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    Olympic Dumbbell Handles

    Hey all, Does anyone own/use Adjustable Olympic Dumbbell Handles. Particurlarly the ones from Gym Direct. I was wondering about quality and practicality of use. Like i would assume 5 kg olympic plates would be the largest u could put on em. But would the size of the (muscle motion) 5kg plates...
  2. J

    Dumbbell workout

    This workout is designed for only using dumbbells and does not require machines or barbell related equipment and thus can be performed as a convenient workout when you’re at the gym. Dumbbell Only Chest Workout The workout itself focuses on the core Chest muscle group. You should...
  3. K

    Power Rack, Barbell, Dumbbell etc suggestions.

    Hey guys, Im looking for advice and suggestions on which equipment i should get for a home gym. This is what im looking at getting so far: Power Rack: MMPR Power Rack Bench: Flat - not sure on this, is there any difference in them other than their price? I just need one to do my bench press...
  4. Dumbbell squats: hold DB on shoulders or to side

    is it better to do db squats with them on your shoulders or to your sides
  5. Dumb-bell workouts

    Does anyone know any good dumb-bell workouts? The only exercise i wont do is lunges because of a bad knee other than that im totally open to suggestions. Im looking for something that works as much of my body as possible.
  6. M

    Lying and overhead dumbbell tricep extensions...How many reps and sets?

    ok I am concentrating on my triceps, and I am doing the lying tricep extensions, and the dumbbell overhead tricep extension. Currently I am using dumbbells and they are 10 kilos. I really feel it after doing 12 reps. How many sets should I be doing? I try to do 3 sets, but it kills as it burns...
  7. How do one arm dumbbell rows compare to bent rows?

    same as above. How do one arm dumbbell rows compare to bent rows? Do they work the same muscles? Are they as effective?
  8. L

    No Bench Dumbbell exercises ?

    Hi to the member of Ausbb , Lacie here found this place while searching on google thought i would stop by and ask my question here I just got a set of dumbbells from kmart and am wonder what are some dumbell exercises that I can do without a bench? At the moment i have just been doing bicep...
  9. Should I start doing Dumbbell Lunges?

    Are they worth it? I do Squats right now so im debating weather i should do lunges also. Anyone used them in there workouts? Did they work out well for u ? did u get much muscle gain from them?
  10. I

    grip position for dumbbell press

    what effect on the pec muscles does a normal grip (palms facing away) dumbbell bench press compared to that of a hammer grip (palms facing in) offer in dumbbell bench presses? does the hammer grip minimize shoulder involvement ? Thank
  11. P

    30 minutes dumbbell routine

    * warm-up for 3-5 minutes prior to beginning. Skip rope, jog, or perform 5-10 dynamic warm-up exercises. **perform 3-4 sets of each exercise. 1. Dumbbell Swing: 15-20 reps (focus on form!! DO NOT LIFT WITH YOUR BACK) 2. Dumbbell Front Squat and Press: 8-10 reps 3. Dumbbell Alternating...
  12. T

    Dumbbell Advice

    hi guys its me again back with another question I'm lookin to buy a set of dumbbells so that i can do some training at home. So i headed off down to the shops to check out what i can get and at what prices, i noticed that you get dumbbells in either plastic or metal. which is the better buy...
  13. B

    Dumbbell Press

    With dumbbell shoulder presses how far should i come down ?. I've been told that on the down motion not to go past parallel, butit has be wondering is that enough range to properly work the muscle? I just want to make sure I'm getting the full benefit of the exercise.
  14. K

    uneven biceps

    I have a question about my biceps i have noticed that my right bicep is at least 1/2 inch smaller than my left It is somewhat bugging me that one smaller then the other so I really want to even them out.. What I should do. I have read that they are meant to even out on their own.As of yet...
  15. N

    dumbbell bench presses

    I would like to build up my biceps and triceps I know that bench presses works out your chest muscles but does it also work any other part of your arms? Will dumbbell bench presses give me better or faster results than the bench press? Or do you recommend any other exercises that will help...
  16. N

    Incline Dumbbell Press follow up

    just a follow up to my earlier post regarding Incline Dumbbell Press When doing incline dumbbell bench press, how steep should the angle be on the bench
  17. C

    Dumbbell Press

    When doing dumbbell shoulder presses, how far am I supposed to come down. I've been told not to go past parallel on the down motion, but is that enough to properly work the muscle?
  18. N

    dumbbell pullovers

    just a question about dumbbell pullovers Whenever i do them it feels as if it hits my triceps more than anything. ive been told some people feel it in their back others in the chest or arms. i was just wondering if anyone had any input to help me out.
  19. D

    Weekly Dumbbell Workout Plan

    being the poor bugger that i am and not having the room for other equipment I am looking for a dumbbell only routine and need to know how to group them into a weekly workout plan. Can you help?
  20. P

    Dumbbell Weight Training

    I bought myself an adjustable dumbbell set (the kind where you just add extra plates) for Christmas. now that the christmas/new years break is over i thought its about time i put those weights to use , I tried to set up a basic schedule, but I'd like some feedback. So far: Day 1: Flat DB...