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How to calculate weight for sets.

vampchic6
vampchic6 Posts: 8
in Fitness and Exercise
Apologies if this has already been answered I just couldnt find the post anywhere.

I have literally just starting to exercise with my very girly dumbells and I know they are of a small weight but hey we all have to start from somewhere right.

What i was wondering is, when MFP asks for how many sets, how many repetitions and how much weight per set, do i only put in the weight of one dumbell which is 2kg or the weight of both which would be 4kg. Im using both at the same time so i guess it would make sense to put 4kg but for a total noob I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks :happy:

Replies

  • cantfail
    cantfail Posts: 169 Member
    If you are using both at the same time in the same hand then combine the weight. Otherwise record the weight that it says on the dumbbell.
  • vampchic6
    vampchic6 Posts: 8
    I use both at the same time but it's 2kg in each hand. So i would just recored the 2kg not combine them?
  • SOCOLOCO87
    SOCOLOCO87 Posts: 128 Member
    I think it is preference, I record combined weight of the repetition. Ex: DB curls 25lb in each hand 50 lb total. My thoughts are it is simultaneous and you are lifting 50 lbs together. just my thoughts
  • JeffInJax
    JeffInJax Posts: 232 Member
    It really depends on how you want to do it. Out of habit whenever i do any DB exercise i just add 's after it like DB Curls 45's, Chest Press 125's, ect ect. The only time id put them together is if you were trying to figure out a starting point for say barbell exercises. I have a binder I record all my weights in so not positive about MFP. All it matters in the end is that you're consistent with the way you choose to record it.
  • vampchic6
    vampchic6 Posts: 8
    Thanks for the replies, much appreciated :)
    I think I'll combine them because I am lifting them both at the same time.

    Enjoy your day everyone :D

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