Dumbbell and Toned Arms?
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Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?
I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.
And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
Thanks!
I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.
And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
Thanks!
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I use 8lbs for Jillian Micheal workouts and YouTube ones that I do...I consider them my "light weight workouts." I try to lift heavy three times a week though and I use different weights depending on the exercises so that I can only do 5x5's. It is working to get my arm looking better!0
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But they will not make my arms super muscular correct?0
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Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
You won't fully understand till you get there but the weight on a scale is not a proper fitness goal. Sure you don't want to be 50 pounds over weight but the closer you get to your goal the more you'll appreciate the lean muscle underneath and the less you'll worry about your exact weight.0 -
no they will not. its a good place to start though.0
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Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
You won't fully understand till you get there but the weight on a scale is not a proper fitness goal. Sure you don't want to be 50 pounds over weight but the closer you get to your goal the more you'll appreciate the lean muscle underneath and the less you'll worry about your exact weight.
This, Honestly it takes women tons of dedicated work to gain muscle like you see on body builders.0 -
I have been doing push-ups and 8-10lb dumbell arm exercises too for months and have seen some results in muscle tone in my arms. The last 2 weeks I have also been doing this 5 min arms video 5-6 days a week, I really think it is helping. Good luck, at least we have quite a few month until summer and tank top/sleevless shirt season!!! : )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTGBFlB1fEI
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But they will not make my arms super muscular correct?
LOL, only eating a calorie surplus and working with heavy weights for years would do that.
If 8 lb DB's made your arms super muscular easily, practically every man on the planet would be as big as Arnold.0 -
Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
You won't fully understand till you get there but the weight on a scale is not a proper fitness goal. Sure you don't want to be 50 pounds over weight but the closer you get to your goal the more you'll appreciate the lean muscle underneath and the less you'll worry about your exact weight.
All of this.
Plus, your purse probably weighs more than 8lbs. A bag of groceries or a 24pk of soda probably weighs more than 8lbs. Most babies weigh more than 8lbs (especially after they are a few weeks old). None of those things have made your arms super muscular.
To get arms that are super muscular or super sculpted takes a lot of dedicated effort, time, and a calorie surplus.0 -
Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?
I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.
And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
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8lbs is ok. 10lbs and you should definitely enter a bodybuilding comp.0
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Do you see cashiers at grocery stores with toned arms? They lift gallons of milk and such all day.0
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Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
You won't fully understand till you get there but the weight on a scale is not a proper fitness goal. Sure you don't want to be 50 pounds over weight but the closer you get to your goal the more you'll appreciate the lean muscle underneath and the less you'll worry about your exact weight.
Boom. Great post.I have been doing push-ups and 8-10lb dumbell arm exercises too for months and have seen some results in muscle tone in my arms.0 -
Should I add push ups as well?0
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Should I add push ups as well?
They're a great exercise. If you can't do a modified pushup, start on a wall or countertop, or with a set of stairs- whatever height you can get 8-10 reps out. Then work your way lower and lower until you're eventually on the ground.0 -
Do push ups, yoga push ups, tricep dips...
You don't have to lift weights to gain arm muscle. There are a lot of body weight exercises you can do.
Besides, if you are a woman, you will NOT bulk up with weightlifting unless you are taking supplements and eating a ridiculous amount of protein. Biology, baby.0 -
Besides, if you are a woman, you will NOT bulk up with weightlifting unless you are taking supplements and eating a ridiculous amount of protein. Biology, baby.
Legal supplements DO NOT make you bulk up, neither does protein. Steriods do.0 -
They definitely will not. I use 15 an 20lb weights. Women do not bulk up from dumbells alone.0
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Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?
I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.
And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
Thanks!
Have a look at bodyweight exercises - you don't need to lift big heavy weights if 1) you don't want to and 2) you're not looking to build a significant amount of muscle (like you're not). You can be strong and lean enough to look good enough without the extremes of the iron game.
Good luck.0 -
You are the only one who can truly answer that question. Everyone's level is different. You just need to make sure to work to failure. The push-ups are a great suggestion. I would also suggest getting a set of adjustable dumbbells so that you can increase the weight as you get stronger. I have the PowerBlock SportBlock 24s and I love them.0
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Will 8lB dumbbells build up lots of muscle?
I have 88 pounds to lose but I use them and a resistance band everytime I workout, I just want toned arms and not really super muscular arms in the end.
And since my arms are currently fat is there a point in using them or should I wait until I lose a couple pounds?
Thanks!
It's a great place to start. Will keep you from injuring yourself until you get super confortable with the proper form for each exercise!0
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