free weights question

Jolene8992
Jolene8992 Posts: 127 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I bought some heavier weights today. Been using 5lbs but I can do reps all day. I only increased to 8. 9lbs was just too much. Thought about getting a kettlebell/ball to start doing low back exercises. Not sure what weight to start out on. I have been doing the back exercises with 2 5lb dumbells for several months. Any suggestions?

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  • ChrisLindsay9
    ChrisLindsay9 Posts: 837 Member
    If they make a kettlebell in 12 lbs. (and I think they do), I'd start with that. That way if you progress beyond that for your lower back, you can start using it for some other exercises for your arms and shoulders?

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/finder/lookup/filter/equipment/id/10/equipment/kettlebells
  • Jolene8992
    Jolene8992 Posts: 127 Member
    Thank you Kris. Im buying one tomorrow. What I have read, it is a great workout tool. I let you know my results
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Get a 20-25 pound kettlebell. These tiny weights are wasting your time as you're more than capable of handling heavier weight.
  • PrimalSiren
    PrimalSiren Posts: 144
    Get a 20-25 pound kettlebell. These tiny weights are wasting your time as you're more than capable of handling heavier weight.

    This^^
  • Jolene8992
    Jolene8992 Posts: 127 Member
    I bought a 20 today. Adding it to my routine tonight
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Excellent. Best of luck to you. One of my proudest moments is when i realize I'm going to have to shell out cash for heavier stuff to lift. Can't wait to hear about when you have to buy a 35 pounder the next time out.
  • pannellkat
    pannellkat Posts: 709 Member
    Get a 20-25 pound kettlebell. These tiny weights are wasting your time as you're more than capable of handling heavier weight.

    THAT PART! ^^^
  • Jolene8992
    Jolene8992 Posts: 127 Member
    F/u on kettlebell. I took the 20lb back and got the 25lb instead. Wow, great work out. The next day I was in so much pain that I really thought I injured myself. Unbelievable how weifhts can be cardio too. I run on the treadmill for a half mile, get off and start a set of weights pushups and crunches. Then keep repeating till I complet 3 miles. The kettlebell was a great addition , thanks for the advice.

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