Popsugar Fitness Workouts Beginner Dumbbell Exercises Conquer the Gym With the 17 Essential Dumbbell Exercises Every Beginner Should Know January 10, 2019 by Tamara Pridgett View On One Page Photo 2 of 17 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 2 Squat to Overhead Press Stand with your legs just slightly wider than hip distance apart, arms raised to shoulder height with elbows bent, holding weights by your ears. Bend your knees as if you were sitting in a chair, keeping weight on your heels. Press the dumbbells overhead as you straighten your knees to return to standing. This counts as one rep. Previous Next Start Slideshow Fitness TipsWorkoutsStrength TrainingDumbbell ExercisesTrainer Tips