You can create your own custom set (for instance: a combination of up to 6
pairs of dumbbells with a combined weight of up 96 pounds) for under $ 100.
Grip
a pair of dumbbells with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and hold the weights at your sides.
To perform it, grab
a pair of dumbbells with the palms of your hands facing each other, and let them hang at arm's length on your sides.
How to: Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart, keeping your abs tight and shoulders back and holding
a pair of dumbbells with a neutral grip.
Stand with your knees slightly bent and hold
a pair of dumbbells with your palms facing inward.
Not exact matches
How to: Pick up a
pair of relatively heavy
dumbbells and stand straight
with the
dumbbells at arm length and the palms
of the hands facing your thighs.
Stand
with feet shoulder - width apart, holding a
pair of dumbbells at your sides.
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 perform it, lock a
pair of dumbbells or kettlebells overhead
with arms fully extended, brace your core and slowly walk for at least 50 feet.
Stand erect
with your feet about shoulder - width apart, holding a
pair of lightweight
dumbbells together in front
of you, palms facing in.
Hold a
pair of dumbbells next to your shoulders
with your palms facing down and press forward until your arms are straight.
Stand
with feet shoulder - width apart and hold a
pair of heavy
dumbbells just above your shoulders,
with palms facing each other.
Start by holding the
pair of dumbbells on each side, then raise them in a controlled manner,
with a slight bend in the elbows until your arms become parallel to the ground.
Pick up a
pair of relatively light
dumbbells and hold them in front
of your thighs
with elbows slightly bent.
Start your giant set
with dips, using the highest weight possible that allows you to perform 5 - 8 reps.. Then, grab a
pair of dumbbells that are preferably about 30 %
of the load you would use on
dumbbell bench presses for 10 reps. Lie down on a flat bench and perform these movements in a consecutive order without taking any rest:
Holding a
pair of dumbbells, lie on your back on the bench and lift both
dumbbells directly above your shoulders
with fully extended arms and pull your shoulder blades together.
Start
with a
pair of 5 - 10 pound
dumbbells and then work your way up to a heavier weight as you feel stronger.
How to: Grab a
pair of four to five kg
dumbbells and lie on your back
with your arms stretched behind you.
Dumbbell upright row Grab a
pair of dumbbells while standing and position them on the front
of your thighs
with your palms facing behind you.
Lie on an incline bench adjusted to an incline angle
of 30 to 45 degrees, holding a
pair of dumbbells over your chest
with extended arms,
with a slight bend at the elbows.
Extra tip: You can also perform this movement
with a
pair of dumbbells.
For optimal results, we suggest you perform this three - part shoulder dropset finisher
with a
pair of relatively light
dumbbells:
Hold a
pair of dumbbells over your chest,
with your arms straight up and your hands facing forward.
To perform
Dumbbell Flyes exercise you must lie on your back and hold a
pair of dumbbells over your chest,
with your arms up and your hands facing each other.
I finally bought myself a heavier
pair of dumbbells, so I've let my trusty ten pounders take a breather as I challenge myself
with fifteens.
Exercise Name: DB Front Raises Area Worked: Front
of Shoulder Muscles: Anterior Deltoid Description / Instruction: To perform the DB Front Raise stand upright holding a
pair of dumbbells next to your sides
with your hands facing each other.
To perform the Lateral Raises stand upright holding a
pair of dumbbells in front
of your thighs
with your hands facing each other.
Description / Instruction: To perform the DB Front Raise stand upright holding a
pair of dumbbells next to your sides
with your hands facing each other.
With a
pair of dumbbells, curl one up to your shoulder — palm up, turn the palm outward at the top and then lower the
dumbbell down.
This Ironmaster
dumbbell includes a set
of twenty - four 5 lb plates and four 2.5 lb plates
with handles and locking screws for a
pair of dumbbells that adjust from 5 to 75 pounds each or a total weight
of 150 pounds.
Stand on a Swiss ball
with a
pair of light
dumbbells.
With this
pair of Universal adjustable
dumbbells, you get a whole lot more than you bargained for.
I've put together a FREE seven day workout challenge, designed to be done from the comfort
of your home,
with just a
pair of dumbbells.
A Home Gym can range from a simple
pair of Adjustable
Dumbbells and Bench for Bench Press to a total Home Gym
with Lat Pull downs, Chin Up bars, Bench Press / Shoulder Press, Leg Press and even Hamstring Curls.
With this quick alternating exercise circuit you will see just how easy it is to set the stage for nothing but lean, toned arms all (most importantly) using just a
pair of dumbbells!
If I had to build my home gym now having a small budget, I would get a good weight bench first
with a
pair of adjustable
dumbbells.
Once you get a
pair of dumbbells, head over to 30
Dumbbell Exercises to Try [
with Images] to get started.
To perform
Dumbbell Flyes exercise you must lie on your back and hold a
pair of dumbbells over your chest,
with your arms up and your...
Saxon Side Bend Hold a
pair of lightweight
dumbbells over your head, in line
with your shoulders,
with your elbows slightly bent.
JFIT
Dumbbell Set
with Stand This is a 32 pound set
of hex
dumbbells that includes two
pair in 3, 5, and 8 pounds.
Grab and hold a
pair of dumbbells in each hand, directly over your head
with arms completely straight.
Use this intense 20 - minute routine to get a full - body workout
with nothing more than your own body weight and a
pair of dumbbells.
The
dumbbells come in weights
of 40 lbs, 50 lbs or 60 lbs
pairs with the weight
of the handles and collars.
Put your body in a push - up position
with your hands around a
pair of dumbbells or kettlebells.
Here is my message in a video, complete
with pictures showing what I looked like before I started everything
with a cheap
pair of running shoes and a couple old
dumbbells:
Next do 3 to 5 sets
of heavy shrugs
with either a
pair of dumbbells or a barbell, pulling your shoulders back as well as up.
You can pick a
pair of dumbbells, weight plates or kettlebells for this work out and get on
with it.
Hold a
pair of dumbbells in your hands using a neutral grip (palms facing in),
with your arms at your sides.
Images 1 & 2: Me using two different grip positions on a typical
pair of adjustable
dumbbells with circular plates.
The amount
of exercises you can do
with just your bodyweight or a
pair of dumbbells is staggering.