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Articles about dumbbell (0-50 of 496)
- How Hard Work = Better Cardio Workouts
By: Matt Wiggins | - They say it's better to work smart than to work hard. But when it comes to your cardio workouts, that might not be the case.
Now, that doesn't mean you should go out and do anything that's dangerous, or that you should throw caution to the wind when performing your workouts. That's not it.
However, it is erroneous to think that just because a certain machine or type of exercise is "easier" than another, and that you can even "do more" (supposedly), that you'll get more ...
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- Why 'easier' Cardio Isn't 'better' Cardio
By: Matt Wiggins | - My dad always told me that it was more effecient - and easier - to work smart instead of working hard. To do this, you want to always find the most effective way of doing something.
In most areas of life, I'd say that the lesson of working smart instead of hard is one of the most valuable lessons you can learn. However, such isn't necessarily the case when it comes to your cardio workouts.
There are some areas of the fitness industry in which working smart vs. working h ...
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- Increase Your Conditioning, Increase Your Cardio
By: Matt Wiggins | - Many people think that conditioning is just cardiovascular work. However, to have complete conditioning, one must have not only cardio, but also muscular conditioning, strength conditioning, and power conditioning.
So, how to train these different modes of conditioning?
There are several different ways you could train each of these qualities individually, but there is a good way that you can get a better "bang for your training buck".
Circuits (also called ...
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- Ankle Weights In True Perspective
By: Tom Fazio | - To begin with, ankle weights are strictly for those individuals intent on increasing their workout gains. It would be better if you spent some time to know what they are and how they work. An ankle weight is a doughnut-like weight bag that is usually strapped around the ankle. It incorporates some heavy materials such as steel shots or even sand to be used during cardiovascular exercises.
These weights can be strapped around the ankles or around the wrists (then called wrist weig ...
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- Blast Your Deltoids Into Shape
By: Paul Guenther | - When blasting your delts, try starting with standing side dumbbell raises. To start, alternate your arms with very slow and deliberate movements. For correct form, be sure to raise dumbbells to nose-level and keep your elbows straight. Use two to three working sets and for an extra pump and hold the weight in the top position for 3 seconds or so on the final few reps of each set.
You can also vary switch up side dumbbell raises by bringing your arms slightly forward at an angle ...
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- Let's Look At Free Weights Versus Machine Exercise
By: Uchenna Ani-Okoye | - Something you require to keep in mind and never forget is that whenever you exercise, you are coaching for life. You still may spend an hour a day in the gym, whilst that will still leave another 23 hours or so for your muscles to function without using any fancy equipment.
Whenever you do any type of exercise, the movement of your body throughout the exercise is known as the range of motion. The more difficult the range of motion is, the more effective the exercise will be, bec ...
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- The Perfect Dumbbells You Should Have
By: Benedict Perez | - Dumbbells are not doubt one of the oldest fitness equipments that are still a big hit even in this modern times. Regardless of what reasons and motives you may have for using these fitness tools it is really important to carefully choose the right one for you. People who want to shape up have varied reasons in using this fitness tools. It has been there for many centuries yet these tools are still among the most favored in this new generation.
It is really essential for you to have ...
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- The Powers Of Having Dumbbell Weight Sets
By: Benedict Perez | - Dumbbell weight sets are no doubt among the favorite home gym equipments of not only fitness gurus but also those who simply want to shape up. But many see them as more advantageous to have than any other equipment. You should know why for you to see the difference to your advantage. These kinds of equipments are more favored compared to the other gadgets for varied reasons.
Compared to other equipments these can easily be assembled and use anytime and any where because of its consi ...
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- Great Arm Workouts For Women
By: Paul Guenther | - Building those impressively sleek shoulders takes a great deal of raw grind but once you sport a shapely set, you'll quickly be separated from the rest. If you like to wear bikinis or summer dresses that reveal your upper torso, shoulder training is ideal in sporting a sexy physique. So how should women workout their deltoids? Want to try a few exercises on for size that'll help your delts? Checkout the deltoid exercises below.
Alternating Dumbell Raises are a great arm workout ...
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- Bodybuilding For Beginners
By: Emile J | - Every day, all over the world, someone picks up a dumbbell for the first time and begins a quest to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. They imagine their bodies swelling up beyond belief and turning a once wiry frame into a molded piece of muscular artwork. Unfortunately, they quickly find out that the prospect is a bit harder than they first had thought. Achieving excellence in bodybuilding requires not only dedication, but intense physical exerciseA LOT of intense physical exercise. Bec ...
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- Upper And Lower Body Total Workouts
By: fin2000 | - Barbell Hang Clean
Grab a bar with a shoulder-width grip and dip your knees, as if you're about to jump. Quickly pull the bar up and rise onto your toes. As the bar approaches chest height, bend your knees, swing your elbows forwards and catch it at your shoulders. Catch the bar in the crooks of your fingers.
Barbell Squat
Stand holding a barbell across the back of your shoulders with an overhand grip, your hands and feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping your ...
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- Alternatives For Your Triceps And Biceps Workout Routines
By: Dane Fletcher | - For most body builders, arm workouts revolve around concentration curls, one-arm-dumbbell wrist curl, reverse wrist and barbell curls, triceps dips and triceps kickbacks. Those are just the most basic exercises with which you can stimulate growth of your arms. To hit the maximal growth zone in the arms, you must get out of the ordinary and start getting hardcore.
Arms can grow at optimum rate, if they are subject to a variant routine after each week, factoring in the need for con ...
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- 3 Extremely Effective Ways To Use Kettlebells To Get Into Incredible Shape Fast!
By: Emile J | - If you havent heard of kettlebells yet, you must have been hiding under adumbbell. Kettlebells are one of the newest pieces of exercise equipment to hit the US and are growing rapidly in popularity because of the results they help others achieve in very little time.
For those in the know, kettlebells are new to the US, but they are not new by any means. In fact, kettlebells have been around for HUNDREDS of years. They were basically unknown in the West sans some pi ...
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- Sculpt A Powerful Chest With This Routine
By: fin2000 | - Incline Dumbbell Flye
Target: Upper chest
Start: Adjust a bench so the incline is set to 30-45 degrees. Lie face up on the bench with your feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip and extend your arms above your chest. Bend your elbows slightly.
Execution: Slowly lower the weights out to your sides in a wide arc. Keep your elbows locked in the slightly bent position throughout the range of motion. Stop when your elbows ...
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- Shoulder Workouts With Dumbbells: 3 Great Shoulder Exercises
By: zachary skinner | - Dumbbell weights are a bit different from other kinds of free weights and offer more of an overall workout. Dumbbells offer more of a workout because they are able to focus more tension on your supporting muscle groups. This in turn causes the surrounding muscle groups to work harder than if you were working out with conventional free weights or nautilus machines.
When surrounding muscle groups are exercised in addition to the main muscle you will achieve superior muscular development. < ...
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- The Best Exercises For Burning Fat
By: fin2000 | - By training your major muscles in every session, youll ignite a surge of fat burning hormones, for crystal clear muscle definition from head to toe.
1. Barbell Squat
Stand holding a barbell across the back of your shoulders with an overhand grip, your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Keeping your back naturally arched, bend at the hips and knees to lower your body. Push back up to a standing position.
2. Dead Lift
Stand w ...
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- Can At Home Dumbbell Workouts Replace Gym Machine Workouts?
By: Eddie Lomax | - At home dumbbell workouts are better for reaching your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals than gym machines. It is hard to believe that these hand held weight training tools can replace a room full of expensive equipment. But it is true, which is welcome news to some exercisers.
In tough economic times, the gym membership is one of the first things to go. Many gym members calculate the cost of each gym visit and realize it is just not worth it and that the money can ...
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- Dumbbell Exercises You've Never Heard Of
By: Mike Westerdal | - Dumbbells are about the most versatile piece of exercise equipment you'll ever use or own. You can train any body part with them, they're suitable for anyone-beginners, intermediate and pros-and can be used by people of any age to get fit. They're also the ideal regardless of your fitness goals. So whether you're just looking to trim down, maintain or even build mass, dumbbells can be the right piece of equipment you need. And, assuming that you're doing the movements properly, when you train wi ...
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- Bench Press Blunders
By: Mike Westerdal | - "Don't Let These 8 Mistakes Sabotage Your Bench"
Did you know the average weight training enthusiast can barely bench press their own bodyweight? That statistic doesn't even account for the people that don't work out. Give yourself a pat on the back if you've conquered the feat of benching your own bodyweight. Don't worry if you're not there yet, you're about to learn eight sure-fire methods that will help you earn bragging rights in and out of the gym.
So what's th ...
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- Avoiding A Bench Press Blowout - Rotator Cuff Training
By: Mike Westerdal | - Another article about the bench press you ask? Whether you agree or not the barbell bench press is one of the most highly regarded weight room exercises period. Have you heard this conversation in the gym lately?
"So how much weight can you use for preacher curls?"
"I'm moving some heavy weight, how much can you use for kickbacks?"
"I've been struggling on those and I have a kickback meet coming up in a few months!"
I'll take a wild gue ...
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- Dumbbell Exercise To Build Muscle
By: Jerold Smith | - Here is a dumbbell exercise that works the biceps and brachialis muscles of the upper arm. Its called the dumbbell concentration curl.
The person responsible to making the dumbbell concentration curl popular is none other than Arnold Schwarzeneggar. This exercise will result in toning and giving a nice roundness to the biceps.
Heres how to go about it:
Firstly, sit yourself on a chair or on a bench. Next, place your feet comfortably slightly wid ...
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- Full Body Dumbbell Workout Best For Six Pack Abs
By: Eddie Lomax | - In my opinion, a full body dumbbell workout is the best exercise program for developing six pack abs. Unfortunately, hardly anyone uses dumbbells to develop strong abdominals you can see. In this article, I\'ll show you the error of your ways.
Carving out six pack abs you can see is a strong motivating force for many a man and woman. But the problem is, the desire is so strong people often don\'t think rationally when putting a plan into action. They want six pack abs, and the ...
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- Dumbbell Exercise Program: An Oldie But A Goodie!
By: Eddie Lomax | - Dumbbells have been around for a long time. This should lead any exerciser to believe they must be highly effective, because they have withstood the test of time. Unfortunately, in today\'s fitness world of shiny fitness machines and slick-tongued marketing, the dumbbell exercise program is often overlooked. But don\'t be misled, a dumbbell workout is an excellent fitness, fat loss and physique building tool that should be in everyone\'s exercise program.
I\'m not going to get ...
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- Dumbbell Training: There's More Going On Than You Think
By: Eddie Lomax | - Dumbbell training is one of the most productive forms of exercise you can do. And no, I'm not talking about those light weight "isolation" exercises targeting small muscles. I'm talking about using dumbbells in unison, one limb at a time and in an alternating fashion. These movement patterns more closely resemble movements you encounter in the real world, and therefore are extra beneficial.
But there are a couple of things going one with dumbbell training below the surface that ...
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- Possibly The Best Fat Burning Exercise In The World!
By: Simon Dainton | - If I had to pull just one exercise out of my ever-deepening bag of fat-stripping methods, it would have to be the 'Swing'.
Practiced with either a dumbbell or a kettlebell, this exercise hits nearly every muscle in the back of your body - perfect for those of you that find yourselves slumped over a desk or a steering wheel most of the day!
It starts to strengthen up your 'posterior chain' in a matter of sessions - primarily the bum, low back, upper back and hamstrings. If you want ...
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- Full Body Dumbbell Workout: The Best There Is?
By: Eddie Lomax | - I'm not surprised people are confused. Walk into any gym today and you'll be overwhelmed by the shiny machines and fancy equipment. It is easy to start believing you need all this equipment to meet your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals. But in my opinion, a full body dumbbell workout can do everything those expensive machines do, better!
Just so we're on the same page, let me start by saying you don't need a gym full of fancy equipment to get fit, burn fat and buil ...
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- Dumbbell Workout: Better For Fat Loss?
By: Eddie Lomax | - A dumbbell workout is an excellent way to burn off fat, and keep it off. Unfortunately, many people don't understand how to take full advantage of the fat burning characteristics of dumbbell training. I hope this article opens your eyes and helps you on your quest for a leaner, more attractive body!
When most men and women think about burning off the ugly fat keeping them from looking and performing their best, very few of them think about a dumbbell workout. Usually, the first ...
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- Dumbbell Routine: Nothing Routine About It
By: Eddie Lomax | - A properly structured dumbbell routine is a powerful tool to help you reach your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals. Just make sure you don't take the word "routine" too literally. There should be nothing routine about your dumbbell routine.
Getting in shape, improving fitness and changing the way we look (for the better) are all reasons people begin to exercise. And many people settle on a dumbbell routine to get the results they want. I can understand why. Dumbbe ...
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- How To Turn Your Dumbbell Training Into Results You Can See
By: Eddie Lomax | - There's no denying it, dumbbell training is excellent for improving fitness, burning fat and building a strong, athletic body. The accessibility, versatility and effectiveness of dumbbells make them an effective weapon in everyone's exercise arsenal. But, did you know you can dramatically boost the physical results you can SEE by using one little trick? In a second, I'm going to show you how you can get more from your dumbbell training.
But first:
I want to make ...
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- Dumbbell Exercise Routine: 5 Ways To Get Faster Results, Now!
By: Eddie Lomax | - It's no secret, a properly designed dumbbell exercise routine is one of the most beneficial workout programs you can do. Dumbbells are widely accessible, making them available to a large number of people. There are a huge amount of dumbbell exercises to choose from for everyone's needs. Plus, the ability to perform single-limb and alternating exercises make them invaluable for training movements that improve your performance in the real world.
Unfortunately, many men and women ...
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- Dumbbell Workouts: Stop Wasting Your Time And Start Getting Results!
By: Eddie Lomax | - Every time I see a man or women pick up a light dumbbell and perform "isolation" or "sculpting" exercises I want to pull my hair out. It's not that there is anything wrong with these dumbbell exercises. It's just they aren't designed to get the results the exerciser wants or needs.
And that is a waste of valuable training time.
Let's face it, most people have trouble setting aside time to work out as it is. When they do get themselves to the gym, or set aside p ...
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- Dumbbell Workouts: Your 3 Best Options
By: Eddie Lomax | - Have you ever looked for dumbbell workouts on the internet or in books and magazines? If you have, I'm sure you've come across "typical" dumbbell workouts. You know the kind I'm talking about, dumbbell exercises targeting small muscles with light weight dumbbells like the bodybuilders do.
Well, I've got some news for you. The "typical" dumbbell workout doesn't even scratch the surface of what true dumbbell training has to offer. It actually distresses me to see this powerful e ...
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- Can Dumbbell Workout Routines Help You Lose That Last 10 Pounds?
By: Eddie Lomax | - Anyone who has tried to get rid of fat has been there. In the beginning, the nutrition and exercise plan seems to be working, but then all the fat loss comes to a screeching halt. We all have those problem areas (for me it is my stomach and love handles), where the fat just won't seen to go away. Can dumbbell workout routines be the answer?
I say "YES", dumbbell training is the secret weapon against stubborn fat!
Now, I can see some of you scratching your head ri ...
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- Dumbbell Workout Program, Build A Better Body, Fast!
By: Eddie Lomax | - A weird thing happens to both men and women. They wake up one morning and are shocked to see the person staring back at them from the mirror. Who is this person? Why are they so fat? Where did their youthful, athletic appearance go? And when they realize the person is really themselves, they sigh, "How did I let myself get so out of shape?"
It's time for a dumbbell workout program!
A dumbbell workout program, properly done, builds strong muscles, burns off fat, ...
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- Basic Bodybuilding Exercises - How Dumbbell Curls Reveal Great Biceps!
By: Martin Haworth | - Whilst a very straightforward exercise, the key is to build up gradually, making sure that you develop your back muscles adequately as well, to carry the extra burden. So never try to do this exercise too quickly, or build up the weight steps you use too fast either.
For this bodybuilding exercise, you usually use dumbbells, though if you are in a fix, like a hotel room on business or vacation and without your kit, you can use almost anything - like bags of sugar or filled 2 liter ...
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- Exercise The Right Way - Dumbbell Lunges
By: Kristen 1 | - Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving ...
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- Exercise The Right Way - The Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
By: Kristen 1 | - Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving ...
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- Exercise The Right Way - The Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
By: Kristen 1 | - Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving ...
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- Don't Play Dumb With Dumbbells
By: Jim Brown | - An early version of the dumbbell existed in India about a thousand years ago. The version was called an Indian club. The size is between the barbell and the ordinary dumbbells of today. It was used by the body guards, athletes and individuals to strengthen or gain muscles as well as by those who wished to improve and tone their muscles. At that point in time it was known as the Nai.
The word dumbbell came from the colloquial expression from Tudor England in the 16th century. This ...
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- 3 Awesome Chest Building Exercises
By: chester | - Looking for new ways to build and chisel the chest? Although you can't really beat the fundamental and most popular exercises for overall size and development, such as flat bench press, incline bench press and dumbbell flys - if you're not already, you should add some other routines for better definition and further development.
If you have time, mix in three extra chest workouts or rotate them into your routine throughout the week so that you can surpass your current stature and ...
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- How To Achieve Real Progress On Your Workout
By: Joseph Ducat | - Why do you want to work out? This is the question you should ask yourself before you pick up a single dumbbell. Focusing on your fitness goals is like following a new year's resolution. You will be more successful if you set your objectives in line with your personal desires and priorities. For example, you may choose to work out in order to lose weight. That is perhaps the most common reason for working out. In such a case, you will become more motivated in your training the more you see your g ...
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- Self-diagnosis For Shoulder Injuries.
By: Francois L. Botha | - This article is merely a tool to help you figure out possible causes for your shoulder discomfort. It should not be used in lieu of a visit to your doctor, but will give you some information which will help you determine how urgently you should seek medical advice.
Did your shoulder pain begin with a fall or some other external physical trauma?
YES
If it felt as if your joint popped' out of its socket it is possibly DISLOCATED. Even if it rights ...
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- Top 5 Shoulder Exercise For Maximum Strength
By: Francois L. Botha | - Building up strength in the shoulder region is an important part of any work-out, and when done correctly can protect the shoulder area from injuries which weak shoulders may sustain, either during training or in everyday life.
Make sure that you perform these correctly, using the correct form and utilizing the full range if motion for the muscles involved. This will help avoid injury and also ensure you get the maximum benefit from the work-out.
Always be sure of y ...
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- Dumbbells Are A Versatile Piece Of Equipment In Any Gym.
By: kalwant Rana | - Find the perfect dumbbells for you! dumbells are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. Whether you're looking for rubber- or neoprene-coated aerobic dumbbells or pro-style solid steel urethane & quiet iron dumbells, youre sure to be wowed by our selection in weights, racks, and equipment.
The dumbbell is the most versatile piece of equipment in any gym. They can be used for virtually any exercise and in all three planes of motion. Adjustabl ...
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