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Free weights are simply weights, such as dumbbells or kettlebells, which aren’t attached to a piece of equipment. You can move freely when using them, and you don’t have to be at the gym to make it work. Because of this, there are loads of useful, effective exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home with just a few pieces of kit—just your free weights and a positive attitude. Let’s get going.

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## Free Weight Exercises: Step-by-Step Guides

We’ve listed our favourite free weight exercises below, grouped by type of weight. Each link will take you to a detailed, step-by-step guide.

### Dumbbells

* **[Intro to Dumbbell Exercises](/exercises/total-body-exercises/dumbbell-exercises/)**

* **[Full-Body Dumbbell Workout](/exercises/total-body-exercises/full-body-dumbbell-workout/)**

* **[Dumbbell Chest Exercises](/exercises/chest-exercises/effective-dumbbell-chest-exercises/)**

* **[Dumbbell Back Exercises](/exercises/back-exercises/effective-dumbbell-back-exercises/)**

* **[Dumbbell Rows](/exercises/back-exercises/how-to-a-dumbbell-row/)**

* **[Dumbbell Shoulder Exercises](/exercises/arms-and-shoulders-exercises/effective-dumbbell-shoulder-exercises/)**

* **[Dumbbell Exercise for Arms](/exercises/arms-and-shoulders-exercises/dumbbell-exercises-for-your-arms/)**

* **[Dumbbell Triceps Exercises](/exercises/arms-and-shoulders-exercises/tricep-exercises-using-dumbbells/)**

* **[Dumbbell Bicep Curls](/exercises/arms-and-shoulders-exercises/how-to-do-a-dumbbell-bicep-curl/)**

* **[Leg Workouts Using Dumbbells](/exercises/legs-and-glutes-exercises/leg-workout-using-dumbbells/)**

* **[Core Exercises Using Dumbbells](/exercises/abs-and-core-exercises/core-exercises/)**

* **[Dumbbell Exercises for Abs](/exercises/abs-and-core-exercises/dumbbell-ab-exercises/)**

### Barbells

* **[Intro to Barbell Exercises](/exercises/total-body-exercises/barbell-exercises/)**

* **[Bent Over Barbell Row](/exercises/back-exercises/how-to-do-a-bent-over-row/)**

* **[Barbell Bicep Curl](/exercises/arms-and-shoulders-exercises/how-to-do-a-barbell-bicep-curl/)**

### Kettlebells

* **[Intro to Kettlebell Workouts](/exercises/total-body-exercises/kettlebell-workouts/)** (includes kettlebell swings)

* **[Core Exercises Using Kettlebells](/exercises/abs-and-core-exercises/core-circuits-workout/)**

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## Want to learn more?

There are a huge variety exercises you can do using free weights, each one targeting a slightly different set of muscles. If you’re looking for some more tailored direction, get in touch with the friendly **[personal trainers](/personal-training/)**[ ](/personal-training/)at your **[local Gym](/find-a-gym/)**[.](/find-a-gym/) They’ll be happy to craft a workout plan to help you achieve your unique fitness goals.

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Want to learn the best free weight exercises? Check out our handy guide, which explains some key exercises, their benefits, and how to do them effectively.

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Free weight exercises

Free weight exercises: step-by-step guides

Dumbbells

Barbells

Kettlebells

Want to learn more?

Fat burning workout

Battle rope exercises

Mountain climbers

Burpees exercise

Other exercises

How to do a dip

How to do box jumps

How to do a bear crawl

How to do bent over row