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Workout Of The Week - What Is The Best All Dumbbell Workout

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Administrator. Graeme
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ok so the other week we had best barbell workout , this week we are going for

What is the best all dumbbell workout?

Equipment , you have an set of dumbbells rusting away in the corner , you're a beginner , what is the best workout to do with dumbbells


What is your favorite dumbbells exercise?


What are the benefits on an all dumbbells workout?What are the negatives?
 
- Goblet Squats
- Bench Press
- One-Arm Row
- Step Ups, Bulgarian Split Squats or Lunges (doesn't matter which, just do one of them)
- Shoulder Press
- Upright row
- DB Swings

Obviously, do each exercise with DB's. What set/rep range? Whatever's relevant to your needs, although due to issue with set-up (everything needs to start from the floor or at least below hip level) you'll probably find higher rep sets easier to manage. Try 2x8-12 if you're a total noob and see how things go. Only concession I'd make is for swings, Use a light weight and do something more like Tabata method with them. About a kajillion powerful reps in about 5min, with enough rest in the middle to allow you to keep performing with good form.

I don't particularly have a favourite DB exercise, but all of the above are exercises I'd use if I had to use DBs.

Pros of DB training: more stability required (this can also be a con), can use lighter weights than barbells.

Cons of DB training: again, stability requirements, set-up sucks for heavy sets - especially heavy squats.
 
RyanF said:
- Goblet Squats
- Bench Press
- One-Arm Row
- Step Ups, Bulgarian Split Squats or Lunges (doesn't matter which, just do one of them)
- Shoulder Press
- Upright row
- DB Swings

Obviously, do each exercise with DB's. What set/rep range? Whatever's relevant to your needs, although due to issue with set-up (everything needs to start from the floor or at least below hip level) you'll probably find higher rep sets easier to manage. Try 2x8-12 if you're a total noob and see how things go. Only concession I'd make is for swings, Use a light weight and do something more like Tabata method with them. About a kajillion powerful reps in about 5min, with enough rest in the middle to allow you to keep performing with good form.

I don't particularly have a favourite DB exercise, but all of the above are exercises I'd use if I had to use DBs.

Pros of DB training: more stability required (this can also be a con), can use lighter weights than barbells.

Cons of DB training: again, stability requirements, set-up sucks for heavy sets - especially heavy squats.
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yeppers, this^^^
 
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