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8 Week Free Dumbbell Challenge

Week 2, Wednesday ~ FREE 8 Week Dumbbell Challenge

FREE 8 Week Dumbbell Challenge | WholeLifestyleNutrition.comFirst of all, Congratulations on taking the 8 week dumbbell challenge!  You will be amazed how tone and fit you will get just by incorporating weights into your exercise routine and eating right for your metabolic type!  If you missed our pre challenge details, no worries!  We really would like to hear your story and get to know you a bit better.  We also are including an area where you can share your story, post a before and after picture and sign up for this challenge.  It is not required but highly recommended.  It is much easier to follow a program if you have a group of people supporting you and cheering you on.  We are that group! 🙂   So head on over to our pre challenge details post: Sculpt The Body of Your Dreams With This FREE 8 Week Challenge.   You can always find these workouts by going to the top of this page and click on the “Coaching” tab and there will be a “Free 8 Week Dumbbell Challenge” tab.  Click on that for all past workouts.  It is important to start at the beginning of this challenge and work your way through the program how it is laid out.

Here is the first workout and the start of this program!

 

Sculpt The Body of Your Dreams With This FREE  8 Week Challenge!

 

 

So here is how this challenge is going to work  

 

  • This challenge can be started at anytime.  Always start with week 1, week 2, week 3…week 8 and so on.  Once you start the challenge, continue on it for 8 consecutive weeks.
  • For your next  8 weeks, I have pre done daily posts with the exercises that you need to do for your specific week.  Each week you will be given a dumbbell routine on Monday, Wednesday & Friday and a stretching routine on Saturday/Sunday.
  • A library of workouts can be found under the “coaching” tab at the top of this website under “Free 8 Week Dumbbell Challenge”  I am doing this as I go and the start date is January 7, 2013 so please note that the library won’t be complete until 8 weeks from that date.  Follow along with us!  We will be doing updates on our Facebook Page as we work our way through this program.
  • I will include an animated image (courtesy of an amazing free site dumbbell-exercises.com & ball-exercises.com) showing you how to do the exercise.
  • The only equipment needed is an exercise ball and dumbbells.
  • You will get 4 workouts a week showing you how to do the exercises:  3 dumbbell workout routines and 1 stretch workout routine.
  • So if I work your chest and arms, then I will not work them the next few days and so forth.  I will work different muscles throughout this program.
  • Support can be found at any time in the posts below the animated exercises in the comment section that reads “Join The Conversation” & on our Facebook Page.  Every comment will be answered.  Share your support, successes, challenges, questions, and feedback in this section.
  • Incorporate this exercise program into your daily exercise routine and you will be amazed how tone and fit you can get in 8 weeks!
  • Don’t have an exercise routine?  Start out with this 8 week challenge and you will see results!
  • Please sign in (below) so we can get to know you better.  If you would like to submit a before and after picture, fill the form out below!  We would love to see your transformation! (this is not required)
  • Once your 8 week Dumbbell Challenge is done, challenge yourself again for another 8 weeks but increase your weights to intensify your workouts!
  • Click here if you want to receive these post in your inbox for FREE?

 

Before You Get Started

 

It is important to note that not all exercises are suitable for everyone.  Before attempting a new exercise take into account factors such as flexibility, strength, and overall health to determine whether or not a particular exercise is appropriate for you.
This, like any exercise, is inherently dangerous and can result in personal injury.  Any injury sustained from proper or improper use of this exercise program is solely the responsibility of the exerciser.  Whole Lifestyle Nutrition and its partners disclaim any liability from injury sustained from the use of this exercise program and suggest that you consult your professional healthcare provider before attempting any exercise or exercise program.

 

Are you up for the challenge?

 

I will have a section under the “Coaching” tab called “Free 8 Week Dumbbell Challenge” where you can go back and view past workouts.  Please note in these pictures you will see a workout bench.  You do not have to use a workout bench if you do not have one.  Most of these exercises can be done right on your exercise ball.  I use my ball as a bench, and a chair.  No expensive equipment needed.  How easy is that?

As always, listen to your bodies language.  If you feel pain, stop.  I do these exercises in circuit format.  Here is an example of how I completed my workout.

 

Sculpt The Body of Your Dreams | WholeLifestyleNutrition.com

 

 

Wednesday, Week 2  (Arms, Chest, Back, Back of Shoulders & Abs)

My first circuit was as follows.

I followed the intermediate level.

First Set:

  • 12 hammer curls
  • 12 ball triceps extensions- weighted
  • 12 ball chest flies
  • 12 kneeling one arm row (on both sides)
  • 12 bent-over one-armed deltoid raise (on both sides)
  • 12 ball reverse crunch
**I did this set with no breaks in between.  After you finish this set, take a 2-4 minute break and then repeat the circuit and start your second set.
Second Set:
  • 12 hammer curls
  • 12 ball triceps extensions- weighted
  • 12 ball chest flies
  • 12 kneeling one arm row (on both sides)
  • 12 bent-over one-armed deltoid raise (on both sides)
  • 12 ball reverse crunch

 

Exercises For Day Wednesday, Week 2

 

Hammer Curl

Hammer Curl GIF

  • Grab one dumbbell in each hand along the sides of your body, palms facing your body.
  • Raise both dumbbells by curling your elbows and lower them down after a short pause.
  • Keep your upper arms still throughout.

 

Ball Triceps Extension – Weighted

Ball Triceps Extension – Weighted

  • Lie on your back, shoulder blades against the exercise ball, buttocks off the floor and hold dumbbells on each side of your head, upper arms perpendicular to the floor.
  • Raise the dumbbells up by straightening your arms and slowly lower them back after a short pause.
  • Keep your upper arms still throughout.

 

Ball Chest Fly

Ball Chest Fly GIF

  • Lie on your back, shoulder blades on top of the exercise ball, back extended, knees flexed at 90 degree angles and hold dumbbells out to each side of your body.
  • Keeping your elbows just slightly bent, roll the dumbbells in and up and slowly lower them down after a short pause.
  • Breathe out while pulling the dumbbells in and up and breathe in while returning to starting position.

 

Kneeling One Arm Row

Kneeling one arm row GIF
  • Put your knee and hand on a bench and grab a dumbbell with your other hand.
  • Lift the dumbbell straight up without moving anything else than your arm and lower it back down after a short pause.
  • Breathe out when raising the dumbbell and in when returning to starting position.

 

Bent-Over One-Arm Deltoid Raise

  • Bend down and hold one dumbbell with one hand between your legs, knees slightly bent.
  • Raise the dumbbell to your side until your arm is parallel to the ground and lower it back down slowly after a short pause.
  • Keep your back straight throughout.

 

Ball Reverse Crunch

Ball Reverse Crunch GIF

  • Lie on your back, calves and hamstrings pressed against the exercise ball and arms spread out.
  • Squeeze the ball with your legs and roll your knees towards your chest then roll back down after a short pause.
  • To avoid straining your neck, look straight up instead of looking at your knees.

 

Do you have questions?  Need some additional support?  

 

Do you have any questions?  Leave us your comments in the comment section below.  Did you have any challenges?  Did you enjoy your workout?  Need more clarification on any of the exercises?  Would love to hear your feedback, questions, concerns and successes along the way.  We are here to support one another through this awesome 8 week challenge :)

 


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Comments

  1. debbymantell says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:13 am

    I liked this work out today. Feeling good! I am taking the day off of cardio, I biked 30 miles yesterday to prepare for a ride this sunday. Have a great day everyone!

    • hallecottis says

      January 16, 2013 at 9:05 am

      @debbymantell Wow, that is quite the bike ride!  Good idea to take a break today.  Good luck on Sundays bike ride!

  2. Francine Wyse says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Really enjoying this workout!

  3. Whole Lifestyle Nutrition says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Great Francine! I really enjoyed making it so it makes me super happy to share it with so many of you!

  4. Mary Ann Evitt says

    January 17, 2013 at 10:17 am

    can you do a dumbell workout everyday?

  5. Whole Lifestyle Nutrition says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:06 am

    yes Mary Ann, this is an 8 week challenge…here is my 30 day dumbbell challenge https://wholelifestylenutrition.com/30-day-dumbbell-challenge/sculpt-the-body-of-your-dreams-with-the-30-day-dumbbell-challenge/

  6. RobinL says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:06 am

    A day late, but I got it done!  I really look forward to these workouts, Halle 🙂

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