{"id":114240,"date":"2025-11-10T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/?p=114240"},"modified":"2025-11-14T12:46:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T11:46:37","slug":"20-min-emom-dumbbell-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-emom-dumbbell-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 20-min EMOM dumbbell workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/<strong> <\/strong>EMOM dumbbell workout<strong> <\/strong>\/ 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Dumbbells &amp; gym bench<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sometimes, all you need is a pair of dumbbells and a plan.<\/strong> No complicated machines or elaborate plan; it&#8217;s just you, the weights, and a clock. <strong>That&#8217;s where EMOM training comes in<\/strong>. <strong>Short for &#8220;Every Minute On the Minute&#8221;, EMOM is quite simple: finish your reps under one minute, use the leftover seconds to recover, and repeat when the next minute strikes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s exactly what you&#8217;ll find in this EMOM dumbbell workout. <strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, each performed for <strong>12 reps within 1 minute<\/strong>, with the dumbbell single-arm overhead press done unilaterally (1 minute per side). You&#8217;ll do <strong>4 rounds total<\/strong>. All combined, this workout should take you&nbsp;<strong>20 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dumbbell single-arm overhead press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell step-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell chest press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell front squats<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grab your dumbbells, set your timer, and let&#8217;s go!<\/strong><\/p>\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\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>4 exercises (1 unilateral)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EMOM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Dumbbells &amp; gym bench<\/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 SINGLE-ARM OVERHEAD PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps on each side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell at shoulder level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core and press the dumbbell overhead until your arm is fully extended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly lower back to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\">\n  <iframe\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gzk9AJZxPPo?si=nXaNpBWO3z7advOQ\"\n    title=\"YouTube video player\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; 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max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\">\n  <iframe\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Slr17a6-Xjk?si=u3eIhRKbBfoN-bZm\"\n    title=\"YouTube video player\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n    allowfullscreen\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\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 CHEST PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lie flat on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feet flat on the floor, core engaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the dumbbells straight up until you fully extend your arms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower them slowly back to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep wrists straight and elbows at a slight angle throughout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\">\n  <iframe\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nwxoC-dzKUk?si=I60WayRvdIlAsFQv\"\n    title=\"YouTube video player\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n    allowfullscreen\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\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 FRONT SQUATS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, core braced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower into a squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through your heels to return to standing, keeping the dumbbells in position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; 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It takes 1 minute to find your next workout, too.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-cardio-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min cardio workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-full-body-halloween-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min full-body Halloween workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-ladder-challenge-for-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min ladder challenge for strength<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/24-min-amrap-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24-min AMRAP strength workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-front-chain-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min front-chain strength workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-gluteus-medius-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min gluteus medius strength workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/12min-metabolic-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12-min metabolic strength workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lat-workout-for-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min lat workout for strength<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-chest-triceps-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min chest and triceps workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-lowerbody-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min lower-body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-bicep-and-tricep-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min bicep and tricep workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-dumbbell-compound-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min dumbbell compound workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trial.evofitness.eu\/ch\/?lang=en&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-banner&amp;utm_campaign=trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 1day blog male\" class=\"wp-image-114637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ EMOM dumbbell workout \/ 20 minutes Equipment: Dumbbells &amp; gym bench Sometimes, all you need is a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":114226,"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: 20-min EMOM dumbbell workout | %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"EMOM proves that 1 minute can feel like forever. 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