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Old 12-07-2007, 07:18 PM
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Default Efficicent workout for teen with only access to dumbbells?

Hello,
I'm ashamed to give you my statistics because I'm so skinny, but I want to gain weight, at least 30 pounds in the next year. I only have access to dumbbells, and the dumbbells have a maximum range of 60 pounds (on each set), so I shouldn't be limited because of the weight for a while, at least.
Also, I did workout during the summer, but I didn't see much gain, so I quit working out. I'm hoping I can stay motivated this time.
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Old 12-08-2007, 07:08 PM
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You shouldn't be ashamed...when I first started lifting I weighed 120-125lbs. and was really skinny at 5'5"...now I'm 171.6 (still 5'5") when I wake up, THIRSTY. So don't get discouraged.

You can get a workout with just dumbells...But do you have an adjustable bench?

You should get a pull-up bar too..

The real key to gaining that weight is to EAT and SLEEP...yeah, lift heavy too.

I hope this helps a bit.
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Old 12-08-2007, 07:34 PM
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You can do a lot with dumbells. Do you have any kind of bench whatsoever? How high do your dumbells go?

You can get good shoulder work in. Chest if you have a bench or something to lay on. Good back work in. Legs will be difficult at best, but you can do some stuff.

Arms - Curls, hammer curls
Shoulders - Front raises, presses, rear delt raises
Back - Rows (all varieties) Deadlifts (if you have heavy ones) weighted hypers
Legs - Lunges, squats, leg raises, extensions (takes ingenuity but I have done them. Hold a dumbell between your ankles.)
Chest - Presses, fly's, weighted dips
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