We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
modifications for weight training without all the equipment

sjp_511
Posts: 476 Member
I am working on acquiring equipment for a home gym. I just got weights - 120 lbs of plates plus a bar and a pair of dumbbell handles. If I stick with weight lifting for a couple months then I am going to buy a power rack and bench. But I need to show my husband that I am going to stick with it before he will be agreeable to me spending that kind of money. For now I am doing different modifications for the equipment I have. I would love advice/opinions on my modifications to know if there is a better way or something I need to be mindful of.
Currently doing 3 sets. Still trying to find a weight that feels challening for 8-10 reps per set.
Bench and Incline Bench Press - Since I don't have a bench, I am using my stability ball and dumbbells. For bench, I roll until my back is parallel to floor; for incline bench I rollforward and drop my butt to get in position.
Tricep Extension (skullcrushers) and laying dumbbell flies: I use dumbbells and my stability ball as a bench, similar to bench press
Dumbell Rows: I was taught to kneel on a bench. Now I am just standing with one leg in front, one leg behind, lean forward and keep knees soft.
Squats: I am using dumbbells, held at my side, arms straight but relaxed. Is there a better way to do squats without a rack?
Bicep Curls and Deadlifts: I am not modifiying these - they don't require a rack or bench!
Currently doing 3 sets. Still trying to find a weight that feels challening for 8-10 reps per set.
Bench and Incline Bench Press - Since I don't have a bench, I am using my stability ball and dumbbells. For bench, I roll until my back is parallel to floor; for incline bench I rollforward and drop my butt to get in position.
Tricep Extension (skullcrushers) and laying dumbbell flies: I use dumbbells and my stability ball as a bench, similar to bench press
Dumbell Rows: I was taught to kneel on a bench. Now I am just standing with one leg in front, one leg behind, lean forward and keep knees soft.
Squats: I am using dumbbells, held at my side, arms straight but relaxed. Is there a better way to do squats without a rack?
Bicep Curls and Deadlifts: I am not modifiying these - they don't require a rack or bench!
0
Replies
-
Bumping to see if I can get any responses. Thanks!0
-
What is your goal? That's what determines which exercises to do.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.6K Introduce Yourself
- 44K Getting Started
- 260.5K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.7K Fitness and Exercise
- 444 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 4.1K MyFitnessPal Information
- 16 News and Announcements
- 1.3K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.8K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions