SNM: barbell vs. dumbbell

[Kimenem]

I just finished the first 2 weeks of Meso 1: Week 1 (AWESOME!!!)

I was looking ahead to Week 2. It seems that most, if not all, of the leg weights use dumbbells. I obviously can get heavier weight with a barbell and the heaviest dumbbell I have right now is 25 pounds. For deadlifts, I can go heavier. Would it compromise the exercise if I used a barbell for this?

Also, The target weight lists something like 53 pounds for deadlifts. So does that mean 53 pounds total or 2 53 pound dumbbells.

Thanks,

 

[Pearlstrand]

Also, The target weight lists something like 53 pounds for deadlifts. So does that mean 53 pounds total or 2 53 pound dumbbells.

Good question! I've been wondering that myself. My highest weight dumbbell is 50 lbs, and I can't see myself doing deadlifts with 100 lbs... and where do I go from there? I'm only in Week 2! I'm confused!

 

[Dela]

Regarding the 53 pounds for your dumbbells, I'm certainly not questioning your strength, but do you remember when you put your weights into the calculator if you put in the weight for 1 dumbbell or for 2?

If you did the exercise test with a barbell, than the 53 pounds is total weight for a barbell and would not be the weight of the dumbbells you should use.

Since you are saying you only have 25 pound dumbells, I'm guessing you either combined your DB weight or used a barbell. I was inputting some numbers, and if you used 2 - 50 pound dumbells at 12 reps, your 1 RM = 72, and 60% of that is 43 (for each dumbbell).

 

[fit_fairy]

I agree with Dela, the answer to your question can only be answered by you. You have to remember how you entered your information into the W/O Manager for your 1 RM to deteremine what the 53 pounds means.

 

[Kimenem]

Hmmmm...I can't remember exactly but I'm pretty sure I only entered the weight for 1 dumbbell. But then that wouldn's be the right weight (53 pounds). For the deadlifts in week 1, I just used the 2 25 pound dumbbells and that was fine. I have the pace weights too. Actually, as I have been doing the program, I'll use the listed weight for the first week and than I up the weight for the 2nd week if it wasn't enough.

 

[Dela]

You know I wonder as well, Cathe always says it's OK to sub barbells with db's, so maybe the reverse is true too.

 

[Kimenem]

I guess I need to get some 30 pound DB's. Unfortunately, my legs are much stronger than I will allow my back to go. I hernaited a disc last summer and that always enters my mind when doing lower body work. I have cathe's 10 pound weighted vert so I'm planning on doing the squat rack option when I get to Meso 3.

 

[Dela]

I guess I need to get some 30 pound DB's. Unfortunately, my lages are much stronger than I will allow my back to go. I hernaited a disc last summer and that always enters my mind when doing lower body work. I have cathe's 10 pound weighted vert so I'm planning on doing the squat rack option when I get to Meso 3.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, you should definitely keep that in mind when choosing your weights. I have the Cathe vest too, and already started using it, I've been finding it really hard to hold 30 pound weights for a long time, so I'll use the vest and drop to 25's or 20's. I also bought a vest that can go up to 40 pounds, I used that (but loaded at 30 pounds) for something near the end, my forearms were getting a bit fried.

 

[banslug]

I'm only speaking for myself here, but concerning barbell vs dumbbell. I just finished disc 9 yesterday and I use a barbell for my heavier weights like deadlifts, squats, leg presses on the step and calf raises. And let me tell you, if DOMS are ANY indication of the effectiveness of using a barbell, then IT WORKS just fine! LOL Seriously, though, the only way for me to use the proper % of 1RM IS to use my barbell. Works just fine for me!

HTH

Gayle

 

[fit_fairy]

I hernaited a disc last summer and that always enters my mind when doing lower body work.

I am sure you don't need me to tell you this, but be very careful with your back and deadlifts!!

 

[Kimenem]

I know I should be careful, but deadlifts are my favs for hamstring work. I know I can do floor subs but I just don't feel they are as effective. I watch myself in a mirror to try and make sure I keep good form. Hopefully, it won't be a problem. I have NEVER felt pain like that!!! I didn't even realize I had done anything until after my leg workout. The low back started to hurt later that morning. The next day, after trying to get out of bed for at least 20 min, I stood up and fell right back down to my knees. When I went to the dr that morning, their elevator was out so I had to use the stairs.....story of my life

 

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