I have now lost 15lbs with little to no exercise and want to start some weights and cardio.
In 6 weeks we fly out for vacation and I want to do as much as I can specifically focusing on my arms!!
I have been reading you can use smaller weights (I have 3 lbs here) but are heavier weights better? Or just more reps of smaller weights? If heavier what is a good starting point?
If anyone has a recommended video on youtube please pass it along. There are just so many on there I am not sure which ones really work! I mean I am sure they all do on some level but would like some tried and true ones if that makes sense since I want to accomplish as much as I can in the next 6 weeks

If you have seen your own great results please share!!
Thanks!
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There’s lots of routines on YouTube... no equipment needed for much of it as well.
Push ups. Pull ups. Dips. Sit ups.
My .02.
Will keep adding in other stuff just want my focus to be more on my arms to get the maximum benefit before our vacation. If it doesn't work then hey at least I tried and some is better than none! Once I lose the rest of the weight my muscles will be waiting
How many times a week should be focused on my arms and for how long? Normally I would just do what I can but because I have a goal in mind I want to push a little more and see if I can get results in that time.
I have 3 and 8 lb weights here and would like to use them properly!
I think my main issue is there are so many video's it's overwhelming and that is why I like to hear of tried and true ones. Ones people like, enjoy and can recommend.
Might try this tomorrow and see if I like it --
If it's a fit how often per week should I aim for?
Since this is something you’re focused on, you can try ramping it up, especially since the goal is short term.
Try doing it once every 2 or 3 days in the first week. See how you feel. Move it to every other day the second week; you might find that to be perfect.
If it isn’t, try every day in the third week. Then adjust back down or keep it at that till your vacation.
Along with this, eating sufficient protein and managing your calories will be crucial. Good luck
Limiting factor for the OP are access to only 3lb and 8lb dumbbells.
I agree that heavier weights would be better but that might not be an option
@WarmDontBurn for some arm exercises I start with 3 # weights and only go up to 5 or 8 #. For others I start with 10 # and go up to 20 #. Having only 3 and 8 # weights really limits you.
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And yes, I started noticing a difference in 6-8 weeks!