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Strength Training?

LaurenRitter205
LaurenRitter205 Posts: 24 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I recently bought some weights. It came with pairs of 3,5 and 8 lb weights. I could definitely use some tips on how I can begin gaining strength, what types of arm exercises I can do and how long I should expect to be able to notice any changes in my arms (in yall's experience since I know everyone is different).

Thanks in advance!

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Are you eating in a deficit?

    I did p90x3 which is 3 months and got good results in that time with a small deficit.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    edited July 2016
    Here are some workouts that use weights for at home (when you don't have a home gym set up):
    http://www.idealshape.com/idealshape-up-challenge/
    http://www.idealshape.com/fight-the-fat/
    Fitnessblender.com has some videos that use weights as well.
    X-TrainFit at Home is a good DVD series that does a lot of strength work.


    What you do want to make sure is that your getting a full body workout (whether is split days across the week or only a couple full body days) and not focusing all your time on one area.
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Your body picks where fat comes off, so arm exercises alone aren't necessarily going to get you seeing changes in your arms. You definitely need to eat in a deficit. Bodybuilding.com and muscleandstrength.com have many plans to look at. I also really like Strong Curves, and there's New Rules of Lifting. Those will have you using much heavier weights, though.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,488 Member
    Here is a good, effective 15min beginner workout that you can do with the weights you have.

    Cheers, h.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U0bhE67HuDY
  • AddieOverhaul
    AddieOverhaul Posts: 734 Member
    There are lots of workouts on Pinterest too - makes it easy to mix things up.
  • amyn73
    amyn73 Posts: 241 Member
    You might like 5x5 Stronglifts. They have an app you can use to help you with your workouts. Works the whole body and is progressive. I had to stop because I didn't have a lifting partner and the weights get heavy fast. So, if you are going to engage in strength training with heavy lifting, find a partner! Good luck.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    edited July 2016
    Many of Jillian Michaels' DVDs make use of 5lb and 8lb weights. I believe the 30 Day shred can be fund on Youtube.
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