Can I start with 10kg dumbbells?

10kg should be fine for bicep curls, and you should find it hard to do 3 sets of 10–12reps. If this is easy, step it up to 12kg with the same sets etc. If laying on your back on a bench, I’d recommend two 12–14kg dumbells which you bring up in a wing motion to meet in the middle.

Should Ectomorphs lift heavy?

Ectomorphs should be concentrating on their weight lifting routines rather than their cardio. They should lift heavy weight with low repetitions in order to tear the muscles and build muscle mass.

Should you use 25-pound dumbbells?

If you only have 25-pound dumbbells at home then don’t worry. You can get results from your workout just using 25-pound dumbbells . Sure, lifting the same dumbbell weights for every workout isn’t beneficial as your body gets accustomed to the routine and stops developing.

Is it bad to lift a 10kg dumbbell for 50 reps?

Lifting a 10kg dumbbell for more than 12–15 reps does precious little for muscle growth, instead you switch from training for muscles to training for endurance. As far as thats your goal, there is nothing wrong with lifting a weight for even 50 reps.

How to build shoulder muscles with dumbbells?

Do lateral raises to build your shoulder muscles. Stand up straight and let the dumbbells hang at your sides. Then, flex your core and slowly raise the weights out to your side. Hold the weights at shoulder level and slowly lower them down to count 1 rep. Keep your back and legs as straight as possible.

How much dumbbell weight should I use to tone my muscles?

Men and women who want to tone their muscles but not add bulk should keep their dumbbell weight lower than higher. For example, two to three sets of 10 repetitions using a 5- to 10-pound weight provides enough resistance to engage the muscles without experiencing the tearing of muscular fibers that results in increased muscle mass.