Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell with both hands at chest-height, elbows high.

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New to the weight room? This routine is for you. New to the weight room? This routine is for you. Credit...Theodore Tae/The New York Times Supported by By Alyssa Ages Photographs and Video by Theodore ...

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A good squat goal for beginners is typically 0.75 to 1x bodyweight for a solid set of 3 reps, with good form. A good bench ...