I need advice. Can I get strong and toned with only using dumb bells?

Question :

I need advice. Can I get strong and toned with only using dumb bells? I’ve had back surgery and I’m honestly scared to lift barbells again. If anyone has any routine exercises with dumbbells please share. I would like to get fit again.

Reply :

I've had a similar dilemma, been told to stop everything but never felt so good since lifting (I started at 55 so very minimum anyway), now using a hex / trap and its working well to get me back up to weight. No back pain so I'm taking it very slow and trying to find ways around it. Deadlifts we're my favs! Managed to keep nerve compression at bay and only early days but listening to my back and taking it slow. Good luck. Also doing shoulder press with dumbells making sure back is supported.