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New Rules of Lifting Question

ukhennin
ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have the book but haven't had a chance to read it yet. Also, right now I'm working out at home with a set of dumbbells and a bench. I understand one of the books main lifts is the dead lift. Does it give an adaptation for dumbbells or am I going to have to look into purchasing a bar and more weights? Thanks for the help.

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  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    you're going to need more weights lol
  • Cathleenr
    Cathleenr Posts: 332
    You can do a variation of a dl with dumbbells, either straight-legged or one-legged, which also helps improve balance. theres an explanation in the book, along with pictures (at least in the NROL/women). that said, having at least a bar isn't a bad investment and shouldn't cost very much...ad weight plates when you can.
  • ukhennin
    ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
    I figured I'd eventually need to get a bar. But it's at least nice to know I can get started with variations. Thanks!
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Here's a video for dumbbell variation.

    https://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/dumbbell-stiff-leg-deadlift.html
  • AnaNotBanana
    AnaNotBanana Posts: 963 Member
    It would definitely be worth investing in a bar and more weights. Check Craiglist's List for stuff like that. I had a friend get a whole weight set with bench, bars and weight plates for $150.
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