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I'm also opposed to doing exercises that isolate small muscles that are commonly done with 2lb weights. Isolating muscles like that can create imbalances and risk injury. It's better to work whole groups at a time, using the muscles to simulate movements in real life and build practical strength.
Personally, I think that 8 lbs is way too heavy for anyone who has never done weight training. It really depends on the exercise. 8 lbs is fine for bicep curls (for example) but lateral delt flyes with 8 lbs will be a different story.Originally Posted by justinelauren
I may be in the minority here, but I would start with something closer to an 8 or 10lb weight. Or get a set of the dumbells with adjustable weights. 2lbs is really lighter than you think it is. It's like lifting a little kitten. If you think about it, how many times could you lift a kitten without breaking a sweat? 10 times? 15? 100? If you don't tax your muscles they won't build or get "toned."I'm also opposed to doing exercises that isolate small muscles that are commonly done with 2lb weights. Isolating muscles like that can create imbalances and risk injury. It's better to work whole groups at a time, using the muscles to simulate movements in real life and build practical strength.
My personal suggestion to Luvja (BTW, I wondered what happened to you - I realized recently that I haven't seen you in ages around here) would be to not buy 2 lbs - you can use water bottles - I haven't weighed them so I can't say how heavy a 500 ml or 591 ml bottle is - once you outgrow this weight, you can fill them with sand. Buy dumbbells only when you progress to heavier weight (unless money is no issue).
JMHO, of course.