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One dumbell workout

Lutro Posts: 10 Joined: 2006/04/15	2007/01/15, 05:56 PM Hi Since I can´t go to the gym anymore I bought 2 dumbells and some plates. The problem is the store only had limited weight plates.They are fine for most exercises and I will nedd some months to lift them, but for the dumbell militar press and dumbell bench press they are too light. What I want to kow is if I put all the plates in one dumbell and work one side of the body at a time instead of both right and left at the same time I will have any problem. I'm affraid it can cause assimetry of the muscles but if it doesn't please let me know:)
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/01/15, 06:11 PM It may be harder to stabilize the movements, but shouldn't have any negative problems if that's what you're asking.
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/01/15, 06:20 PM It may be harder to stabilize the movements, but shouldn't have any negative problems if that's what you're asking.
Lutro Posts: 10 Joined: 2006/04/15	2007/01/15, 06:21 PM Yeah, I was just thinking if it could cause me assimetry. I´m glad it doesn't. Thanks for the help. Just another quick qustion if you don't mind: When I finish one set of the right pec should i immediately work the left or should I rest a little to be "fresh"?
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/01/16, 12:11 AM no immediate switch of hands...I do this with one arm tricep extensionsonly rest time i give each arm is when the other is not working...10 right transfer to left 10 left immediate....thats what worked for me -------------- Jason Fox 6\'1\" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007, 365 11/14, 12/7/06-358 Problems are only opportunities in work clothes. Henry J. Kaiser
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/01/16, 02:36 PM I often prescribe unilateral exercises as a way of CORRECTING or PREVENTING imbalances. You have nothing to worry about. -------------- Gravity hates you. Enter the Darkside.
Lutro Posts: 10 Joined: 2006/04/15	2007/01/16, 04:01 PM I will switch immediately then. Thanks for the help people. This will allow me to don´t stop training for a month or so due to lack of weights. Great site:big_smile: