What weight of dumbbells should I use?

What weight of dumbbells should I use?

Your dumbbell weight requirements will depend on why you're strength-training — whether you're lifting weights for increased strength and endurance, for example, or for power. Women lifting to increase muscle mass can use free weights between 5 and 8 pounds, while men can use 8- to 10-pound dumbbells to start.

What is the best dumbbell weight for beginners?

As a beginner should start with 18-27 lbs PER Dumbell or a SET of 36-54 lbs, an intermediate would be 27-36 lbs PER dumbell or a SET of 54-72 lbs, and finally and advanced would use 36-45 lbs PER dumbell or a SET of 72-90 lbs. They say for women to start with 5-10 lbs per dumbell and men 10-20.

How heavy should dumbbells be to tone arms?

To tone your arm muscles, consider starting with 2- to 3-pound dumbbells, all the way up to 5- to 10-pound dumbbells for women and 10- to 20-pound dumbbells for men. Once you can do 12 to 15 repetitions with little effort, it's time to increase the weights.