Hey lifters - can anyone suggest a good dumbbell program?

2ndstar2therite
2ndstar2therite Posts: 15 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all,
I'm struggling with the last 8 pounds and interested in getting into some serious strength training. I'd love to do a heavy lifting program like Stronglifts, but right now I 'm not able to join a gym and I don't have the space or $ for a whole lot of equipment to lift at home. What I can do is get a basic set of adjustable dumbbells. I plan to get them within the next couple weeks, but I'm hoping someone can recommend a good program for working with them.
Thanks!

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  • DostThouEven
    DostThouEven Posts: 148
    Most beginner routines can be adapted to dumbbells and a flat bench for awhile (until it is too unwieldy to use DBs for some exercises). You could also do a bodyweight routine like You Are Your Own Gym. Possibly just incorporate DBs for overhead pressing. I am not sure how the bodyweight routine handles that unless it is with assisted handstand pushups which seems like a pain.
  • tacguy
    tacguy Posts: 196
    Body Beast. Great mass/strength program.

    Good luck!
    Joe
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    You can search for a program by euqipment you have available to you at muscleandstrength.com. I think you can do the same at bodybuilding.com.
  • DostThouEven
    DostThouEven Posts: 148
    Body Beast. Great mass/strength program.

    Good luck!
    Joe

    Unless you are someone who would benefit more from higher frequency that 1x per week. Like most people.
  • tacguy
    tacguy Posts: 196
    Body Beast. Great mass/strength program.

    Good luck!
    Joe

    Unless you are someone who would benefit more from higher frequency that 1x per week. Like most people.
    Worked for me. I guess I'm not "most people".
  • DostThouEven
    DostThouEven Posts: 148
    Here. Alternate between A and B on three non consecutive days per week.

    A
    DB squats 3x5-10
    DB bench press 3x5-10
    DB rows 3x5-10

    B
    DB deadlifts 3x5-10
    DB overhead press 3x5-10
    pull ups\chin ups assisted if needed.
  • DostThouEven
    DostThouEven Posts: 148
    Body Beast. Great mass/strength program.

    Good luck!
    Joe

    Unless you are someone who would benefit more from higher frequency that 1x per week. Like most people.
    Worked for me. I guess I'm not "most people".

    There is "works" and there is "works optimally"
  • 2ndstar2therite
    2ndstar2therite Posts: 15 Member
    Definitely looking for "work optimally!" Thanks for all the suggestions... would love to hear more.

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