Sculpt Every Inch with this Full-Body Power Workout by Ro Feilden-Cook, the brain behind The SHE Collective, where fitness meets empowerment!

Strength training for women has caught on in a big way in recent times, and there’s a good reason behind it. The perks of strength training go beyond just building muscle and bone strength; it also fortifies joints, enhances heart health, and gives your resting metabolism a boost. And here’s the cherry on top – regular sessions can do wonders for body confidence and mental well-being. It’s a win-win situation!

Contrary to what the media might show, women don’t need complex moves or fancy equipment for effective and empowering strength training. You can start slow with straightforward exercises and a pair of dumbbells, gradually building strength at your own pace and gaining confidence in every move. The following full-body workout is crafted just for that.

So, why wait? Pick up those dumbbells and gear up for a full-body burn.

Here’s how to go about this workout:

• Go through the following 9 exercises with a pair of dumbbells (recommended weight: 3-7.5 kg each).
• Work out for 45 seconds, then take a 15-second breather.
• Aim for a total of 2 or 3 rounds.

Let’s delve into a couple of these empowering moves:

Squat: The squat is like the cornerstone for building lower body strength. Adding some weight to it can do wonders – not only for increased strength but also for preventing injuries. This exercise suits all fitness levels.

1. Stand with your feet wide, slightly turned out, and your knees pointing in the same direction as your toes.
2. Hold the dumbbells vertically, gripping them with both hands close to your chest.
3. Inhale and start to squat, sitting back in your hips, keeping your core tight and torso upright.
4. Keep your feet flat on the floor, and avoid lifting your heels.
5. Exhale, engage your glutes, straighten your legs, and return to standing. Repeat.

Straight Leg Deadlifts: This move works wonders for your posterior chain, the muscles on your backside. Strengthening it not only benefits your posture and lower back but also boosts your explosive power, jumping, and running abilities.

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, dumbbells in an overhand grip with palms facing you.
2. Keep your knees slightly bent throughout the movement.
3. Bend at your hips, lower the dumbbells, keeping your back straight until you feel the stretch in your hamstrings and glutes.
4. Slowly straighten back to standing. Repeat, maintaining a slow and controlled movement with the weights close to your body.

Get ready to feel the burn and revel in the strength you’re building, one rep at a time!