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Can i workout with kettle bell and dumbbells on alternative days to gain muscle weight?

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Dr. Charles Toman answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Yes: Changing up the workout routine is good for stimulating different muscles and muscle fibers within muscles. Make sure to allow for a time period of rest to allow the muscles to repair themselves.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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