Is it possible to reach low body fat and bulking with dumbbells alone?
what do you think??
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01-11-2015, 12:18 PM #1
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01-11-2015, 12:55 PM #4
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I would think so,rather definately actually. Especially with Db Rowing. You can use humungous weight on these,building up rather safely
compared with the traditional variation using the barbell where you're back is in a very vulnerable position and seems like a sitting duck for
major back issues to develop if one insists on continuing with the barbell row variation. Instead,i really strongly suggest/insist someone to stick
with Db's,as they are so much less strainfull on the back. Use one at a time of course,dont do a double db row. Place one hand on a bench or on you're quad/thigh area for safety leverage,and watch you're Weight usage go way up through the roof. Also,as far as Db mass movements,try those 1 handed overhand lifts the oldtime strongmen used to use. You can really overload you're strength capacity mechanisms and greatly reduce overall strain on the spinal lumbars and such. Then of course,obviously,Db's are great for curling,anyone should figure that one out pretty quick. Even With sticking
exclusively with Db Bench,i dont see why you cant mass up with these used exclusively over BB Bench. Then of course,you have Shrugs,and lateral
raises. For them i recommend not using heavy weights. 15 lbs will do alot for shoulders/delts. 50 lbs will just lead to shoulder strains and tares.*Addicted to swimming during the summer crew.*
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01-11-2015, 01:14 PM #5anonymousGuest
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01-11-2015, 02:08 PM #7
Do DB's provide resistance? Yes; so you have a stimulus. Everything else is down to diet.
There is one caveat, you have to know what you are doing. The fact that you asked the question means that your knowledge on the subject is not extensive. Read everything you can on the subject, follow a standard beginner routine and come back in 6 months.Screw nature; my body will do what I DAMN WELL tell it to do!
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01-11-2015, 02:56 PM #8
the short answer is this: Yes, you can bulk your upper body with dumbbells alone; but just like barbells, you need to move heavy weight with proper form. Bulking your lower body will be difficult with dumbbells unless you have access to heavy leg machines (leg press, hack squat etc...)
Regarding reducing fat; that is almost all diet related. (it is all diet related besides the calories you burn when exercising fitting into your macro equation)
Hope this helps!
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01-11-2015, 04:23 PM #9
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Thanks for the replies. Very helpful.
I have a busy schedule hence always on the move. But always have access to dumbbells to squeeze in workouts even late at night. (Here the gyms are not open 24 x7 for some reason)
But as tkdnj commented, I find the db workouts are not as effective for the lower body after a while despite high weights and reps. Hence the question. I usually do the db deadlifts, squats and db lounges for lower body.
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01-11-2015, 04:47 PM #10
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While you can't easily do 300+ lb goblet squats, you can easily get 100lb dumbbells. You can build up to pistols, which will be quite taxing at 100lbs.
Dumbbell complexes (similar to kettlebell complexes) are good for cardio, which will also build muscle for the novice.Aaron Bennett
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01-11-2015, 11:32 PM #13
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Can you add muscle with dumbells? Sure, but without a bar you'd be missing out on the big 3 proven mass builders. Namely squats, deadlifts, and bench press.
And 50 lb dumbells won't automatically wreck your shoulders unless someone hits you with one. Dumbells can be a great addition to barbell work but if I had to choose one or the other , dumbbells are outcurrently cutting..... again!!
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01-12-2015, 07:30 AM #15
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01-12-2015, 08:13 AM #16
I agree completely with this. It's exactly the approach I use. Though I'm not seeing a lot of mass gains at 56, I'm loving the lifting, which I've been doing for a couple of years now, and I'm in the best shape of my life. I love the dumbbells over the bar - particularly since I work out alone most of the time. A power rack was all I needed to stay safe. Good luck, Doc.
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