Solo exercise 1: Dumbbell Deadlifts Hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides with straight arms and have a slight bend in your knees. Lower the dumbbells toward the floor. Keep your back straight, not curved or arched. Your chest should be parallel with the floor. Straighten up your torso so you have a straight body alignment. This counts as one rep. Complete 15 reps and then rest for one minute, then move on to bicep curls. Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography