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

xprplstardust
xprplstardust Posts: 105 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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.
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  • Mmmmona
    Mmmmona Posts: 328 Member
    Also, it's summer now and garage sales are on! I just went last weekend and saw two different sets for under $30.
  • xprplstardust
    xprplstardust Posts: 105 Member
    ^that's awesome! i am def going to be checking for weights at yard sales. Hopefully I find some!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    I do lots of my exercises with dumbbells.

    For instance I like to do single legged deadlifts with dumbbells because it challenges my balance and I end up using my core a lot more.

    I love goblet squats with a dumbbell, they are also challenging!! Also I do walking lunges holding dumbbells, and split squats.

    I found this article that shows 35+ ways to squat, some of them using dumbbells.

    http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/30/the-ultimate-squat-guide-35-squat-exercises/
  • amhalterman
    amhalterman Posts: 63 Member
    bump
  • FlippinNora
    FlippinNora Posts: 41 Member
    Thank you so much for this :)
  • xprplstardust
    xprplstardust Posts: 105 Member
    I do lots of my exercises with dumbbells.

    For instance I like to do single legged deadlifts with dumbbells because it challenges my balance and I end up using my core a lot more.

    I love goblet squats with a dumbbell, they are also challenging!! Also I do walking lunges holding dumbbells, and split squats.

    I found this article that shows 35+ ways to squat, some of them using dumbbells.

    http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/30/the-ultimate-squat-guide-35-squat-exercises/

    ^ thanks soo much. I will def be reading that later!
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Bump for later. All I have are dumbbells, too, so always looking for tips!
  • Garth23
    Garth23 Posts: 8
    I'm going to try this...i feel i have been on a plateau for a couple weeks!
    Thx!
    G.
  • RedRita32
    RedRita32 Posts: 321 Member
    Thank you for this! :)
  • Mighty_Rabite
    Mighty_Rabite Posts: 581 Member
    Love dumbbell workouts and exercises myself. Really no better way to tone each side of the body than to do so using both sides individually.
  • ValerieMomof2
    ValerieMomof2 Posts: 530 Member
    I also love dumbbell exercises and was coming tonight to search for workouts so thanks!
  • MsDove129
    MsDove129 Posts: 2
    This is great, thanks - I want to begin a strength training routine at home and I only have dumbbells- no storage space for anything more (we live in an apt).
  • mcdebbie
    mcdebbie Posts: 940 Member
    Thanks.
  • pwnderosa
    pwnderosa Posts: 280 Member
    This is a great one for when you are time crunched!

    http://www.menshealth.com.sg/fitness/smartest-dumbbell-routine-ever
  • berriboobear
    berriboobear Posts: 524 Member
    Thanks : )
  • deeds2785
    deeds2785 Posts: 70 Member
    bump!
  • worldsbestauntie
    worldsbestauntie Posts: 280 Member
    sounds good
  • Beckydyne
    Beckydyne Posts: 3
    I am a huge fan of fitness blender and all the bumbell works outs they have on there. I'm a begginer so when I see a work out plan that is just a list of different exercises it means nothing to me!!
  • jlcarcajc4
    jlcarcajc4 Posts: 71 Member
    Thank you for sharing! Definitely interested in this! :)
  • cbp_07
    cbp_07 Posts: 13 Member
    bump
  • smiley245
    smiley245 Posts: 420 Member
    Bump so I can check it out at home
  • ketchupqueen
    ketchupqueen Posts: 29
    Thank you!
  • waldo56
    waldo56 Posts: 1,861 Member
    Your best bet is going to be to do a proper bodyweight strength program and use the DB's to fill in gaps in progressions and add weight to exercises.

    For example:
    BW Squat -> DB Squat -> BW Split Squat -> DB Split Squat -> Pistol Squat -> DB Pistol Squat -> Shrimp Squat -> DB Skater Squat

    DB Rows -> Pullups -> Weighted Pullups

    DB Overhead Press -> Wall Handstand -> Wall Hanstand Pushups
  • helpfit101
    helpfit101 Posts: 347 Member
    Here is another routine. I looked through it looks pretty decent:
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rudy6.htm
  • Autazell
    Autazell Posts: 54 Member
    bump
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Thanks!
  • laurynwithawhy
    laurynwithawhy Posts: 385 Member
    bump, thanks so much for the links guys!
  • PGG19
    PGG19 Posts: 63 Member
    bump, awesome ty!
  • MGreensides
    MGreensides Posts: 173 Member
    Bumpity bumb!! Huge thanks for the links! Im determined to get fit for as little money as possible. I'm hoping it will inspire others who cant afford gym's or fancy programs.
  • carolynh7
    carolynh7 Posts: 40 Member
    thanks everyone this is a real help

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