Advice for beginner trying to 'lift' at home!!

Heartcorecuteness

Hey everyone!
I'm a complete beginner to resistance/weight training. I can't afford the gym so I workout at home in a tiny space.
I usually do squats, sit ups and push ups as I have no weights.

My question is: What is a good beginners routine, and how should I slowly increase that?

At the moment I do 3 sets of 10 reps for each exercise, then repeat again. I get frustrated as it takes me absolutely ages to complete the push ups in particular because I have no upper body strength. I am fine with the other exercises, but push ups kill me and I often give up after a measly 30 reps!

I'm really demotivated right now, and would appreciate any suggestions, advice or sharing your own stories!
Thanks!

Snooozie

Heart....

I found a post a few months ago similar and piggy backed it because I was just starting too.... this is the topic page there are some awesome resources lots of MFP's in the know posted and loads of good info... hope it helps!:bigsmile:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1036373-lifting-without-a-gym

AlongCame_Molly

Look up "You are Your Own Gym".

beachlover317

Those are good suggestions. I also started with Nerd Fitness Bodyweight Training.

http://www.nerdfitness.com/workouts/

leviclampitt

"... but push ups kill me and I often give up after a measly 30 reps!"

This is a good sign (you are pushing yourself)! It is when it get's easy that we have to watch out.