strength/ resistance training

Pushups are not pointless, especially when included in a full body resistance training program. And you don't need weights to save LBM. You DO need a program and a progressive overload though. 5 lb weights won't get you very far, at least for long.

Why don't you look at this beginner body weight program:
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

catwils1 wrote: »

i said 5 kg. KG lol not lb. I have decided to try the pump class at my gym. It focuses on using dumbells/barbells to sculpt all areas of the body. Thanks guys though

Oops sorry I missed that Enjoy the class.

What you have is a great start. Body weight exercises will carry you quite a ways. Start now, be consistent and get your nutrition on track.

catwils1 wrote: »

Hello i am a female and have hands weights that go up to about 7.5 kg on each hand. I have little strength and can't even do a lot of bicep curls with just 5kg on each hand. If i use these weights in co-operation with body weight exercises.. will this be a good form of strength training/ resistance? I want to work my muscles as i am losing weight.

Also what are some body weight exercises you use for this type of workout? I know squats and pushups are good.

Any movement/lift that puts sufficient strain on your body/muscles is going to be effective. Don't get too caught up in "the best" or "right/wrong" at this point.

Bodyweight exercises can be great. They can also be darn near useless - it all comes down to how challenging they are. If something like a bodyweight squat is fairly easy, try a single-leg squat to increase the difficulty. There are some well-established bodyweight routines out there which are worth looking at, but regardless... spend a few minutes looking up various routines/movements and try them out for yourself.

Getting started always involves some trial and error. So try some different things and see what works based on your ability and the equipment you have. IMO, if you can do more than 20 reps at a time, you should consider increasing the weight/difficulty.

Hope that helps.

rybo wrote: »

hilts1969 wrote: »

Buy some weights and lift more, push ups are pretty pointless

Do not take any advice from someone who says pushups are pointless.

Well said.

Body pump is so good, good luck!!!

You can easily start building muscle without weights and that said, I agree with everyone above. Push-ups are an essential movement no matter how advanced your workouts become.

Here are some body weight workouts besides push-ups that you can start with.

Squats = quads
Push-ups
- hands close = triceps/ inner chest
- Hands middle = mid chest less tricep
- Hands far = shoulders/ chest sculpt outside
Walking lunges = hamstrings
Mountain climbers = abdominal/ core
Planks = core

Change the pace and the rep scheme for better results due to muscle confusion

Once you master the form for these I would introduce resistance bands and the light weights you currently have

Feel free to Ask if you have questions and good luck!