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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:06 am
Post subject: One dumbbell at a time?
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I'm doing some basic exercises with dumbbells that I found on the
web. I'm currently using a 5 lb weight I bought at Target, and will
be upgrading to 8 lbs soon.
Can I get away with just owning one dumbbell? Or do I need two?
Right now I just alternate sides on the exercises that are normally
done with dumbbells in both hands.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:55 pm
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On Sep 17, 6:06 am, sboyl....DeleteThis@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm doing some basic exercises with dumbbells that I found on the
> web. I'm currently using a 5 lb weight I bought at Target, and will
> be upgrading to 8 lbs soon.
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> Can I get away with just owning one dumbbell? Or do I need two?
> Right now I just alternate sides on the exercises that are normally
> done with dumbbells in both hands.
>
> Thoughts?
You should have two dumbbells for the two-armed exercises, like
lateral raises. For curls, it probably doesn't matter -- though some
say you're more likely to develop a mind-muscle link doing one-at-a-
time concentration curls -- but for the vast majority of dumbbell
exercises, you really need two for both arms.
But now, no one should be messin' with freeweights unless they can do
fifty push-ups straight. That, and at least ten chin-ups. Only then
do you graduate to like forty-pound dumbbells. Unless you're a girl
(not trying to insult you; I'm serious here), there's no point to
five, ten, or even twenty-pound dumbbells. Why spend the money when
you can do simple calisthenics to bring yourself up to speed for
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:09 pm
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sboyle55.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm doing some basic exercises with dumbbells that I found on the
> web. I'm currently using a 5 lb weight I bought at Target, and will
> be upgrading to 8 lbs soon.
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> Can I get away with just owning one dumbbell? Or do I need two?
> Right now I just alternate sides on the exercises that are normally
> done with dumbbells in both hands.
>
> Thoughts?
>
Wont you have two when you buy the 8 lb one? Or do Target let you trade
the old one in on the new one? Best not to trade the old one in then you
will have two. But you will need to rotate between the heavy one and
heavier one. For dumbbell rotation, as long as they are not directional
dumbbells, use the same principal as tire rotation. HTH
Cheers
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:17 pm
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Thank you to everyone that replied so far!
I should have put in some more information.... I have multiple
repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel, etc.) from typing too
much. That's why I am starting with so little weight.
I figure I'll just keep going up from 8 to 12 to 15 to 20 to 25, and
so on until my body can't take anymore, and hopefully eventually I'll
reach some impressive numbers. But for now, it's more important that
I don't hurt myself more. Therefore I'm going really slowly.
You guys have given me an idea though...when I buy the eight lb.
weight I'll try using that in my non-dominant hand, and the 5 lb in my
dominant hand for one set, and then do the opposite, using the 8 lb
weight in my dominant hand and the 5 lb weight in my non-dominant hand
for a second set.
Is the general consensus that this will be okay?
Or do some people still think I'm better off just using one weight at
a time, and then switching hands?
Or is the general consensus I need to buy matched weights?
Thanks again!
On Sep 17, 3:06 am, sboyl....DeleteThis@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm doing some basic exercises withdumbbellsthat I found on the
> web. I'm currently using a 5 lb weight I bought at Target, and will
> be upgrading to 8 lbs soon.
>
> Can I get away with just owning one dumbbell? Or do I need two?
> Right now I just alternate sides on the exercises that are normally
> done withdumbbellsin both hands.
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> Thoughts? >> Stay informed about: One dumbbell at a time? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:18 pm
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Dnia Tue, 18 Sep 2007 o 01:36 GMT ockman DeleteThis @gmail.com napisał(a):
> Thank you to everyone that replied so far!
>
> I should have put in some more information.... I have multiple
> repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel, etc.) from typing too
> much. That's why I am starting with so little weight.
Empty *iron*  dumbbell bar is about your starting weight. Collars
should be fine for small increments and some magnets could give you a
little bit extra, if needed. You could load it asymmetrically too, as
long as you can grip your dumbbell at the center of it's mass.
But you could simply load some books into a bag and be done for the
moment too. That's why we generally assumed, that you are some muscle
scared woman, who wants to get rid of guild by pretending to exercise.
> I figure I'll just keep going up from 8 to 12 to 15 to 20 to 25, and
> so on until my body can't take anymore, and hopefully eventually I'll
> reach some impressive numbers. But for now, it's more important that
> I don't hurt myself more. Therefore I'm going really slowly.
If I was in your shoes, I'd do some research. Right kind of stimulation
heals, wrong one hurts, and only you will know the difference.
Which reminds me, I forgot to use my gripper today.
> You guys have given me an idea though...when I buy the eight lb.
> weight I'll try using that in my non-dominant hand, and the 5 lb in my
> dominant hand for one set, and then do the opposite, using the 8 lb
> weight in my dominant hand and the 5 lb weight in my non-dominant hand
> for a second set.
>
> Is the general consensus that this will be okay?
Well, I'm not sure. IMHO it's better to use either balanced weights, so
you don't have to think about it, or use one arm at a time. One armed
versions of most exercises differ slightly from two armed, so give more
info.
> Or do some people still think I'm better off just using one weight at
> a time, and then switching hands?
Unmatched weights could be tricky. Do one arm at a time.
> Or is the general consensus I need to buy matched weights?
You most probably don't. Borrow them, if you have to.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:14 am
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On Sep 17, 6:06 am, sboyl....DeleteThis@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm doing some basic exercises with dumbbells that I found on the
> web. I'm currently using a 5 lb weight I bought at Target, and will
> be upgrading to 8 lbs soon.
God bless you for making me feel like frigging Hercules.
> Can I get away with just owning one dumbbell? Or do I need two?
> Right now I just alternate sides on the exercises that are normally
> done with dumbbells in both hands.
>
> Thoughts?
I think you'll be absolutely peachy using just the one dumbbell.
Dumbbell rows, forward raises, lateral raises, db curls, tricep
kickbacks, overhead standing triceps extension using a single db (also
flat on a bench), weighted side bends, crunches, etc. all lend
themselves to the one dumbbell brigade. Might want to save up for the
10 lbs, 12, 15, 20, 25, and 30 as well. I predict greater strength
over the coming months.
Best of luck and, as always, please post a follow-up. You rarely see
that. People visit, ask a question, and then they're apparently zapped
by lasers. NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN!
Please beware of laser beams.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:14 am
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On Sep 17, 6:39 am, rev <m... DeleteThis @volkmer.biz> wrote:
> sboyl... DeleteThis @yahoo.com wrote:
> > I'm doing some basic exercises with dumbbells that I found on the
> > web. I'm currently using a 5 lb weight I bought at Target, and will
> > be upgrading to 8 lbs soon.
>
> > Can I get away with just owning one dumbbell? Or do I need two?
> > Right now I just alternate sides on the exercises that are normally
> > done with dumbbells in both hands.
>
> > Thoughts?
>
> Wont you have two when you buy the 8 lb one?
heh  )
> Or do Target let you trade the old one in on the new one?
Depending on the condition, I'd almost bet that Target would allow the
trade.
> Best not to trade the old one in then you
> will have two. But you will need to rotate between the heavy one and
> heavier one. For dumbbell rotation, as long as they are not directional
> dumbbells, use the same principal as tire rotation. HTH
HA! D
> Cheers
Have you heard of the humour awards, Bob?
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