Help on how to strength train at home?

JulesAlloggio · May 2013

I work out at home.

I have DBs from 3lb to 35lb

I also have a weighted bench for Leg/Bench press work outs.

I got all my equipment at Walmart

mrdexter1 · May 2013

you could always try this with a partner ( around 2 minutes in)

and if you want more weight put some pants on them !!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3OlWnWz_1w

JamieRebecca23 · May 2013

bump.. i really want to get into lifting. this is a great post. my husband has a weight bench... i just have no idea how to use it and i'm fairly certain he doesn't really either...lol

nikkohli · May 2013

Bump again!

wswilliams67 · May 2013

Resistance Bands

wswilliams67 · May 2013

Or you could do what Jillian Michaels really does, join a gym

I LOL'd

wswilliams67 · May 2013

http://stronglifts.com/

5x5 baby 5x5

HikeThatMountain · May 2013

Bumping, thank you for the main question and all the information given!! Also needed here.

dtdam · May 2013

Great thread and GREAT ideas !!! Keep 'em coming please......currently have access to an on-site gym at work, but this could be changing quickly, so want to ensure my workouts don't suffer..

TurtleRunnerNC · May 2013

Bump

TinaReinholz · May 2013

Bumping to follow!

Imanido · May 2013

I follow Jamie Eason´s at Bodybuilding.com. Different workouts for everyday of the week to follow, a complete 12 week program, really nice explanation with video of each exercise. I am in the same case as you (with 2 very little ones at home all the day so no chance to go to the gym) I have adapted all the exercises for dumbbells, really easily, she is got also the nutrition part going with it if you are really interested, overall a really complete program to follow ( I am on my 4th round of the program now).

craigmandu · May 2013

I personally love bodyweight circuits....I'm now starting to get back into fitness, after many years hiatus (2 back surgeries will do that to you).....

I decided to do a challenge that focuses on the "big 3" and adds a small amount of core. I'm really only doing tho to re-condition myself a little before I start trying to lift again (I'm pretty scared of lifting right now until I get my lower back and supporting muscles in a bit better shape)....

I decided to the "100" challenges for the big 3...it works you up to 100 consecutive pushups...200 consecutive bodyweight squats...30 consecutive pullups....200 consecutive (30-35 degree situps)...Once I'm done with that, I'll most likely start on the stronglifts 5x5 routine, I read it entirely and like the setup.

oceanblue6 · May 2013

bump-- these are great suggestions for me as well.

agstone1 · May 2013

Oh My Goodness! I REALLY needed to see your "Rules". Gonna borrow them for myself. :happy:

contingencyplan · May 2013

Highly recommend bodyweight training if those are the only weights you have. You will need a pullup bar. You can pick one up for $20 on amazon.com. They mount in your doorframe and you can take them down easily when not in use.

nomeejerome · May 2013

Bump

JulesAlloggio · May 2013

I follow Jamie Eason´s at Bodybuilding.com. Different workouts for everyday of the week to follow, a complete 12 week program, really nice explanation with video of each exercise. I am in the same case as you (with 2 very little ones at home all the day so no chance to go to the gym) I have adapted all the exercises for dumbbells, really easily, she is got also the nutrition part going with it if you are really interested, overall a really complete program to follow ( I am on my 4th round of the program now).

I did LiveFit..its a great starter program

Good job! Keep up the great work. Jamie is an amazing person. She is really sweet too!