Dumbbell exercises

mrxtrmesports4622 · October 2016

Can you use only dumbells and still get pretty good results? Currently work out at home because it's more convenient for me within my schedule. I have a dumbbell set and EZ-curl bar. Wanted to know whether I can still get big with this results? Currently aiming to maintain/gain more lean muscle mass and try to shred body fat if that's possible. Any help
Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

lorrpb · October 2016

Yes, if the dumbbells are heavy enough to challenge you. I've done a large part of my training under a personal trainer using dumbbells.

jemhh · October 2016

Yes, you can get a good workout with dumbbells. Your body don't know a dumbbell from a barbell from a pullup bar. As long as you progress (e.g., add reps, add weight, etc.) you'll be fine. Here are a few dumbbell programs:

* Fierce 5 (note that there are several variations from beginner to advanced, 3-5 day, plus a dumbbell program) - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=1267226191#post1267226191
* Full body dumbbell routine (note: women and men can use the same rep range, if you want to go low do it, if you want to go high do it. I promise that neither will make you gain or lose a Y chromosome.) - https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html
* Frankoman's Dumbbell Only Split - https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/frankoman-dumbbell-only-split.html

GottaBurnEmAll · October 2016

jemhh wrote: »

Yes, you can get a good workout with dumbbells. Your body don't know a dumbbell from a barbell from a pullup bar. As long as you progress (e.g., add reps, add weight, etc.) you'll be fine. Here are a few dumbbell programs:

* Fierce 5 (note that there are several variations from beginner to advanced, 3-5 day, plus a dumbbell program) - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=1267226191#post1267226191
* Full body dumbbell routine (note: women and men can use the same rep range, if you want to go low do it, if you want to go high do it. I promise that neither will make you gain or lose a Y chromosome.) - https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html
* Frankoman's Dumbbell Only Split - https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/frankoman-dumbbell-only-split.html

^This. I did Frankoman's for a while and loved it. I train pretty much exclusively with dumbbells due to severe imbalances caused by scoliosis. I found that trying to work with a barbell only made my problem side weaker and caused further imbalance problems and I wasn't getting anywhere at all.

I know there can be grip issues as you progress further, but I don't anticipate ever being so strong that it will be an issue for me personally. That might be a different story for you, OP.

singletrackmtbr · October 2016

Absolutely. I've used only dumbells and bodyweight for years and I'm pretty pleased with the results.

mrxtrmesports4622 · October 2016

I appreciate the feedback guys. Thank you.

Dumbbell exercises

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