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DmDj

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when doing lower pyramid what position and placement do you recommend for those of us with dumbells only? No barbells and I want to ensure I am doing this properly to get the most out of my workout.:)
 
when doing lower pyramid what position and placement do you recommend for those of us with dumbells only? No barbells and I want to ensure I am doing this properly to get the most out of my workout.:)
 
For squats, you can either hold the dumbells down by your sides, or place them on your shoulders and lightly hold them in place there. I find it so much easier to hold them on my shoulders.

For lunges and step ups, holding dumbells by your sides works really well.

For deadlifts, you hold the dumbells in front of you, in the same position as you would hold the barbell.


Clare
 
For squats, you can either hold the dumbells down by your sides, or place them on your shoulders and lightly hold them in place there. I find it so much easier to hold them on my shoulders.

For lunges and step ups, holding dumbells by your sides works really well.

For deadlifts, you hold the dumbells in front of you, in the same position as you would hold the barbell.


Clare
 
I always do this workout with dumbells instead of a barbell because I'd rather not mess with changing weight every time. I hold them on my shoulders for everything and it works great.
Calee
 
I always do this workout with dumbells instead of a barbell because I'd rather not mess with changing weight every time. I hold them on my shoulders for everything and it works great.
Calee
 
Hockeymom, when you hold the dumbbells in your hands while you squat, you tend to have your feet wide and then your weights outside your thighs. This ends up with the muscles of your arms taking more of the weight themselves just to carry the dumbbells, which means your legs aren't directly having to lift the weight. Some people prefer their arms in a different position, with your spine and shoulders carrying the weight (your leg muscles actively working to carry the weight).

It ends up a bit of 6.33 in one, half dozen in the other if that makes any sense! So not a big deal; most just do what feels best.

For lunges, your arms don't really move out away from your body as your legs move (because your legs are in a split stance), so it isn't a big deal to just hold them by your side. It is more similar to carrying the weights on your shoulders this way when lunging.

I am sure I have confused things now!!! :)
 
Hockeymom, when you hold the dumbbells in your hands while you squat, you tend to have your feet wide and then your weights outside your thighs. This ends up with the muscles of your arms taking more of the weight themselves just to carry the dumbbells, which means your legs aren't directly having to lift the weight. Some people prefer their arms in a different position, with your spine and shoulders carrying the weight (your leg muscles actively working to carry the weight).

It ends up a bit of 6.33 in one, half dozen in the other if that makes any sense! So not a big deal; most just do what feels best.

For lunges, your arms don't really move out away from your body as your legs move (because your legs are in a split stance), so it isn't a big deal to just hold them by your side. It is more similar to carrying the weights on your shoulders this way when lunging.

I am sure I have confused things now!!! :)
 
I guess everything comes in time.When i have tried holding on my shoulders it gets tiresome and i end up having to bring them down to my sides.
 
I guess everything comes in time.When i have tried holding on my shoulders it gets tiresome and i end up having to bring them down to my sides.
 
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