8kg Dumbbells
Buy 8kg dumbbells at Net World Sports. Our 8kg hand weights are sold in pairs and come in neoprene hex colour-coded designs or top-quality hardened chrome. The neoprene dumbbells offer outstanding value, are soft to the touch and are unlikely to damage the floor if dropped. The outstanding quality chrome dumbbells look great in professional settings, like PT studios. The hardened chrome has been meticulously crafted to provide a practical dumbbell that also looks great. Often used by beginner and intermediate lifters for a wide array of exercises including lateral raises, bicep curls, one-arm rows and chest press. Order your 8kg dumbbells today, with fast 1-2 day delivery available directly from our UK warehouse.
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8KG DUMBBELLS FAQs
Are 8kg dumbbells enough to build muscle?
8kg dumbbells can absolutely build muscle, particularly for beginner and intermediate lifters. Progressive overload is one of the main factors when it comes to muscle growth. If you increase the number of repetitions you do per exercise, week by week, you should see gains in strength, muscular endurance and muscle size. However, it is worth noting that once you can do 15 repetitions with strict form and a controlled tempo, most personal trainers and instructors would recommend increasing the weight by 1kg or 2kg. Alternatively, adding resistance by using a resistance band wrapped around the dumbbell handle can significantly increase the load. It is recommended to gain professional guidance if possible when combining weights and resistance bands. 8kg is relatively heavy when holding 2 dumbbells and carrying out lunges, bicep curls, lateral raises and front raises. 8kg is considered more of a beginner weight for chest/bench press and one-arm rows.
Are 8kg dumbbells good for beginners?
8kg dumbbells suit beginners when it comes to 'compound exercises' like bench press and one-arm row. Always start with a conservative weight to learn technique however, and build up. If you have never done bench press before, for example, try starting with 5kg or lighter to ensure you can handle the weight. For beginners, 8kg may be too heavy for arm and shoulder exercises like lateral raises, front raises and bicep curls and tricep kickbacks. These "isolation exercises" use a relatively small amount of muscle mass, and lighter weights allow better form.
Are 8kg dumbbells good for women?
8kg dumbbells are a popular choice for women training at home, in studio classes or at the gym. They sit in a versatile middle ground, in that they are challenging enough for many when it comes to compound lifts like lunges and rows with 10+ reps, whilst still manageable for high-rep conditioning work. Women training for strength will typically progress from lighter dumbbells to 8kg, then upwards through 10kg and 12kg as they build. 8kg dumbbells are also commonly used in HIIT, circuit training and bootcamp-style sessions.