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What are some exercises that i can do for my back and shoulder muscles with only dumbbells and a chinup bar?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lots: Push ups, dips ( use your bed or a couch, something stable), presses, lats, and chin ups.

Answered 12/12/2012

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