Reddit mentions of AmazonBasics Adjustable Barbell Lifting Dumbells Weight Set with Case - 38 Pounds, Black

I bought a set of basic adjustable dumbbells like these: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-38-Pound-Adjustable-Weight-Case/dp/B071WSFSGC I plan to get a barbell and some larger weights soon, but ~40lbs per dumbbell has been good enough for the last six months.

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Being able to exercise in my own home is awesome; much more convenient than going to the gym, and cheaper too.

I just ordered some dumbbells off Amazon so I have something to do while being a reclusive agoraphobe and never leaving my apartment.

These ones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WSFSGC

I've been doing sit-ups and push-ups. I should get a pull-up bar and hang it in the hallway or something.

Check out this routine: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/2e79y4/dumbbell_ppl_proposed_alternative_to_dumbbell/

That routine is designed as a progression - so you use heavier weights each time. It sounds like you have a couple of fixed-weight dumbbells, which is fine for now while you learn the movements and figure out whether it's for you or not. Assuming everything goes OK for you, you're going to want to upgrade to adjustable dumbbells (this style) soon.

Sure! https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-38-Pound-Adjustable-Weight-Case/dp/B071WSFSGC/ref=asc_df_B071WSFSGC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241895019006&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13672631012611067066&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021513&hvtargid=pla-433873552056&psc=1

I've heard good things about powerblocks which are more expensive but higher quality and you can switch weights quicker.

Just wanted to mention that adjustable dumbbells exist, and if you're already sure that you'd like to start a dumbbells routine from home then they could be useful for you. They look like mini-barbells and have small plates that you can add to increase the weight. Here is a basic set from Amazon, it goes from 3lbs up to around 40lbs.

Disclosure: I don't use adjustable dumbbells, but I imagine they'd work just as well as regular ones. I've done dumbbell-only routines but ended up back at the gym regardless, because I like the variety of equipment there. Different routines work for different people, so if dumbbells work for you then go for it!

You can progress on just barbells alone for maybe even a year if you need to but I suggest getting some kind of adjustable dumbbells soon.

Even something like this is better than just two 10kg ones:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-38-Pound-Adjustable-Weight-Case/dp/B071WSFSGC/ref=sr_1_8?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1540060033&sr=1-8&keywords=adjustable+dumbbells

You'll need different weights for different exercises. It won't do you any good to have a set that's good for a couple months and then you end up easily swinging around for 20 reps. But at least it's something you can wait on or save up for while you do barbell work

I recently got this Amazon basics dumb bell weight set as a gift. I've done basic work outs at home with it (floor press, shoulder press, curls, lunges, etc).

I was wondering, how effective of muscle gain will I get if I use them for about 30 minutes 6 days a week? Or will I be getting nowhere with it? I currently have a hard time completing my work out with 8 pounds on each DB right now, with the max being 18 per DB, so clearly I have upward progress to go. Or should I not bother with it and go to the gym instead?

I probably should've mentioned my routine, I do 2x8 of each exercise, and use the weights on all of them but the squads and leg lifts.

Floor Press

Single Arm Rows

Overhead Press

Curls

Tricep Kickbacks

Squats

Lunges

Leg Lifts