Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Dumbbell Exercises Guidelines

If you perform the dumbbell exercises correctly, they are extremely safe. In this post I'll show you guidelines that you should follow. They are not just for your safety, they will improve the quality of your workouts as well.

1. Always warm up before dumbbell exercises.

2. Perform each of the dumbbell exercises with a light weight to start.

3. Have someone spot you at all times (if you can.

4. Avoid suddenly dropping the weights to the floor.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Dumbbell deadlifts

Deadlifts are one of those exercises that often get neglected by bodybuilders because they take a lot of effort to do properly. But deadlifts will build you a set of python-sized spinal erectors as well as bestow on you that “no neck” look. They’ll also do wonders for your hamstrings and thighs.

If you want to try Dumbbell deadlifts, stand in an upright position while holding dumbbells at your sides. Lower the dumbbells down toward the floor by first sitting your hips back, then bend your knees and torso until your reach the floor or just slightly above. Keep your back flat and your head in a neutral position throughout the movement. Make sure you keep the dumbbells near your sides. Don’t let them swing out in front of your body. This is a great exercise for developing your legs and back.