{"id":113570,"date":"2025-07-18T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/?p=113570"},"modified":"2025-08-06T10:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T08:42:47","slug":"20-min-dumbbell-compound-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-dumbbell-compound-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week:\u00a020-min dumbbell compound workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/<strong> <\/strong>dumbbell compound workout \/ 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>:&nbsp;Dumbbells &amp; gym mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everyone&#8217;s training routine looks a little different \u2014 and that\u2019s how it should be.<\/strong> But no matter the method, we&#8217;re all chasing the same thing: <strong>results<\/strong>.<strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/discover-en\/compound-exercises\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compound exercises<\/a> are a great way to get you there. <\/strong>They engage multiple muscle groups, boost your heart rate, and save time, all in one go. And for this workout, <strong>all you need is a pair of dumbbells.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s right, this <strong>dumbbell compound workout <\/strong>is highly efficient. It includes <strong>5 exercises<\/strong>, each hitting multiple muscle groups, performed across <strong>4 rounds<\/strong>. Reps vary by exercise to keep things balanced. <strong>Rest for 30 seconds between exercises and 1 minute between rounds.<\/strong> All you need is a pair of dumbbells and<strong> 35 minutes to finish it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dumbbell thruster \u2013 12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell deadlift to row \u2013 12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell reverse lunge to bicep curl \u2013 10 reps per leg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell renegade row to push-up \u2013 8 reps per side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell Russian twist \u2013 20 reps (10 to each side)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grab your dumbbells and let\u2019s get started!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_switzerland\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"105046\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/evo-ch-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram - EVO Fitness Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-105046\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30-sec rest between exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-min rest between rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Dumbbells &amp; gym mat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; DUMBBELL THRUSTER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower into a squat \u2014 keep your chest up and knees tracking over your toes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through your heels to stand up and press the dumbbells overhead in one explosive motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the weights back to your shoulders and go straight into the next rep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/urGIYK1OD6Q?si=Q6c6ov_6kW94mEZ4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; DUMBBELL DEADLIFT TO ROW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standing up proud, holding two dumbbells in each arm.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, bend forward until your upper body is parallel to the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your back should remain straight throughout the motion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Row the dumbbells up and down one time. Bend your elbows and retract your shoulder blades.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your arms returned to the lower position, raise your upper body back up.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZnZAkkOqXjs?si=-jxVjAbvdxfb0YCV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; DUMBBELL REVERSE LUNGE TO BICEP CURL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps per leg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms by your sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step one foot back into a reverse lunge, lowering your back knee toward the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the bottom of the lunge, perform a bicep curl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the weights, then return to a standing position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternate legs for each rep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/28DQSAtbg3I?si=sy7_6S3KqCn7PR1K\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; DUMBBELL RENEGADE ROW TO PUSH-UP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps per side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Grab two dumbbells and set your body up&nbsp;in a high plank position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Your hands and feet should be more than shoulder-width apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Engage your core and row one dumbbell at a time towards your chest, ensuring your back stays as still as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Now, with your chest parallel to your hands, perform a push-up. That\u2019s one rep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Repeat for time or reps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sjMTFEWHBJs?si=DWxUjktQYw3og4qh\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 &#8211; DUMBBELL RUSSIAN TWIST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 reps (10 to each side)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the ground with your knees bent.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lift your feet from the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the dumbbell with both hands. Move the kettlebell from one side to another over the hip.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your legs stable and your back straight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6srfsMoQTVg?si=ImUpYyjm5Cg4b_VD\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finished your dumbbell compound workout? Keep the momentum going and pick your next session.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-glutes-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min glutes workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-core-and-oblique-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min\u00a0core and oblique workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/45-min-back-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45-min back strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/100-reps-dumbbell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 reps dumbbell strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/full-body-workout-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full-body workout for time<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-shoulder-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min shoulder strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/40-min-back-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40-min back strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15min-dumbbell-emom-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min dumbbell EMOM workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-pull-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min pull strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-superset-push-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min superset push strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/45-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45-min lower body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-upperbody-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min upper body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo ch standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-114609\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ dumbbell compound workout \/ 20 minutes Equipment:&nbsp;Dumbbells &amp; gym mat Everyone&#8217;s training routine looks a little different&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":113567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"103","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week:\u00a020-min dumbbell compound workout","_seopress_titles_desc":"Hit a plateau? 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