Weight lifting from home?

stanmann571

MegaMooseEsq wrote: »

Laughing my *kitten* off at "kitten measuring". I can't imagine that your average kitten requires that much measuring, but whatever rocks your boat.

Along the lines of the OP's question, I've been nervous about starting weight lifting or body weight exercises on my own because I hear a lot about how much form matters, and the last thing I want to do is hurt myself. There was a whole thread on squats I was reading yesterday that made my head hurt. I assume people wouldn't recommend various do-it-at-home programs if they weren't seeing results, but I wouldn't mind some reassurance on the form issue.

Use your phone or tablet to take video, compare with the standard.

Make sure you're using good example videos, there are a lot of bad one's out there.

Start slow, start unloaded.

sgt1372

OP:

Lifting w/dumbbells is better than not lifting at all. So, if you can't go to the gym and can't afford or don't have room for barbells, buy yourself a "good" pair of adjustable dumbbells.

They'll help w/general fitness and increase your strength to a limited degree BUT, if max strength, is an objective, you'll have to transition to barbells at some point.

If that's not an objective, then I'd say dumbbells, some body weight training and just walking, hiking and/or cycling (along w/diet control, of course) is all you need to continue to lose wt and stay fit.

Good luck!

BeccaLoves2lift

jemhh wrote: »

You need progressive resistance and sufficient nutrition in order to build muscle. Your body doesn't know if the resistance comes from barbells or dumbbells or kettlebells or anything else so you are fine using dumbbells. Here are three possible programs. There are certainly other suitable programs as well.

* 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

I've done the third program on your list. I think it's great, especially for just starting out.
OP, look into some adjustable dumbbells.

MegaMooseEsq

MrsBeccaM5 wrote: »

jemhh wrote: »

You need progressive resistance and sufficient nutrition in order to build muscle. Your body doesn't know if the resistance comes from barbells or dumbbells or kettlebells or anything else so you are fine using dumbbells. Here are three possible programs. There are certainly other suitable programs as well.

* 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

I've done the third program on your list. I think it's great, especially for just starting out.
OP, look into some adjustable dumbbells.

Huh, that actually looks doable and kind of fun. This month's fitness budget is already more than busted with new running shoes and long-sleeve shirts (running is cheap my *kitten*) but I might have to bookmark some adjustable dumbbells for next month. Winter seems like a great time to get into strength training.

BeccaLoves2lift

MegaMooseEsq wrote: »

Laughing my *kitten* off at "kitten measuring". I can't imagine that your average kitten requires that much measuring, but whatever rocks your boat.

Along the lines of the OP's question, I've been nervous about starting weight lifting or body weight exercises on my own because I hear a lot about how much form matters, and the last thing I want to do is hurt myself. There was a whole thread on squats I was reading yesterday that made my head hurt. I assume people wouldn't recommend various do-it-at-home programs if they weren't seeing results, but I wouldn't mind some reassurance on the form issue.

I watch instructional videos on proper form. I also have my husband check my form for me and I record myself to make sure I'm getting it right.

SmithsonianEmpress

jemhh wrote: »

You need progressive resistance and sufficient nutrition in order to build muscle. Your body doesn't know if the resistance comes from barbells or dumbbells or kettlebells or anything else so you are fine using dumbbells. Here are three possible programs. There are certainly other suitable programs as well.

* 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

I just completed week 10 of this one. I liked it.

riffraff2112

I had great success initially using basically dumbbells and an elliptical. I joined a gym just because I get an amazing deal and I don't mind the company and variety the machines and space allows!