Yes, You Can Strength Train at Home, and These 9 Workouts Prove It

Updated on 2/5/2019 at 1:11 PM

So, you want to strength train — good for you! Not only is it essential for building muscle and increasing bone density, but it also helps your body burn more calories and can even boost your mood. But there's one problem: leaving the house can be . . . hard. Well, that's no problem, because all you need are a small space and some equipment of your choosing, like dumbbells, medicine balls, resistance bands, and a kettlebell or two.

These at-home strength-training workouts will get you excited about getting strong. Check out this handy guide on how to find the right weight. And if you want to exercise without the dumbbells, check out our no-equipment bodyweight workouts that you can print and repeat until you're ready for a new challenge.

30-Minute Strength-Training Workout With Dumbbells

Ingrid S. Clay, a Barry's Bootcamp trainer and MoveWith coach, leads us in a half-hour workout complete with reverse rows, reverse shoulder presses, and a combination of bicep curls that will set your arms on fire.

Find the workout here: 30-Minute Strength-Training Workout With Dumbbells

40-Minute HIIT Workout

Weighted high-intensity intervals are great for weight loss and muscle tone. Dumbbell sumo squats, deadlifts with front rows, and Russian twists are only a few of the strength-training exercises in this HIIT workout.

Find the workout here: 40-Minute HIIT Workout

30-Minute Fit and Sexy Full-Body Workout

Squat to overhead press. Push-up and rotate. Class FitSugar has you covered with this weighted workout that will work your entire body. We recommend using dumbbells between five and 10 pounds. Don't worry, though — bodyweight exercises are incorporated too.

Find the workout here: 30-Minute Fit and Sexy Full-Body Workout

Morit Summers Kettlebell Workout

RKC kettlebell certified level one and two trainer Morit Summers shared her five-move kettlebell strength-training workout with POPSUGAR. Complete the circuit, including exercises like goblet squats with bicep curls, up to four times.

Find the workout here: Morit Summers Kettlebell Workout

Standing Ab Workout

For this four-move standing ab workout, you'll need a kettlebell, 10-pound dumbbells, and a 10-pound medicine ball.

Find the workout here: Standing Ab Workout

10-Minute Beginner's Body Workout

If you're new to strength training or are getting back in shape after a break, you may want to try this 10-minute beginner's workout using a single dumbbell.

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Bikini Workout Circuit With Weights

Every body is a bikini body, but if you want to tone up, don't shy away from the weights. This strength-training workout consists of three circuits. Each circuit is made up of three exercises. You'll do each circuit three times before moving on to the next. Got it?

Find the workout here: Bikini Workout Circuit With Weights

30-Minute Fat-Burning Booty Band Workout

All you need for this 30-minute workout from Evolve Nation creator Heba Ali are one light and one medium resistance band. With moves like burpees, high knees, and bridges, this is targeting your whole body.

Find the workout here: 30-Minute Fat-Burning Booty Band Workout

No-Standing Arm Workout

We're not kidding: you won't even need to leave the floor for this six-exercise circuit. Perform the circuit three times, and don't forget to complete a warmup and cooldown. Now, that's our kind of workout.

Find the workout here: No-Standing Arm Workout