The dumbbell is one of the most effective tools for creating workouts at home or in the gym. But if you don’t have access to a bench you might find it hard to come up with exercise variations. Without a bench you’ll need to use the floor to perform a variety of movement patterns. Here are 7 exercises you can add to your training if you need to use the floor instead of a bench for your home workouts.
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