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of dumbbell sets for a list of quality dumbbells that are also affordable and suitable for use in your workout program.
The exact dimensions
of each dumbbell set vary, but they are very reasonably sized which makes them easy to fit in no matter what the setup.
Not exact matches
I use
dumbbells for shoulders, biceps, triceps, and rows, four
sets each
of between 10 and 15 reps. I use weights that make me work, but I am always careful not to push too hard and injure myself.
Along with a healthy holiday and new year, I would love some new running sneaks and a
set of dumbbells!
Who spends an hour running and competing over the only good
set of 35 pound
dumbbells with a bunch
of meatheads.
«You don't always need fancy gym equipment to get into great shape,» says Stacy, «just a
set of dumbbells and a chair can get you to your fitness goals without breaking the bank.»
Hembrow says that all you need is a
set of dumbbells!
However, instead
of going to the gym or investing in a
set of dumbbells right away, Jeffreys suggests incorporating your baby into your routine.
This is a
set of two
dumbbells, each going up to 52.5 pounds.
They found an awesome
set of weights at a wonderfully low price point: The Giantex Adjustable
Dumbbells.
This is a
set of two Elite
Dumbbells, each carrying up to 25 pounds in weight, in adjustable 2.5 - pound increments.
You will receive a
set of two handles with plates equally 105 pounds total, or 52.5 pounds per
dumbbell.
Their heavy - duty construction means you get a complete
set of dumbbells with no rattling or wobbling.
Perform 4
sets with 8 - 12 reps
of dumbbell pullovers with your elbows slightly bent.
After completing the prescribed
sets of overhead presses, you'll attack your delts with high - volume front
dumbbell raises and front barbell raises to really exhaust your delts and ensure their optimal development.
Deadlifts — 4 x 5 (after the warm up, do 4
sets of 5 reps with 80 %
of your 1RM) Chin ups or pull ups — 4 x 8 - 10 reps One arm
dumbbell row or a chest supported row — 3 x 12 reps
Perform this exercise in the second half
of your workout and aim to get 10 - 12 reps on each
set using heavy
dumbbells.
Perform
dumbbell pullovers at the end
of your routine and keep the reps high, around 12 - 20 per
set.
Waiter's Walk & Farmer's Walk Performed with a single heavy
dumbbell, these unusual exercises are performed for distance instead
of a
set number
of repetitions.
Performing several
sets with lighter
dumbbell allows you to check out your body system and see how your shoulders, chest and lats are taking the strain
of the exercise.
One simple yet very effective way to overload the delts is by performing rack side raises: start with a relatively light pair
of dumbbells and perform three reps
of side raises, then move on to the next heavier pair
of dumbbells and perform another
set of three reps.
To completely drain your leg muscles
of any remaining bits
of strength, we recommend finishing the workout with a few
sets of dumbbell lunges.
This great biceps finisher includes one
set of partial
dumbbell curls, one
set of partial peak curls and one
set of standard barbell curls, without any rest in between.
After that, try some incline
dumbbell flyes for three
sets of 15, 12 and 10 reps each, and then finish off with three
sets of 12 reps each
of cable crossovers.
Lie back on an incline bench
set to a 30 - degree angle, holding a pair
of dumbbells.
Tuesday Bench reps 6
sets of 2 reps @ 80 % 1RM
Dumbbell rows 5
sets of 6 - 10 reps Overhead press3
sets of 6 reps @ 60 % 1RM Face pulls 3
sets of 12 to 15 reps
Before you start doing this, you need to ensure that you have some plates or
dumbbells ready so that you can increase or decrease the weight easily in periods
of rest between
sets.
Try doing a few explosive
sets on the big movements such as bench press, leg press,
dumbbell rows, but use relatively light wight — about 40 %
of your 1RM.
-- Reg Park advises that the first two exercises can be done with a super
set — one
set behind
of pressing behind the neck, followed by a
set of shoulder presses with
dumbbells, followed by a rest period.
For his biceps and triceps, he starts by doing 4
sets of 12 reps
of preacher curls, then the same amount
of dumbbell bicep curls, hammer curls, barbell curls, triceps pushdowns (with a rope attachment), triceps overhead extensions (also with a rope) and a single
set of triceps dips until he reaches muscle failure.
If you're not a really big fan
of the farmer's walk, you can substitute it with Romanian
dumbbell deadlifts — without
setting the
dumbbells down, perform shank levers / shank lever rows and Romanian
dumbbell deadlifts one after the other for a total
of 10 reps (5 for each exercise).
This gym - in - a-bag lets you tote around a complete
set of resistance bands (the
dumbbell's lighter, more portable cousin).
Stand with feet hip - width apart holding lighter
set of dumbbells in front
of your thighs.
Don't own a
set of dumbbells?
Whip your booty into shape with this 5 - minute workout you can do right in your living room — all you need is a resistance band and a
set of light
dumbbells.
Stand with feet hip - width apart, holding the
set of dumbbells in front
of the hips.
Hold the
set of five pound
dumbbells in front
of your hips.
Begin by selecting a
set of relatively light
dumbbells, grasping one with each hand, standing upright, and holding the
dumbbells down at your side at arm's length with your palms facing you.
He used it as a finisher to his regular
set of lateral raises by picking up a heavier
set of dumbbells and holding them out to his sides for as long as he could, focusing on the intense burn in his shoulders.
Instead
of always using a barbell, perform some
sets in a unilateral way with a
dumbbell.
He worked mainly with barbells and
dumbbells for the rest
of the body, with little or no rest between
sets.
To begin,
set the bench to a slight incline (this allows for more emphasis to be placed on the upper fibers
of the pecs) and take a
dumbbell in each hand.
After three or four
sets of alternate
dumbbell curls, Lewis follows with two
sets of curling the
dumbbells simultaneously.
For this routine, all you need is a
set of dumbbells that are three to 10 pounds.
If you're new to the weight room, begin by finding a
set of dumbbells light enough to successfully perform a few
sets of 12 - 15 reps
of a given exercise.
Sit down on a flat bench and
set the ends
of the
dumbbells comfortably on each
of your thighs.
Grab a
set of dumbbells and a timer.
Unlike single - joint
dumbbell variations, cable crossovers and flies, including those performed on the peck deck machine, allow you to flex your pecs in the top contracted position on every
set, thereby working the chest hardest in the full contracted position and calling for a greater involvement
of the inner pec fibers.
-- Begin by grabbing hold
of a
set of dumbbells that feel comfortable to you.
Choose a
set of moderately heavy
dumbbells, hold them at your sides and carry them for as long as you can.