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Arm curls

LadyLeaAZ
LadyLeaAZ Posts: 24 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Since I am doing this at home and have no clue what I'm doing, thought I'd ask.

Is there a certain amount of time I should spend on this? How do I know when I should get heavier dumbbells. I only have 2 pounders right now. Is there a website that can explain what and how I should use them properly?

Thanks.

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  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    i never do curls, ever. If all you have is 2# dumbbells, look up some bodyweight exercise programs, you'll get a lot more benefit from that than trying to work with the 2#. And depending on your goals you may never need dumbbells.
  • gearhead426hemi
    gearhead426hemi Posts: 919 Member
    If you can do more than 25+ reps without strain its probably time to get heavier weight. Just watch your form so you don't cause elbow problems.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    For best results follow a full-body program designed by a pro. It will explain everything you need to know. A decent starter program is the one at Nerd Fitness. :+1:

  • SSGKunze
    SSGKunze Posts: 21 Member
    If you want big arms skip the curls and work the triceps. Do Pull downs on the rope 6 sets of 10 heavy 6 sets of 30 light and your arms will swell up pretty fast. The Triceps are by far the biggest muscle in your arms.
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