Strength Training at home

sgmomma
sgmomma Posts: 299 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I need some good ideas for strength training at home. I need something else to add to my current half marathon training program. I have a kettlebell DVD i've been doing that I like, but I don't feel like I'm seeing any results. I have very lil $ i could invest in new stuff.

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  • LearnFromTheRed
    LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
    I just bought some adjustable dumbbells and found exercises on the Internet. Today I've also got two different sets of ankle/wrist weights to add weight to leg raises and so on.
  • jalloggio
    jalloggio Posts: 141
    I need some good ideas for strength training at home. I need something else to add to my current half marathon training program. I have a kettlebell DVD i've been doing that I like, but I don't feel like I'm seeing any results. I have very lil $ i could invest in new stuff.

    What exactly are you looking to accomplish. for example you say "strength" training are you looking to get stronger or just tone up and lean out? there is a huge difference. One who wants to train to gain strength needs to do many sets with low reps which means you need ALOT of weight.
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    I have a bench with barbell and adjustable dumbbells and about 200 lbs of plates at home. I got it all for less than $200 through Kijiji. BodyBuilding.com has a lot of good information for good form and ideas for making up your own training program.

    There's obviously limitations to not having a squat rack and all but it's definitely doing the job for me, for the moment.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Body weight training it is then.
  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    Agree with the above; I have a bench, barbell & dumbbells. Check out free cycle or craigslist for inexpensive ways to build up a home gym. I also have a second hand sports in my area that is a used sporting goods shop. (Also I have the type of resistance bands that can be used for assisted pull ups/chin ups.)
  • Barbellgirl
    Barbellgirl Posts: 544 Member
    Dumbbells are relatively cheap. You can do some great body weight exercises like push-ups, squats, chair dips, lunges, step ups, chin and pull-ups if you can find a cheap door mounted pull-up bar, and planks for your core. Dumbbells will allow you to challenge yourself with many of those exercises, but it really does depend on your goals.

    If standard push-ups are too easy there are numerous ways you can modify them like in/out, close grip, pike etc. NerdFitness.com is a great resource, also google crossfit home exercises to get some other great ideas. Good luck. :)
  • sgmomma
    sgmomma Posts: 299 Member
    im thinking tone up lean out....
  • aharper84
    aharper84 Posts: 67 Member
    I was just able to buy a bench, barbell, and 110 lbs in weights from craigslist for 40. Just keeping looking, and eventually something will pop up on craigslist. You can also check bookoo
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    Dumbbells are relatively cheap. You can do some great body weight exercises like push-ups, squats, chair dips, lunges, step ups, chin and pull-ups if you can find a cheap door mounted pull-up bar, and planks for your core. Dumbbells will allow you to challenge yourself with many of those exercises, but it really does depend on your goals.

    If standard push-ups are too easy there are numerous ways you can modify them like in/out, close grip, pike etc. NerdFitness.com is a great resource, also google crossfit home exercises to get some other great ideas. Good luck. :)

    This ^^^^
  • mikemcd22
    mikemcd22 Posts: 14 Member
    At a minimum you could do a few dumbbells (or select-a-weights) and couple that with a few bands. The bands can be used very creatively to lean out and tone. I would also consider investing in a weight bench. Add a few medicine balls, Bosu or Stability Ball and your well on your way! Take this and the advice from Lenora428 and you'll be ripped in no time!
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    suspension trainer is less than a hundred bucks, and allows for a lot of progression.
  • CoachDreesTraining
    CoachDreesTraining Posts: 223 Member
    There are 3 ways to increase workout intensity without investing in expensive dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.

    1. Increase the speed of the movement.
    2. Decrease rest periods between sets
    3. Use unilateral exercises when possible.

    I've found that using a $3 furniture slider, a $12 resistance band, and a chair is all I need for a full body workout in my home.

    The furniture slider will allow you to do unilateral squat/lunge and plank/push-up movements while maintaining stability.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Check out these resources
    Nerdfitness
    YAYOG
    unique body weight exercises
    Shot of adrenaline
    Little to no equipment. Great achievable results
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
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