quick question about lifting barbell?

positivenote

hi guys, start lifting barbell every day over the past 5 or so weeks, no bench just standing and doing a basic 'curl' lift from holding it with my arms by my side and raising it up to my chest. I do 5 x 20 lifts of 10kgs (i know its not much, but i've never lifted befor). Now i do this over a period of an hour or so... id lift 20 times and then sit down for a while and repeat 5 times. Is this a waste of time? shopuld all the lifting be done in a set period of time? or can you relax about it and spread it out?

proberbly a really stupid question...:o
thanks

COH

What is your goal?

If your looking to gain mass you should probably use a weight that allows you to only perform 8-12 reps, 3-4 sets should be sufficient. After that do another exercise, dumbbell curl etc and use the same formula.

But I would avoid training arms alone, the bicep is a small muscle in itself. Do you do any other weights training for any other bodypart?

Also if your doing that everyday you are overtraining your bi's. Once, maybe twice a week is PLENTY

positivenote

thanks for the reply, my goal is to build up my arm/shouder strength. Im not lifting any other weights but im also trying to get rid of alot of weight through a jogging program, which i do 3 days a week. I also have a set of dumbells which i could use, but thats all the equipment ive got
any advice is welcome, but i cant afford a gym

COH

Shoulder strength = shoulder exercises...

Dumbbell military press, Side lat raise, Rear lat raise,Front raise etc.

You can pretty much do a complete training programme with dumbbells and a barbell...
Legs, Back icl. traps, Chest, Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders,Abs

I stronly suggest you think about re-evaluating your training programme to incorporate all muscle groups. Not only will you gain alot more overall strength, but if your looking to drop bodyfat the benefits of a balanced weight training programme combined with your cardio are massive.

positivenote

thanks a million COH for the sugestions...
with just the barbell and dumbell i thought i was restricted.
Is there anywhere on line that can sugest a routine to combine what you are sugesting for a beginer like myself ?
Thanks

COH

I've seen a few people on this forum recommend this book...

http://www.startingstrength.com/

Pugsley

I'd advise against using a barbell for curls, I find when the weight starts to get higher your wrists get knackered, and not the good kind. If you've got a curling bar use that, if not use dumbbells for them.

positivenote

Thanks again for the advice. I was moreso looking at a point in the direction of an online work out that someone could recomend... anyway at this hour of the night sleep is the only exercise i think im fit for.
I'll check back in the morning and see if there are any replys

Thanks

rubadub

Check out www.exrx.net and www.simplefit.com

dv6

Agree with rubabud, check out www.exrx.net, will guide you through setting up a full body workout with the equipment you have.

positivenote

thanks guys for the links, they look very indept and helpfull