The Great Dumbbell Handbook: The Quick Reference Guide to Dumbbell Exercises
by Michael Jespersen
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Author: Michael JespersenEdition: Paperback
Published: 2005-12-07
ISBN: 0969677316
Number of pages: 64
Publisher: Productive Fitness Publishing
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Book Review: Beginner Dumbbell Exercises
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are not in the mood to do a DVD workout then the "Great Handbooks" are a good option. In "The Great Dumbbell Handbook" the exercises focus on the shoulders, rotator cuff, chest, back, biceps, triceps, forearms, legs and core (stomach). Most of the exercises can be done by using a chair but there are a few that require a "flat to incline bench."
I started out using 5 lb weights and did 8 reps. You can build up to two sets of 15 reps and use whatever weight feels comfortable to you. Some of the exercise you might recognize include:
Upright Row
Shoulder Press
Bench Press
Flyes
Standing Bicep Curl
Lunge
You can't really do the reverse leg lift without a "flat to incline bench" but it looked like it wouldn't be good for the lower back anyway. Some of the exercises have an advanced section as well as the beginner exercise. For example the "standing bent-over flyes" shows the exercise done while you keep your back at a 30-degree angle. The alternative is to do the exercise with your back at a 45-90 degree angle. It is a small change to make if you want to try the advanced version.
This full-color book has pictures of each exercise along with step-by-step instructions. As with the Medicine Ball Workout and the Stretch Tubing Workout, the easiest way to use this book (so it stays open) is to cut it in half. Then, simply punch holes in the corner of each page and put it on a metal ring. This will allow all the pages to lay flat when you are exercising.
~The Rebecca Review
Summary of The Great Dumbbell Handbook: The Quick Reference Guide to Dumbbell Exercises
This comprehensive little book covers a series of dumbbell exercises to work out the upper-body, lower-body, and abdominals. Each exercise has a start and finish photo, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. The Great Dumbbell Handbook also shows you how to set-up your own dumbbell exercise routine, as well as pointers on stretching, staying motivated, and safety.Exercise & Fitness Books
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