Reply With Quotesome leg exercises are harder though? as they tend to require a lot of weight? which deadlift variation requires LEAST weight?
is it possible?
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03-13-2010, 10:19 AM #1Registered User
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is it possible?
is it possible to do an effective workout to build muscle with just dumbbells?
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03-13-2010, 10:43 AM #2Registered User
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do step ups exercise the hamstrings sufficiently?
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03-13-2010, 12:21 PM #4Weight/Muscle Gain Coach
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Yes you're right, leg exercises will be harder because your legs can handle more weight of course since they are bigger muscles. Personally I don't know what I'd do without a squat rack, but there are other ways to train your legs using dumbbells like lunges, etc.
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yeah in fairness im not TOO bothered about my legs but i know that doing weights for them promotes growth all over because of the release of growth hormone and testosterone, dumbbell squats are fine can do them its more for hamstrings?
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Would be more difficult for legs, but still possible.
A lot of people believe DBs are superior to BBs. DBs are really starting to win me over. ROM is generally increased and there's even more stabilizing going on.
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So can you recommend what exercises are effective for hamstrings with dumbbells without having to use ridiculous weighted dumbells? Which deadlift variation targets the hamstrings well but uses the least weight?
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03-13-2010, 10:51 PM #8Greg
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One-leg RDLs, one-arm snatches, and swings would all work well IMO.
Originally Posted by weightbob
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03-14-2010, 06:40 AM #9Registered User
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one leg rdl's sounds like a good plan! although im not as focused on lower body as i am top i dont want to neglect it totally
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