Dumbbells and kettlebells are fairly interchangeable, and you can use either for most strength training exercises, but some ...

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Bear in mind that the more traditional-looking adjustable dumbbells (Bowflex and Men’s Health) use a plastic tray that keeps the spare weight plates in check when not in use. I’ve mentioned it ...

But for beginners using dumbbells three times a week ... a muscle a couple of times a week to improve strength and growth instead of completely destroying a muscle once a week,” he says.