Posted on October 26, 2009 in Fitness Basics, Latest News
Dumbbell exercises: Dumbbells are considered as the free weight equipments that are greatly used by the gym users. The benefits of dumbbells are many, they are easy to carry, they are light weight, and it can be used creatively for several kinds of exercises. It provides natural movements to muscles, elbow, forehands and wrist.
- They are popular with recreational gym users to athletes.
- They can be used exclusively from a variety of body building programs (or) to compliment barbells, resistance bands and machines
- They are usually preferred over weight machines.
Dumbbell exercises and its benefits:
- Increases muscle size
- Maintains fit and healthy physique
- Reduces body fat
- Increases strength
Guidelines for Dumbbell Exercises:
Dumbbell exercises are safe when used correctly
The following guidelines will help you maintain body fitness and improve quality workout:
Warm Up:
Before starting up with an exercise, perform a warm up session for 10 – 20 minutes of walking, jogging or stretching exercises.
Start with Light Weight:
Start using low weight dumbbells in the beginning and progressively increase the weights.
Schedule a program:
For any dumbbell exercise, you need to select the appropriate dumbbell for the exercises you choose. You should be able to complete the repetitions and sets.
Do not drop dumbbell: Many gym users have a habit of throwing the dumbbells after completing a set of exercise. Whenever a person holds the weights, his muscles come under tension and by dropping them suddenly will release the tension at once, This act can sometimes lead to muscle tear.
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