Weight Loss · 10 minutes

10-Minute Weight Loss Workout at Home with Dumbbells

  • 9 min
  • 8 moves × 1 rounds
  • Dumbbells
  • Intermediate

This 10-minute weight loss workout mixes cardio bursts with big compound moves to keep your heart rate high and maximize calorie burn. It opens with a short warm-up, moves into a 8-exercise circuit you repeat once, and ends right after your final round, so every minute counts.

Hit start and the built-in timer calls out every exercise and rest, so you never have to look at a clock. Switch the level below to make it easier or harder.

The workout

  1. Warm-Up

    30s each · no rest

    1. 1
      Hip Circles starting position
      Hip Circles

      Glutes · Core

      30s
    2. 2
      March in Place starting position
      March in Place

      Full Body · Quads

      30s
    3. 3
      Standing Torso Twists starting position
      30s
  2. Main Circuit

    40s work · 20s rest

    1. 1
      Dumbbell Thruster starting position
      Dumbbell Thruster

      Full Body · Quads · Shoulders

      40s
    2. 2
      Dumbbell Reverse Lunge starting position
      Dumbbell Reverse Lunge

      Quads · Glutes

      40s
    3. 3
      Dumbbell Woodchop starting position
      Dumbbell Woodchop

      Core · Shoulders

      40s
    4. 4
      Dumbbell Hip Thrust starting position
      Dumbbell Hip Thrust

      Glutes · Hamstrings

      40s
    5. 5
      Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift starting position
      Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

      Hamstrings · Glutes · Back

      40s
    6. 6
      Weighted Russian Twist starting position
      40s
    7. 7
      Goblet Squat starting position
      Goblet Squat

      Quads · Glutes · Core

      40s
    8. 8
      Plank to Push-Up starting position
      Plank to Push-Up

      Triceps · Core · Shoulders

      40s

FAQ

Is a 10-minute weight loss workout enough?

Yes, short sessions work, especially on busy days. 10 minutes done consistently adds up, and you can stack two routines back to back when you have more time.

How often should I do this weight loss workout?

Aim for 3 to 5 times a week, mixed with daily walking. Increase the level once the current one feels easy.

Can beginners do this workout?

Yes. The beginner version uses easier exercise variations and longer rest. Move at your own pace, and keep good form over speed. Pause the timer whenever you need to.

Do I need any equipment?

Just a pair of dumbbells. Pick a weight you can control for the full work interval with good form; adjustable dumbbells are ideal for home workouts.

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