Dumbbell Workouts and Routines

[LedMatrix]

If you prefer to work out at home and can't afford expensive gym equipment and/or have limited space, then dumbbell workouts may be for you. Here are ten of the most popular dumbbell workouts:

Top 10 dumbbell workouts: www.dumbbell-exercises.com/top-10/index.html

And here are some good routines: http://www.dumbbell-exercises.com/workout-routines/index.html#3

[WendyB]

Thanks for the links! They look great!

[rebeccam90]

These are some great workouts. Thanks for taking the time to share with everybody!

[LedMatrix]

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@WendyB wrote:

Thanks for the links! They look great!

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You're welcome. 🙂

[LedMatrix]

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@rebeccam90 wrote:

These are some great workouts. Thanks for taking the time to share with everybody!

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No problem, you're welcome. I've been working in more exercises in to my weight loss program this time around to hopefully develop better habits. Since I have resistance bands and dumbbells I figured an easy, convenient way to start was this way.

[emili]

dumbbells are awesome for toning and some strength training. for anyone just starting out, please pay attention to form and posture when using them. if you aren't used to the added weight and you move wrong, it will hurt. study the pros and copy them- all should be well. thanks so much for sharing this!!

[Nick17]

There are alot of good exercises you can do with dumbbells to work the whole body. Goblet squats and lunges are super leg exercises, and for the hamstrings you can do some stiff-legged deadlifts.  For the upper body you can do dumbbell bench presses, rows, overhead presses, lateral raises. rear delt raises, curls, and overhead tricep presses.  Use good form, but most of all have fun with your workout!

[CallieM]

Awesome advice everyone!!

I especially love dumbells because I can do them at home in my room without having to go to a gym. This is great because I can squeeze in workouts whenever I have the time!

[CSB54]

A few I like

http://www.niashanks.com/

http://www.girlsgonestrong.com/?ref=leadpages

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmaintrain.htm

[LedMatrix]

@Nick17 - That's what I love about them. You can get a full body workout at home with simple equipment. I just need to invest in a bench now.

@CallieM - I love them for the convenience. I'm going to take some to the office so I can sneak quickies in at work too!

[rebeccam90]

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@LedMatrix wrote:

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@rebeccam90 wrote:

These are some great workouts. Thanks for taking the time to share with everybody!

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No problem, you're welcome. I've been working in more exercises in to my weight loss program this time around to hopefully develop better habits. Since I have resistance bands and dumbbells I figured an easy, convenient way to start was this way.

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I am new to exercising and trying to work on losing some weight, and dumbbells and resistance bands both seem the least intimidating to start with. Especially since they are not too expensive and easy to do in some spare space of my apartment. Picking the right exercises to do with those is where I get overwhelmed with the options. But these links are definitely helpful to start!

[LedMatrix]

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@rebeccam90 wrote:

I am new to exercising and trying to work on losing some weight, and dumbbells and resistance bands both seem the least intimidating to start with. Especially since they are not too expensive and easy to do in some spare space of my apartment. Picking the right exercises to do with those is where I get overwhelmed with the options. But these links are definitely helpful to start!

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Here's a site with a bunch of great resistance bands exercise. Scroll to the bottom and click the link to any you want to learn. Each also has the option to print or save as PDF.

http://www.workout-routine.com/workout-routines.html#bands

[rebeccam90]

That is great! Thank you!

[betpchem]

Thanks. Been looking for some weight lifting routines. That's going to be my New Year's Resolution.

[SebringDon]

Does anybody have a recommendation for a good set of adjustable dumbells for us beginners?

Here's something like I have in mind.

Weider Powerswitch Pair

[Tave]

Thanks for posting the links.  I knew about 5 of the exercises, but now I have 5 more to add to my routine.

[LedMatrix]

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@SebringDon wrote:

Does anybody have a recommendation for a good set of adjustable dumbells for us beginners?

Here's something like I have in mind.

Weider Powerswitch Pair

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These are the ones on my wish list: Adjustable Dumbbells

[LedMatrix]

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@Tave wrote:

Thanks for posting the links.  I knew about 5 of the exercises, but now I have 5 more to add to my routine.

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Yeah, lots of good ones. I need to get a little bench to do some of them properly.