Beginner Dumbbell Routine

MythicalMe84

I am looking for a dumbbell routine I can do at home that isn't too experienced. I am searching online but not having much luck finding something that I can print out that shows me exactly what I am doing. Even if I knew which ones to do I can google them and find out.

PeterSedesse

Julian Michaels 30 day Shred - just search for it on youtube and do lvl 1. She hits all the major muscles and it gives a great workout in 30 minutes for beginners. I am not usually one to endorse stuff.. But the 30 day Shred lvl 1 is really perfect for beginners.

MythicalMe84

Thanks!

MamaRiss

She actual has two workouts actually for absolute beginners. Jillian Michaels Beginners Workout, and Jillian Michaels Beginner Shred. Both really good and use whatever dumbells you are comfortable with. I've used them both and really love them, as soon as I finish Beginner Shred, I'm starting 30 Day Shred

AllanMisner

3 - 5 sets, 5 - 10 repetitions, of each exercise. Squats (hold the dumbbells on your shoulders, hands parallel), deadlifts (dumbbells hanging at side), farmers walk (holding dumbbells as you walk 30 - 100 steps), dumbbell bench press, dumbbell rows (one arm or two arms), dumbbell overhead press. Done.

MythicalMe84

I'm going to look into her videos. I like having DVDs for when I can't get outside .

uconnwinsnc1

Look up dumbbell bench press, dumbbell over head press, dumbbell rows, goblet squats...

MythicalMe84

Thanks! I looked up a couple of those already from the other reply and will give them a try tomorrow .

uconnwinsnc1

You can also do step ups with dumbbells in your hands.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dumbbell+step+ups

flamingblades

I recently bought 2 3lb dumbbells. My trainer laughed and said I should have bought 5 pounders. That floored me. I use them while sitting in my recliner to work out my arms and lats. I get up a good sweat and do not see why I got laughed at. I will have to check out this Julien Michaels "thangie".

Therealobi1

flamingblades wrote: »

I recently bought 2 3lb dumbbells. My trainer laughed and said I should have bought 5 pounders. That floored me. I use them while sitting in my recliner to work out my arms and lats. I get up a good sweat and do not see why I got laughed at. I will have to check out this Julien Michaels "thangie".

Trainer shouldn't have laughed but soon you will find those dumbbell so too light

Therealobi1

I started off with 30 day shred then moved to fitness blender.com

MythicalMe84

I'm starting with 3lbs too.

MamaRiss

I think it's a good idea to start light, but those 3lb dumbells aren't going to do much good after a couple workouts. They just wont be a challenge for very long. But buying a bunch all at once is intimidating, so make a plan to buy a pair at a higher weight every couple weeks to a month. In her Beginner workouts, Jillian Michaels has the girls she is working with use mostly 3lbs, and I don't think I've seen them go higher than 8lbs. You'll find that some moves, like deadlifts, you can go much higher, but others, like reverse flies, you may need to start out completely weight free ( I can still barely complete a set of reverse flies using 5lb weights, my form really deteriorates quickly). Start where you are, but plan to increase those weights as soon as they start to feel easy

illyich

When you begin, if 3lb dumbbells actually provide you with a challenge, then great. If you can do more than 12 reps with them, it's probably time to move on to something else.

As has been stated previous, they will become too easy after just a few workouts. A lot of people just sit around and lift very light dumbbells because it's easier than lifting what they actually can.

MythicalMe84

I think it's the same with anything. I know 3lbs won't be a challenge for long but I have to start somewhere.

MythicalMe84

I already have 5lbs so I am set for the next step.