Barbell Routines - when you only have dumbbells
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I have a brace, but even then it is still weak. I snapped both bones at two places at the base of my wrist, and another clean break a little further up near my elbow. Which I guess explains the locking up. I have a hard time increasing the weight because the right side, I can increase a lot quicker, but I have to keep holding back. I've been stuck at curling 20's for a while now. Even those feel like two much after a few reps.
As for hammer curls, I haven't really tried those. Would they still work just as good? I feel like this may be what's hindering any loss in inches. I also have a bad lower back/left hip issue from dislocating it badly. :grumble: I guess arthritis makes these issues a little worse. So when I do dead lifts/rows, things of that nature where the back is arched, it causes sharp pains as well. Would you also suggest a back brace?
I apologize for the rant! I just want to be able to continue lifting, and not let my issues cause a set back in any loss. :ohwell:0 -
I have a brace, but even then it is still weak. I snapped both bones at two places at the base of my wrist, and another clean break a little further up near my elbow. Which I guess explains the locking up. I have a hard time increasing the weight because the right side, I can increase a lot quicker, but I have to keep holding back. I've been stuck at curling 20's for a while now. Even those feel like two much after a few reps.
As for hammer curls, I haven't really tried those. Would they still work just as good? I feel like this may be what's hindering any loss in inches. I also have a bad lower back/left hip issue from dislocating it badly. :grumble: I guess arthritis makes these issues a little worse. So when I do dead lifts/rows, things of that nature where the back is arched, it causes sharp pains as well. Would you also suggest a back brace?
I apologize for the rant! I just want to be able to continue lifting, and not let my issues cause a set back in any loss. :ohwell:
Hammer curls are slightly where they hit, but they hit biceps.
Lifting does not impact loss of inches, diet does. It helps maintain LBM though (and increase it while recomping/bulking)
To be honest, the easiest thing would be to have access to the cable and other machines in a gym. Is that an option at all?0 -
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I have a brace, but even then it is still weak. I snapped both bones at two places at the base of my wrist, and another clean break a little further up near my elbow. Which I guess explains the locking up. I have a hard time increasing the weight because the right side, I can increase a lot quicker, but I have to keep holding back. I've been stuck at curling 20's for a while now. Even those feel like two much after a few reps.
As for hammer curls, I haven't really tried those. Would they still work just as good? I feel like this may be what's hindering any loss in inches. I also have a bad lower back/left hip issue from dislocating it badly. :grumble: I guess arthritis makes these issues a little worse. So when I do dead lifts/rows, things of that nature where the back is arched, it causes sharp pains as well. Would you also suggest a back brace?
I apologize for the rant! I just want to be able to continue lifting, and not let my issues cause a set back in any loss. :ohwell:
Hammer curls are slightly where they hit, but they hit biceps.
Lifting does not impact loss of inches, diet does. It helps maintain LBM though (and increase it while recomping/bulking)
To be honest, the easiest thing would be to have access to the cable and other machines in a gym. Is that an option at all?
Oh I know it's mostly diet! I have been on the regimen that you guys gave me for almost 3 weeks and I'm down 5 lbs! Hopefully I will see a difference soon. I just wasn't sure if being unable to lift heavier than I am, will hold me back? I usually do at least 45min to an hour of weights, 3-4 days a week.
I am in the process of saving for things for a new house, so a gym membership.. I can't really afford right now. I do have resistance bands. The machine we have, has interchangeable items. It has an underhand/widegrip pull down bar, and a preacher curl piece. Which is tough. Still, no cables .. I see a lot of routines that are suggested such as stronglifts 5x5 and a few others. I just struggle with some of the exercises, so I'm not sure what to go with..0 -
I have a brace, but even then it is still weak. I snapped both bones at two places at the base of my wrist, and another clean break a little further up near my elbow. Which I guess explains the locking up. I have a hard time increasing the weight because the right side, I can increase a lot quicker, but I have to keep holding back. I've been stuck at curling 20's for a while now. Even those feel like two much after a few reps.
As for hammer curls, I haven't really tried those. Would they still work just as good? I feel like this may be what's hindering any loss in inches. I also have a bad lower back/left hip issue from dislocating it badly. :grumble: I guess arthritis makes these issues a little worse. So when I do dead lifts/rows, things of that nature where the back is arched, it causes sharp pains as well. Would you also suggest a back brace?
I apologize for the rant! I just want to be able to continue lifting, and not let my issues cause a set back in any loss. :ohwell:
Hammer curls are slightly where they hit, but they hit biceps.
Lifting does not impact loss of inches, diet does. It helps maintain LBM though (and increase it while recomping/bulking)
To be honest, the easiest thing would be to have access to the cable and other machines in a gym. Is that an option at all?
Oh I know it's mostly diet! I have been on the regimen that you guys gave me for almost 3 weeks and I'm down 5 lbs! Hopefully I will see a difference soon. I just wasn't sure if being unable to lift heavier than I am, will hold me back? I usually do at least 45min to an hour of weights, 3-4 days a week.
I am in the process of saving for things for a new house, so a gym membership.. I can't really afford right now. I do have resistance bands. The machine we have, has interchangeable items. It has an underhand/widegrip pull down bar, and a preacher curl piece. Which is tough. Still, no cables .. I see a lot of routines that are suggested such as stronglifts 5x5 and a few others. I just struggle with some of the exercises, so I'm not sure what to go with..
Could you link me to a picture of the machine you have.
SL is a great program, but it, and similar ones, are not the only way to mitigate LBM loss.0 -
I have a brace, but even then it is still weak. I snapped both bones at two places at the base of my wrist, and another clean break a little further up near my elbow. Which I guess explains the locking up. I have a hard time increasing the weight because the right side, I can increase a lot quicker, but I have to keep holding back. I've been stuck at curling 20's for a while now. Even those feel like two much after a few reps.
As for hammer curls, I haven't really tried those. Would they still work just as good? I feel like this may be what's hindering any loss in inches. I also have a bad lower back/left hip issue from dislocating it badly. :grumble: I guess arthritis makes these issues a little worse. So when I do dead lifts/rows, things of that nature where the back is arched, it causes sharp pains as well. Would you also suggest a back brace?
I apologize for the rant! I just want to be able to continue lifting, and not let my issues cause a set back in any loss. :ohwell:
Hammer curls are slightly where they hit, but they hit biceps.
Lifting does not impact loss of inches, diet does. It helps maintain LBM though (and increase it while recomping/bulking)
To be honest, the easiest thing would be to have access to the cable and other machines in a gym. Is that an option at all?
Oh I know it's mostly diet! I have been on the regimen that you guys gave me for almost 3 weeks and I'm down 5 lbs! Hopefully I will see a difference soon. I just wasn't sure if being unable to lift heavier than I am, will hold me back? I usually do at least 45min to an hour of weights, 3-4 days a week.
I am in the process of saving for things for a new house, so a gym membership.. I can't really afford right now. I do have resistance bands. The machine we have, has interchangeable items. It has an underhand/widegrip pull down bar, and a preacher curl piece. Which is tough. Still, no cables .. I see a lot of routines that are suggested such as stronglifts 5x5 and a few others. I just struggle with some of the exercises, so I'm not sure what to go with..
Could you link me to a picture of the machine you have.
SL is a great program, but it, and similar ones, are not the only way to mitigate LBM loss.
I guess it's more of a piece of equipment. This is a link to one very similar to mine. The addition to this, is where the preacher curl piece is, it can interchange with a pulldown bar piece.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Marcy-Classic-MCB-252-Combo-Bench-with-120-lb-Weight-Set/15571383
I have about 300 lbs worth of weights. I have a barbell, a curling bar, and barbells with interchangeable weights.0 -
Thank you for this info Sara. I am going to be without free weights soon and will only have dumbbells. These should help until I can save up to get a full weight set and hopefully during that time convince everyone in this house of their necessity. Shouldn't be a hard sell.0
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I have a brace, but even then it is still weak. I snapped both bones at two places at the base of my wrist, and another clean break a little further up near my elbow. Which I guess explains the locking up. I have a hard time increasing the weight because the right side, I can increase a lot quicker, but I have to keep holding back. I've been stuck at curling 20's for a while now. Even those feel like two much after a few reps.
As for hammer curls, I haven't really tried those. Would they still work just as good? I feel like this may be what's hindering any loss in inches. I also have a bad lower back/left hip issue from dislocating it badly. :grumble: I guess arthritis makes these issues a little worse. So when I do dead lifts/rows, things of that nature where the back is arched, it causes sharp pains as well. Would you also suggest a back brace?
I apologize for the rant! I just want to be able to continue lifting, and not let my issues cause a set back in any loss. :ohwell:
Hammer curls are slightly where they hit, but they hit biceps.
Lifting does not impact loss of inches, diet does. It helps maintain LBM though (and increase it while recomping/bulking)
To be honest, the easiest thing would be to have access to the cable and other machines in a gym. Is that an option at all?
Oh I know it's mostly diet! I have been on the regimen that you guys gave me for almost 3 weeks and I'm down 5 lbs! Hopefully I will see a difference soon. I just wasn't sure if being unable to lift heavier than I am, will hold me back? I usually do at least 45min to an hour of weights, 3-4 days a week.
I am in the process of saving for things for a new house, so a gym membership.. I can't really afford right now. I do have resistance bands. The machine we have, has interchangeable items. It has an underhand/widegrip pull down bar, and a preacher curl piece. Which is tough. Still, no cables .. I see a lot of routines that are suggested such as stronglifts 5x5 and a few others. I just struggle with some of the exercises, so I'm not sure what to go with..
Could you link me to a picture of the machine you have.
SL is a great program, but it, and similar ones, are not the only way to mitigate LBM loss.
I guess it's more of a piece of equipment. This is a link to one very similar to mine. The addition to this, is where the preacher curl piece is, it can interchange with a pulldown bar piece.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Marcy-Classic-MCB-252-Combo-Bench-with-120-lb-Weight-Set/15571383
I have about 300 lbs worth of weights. I have a barbell, a curling bar, and barbells with interchangeable weights.
I need to cogitate about the chest more...but to hit your biceps a bit (and lats), you can try a narrow grip, supinated lat pull down, where your hands are close together and your palms face you. That may or may not be easier on your wrists.0 -
some great info on here thanks very much, bumping to have for again.0
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Hey Sara!
Question about the Dumbbell OHP. Is it also called the shoulder press? I'm asking because I looked it up and I'm coming up with different approaches.
One is sitting, but I want to do standing ones.
Another shows them as shoulder presses.
And another is showing them more as a standing tricep extension.
Can you verify which it is or maybe a link to it?0 -
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Bump for awesomeness. I'm going to try some of these at home this evening.0
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bump so i ca track and reference0
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bump, Thanks!0
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Bump for later (and thanks!)0
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Bump, for reference. Only got dumbells.0
