straight.
It targets the deltoids. Front raises target the front deltoids, the lateral raises activate the side deltoids muscles.
It resembles the dumbbell bench press, activates and strengthens the chest muscles.
This exercise can be done while sitting or standing and targets the triceps muscles.
It targets the latissimus dorsi or the lats muscles. In the gym, the exercise is done with the support of a bench. At home it can be done holding a table.