Basic Dumbbell Routine
July 9, 2017 5:38 PM Subscribe
I decided to start exercising with dumbbells, but I am overwhelmed by the choices.
I would like to do only about three exercises (give or take two). But there are so many to choose from.
My goals are to improve my conditioning for fencing and build stronger bones. My hand especially gets tired sometimes during fencing drills and practice. And I have low bone density.
At home, I have a couple of dumbbells that are about 2 or 3 pounds, plus one 10-lb dumbbell. My apartment complex has a small gym with a variety of dumbbells.
I am a 54-year-old woman. My other exercises include jumping jacks, leg lifts and wall push-ups (I plan to build up to regular push-ups).
I would like to do only about three exercises (give or take two). But there are so many to choose from.
My goals are to improve my conditioning for fencing and build stronger bones. My hand especially gets tired sometimes during fencing drills and practice. And I have low bone density.
At home, I have a couple of dumbbells that are about 2 or 3 pounds, plus one 10-lb dumbbell. My apartment complex has a small gym with a variety of dumbbells.
I am a 54-year-old woman. My other exercises include jumping jacks, leg lifts and wall push-ups (I plan to build up to regular push-ups).
Stumptuous.com has a "Less Thinking, More Doing" pared-down starter program, with two dumbbell exercises. There are more exercises listed here.
posted by Iris Gambol at 6:53 PM on July 9, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by Iris Gambol at 6:53 PM on July 9, 2017 [1 favorite]
My hand especially gets tired sometimes during fencing drills and practice
The exercise that helped me the most with this was lunging with the weapon in my hand and then just staying in that position for as long as I could, and I just worked my up longer and longer until I was stronger. Made me much less wobbly, too. I'm not sure you'd need dumbbells for this but you could always try it.
posted by Room 641-A at 6:55 PM on July 9, 2017
The exercise that helped me the most with this was lunging with the weapon in my hand and then just staying in that position for as long as I could, and I just worked my up longer and longer until I was stronger. Made me much less wobbly, too. I'm not sure you'd need dumbbells for this but you could always try it.
posted by Room 641-A at 6:55 PM on July 9, 2017
I don't have a dumbbell routine,but I can tell you a good step between wall push-ups and floor push-ups is to use the edge of the countertop.
posted by CathyG at 6:26 PM on July 10, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by CathyG at 6:26 PM on July 10, 2017 [1 favorite]
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posted by hollyholly at 5:45 PM on July 9, 2017