Help with adding strength training at home

There is a free app called skimble that can help you structure and time your weightlifting workouts. They have hundreds of workouts in their database, which is searchable by body part, time and intensity, and you can also create your own workouts (only a limited number unless you upgrade, but it works for me at free). I found it really helpful when I first started lifting, both for new workouts, and ideas for exercises to put in my workouts when I started creating them.

If it's too complicated, I would also recommend fitness blender. They are free on YouTube and have a TON of different workouts.

LovelyIvy466 wrote: »

If it's too complicated, I would also recommend fitness blender. They are free on YouTube and have a TON of different workouts.

Definitely recommend fitness blender! I just purchased their new mass-building program: for less than $10, they tell you exactly which workouts to do on which days, and also offer suggestions on how to tailor a workout to your specific goals.

LovelyIvy466 wrote: »

There is a free app called skimble that can help you structure and time your weightlifting workouts. They have hundreds of workouts in their database, which is searchable by body part, time and intensity, and you can also create your own workouts (only a limited number unless you upgrade, but it works for me at free). I found it really helpful when I first started lifting, both for new workouts, and ideas for exercises to put in my workouts when I started creating them.

If it's too complicated, I would also recommend fitness blender. They are free on YouTube and have a TON of different workouts.

Thanks for the info on Skimble. I just downloaded and it looks great! Can't wait to try it out.

If you don't have heavy dumbbells (like, up to 50 pound dumbbells), then you should start with a beginner bodyweight strength program. I suggest buying a book, like Body By You, You Are Your Own Gym, or Convict Conditioning. Bodyweight programs can be a little complicated, so the book is a good reference to have on hand.

In a few months, when you get to the harder bodyweight exercises, you can use dumbbells and bands to progress further on some movements. But you won't need them for a while.