I'm 32 years old, a beginner in strength training. What would be a good size weight for me to use while doing hammer curls? 5lbs? 8lbs? or heavier?
2006-08-28 00:17:32 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
What VJ said
2006-08-28 00:23:19 · answer #1 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since your just starting out I would suggest 5lbs, and then work your way up to 8lbs, do 8-10 reps 3 sets.
2006-08-28 08:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Use 3lb Dumbbells to build your strength.
2. Work up to 5lb Dumbbells.
3. Finish up with heavier weights.
2006-08-28 07:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by Louise Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what your goal is; if you want toned biceps, aim for muscle failure at 15-20 reps. If you want mass, do heavy weight where muscle failure occurs between 4-8 reps. Remember that this exercise is an isolation movement, if you are a beginner, you should stick with compound movements. EG: to work your biceps you should do pulling exercises like rows, pull ups, etc.
2006-08-28 07:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by John R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do heavy weights and low reps to make big muscles.
Do light weights and lots of repts to get small sleek muscles.
2006-08-28 11:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Rosie Young 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lighter.....that is 5 lbs and more rounds
this is help in shaping the muscles.....heavier are for making the muscles bulky
2006-08-28 07:20:33 · answer #6 · answered by VJ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
start with 5lbs
2006-08-28 07:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by handsomedev2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋