Dumbbells

Using Dumbbells in Your Workout

   No longer are dumbbells just for building solid muscle mass. You can use dumbbells to achieve a sleek, toned look as well. With dumbbells, you add a little more to your workout, especially if you are focusing on mostly cardio and lower body with machines such as the treadmill.

 
 

   
    Providing a balanced workout, dumbbells help you tone and strengthen your upper body. With varying weights, they accommodate any fitness level. They have easy storage, as most aren’t very big, and many come with special storage racks, They have a wide range of prices, ranging from very inexpensive beginner weights to very expensive pro weights.

    The dumbbells you choose depend on what you want out of your workout. If you just want to tone that fleshy part under the arm that we all love so much, you do not need to spend a lot of money. You can purchase the weights individually or in a package, which also depends on your personal fitness routine. Whatever you need, these are a good accessory to any home gym.

Dumbbell Exercises

    The following exercises are standard dumbbell exercises. Using dumbbells on a daily basis will really help tone your upper body plus give you good exercise.

DUMBBELL CURLS - Feet shoulder width apart, arms extended at side of thighs. (A) Curl dumbbells to shoulder, exhaling as you do the movement . (B) Lower dumbbells to position (A) and repeat. (2 sets of 10 repetitions)
ONE ARM CONCENTRATION CURL - (A) Sit on bench with dumbbell in hand. Rest upper arm against inside of thigh. (B) Curl dumbbell upward. Lower dumbbell slowly to position (A) and repeat. (3 sets of 10 repetitions) For biceps and forearms.
LATERAL RAISES WITH DUMBBELLS - (A) On a bench, exhale while pressing dumbbells overhead until arms are completely extended. (B) Lower dumbbells to each side parallel to the floor then return to position (A). (3 sets or 10 repetitions) For upper chest and front of shoulders.