Posts Tagged ‘lifting weights’

How can I learn how to dunk with a 15 pound dumbbell and a pair 5 pound ankle weights?

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Iam 15 5′10 140 pounds and have like a 8 inch vertical without lifting weights. Can some one help me learn how to dunk/get a higher vertical?


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    What are the Best Dumbbell Exercises for Back Muscles?

    Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

    I’m 16 and I just started lifting weights about two months ago. I’m slowing gaining some mass all around my body except my back. What exercises can I do with dumbbells that’ll help me gain some muscle mass on my back?


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      Does lifting weights stunt height growth even if you are doing it in a sitting position?

      Saturday, August 27th, 2011

      I have heard that lifting weights stops height growth if you are at a growing age. Does sitting down when you are lifting dumbbells etc. help stop this effect?

      Also does using resistance bands instead of weights help reduce this effect?


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        Does lifting weights stunt height growth even if you are doing it in a sitting position?

        Thursday, August 25th, 2011

        I have heard that lifting weights stops height growth if you are at a growing age. Does sitting down when you are lifting dumbbells etc. help stop this effect?

        Also does using resistance bands instead of weights help reduce this effect?


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          I want to get my arms big, what is a really good dumbbell exercise?

          Thursday, March 10th, 2011

          Im 17 and i weight 140 pounds. I’ve been lifting weights for about a year now, but now i want to improve the size and strength of my arms. What is a good exercise with dumbbells and how long would it take to see new results.


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            why is my left arm swollen after lifting weights?

            Thursday, January 20th, 2011

            Hello,

            The first day i started lifting weights, i didn’t warm up or anything, i just went straight to the dumbbells and started lifting weights. I got sore muscles and i still have the soreness its been about 3 now, but i realized the my left arm is a little swollen.

            The part above my elbow, like the part where i fold my arm.

            Is this something i should be concerned about?
            I did some research and i think the swollen part is on the side muscle of my elbow, left hand.


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              Does lifting dumbbells or weights affect scoliosis development?

              Thursday, October 7th, 2010

              My brother has a scoliosis and we want to go to the gym together but I’m not sure if he can do it because his scoliosis might get worse if we will workout everyday. So, does lifting weights affect the scoliosis development or not?


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              Can i lift everyday? And whats the best way to get stronger?

              Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

              Ok so i am 6 ft tall and 210lbs and 20 years old. I started lifting weights a couple months ago. I own a bench press and dumb bells. When i work out i do curls with the 40lb dumbbells and i do them slowly and i dont throw my body weight, i can do 24(12 each arm) without stopping, when i do my sets i usually just do the most i can with every set. As for bench pressing, i have olympic 45 plates that i use on a olympic bar. It is heavy and i can do 10 without stopping. I also put a pair of 35plates and 25 plates(165lbs) and i can do that about 4 time each. I work out with them for about 30 min to an hour but the next day im not THAT sore. Would it be ok to workout everyday if im not really sore, and am i even getting stronger if i dont get sore? Would it be better to press the 135lbs in sets of 10 or the 165lbs in sets of 4? Thanks in advance for any help.
              Ok But my main goal is to build strength as well as muscle mass. I want to be strong and look good. So my real question is are my muscles even getting bigger if they dont get sore? Should i work out harder?


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              Should I change my weight lifting schedule?

              Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

              I have recently been reading this book on anabolic muscle building. I’m an ectomorph meaning I am a hard gainer. I have been lifting weights since 8 th grade and now I am going to be a Junior in High School.
              The book told me I should work my muscles out separately and only 45 min. Giving me a 2 day rest in between workout days. I was wondering if I should change my lifting schedule, I have seen my gains but I want to know if this new one is better for building more mass.

              Current Schedule: I don’t separate muscle groups, I do all in one workout day. I begin each lifting running for 15 min at a fast pace until I sweat.I rest for 2 days in between lifting days.

              Bench Press- 4 sets up to 10 reps

              Barbell Squats- 4 sets up to 10 reps

              Barbell Rows- 4 sets up to 12 reps

              Chin Ups- 4 sets of 1 rep (close grip pulling up and holding that position for as long as possible until biceps give out, supposed to put stress throughout your biceps the whole time while stimulating a lot of muscle fibers)

              Dumbbell Lateral Raises- 3 sets up to 12 reps

              Barbell Curl- 3 sets up to 12 reps

              Skull crushers- 3 sets up to 12

              Tricep Dips- 3 sets up to 12 reps (above the floor with the 2 handles on the lower ab workout seat were you raise your legs together until they’re parallel to the ground)

              Shoulder Series- Uses two 10 lbs plates with 3 different shoulder work outs 12 reps in 3 sets for each continuously.

              Barbell Wrist Curl- 3 sets up to 25 down to 10

              Reverse Wrist Curl- 3 sets up to 12 reps down to 8

              Standing Wrist curls- same as barbell wrist curl

              abs- In between lifting days

              My new plan: Separating muscle groups on different days with 2 days rest in between lifting days. All workouts will be performed the same just separated into different days.

              Saturday- Legs

              Barbell Squats

              Machine Calve raises-3 sets of up to 12 reps

              Tuesday- Upper body

              Bench Press

              Barbell Rows

              One rep 4 set Chin ups- performed same way as other one

              Barbell Curls

              Tricep Dips

              skull crushers

              barbell Wrist Curls

              Reverse barbell Wrist curls

              Standing barbellwrist curls

              Shoulder series- performed same way as before

              Other info: I have a high protein diet consisting of whey protein post work out. Chicken, beef, egg, and milk. Bread, vegetables, a lot of water, about 14 glasses a day. I also supplement with multi vitamins and vitamin d.

              I just need to know if I should switch up my routine. I also want to know if my routine is too hard for gaining muscle mass faster. I need a routine that will build my muscle mass faster. My old workout increased my muscle mass but only about 1 lbs per week. Is there another work out plan that will work faster and better?


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              Should I change my weight lifting schedule?

              Monday, August 23rd, 2010

              I have recently been reading this book on anabolic muscle building. I’m an ectomorph meaning I am a hard gainer. I have been lifting weights since 8 th grade and now I am going to be a Junior in High School.
              The book told me I should work my muscles out separately and only 45 min. Giving me a 2 day rest in between workout days. I was wondering if I should change my lifting schedule, I have seen my gains but I want to know if this new one is better for building more mass.

              Current Schedule: I don’t separate muscle groups, I do all in one workout day. I begin each lifting running for 15 min at a fast pace until I sweat.I rest for 2 days in between lifting days.

              Bench Press- 4 sets up to 10 reps

              Barbell Squats- 4 sets up to 10 reps

              Barbell Rows- 4 sets up to 12 reps

              Chin Ups- 4 sets of 1 rep (close grip pulling up and holding that position for as long as possible until biceps give out, supposed to put stress throughout your biceps the whole time while stimulating a lot of muscle fibers)

              Dumbbell Lateral Raises- 3 sets up to 12 reps

              Barbell Curl- 3 sets up to 12 reps

              Skull crushers- 3 sets up to 12

              Tricep Dips- 3 sets up to 12 reps (above the floor with the 2 handles on the lower ab workout seat were you raise your legs together until they’re parallel to the ground)

              Shoulder Series- Uses two 10 lbs plates with 3 different shoulder work outs 12 reps in 3 sets for each continuously.

              Barbell Wrist Curl- 3 sets up to 25 down to 10

              Reverse Wrist Curl- 3 sets up to 12 reps down to 8

              Standing Wrist curls- same as barbell wrist curl

              abs- In between lifting days

              My new plan: Separating muscle groups on different days with 2 days rest in between lifting days. All workouts will be performed the same just separated into different days.

              Saturday- Legs

              Barbell Squats

              Machine Calve raises-3 sets of up to 12 reps

              Tuesday- Upper body

              Bench Press

              Barbell Rows

              One rep 4 set Chin ups- performed same way as other one

              Barbell Curls

              Tricep Dips

              skull crushers

              barbell Wrist Curls

              Reverse barbell Wrist curls

              Standing barbellwrist curls

              Shoulder series- performed same way as before

              Other info: I have a high protein diet consisting of whey protein post work out. Chicken, beef, egg, and milk. Bread, vegetables, a lot of water, about 14 glasses a day. I also supplement with multi vitamins and vitamin d.

              I just need to know if I should switch up my routine. I also want to know if my routine is too hard for gaining muscle mass faster. I need a routine that will build my muscle mass faster. My old workout increased my muscle mass but only about 1 lbs per week. Is there another work out plan that will work faster and better?
              No I started lifting in 8th grade now I am 16 and going into my 3rd year in high school.
              Goose- I havent tried counting my calories but as for my body type I think I am an ectomorph because of my fast metabolism and my small frame. It goes like my shoulder is wide, then my waist is small, my thighs are wide, knees thin, calves wide, ankles thin. My thumbs and pointer finger almost touch but not really, like half a centimeter in between when I wrap them in between my wrist.


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