Week 6, Monday ~ FREE 8 Week Dumbbell Challenge

First 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!
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Before You Get Started

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.

Week 6, Monday

My first circuit was as follows.

I followed the intermediate level.

First Set:

• 12 ball biceps curls-stainding
• 12 triceps kickbacks (both sides)
• 12 ball chest flies
• 12 one arm rows (both sides)
• 12 ball shoulder rotations
• 12 ball jacknives

**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.

Week 6, Monday

Triceps Kickback

• Put your knee and hand on a bench and grab a dumbbell with your other hand, palm facing your body, upper arm parallel to your body.
• Push the dumbbell back by extending your elbow and allow it to slowly return after a short pause.
• Keep your upper arm still throughout.

Ball Chest Fly

• 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.

One Arm Row

• Position yourself bent forward in front of a bench while holding a dumbbell with one hand (arm extended).
• Lift the dumbbell up until your upper arm is parallel to your body and lower it back after a short pause. Alternate hands when set is completed.
• Try to keep your back straight throughout. Only the arm should move.

Ball Shoulder Rotation

• Lie prone with your belly against the exercise ball, back and legs extended and hold dumbbells out to your sides, elbows at 90 degree angles.
• Keeping the angles in your elbows still throughout roll the dumbbells up until your forearms are parallel to the floor.
• Breathe out while rolling up and breathe in while returning to starting position.

Ball Jackknife

• Place your ankles on top of the exercise ball, legs extended, chest facing the floor and extend your arms to lift you from the floor.
• Keeping your weight on your extended arms, roll the ball in by bending your knees and hips and extend your legs back after a short pause.
• Breathe out while rolling the ball in and breathe in while returning to starting position.

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