While saving you from gym fees, babysitters and having to drag yourself to the gym, adjustable dumbbells also take up very little room in your home.
Ensure that any weight set you are considering is easy to adjust, easy to handle in motion, and is not so bulky as to interfere with the exercises that you will be doing.
A great routine that will help you get the most out of your work out consists of breaking your workout up into three sets. Your upper body should be your first concern, and push ups are a good way to start. Doing three sets of ten push ups will get you well on your way. After that, use the adjustable dumbbell to do three sets of ten again with each arm. With your palms facing towards you, life up your adjustable dumbbell. Ensure that your arms are straight out and parallel to the floor, then pull the weight up your chest height while you are keeping your arm close to your body. Rinse and repeat in three sets of 30. This is all you need to do for your upper body work out.
Next, we move on to arms. To start this off, go for 3 sets of 10 Upright Rows. Pick up a dumbbell in each of your hands and lift them to sit against your upper thighs; keeping them ten inches or so apart, life them up in a straight line until they are up to your chin height. During this process, be sure that you keep your elbows up, and keep raising them until they get to the height of your ears. Keep this position for a short period and then slowly lower them, paying attention to your shoulder tension. . Remain straight and avoid moving with the lifting and lowering motion. Tricep extensions are next up in your exercise routine, and they are the most simple of all. Simply all you need to do is lift the dumb bell above your head, keeping your back exactly straight with your arms near your head, even as you lower the dumbbell. After you have done this, it is in your best interest to rest for a short time in order to give your body a short break.
Your legs should be the last thing you focus on in your work out. Start off with three sets of ten squats. Be sure to mind your posture and breathing during this process. Next. Move on to 3 sets of 10 stiff legged dead lifts. Hold your adjustable dumbbells in your hands and stand as straight as you can. Lower yourself like you’re going to pick up something from the floor until you can feel your hamstrings stretch. You do not have to lower yourself all the way down. Make sure your knees are locked, back flat and head is up, and use your hamstrings and back muscles to straighten back up. You have to move fluidly in this exercise, as any jerky movement may cause injury. The last exercise is a calf raise, using the dumbbells for 3 sets of 10. Standing straight and with your feet 16 inches apart, hold your dumbbells at your side. Move to stand on your toes, hold the position and slowly lower yourself back down. You want to feel the burn on this one.
Doing these exercises means that you have taken all of the steps to a complete work out! You’ve worked all the muscle groups that need to be worked, and are on the road to a great and affordable workout routine that will last. As you progress, remember to add more weight to the dumbbells over time so you can maximize this workout to its greatest potential.
Some fitness novices may not see the value in a set of adjustable dumbbells, but the fact is that they can be used by anyone to get lasting results, if used properly.