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Weight lifting/strength training at home?

alucas15
alucas15 Posts: 10 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,

I am looking for suggestions on how to start strength training/weights at home. Any suggestions, videos, etc. would be appreciated!

Thanks.

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    What equipment do you have?
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    If you're just starting out, I highly recommend getting a bench and a set of Powerblock adjustable dumbbells (http://www.powerblock.com/blocks.php). They occupy a small footprint and basically replace a whole rack of dumbbells. I got great use out of mine for a couple of years before upgrading to a power rack and olympic weight set. Still intend to blend the dumbbells back in for assistance exercises.
  • gashinshotan
    gashinshotan Posts: 749 Member
    Get a used Olympic bench and weight plates with 1xstandard 7' bar and 2x 14 inch bars for curling... etc... I got around 400lbs and a bench for 170 from Craigslist.
  • mhig011975
    mhig011975 Posts: 181
    P90X- and you may need to get resistance bands. I'm in my 2nd round.
  • mrandolph69
    mrandolph69 Posts: 197 Member
    I bought a used Bowflex Extreme and love it. It is relatively compact if space is a concern.
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    Get a used Olympic bench and weight plates with 1xstandard 7' bar and 2x 14 inch bars for curling... etc... I got around 400lbs and a bench for 170 from Craigslist.

    I use an exercise ball and dumbbells right now (and a mat) - I'll need a bunch and a standard bar when my weight needs go up but you can actually get pretty far with just the ball and dumbbells if you have some of that handy already.

    I put my back on the ball and my feet on the ground and hold my stomach level (relatively) while I do things like flys, chest presses, etc. Works pretty well and its actually a good core workout too (since you have to hold yourself steady). Would be a disaster with a 7' bar if you rolled off though, so I don't recommend that
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