Dumbbell Lifting

AmandaTWaH · November 2012

I want to get into lifting heavier weights but I'm in a difficult situation because I don't have room for bars or benches where I'm staying and I'm moving in two months so I don't want to sign up for a gym membership. (The gym here wants you to pay for three months at a time.) What can I do with dumbbells? I can buy some heavy dumbbells, that's not a problem. I just need an idea of where to start and what exercises/sets/reps to do.

karensoxfan · November 2012

Check out this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/786131-free-weights-for-women

flechero · November 2012

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html

Here is a great dumb bell only routine, that works the whole body. I actually use this at the gym or at home.

AmandaTWaH · November 2012

Thanks! I'll check out both links.

Plates559 · November 2012

Sign up at a gym that doesn't require a 3 month contract

You have 3 gyms in your town, try another.

AmandaTWaH · November 2012

Actually, there is only one here. I don't like putting my actual town in my profile, that's just a town near me.

gregpack · November 2012

Yep, you can pretty much do a lot with dumbells and an incline bench. Be sure and check craigslist before you buy new.

2gabbee · November 2012

Bump. Check out websites.

motherbetty · November 2012

Great suggestions! Thanks!

AmandaTWaH · November 2012

Right now I have some cheap dumbbells with plates and they go up to 45 pounds. I'm fine with buying more dumbbells, they aren't too expensive and my fiance and brother-in-law can use them too. I've just been feeling discouraged because every program I find wants you to use barbells.

Jerodhold · November 2012

Anything you do with a barbell can be done with dumbbells, just copy the movement and do it with dumbbells, the only difference is you can normally lift more with a barbell because you are using 2 arms with 1 single wieght, but with bumbbells each arm has it's own weight to hold.

NocturnalGirl · November 2012

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rudy6.htm

Good luck!

sammys1girly · November 2012

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw3.htm
This link is to the best all dumb bell workout on bodybuilding.com

JoeLemke · November 2012

i started out with dumbells and have continued using them even tho i have added to my lifting. i find that dumbells are really useful and can be substitued in quite a few barbell exercises. deadlifts, squats, crunches, curls etc. since i have started ive converted a room into a gym and have added several weight benches.. but fact is, with limited space, dumbells are perfect because they offer great mobility to be able to work out anywhere, i love dumbell work outs.

Car0lynnM · November 2012

bump

Fitness4Paul · November 2012

You can do tons with dumbells. With limited space a good option is the dumbells that 'lock in' different plates and release weight you're not using for a particulat excersice. Very space efficient.

Many different makes and prices. Here is an example
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PJNM08/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1278548962&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001ARYU58&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0F2C5Q18ETRYJ3C8A7D2

AmandaTWaH · November 2012

Thanks for the links and tips. When I move I plan on turning the extra room into a gym instead of an office but I figure why wait to start then when I can buy dumbbells to use NOW.

Valm0n · November 2012

bumpiti-bump, just what I was looking for

wilmnoca · November 2012

The jfit app is great for weightlifting moves and it shows you how.

grim_traveller · November 2012

Bump

Farburnfred · November 2012

i have found the same issue and posted a couple of times on the subject if you search under my name.. I am finding that the biggest difference is that you are going to be weight limited by the dumbbells because of your grip alot more as its not divided over 2 hands and your back, shoulders.

AmandaTWaH · November 2012

That makes sense. Shouldn't be too much of an issue since in a few months I'll have room to get a bar and everything. Looks like most of these links suggest starting with a set of 5s for most exercises and a set of 10s for other? I have a set that can go from 3 to 45 per dumbbell so I'm good there. Just wondering if that is a good place to start and how to tell when to add more weight.

Trying to transition from lifting 3-5s for 10 minutes in these "women's weights" workouts. That's not going to get me any stronger. lol

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