Dumbbell Training

One tool, endless options. This 6 Credit CEU shows you how to turn dumbbells into a complete strength system: select the right grips and stances, use unilateral loading to fix imbalances, and manipulate tempo, range, and leverage to match goals. You’ll build push, pull, squat, hinge, lunge, and carry patterns; design circuits, complexes, and density sets for limited time or space; and scale from beginner to advanced with joint-friendly progressions. Learn setup and spotting standards, pair assistance moves that shore up weak links, and track performance with simple metrics—so every session is efficient, safe, and results-driven at home or in the gym.

This course offers flexible learning pathways to suit your style:

E-course with E-book – Perfect for those who love learning on-the-go.
E-course with Printed Book – Ideal for a hands-on approach with the blend of digital and physical learning.
Printed Book with Physical Course Materials – Great for tactile learners who prefer comprehensive, hands-on materials.

Course Goals

Align exercise selection with goals, time, and equipment constraints.
Apply unilateral loading and tempo to improve stability and strength.
Program circuits, complexes, and density sets that respect recovery.
Balance push/pull and squat/hinge patterns for durable progress.
Track outcomes with practical, repeatable measures.

Learning Objectives

Distinguish grips, stances, and rack positions and their effects on load and joint stress.
Build progressions for presses, rows, squats, hinges, lunges, carries, and core.
Set reps, sets, and rest for strength, hypertrophy, and power using tempo cues.
Combine dumbbell work with mobility and prep to protect shoulders, hips, and spine.
Use logs (RPE/RIR, volume load, rep quality) to adjust programs over time.

Skills Gained

Write plug-and-play dumbbell sessions for 20–45 minute windows.
Coach clean setups, bracing, and paths for presses, pulls, and squats.
Create smart substitutions when equipment or mobility is limited.
Pair main lifts with assistance/accessory moves that target weak links.
Build simple dashboards to monitor progression and plan deloads.

Course Essentials & Requirements

Course Package Includes:

_{^{Comprehensive Textbook}}
_{^{Study Guide}}
_{^{100-question multiple-choice, open-book certification exam}}
_{^{Certificate upon obtaining a passing exam score}}

Recommended Prerequisites:

_{^{CPR/First Aid Certification are highly recommended although not required.}}
_{^{Personal Trainer Certification is also encouraged to enhance your learning.}}

Course & Delivery Options:

^{E-book and E-course}
_{^{Your e-book will arrive via email within 48 business hours and you will have immediate access to the Study Guide and exam in your IFPA Account.}}

^{Physical Book and E-course}
_{^{Your physical book will ship within 7 business days, while the Study Guide and exam are ready to access now in your IFPA Account.}}

^{Complete Physical Course Package}
_{^{Your book, study guide, and exam will all ship together within 7 business days. For faster delivery, you can select rush shipping on the Special Services page.}}

Duration:

^{_{This course must be completed within six months from your registration date.}}

Extensions:

^{_{Extensions for an additional three months are available for purchase on the Special Services page.}}

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