hey all.
i was wondering if it is okay to do weight training for muscle bulk using only dumbells? that is all i have at home until i save some money to buy a bench and bar. i want to bulk up my arms and chest and back and legs using dumbells only? possible?
i have some flab/love handles that i would love to lose. can i lose this fat with just weight training? or should i include cardio? i am scared that i will lose muscle from cardio workouts. i am 5'4 and weigh 135, i dont want to lose weight, only gain muscle and slim my belly.
thanks for you help in advance
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09-03-2003, 12:08 AM #1
newbie here with dumbell questions
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09-03-2003, 03:40 AM #2Very Old Member
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You can do complete workouts with dumbells only.
Ask here for specific ideas/exercises.
As for slimming down your waist, it's all in the diet - so start reading the Nutrition forum and learn how to make the best out of the calories ingested.
Cardio helps as well. If you get your nutrition right, you will not lose muscle mass."Strive for perfection,
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09-03-2003, 05:04 AM #3Registered User
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of course, you can have a great workout with dumbells only.
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09-03-2003, 05:27 AM #4Member
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Damn that is deep banned......
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09-03-2003, 06:54 AM #5Registered User
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Yeah, this one isn't bad:Originally posted by banned
of course, you can have a great workout with dumbells only.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/workmonth1.htm
Eventually they'll get to the point where they'll want a barbell for heavy deads and squats, but for now DBs will work all right.aut viam inveniam aut faciam
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09-03-2003, 09:32 AM #6Sleepy moderator
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Originally posted by MiloMan
Yeah, this one isn't bad:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/workmonth1.htm
Eventually they'll get to the point where they'll want a barbell for heavy deads and squats, but for now DBs will work all right.
bump that workout seems good enough, but better to have the bb for doing really heavy stuff....
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09-03-2003, 12:51 PM #7
thanks for the replies guys. when i do crunches and situps my lower back starts feeling a lot of pain before my abs even feel the workout. same if i do leglifts. is it because i'm doing it on carpet? is there any way around this?
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09-03-2003, 01:05 PM #8Member
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Try rolling up a towel and placing it underneath your lower back. If that doesn't help, try this site:
http://www.timbomb.net/ab/ab.faq.html
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