How heavy for S&H?

[eminenz2]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Aug-09-02 AT 10:50PM (Est)[/font][p]Well, dear Cathe fans, I do believe I have earned my "I helped Cathe put her kids through college." T-shirt today! :7

I bought S&H, PS, MIS, and the CTX Upper. I think that just about does it. I don't think there's anything left, except for a couple of older step tapes, LOL!

My question:

What kind of additional dumbells will I need for S&H? The heaviest weights I own now are 15 lbs. I also have a set of plate-mates, but I see in the pictures Cathe and her crew are holding huge dumbells - like 30 and 40 lbs!

Advice welcomed!

Susan G.

 

[Andrea]

Cathe uses up to 25 lbs. for upper body. I have only gotten to 18 lbs. I could probably go heavier for chest, but I am happy with the development there and don't want anymore mass. She does use a 40 lb. dumbell for plie squats. You could substitue a barbell here. The first time through you should be fine with your weights, since you'll be figuring out a good weight for you.

Andrea

 

[jillybean]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Aug-09-02 AT 11:26PM (Est)[/font][p]I found that dumbbells with removable plates work great for the S&H series. My husband had some so I am not sure how much they cost. I was able to create my own 25# and 40# dumbbells using the plates I already had for my barbell. You will love S&H! And once you try this series, her other weight training tapes seem to go by so fast! Have fun with your new purchases!

 

[eminenz2]

Thanks for the tips!

Susan G.

 

[Gettingfit]

If you look around, you might find a decent set of 110 lb weights (barbell, dumbbell handles & plates) for a reasonable cost. DH got mine for me at Sports Authority for $45 & they are the Cap brand--metal plates, shiney chrome bars (ok, silly I know but I like chrome--it's pretty!).

Good luck.

 

[eminenz2]

You know, that sounds like a good idea. I already have a barbell, but your post inspired me to write the "Are barbells rated" thread because DH is getting into this lifting thing too, and he's quickly outpacing me.

Thanks again. We have a Sports Authority near us - I might just do a little shopping this weekend.

Susan G.