Women lifting heavy at home

jharding4
jharding4 Posts: 3 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All,

I am wanting to start lifting at home. I have dumbbells but no barbell yet. Does anyone know if I can get full and effective workouts for all parts of my body with just my dumbbells? Thank you!

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  • Strokingdiction
    Strokingdiction Posts: 1,164 Member
    You can. Just about any exercise that generally utilizes a barbell can be modified to use dumbbells. Youtube can be a great resource in this respect.

    Edit: Quoted when I should not have.
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    It would not be considered "heavy", but I have been enjoying strength workouts from FitnessBlender.com that use dumbbells (I always use the heaviest weight I can manage for the 10-14 reps they have you do). You can choose workouts for total body, upper body, lower body, varying lengths, etc. I have been using them for almost 5 weeks, about 2-3 times per week (with cardio 1-2 times a week as well), and I can notice/feel a difference. I like having someone walk me through the form and the reps, so I don't have to think about anything but doing it! I always feel that *good* soreness a day or two afterwards as well.
  • marvybells
    marvybells Posts: 1,984 Member
    i would suggest checking out this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/902569-barbell-routines-when-you-only-have-dumbbells
  • jharding4
    jharding4 Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you!!

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