Dumbbell workout

RE: Dumbbell workout (supremefresh)

Sun, 28 Sep 2003 07:26:10 GMT

your workout is comprised of exercises, and those exercises are comprised of sets. say you do bench press, each time you do the movement for however many reps, that is a set. comprendes?

RE: Dumbbell workout (bail)

Sun, 28 Sep 2003 02:59:28 GMT

what do you mean by "SETS"

RE: Dumbbell workout (Marc David)

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 07:57:11 GMT

You could start off with a very basic full body routine. Then move up maybe after 6 months or so..

Here's a Basic Workout Routine

You can do many of these with your dumbbells and stuff at home. Maybe not all of them but sub when appropriate.

RE: Dumbbell workout (bail)

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 00:33:53 GMT

i saw the exercises in this website

http://www.2-fit.com/video/index.html

but i dont know what exercises for each part(triceps,chest,biceps) should i use?can anyone give me what steps for each day should i use using this exercises?

i already have a bench and some dumbbells...

RE: Dumbbell workout (Marc David)

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 09:25:21 GMT

maybe try ebay.com?

Buying Fitness Equipment On eBay: Deals or Duds?

RE: Dumbbell workout (stuartg40)

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 03:58:35 GMT

Hi. I am based in the UK, and I bought myself a bench for only Â£50. It comes with the upright support arms and a leg extension piece at the end for your quads. It is not the best quality York have ever produced, but it is good enough for what i want to do with it, and not too expensive. Im sure if you wanted to you could find a cheap bench, maybe try ebay.com?

Good Luck,
Stu.

RE: Dumbbell workout (cpl)

Fri, 29 Aug 2003 18:21:50 GMT

Keep safety in mind at all times- If you're doing bench presses with a bench, and something goes wrong, you just have to push one last time to get the weight placed on the uprights. Whatever you decide to simulate a bench with, make sure you have a plan in mind in case something goes wrong- I've been stuck under a barbell a few times, I'm sure many people have. I hate to think what that would be like on a swiss ball- Of course, with a swiss ball you would probably have to use pretty light weights to make sure your balance is okay... Those things do kick ass though.

RE: Dumbbell workout (kiwlm)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 23:37:21 GMT

My gym's body pump classes use the steps ( the cardio workout steps ) equipment to do the bench press. I found the width to be a bit wider than that of the bench though.

RE: Dumbbell workout (Marc David)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 22:15:59 GMT

No.

1) Not enough support
2) Not a full range of motion
3) Might as well do inclined push-ups on a chair, or get those push-up bars so you get a nice deep stretch.

Do not do inclines or dumbbell press on your bed.

Just go with push-up variations if you cannot get a swiss ball or bench.

But the Swiss ball isn't that expensive and it is very versatile and compact. It's a great alternative for $$$ considerations as well as space.

RE: Dumbbell workout (bail)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 21:56:38 GMT

thanks guys... i got another problem..i dont have bench here to do those bench presses.. hehe any other way?can i use my bed?..

RE: Dumbbell workout (WDNinABQ)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 18:50:36 GMT

Plus- If you don't have a bench, don't try to improvise one- I hate to say it, but without one there's not much you can do for your chest, except maybe weighted pushups.

Well, if you have a La-Z-Boy, you can do some incline flys (and do 'em in comfort too!), but yeah, you pretty much need a bench or a Swiss ball.

RE: Dumbbell workout (cpl)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 18:18:54 GMT

You should invest in a barbell, a pair of dumbells you can add weight to, and some weights. With those things, you can add some exercises that'll help build serious muscle. At the very least, get a set of dumbells you can add weight to, like MDA said. Plus- If you don't have a bench, don't try to improvise one- I hate to say it, but without one there's not much you can do for your chest, except maybe weighted pushups. Read the max ot link, it'll tell you a lot about working out in general- What to eat, how often to lift, etc-
The Basics by Twin Peak
Also, check this link out- More good info.
You can do a lot with just dumbells- If they're heavy enough, you can do a killer and complete arm workout, as well as shoulders, maybe even chest if they're heavy enough- But they do limit you when it comes to other areas. In my opinion, you're going to need access to more equipment if you can get it- If not, hell, an improvised workout still beats the crap out of no workout.
Hope this helped-

RE: Dumbbell workout (supremefresh)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 08:42:42 GMT

oh poop, i forgot you only have dumbbells... in that case: you'll need to find somewhere to do some chin ups or some place where you can do lat pull downs

day 1:
3 set dumbbell bench press
3 set dumbbell incline press
3 set dumbbell flies
3 sets seated dips/dumbbell kick backs

day2:
3 sets chin ups/lat pull downs
3 sets bent over rows
3 sets reverse flies
3 sets dumbbell curls

day3:
3 set dumbbell shoulder press
3 set dumbbell lateral raises
3 set dumbbell shrugs

your a young kid still, i just came up with this based on my past experiences (because i am 16) and current knowledge, but im sure anyone on the site will be more than willing to give you a program. its kind of limited because you only have dumbbells so this is the best i can think of right now, but if you ever join a gym or get more equipment (i know its expensive) the max ot program is the way to go.

once again gl and keep us posted

btw, do this program once maybe twice a week, be sure take days off though for recovery purposes

RE: Dumbbell workout (supremefresh)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 08:34:33 GMT

hmm sorry i guess we should have been more specific. here is a nice workout routine for your wizack

max ot

go for it dude and good luck, if you any questions at all, feel free to post away!

RE: Dumbbell workout (bail)

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 08:28:37 GMT

thanks guys for the infos..ive read the exercises already.but i dont know what kind of exercise should i use...and i dont know when am i going to use that exercises...should i use them everday or is there some kind of schedule for each type of dumbbell workout?