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Advice on Weight Lifting (Beginner)

  • 23-03-2015 10:36pm
    #1
    SmallTeapot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,798 ✭✭✭


    Hi all you sporty types, I have entered this forum seeking your sage advice :P

    I am female, 20's; I have been working on shaping up since Jan of this year.

    I'm currently work out at home about 4-5 times a week (I have cardio equipment....rower,etc.) and have been keeping an eye on the diet.

    I now want to introduce weight training into my routine for weight-loss/toning purposes (whole body). I have been reading up on the subject and think doing weights will really compliment my plan

    I prefer working out at home rather than a gym, so I'm looking to purchase weights. I have limited space (no room for a weight bench unfortunately)....and a limited budget, so I was thinking of purchasing dumbbells just to start me off and see how I go (something like these: link)

    I just have a few questions and would really appreciate feedback.
    1) Would dumbbells be adequate for meeting my needs (toning) vs a barbell?
    2) Are adjustable dumbbell sets better than than the 'set' (i.e. 1kg, 2.5kg, etc.) vinyl/plastic/pvc ones?
    3) Should I be aiming for smaller weights with more reps or higher weights with less reps?
    4) To start off, what movements should I introduce?

    Thanks all, :)

    S.Teapot


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  • #2
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,232 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    SmallTeapot wrote: »
    I just have a few questions and would really appreciate feedback.
    1) Would dumbbells be adequate for meeting my needs (toning) vs a barbell?
    2) Are adjustable dumbbell sets better than than the 'set' (i.e. 1kg, 2.5kg, etc.) vinyl/plastic/pvc ones?
    3) Should I be aiming for smaller weights with more reps or higher weights with less reps?
    4) To start off, what movements should I introduce?
    Including weights is a good move.
    1. Provided you can work at the same intensity, then yes they would.
    2. The set is terrible - far too light., so on that basis, the adjustable ones are better. Although I find the adjust able ones fiddly, and would prefer a decent kettlebell
    3. Higher weights. Endless reps with 1 and 2kg weights are pointless - thats what your handbag weighs
    4. Something like this (the brackets are options of various difficulty, do only one from each line)

    Hip Exercise (Bridge or DB/KB deadlift - progress to single leg variations of those)
    Horizontal press (press-ups, DB bench press)
    Horizontal Pull (Single arm Row, renegade row)
    Squat variation (bodyweight, Goblet squat, overhead squat)
    Vertical pressing (kneeling press, DB overhead press - single/double variations)
    Vertical pull (floor slides, assisted chin/pull-ups, pull-ups)
    Core Work (Plank - forget options, get really good at the plank with perfect form)


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