Home weights - without a rack

CM_73

A couple of Years ago I was following the stronglifts 5X5 at the local gym and really liked the simplicity of it as well as the core strength benefits, but it was difficult to fit it into my work pattern.
Anyone have any links to a simple program I could follow at home without a power rack? I just don't have room for one at home and the plans to build a large shed in the garden keep getting pushed back.
I could probably squeeze a bench in at home, but it would be far easier not to and just have some weights.
Any ideas for a program that is as simple as SL5X5 but that don't require bulky equipment?

curlsintherack

not sure if this would help or not but they make folding racks that attach to a wall and fold back against the wall when your done using them. With space being a concern this is the way I should have gone but opted to go for a rack and live with the angry wife instead.

jemhh

You could do a dumbbell program like one of these:

* Fierce 5 (note that there are several variations from beginner to advanced, 3-5 day, plus a dumbbell program) - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=162916931&p=1266578971&viewfull=1#post1266578971
* Frankoman’s Dumbbell Only Split - https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/frankoman-dumbbell-only-split.html
* Full body dumbbell routine (note: women and men can use the same rep range, if you want to go low do it, if you want to go high do it. I promise that neither will make you gain or lose a Y chromosome.) - https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html

You could also do something like this using floor presses, a different squat (goblet, barbell hack), and then either clean the bar for OHP or use dumbbells.

http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/

CM_73

lsutton484 wrote: »

not sure if this would help or not but they make folding racks that attach to a wall and fold back against the wall when your done using them. With space being a concern this is the way I should have gone but opted to go for a rack and live with the angry wife instead.

Thanks for that, could be an option, didn't realise they were available. Not sure if we have the wall space, but it's a possibility.