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Lifting heavy w/dumbbells for those who can't afford a gym

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  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Fill a bag with heavy stuff...heavier the better & squat. Backpacks are great filled like that.
  • FATJAKE5
    FATJAKE5 Posts: 162
    I have been working out with dumbells this way, while searching craigslist each morning and it has been great. I put the link you showed in My favorites so I can refer to it. I like it.
    A few days ago I found a commercial grade bench/squat rack plus a heavy duty 18 dumbell rack for $100, plus the guy gave me std curl bar and a pile of weights for it, A little elbow grease and some rustoleum and the plates look new. Today I found a 300 lb like new Olympic set for $200 and 3 extra 45's for $30. There are so many people that just want something out of their way it's amazing.
  • shellfly
    shellfly Posts: 186 Member
    Great thread! I'm currently using dumbells only, and I'm always looking for other exercises/variations to keep my momentum and interest going.
  • newmelady
    newmelady Posts: 132 Member
    Bumping it for reference................DB is all I can do.
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :drinker: Garage Sales, and Thrift Shops should be good sources for Fitness Equipment. And maybe Pawn Shops?
  • EpicPickle
    EpicPickle Posts: 35
    This is for all of those who cannot afford a gym for various reasons & want to lift heavy, man or woman! I found this website that gives you dumbbell ONLY workouts. Maybe you already know it but maybe some of you don't & I just want to share it because I have been looking everywhere for dumbbell only workouts since I can't afford a gym & finally found a great site.


    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html


    If anyone knows of any other sites, please share!! I would like to know what others have found so I can add it to my collection.

    Someone recommended this to me last week, and I just started this workout this week. Sofar so good. I have 10, 20 and 30 lb dumbbells. I modified the program a bit though.
  • ddky
    ddky Posts: 381 Member
    garage sales are the way to go. I got two 15 pound dumbbells today for $3. I may have to work up to them.
  • Shan790
    Shan790 Posts: 280 Member
    These are great weight ideas for when I can't get to the gym. Thanks everyone
  • WildcatMom82
    WildcatMom82 Posts: 564 Member
    Bump for when I can get home and bookmark it :)
  • mnm424
    mnm424 Posts: 259 Member
    Bump
  • TheMiddlePath
    TheMiddlePath Posts: 230 Member
    bump
  • Sapporo
    Sapporo Posts: 693 Member
    Thanks for the link!
    Here is an at home beginners strength 90 day program.

    http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/Your-90-Day-Best-Body-Challenge-Month-One.aspx
  • elm7f
    elm7f Posts: 27 Member
    Fill a bag with heavy stuff...heavier the better & squat. Backpacks are great filled like that.

    Haha! I'm soft, squishy and broke! I seriously thought about wearing my 17 mo old in our ergo carrier in place of weights! He is 32lbs, that's heavy enough for now :)
  • Johlawrence
    Johlawrence Posts: 236 Member
    So excited to have found this. I have dumbbells and can really see myself following this routine since I will just be starting. I cannot do the gym and I am more comfortable at home. I also love that there are videos to show each exercise. Thanks so much for sharing.
  • SinomenJen
    SinomenJen Posts: 262 Member
    bump
  • pet1127
    pet1127 Posts: 572 Member
    bumpity bump
  • danibu98
    danibu98 Posts: 281 Member
    bump. Thanks for the wonderful links!
  • ironbutterf1y
    ironbutterf1y Posts: 103
    Bump!
  • redstampede
    redstampede Posts: 20
    Thanks for the routines!
  • LosinItAll2012
    LosinItAll2012 Posts: 238 Member
    Thanks... Wanna check later!
  • mlogantra76
    mlogantra76 Posts: 334 Member
    I am a member at a gym and take weight training classes that use dumbbells. The instructor is really really good and very quick to correct your form etc... I am not able to take those classes for two weeks and am lucky enough to have a set of dumbbells. I enjoy the fitness blender videos as well as they give good instruction. I also like the mens health Belly Off video.
  • arickettsjr
    arickettsjr Posts: 32 Member
    Muscle and Strength! www.muscleandstrength.com

    I love that website in general! It's crazy informative for learning proper lifting.
  • 9jenn9
    9jenn9 Posts: 309 Member
    Bump. This is so helpful.
  • rassha01
    rassha01 Posts: 534 Member
    BUMP
  • amandaj1966
    amandaj1966 Posts: 342 Member
    Thanks for the link, I've been using my son's weights but very limited to what I do. Will definitely do the workout but I've just made a huge mistake. I have just showed my son the website so I will have to wait my turn using his weights now. :smile:
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    thanks!
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    Thanks for posting. I do go to the gym but this is nice to be able to look at if I want to do it at home.
  • TAMayorga
    TAMayorga Posts: 341 Member
    Bump.
  • kevinjb1
    kevinjb1 Posts: 233 Member
    Thanks. Bumping for later.
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    Some great links...thanks everyone for sharing.
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