barbells required?

[keziak]

Hi -

I am interested in ordering the Pure Strength Strong Legs tape, but I am unsure about whether I can do some of the moves with dumbbells rather than barbells. I am not in a good position to spend a lot more on additional equipment, so I'd like to use what I have. thank you!

Beth

 

[kathryn]

barbells vs. dumbbells

Beth, I tend to do most exercises with dumbbells, and have found that most of them adapt quite well (and more safely, in many cases). I can't think of any exercise in PS that you NEED to use a barbell for (you can hold dumbbells at your shoulders, or at your side, for any barbell exercise). I'd say go for it!

 

[tralyn]

dumbbells

I too change around and haven't found a whole lot of difference. I would use what you have. I may use barbell one time and dumbbells the next time for variation. If I have some slight injuries, dumbbells are definately easier to deal with since I can go light.