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AngelaBoisvert AngelaBoisvert
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 08:11
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Technical Question
I am using another members workout plan and am very happy with it. I'm adjusting the weights for my body and am pushing it to the max... totally loving it!!!!! I'm using the app for the iphone to figure the calories, etc.... my question is the following: if the exercise calls for 20lbs weights, does that mean 2 10lb dumbells or 2 20lb dumbells? I'm confused because when it calls for 40lbs on a bar, it's obviously 40 total lbs on the bar. So when it calls for 20lbs lunges using dumbells, is that total or individual weight amounts? I want to be sure I am calculating and noting the correct weight on my app. THANK YOU SO MUCH! And I gotta say I love this site! It's a wealth of information!

rmatt06 rmatt06
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 10:11
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Weight training!
I would take it as 10 lbs in each hand.

1144 1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 11:11
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antnee911 antnee911
NJ
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 12:11
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2nd opinion
I agree with rmatt06 since certain exercises can be done with a single dumbbell or separate such as lunges. You could hold 2 - 10lbers or hold 1 - 20lber with both hands (gives your arms more of a workout than just holding the single weights by your side)

LotsaLbs2Lose LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 14:11
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Why not just create your own workout?
Copy the basics and then adjust it to the weights you are using. 20lb weights (meaning 2-20lb weights one in each hand) is a lot of weight. If you are already in shape, using the 20's will give you more muscle definition, but if you are pearing down, do 1 10 in each hand, and more reps with the lunges. That is what I would do. Best regards....

8191 8191
CT
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 16:11
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freakfreeloader freakfreeloader
Edmonton AB
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 20:11
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Cutcarb12 is right meaning 2-20 nice job Cc

rmatt06 rmatt06
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 09:11
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what types of exercise do you do?

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