training at home

[witchdoctor]

i always wanted to know how efficient training at home is with push-ups ,sit-ups and all the other exercises and without using weights.
i also wanted to know if u can play like this together with weights,and does it help if u start out like this then carry on in a gym?


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[Skyliner]

Well, at home w/o weights, you can train your chest by doing (push ups), triceps by doing dips or Diamond push ups, your abs, your legs (Squats w/o weights), etc. For me I started to train at home with a single dumbbell first, until I eventually get hook to the gym. It's better to train there anyway, more equipments, and you can get help or guidance if needed.

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I don't have a great body, but as long as I work hard like now, I'm gonna reach there.

 

[Large And In Charge]

The effectiveness of training at home depends on not only the equipment you have available but also you! Some people can not train at home for lack of motivation. I do go to the gym but I've also built a gym in my home for various reasons. However, if you are just starting to get into workout out then training at home might not be a good thing if you don't have the self discipline.

Also doing those types of exercises before you hit the gym can be a nice warm up and if you don't overdue them then it shouldn't bother you when you do in fact get to the gym!

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If you build it they will come

 

[bludevil]

Hey witchy,

I train at home and I love it. 1st - I don't have to wait for any machinery, 2nd - No monthly fees, 3rd - I get to listen to the music I like. Sure there are a few limitations with the amount of exercises you can do but with a little innovation you'd be surprised with what you can do with a simple $100 gym and dumbbells purchased at wal-mart.

 

[shooter]

The only thing I don't work out at home is legs. I go to the gym for legs day.

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If you can't run with the big dogs...don't get off the porch.

 

[Scotty the Body]

Working out at home is great, but if your goals are to put on some muscle, you'll need to either get some weights or join a gym.

Push ups and Situps will only take you so far.

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Just another day in the gutter

 

[Arnold]

I have a fully equipped gym at home, smith machine, lat pulldown, etc., and I still use other gyms. I usually train at home once per week.

If you can only do push-ups at home, like Scotty, said you are not going to put on much muscle. I don't think it's necessary to start out that way. If you're going to, you should at least buy one of those plastic weight sets.

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Just because the majority believes it, does not make it true!

 

[Mule]

LIKE I SAID PRINCE IS SPOILED. Don't let him tell you other wise!

 

[Arnold]

Originally posted by Mule:
LIKE I SAID PRINCE IS SPOILED. Don't let him tell you other wise!

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Just because the majority believes it, does not make it true!

 

[SKINSFAN]

I have never belonged to a gym.My equipment is an incline/decline bench and some dumbbells, this has produced some great results for me.There are more than enough exercises you can do at home with just that little bit of equipment.

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Stay focused on whats important !!

 

[Mace]

Working out at home is fine, just don't drop a #45 plate on a wood floor. Land lords tend to frown on that... *oops*

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[Mr.Guvernment]

^^^


lol

i am starting a small home gym, and i figure i can do most of the excerices as long as i purchase the right equipment, which i am working on now.

i prefer to do thing in teh privacy of my own home, no waiting, or adjusting cause of someone elses needs, i set it all up to suit myself! less hassles! and definetly my own music is a plus! but no hot women in tights to look at ..lol

 

[KataMaStEr]

I used to like training at home. But after I started lifting at my school gym I like it much better there. I just push myself harder, now my home gym which just consists of a bench and 205lbs is rusting up.

 

[Mr.Guvernment]

I guess we all need to start somewhere, i figure once i get some shape to me, and such, i will then head off to the gym to play with the big boys!

 

[Erilaya]

I have a fullset up at home as well. but.. I prefer to do leg day at the gym as well. besides.. I can covertly start at all them Hotties. and its fun to mess with da menz minds when they see me leg press.. LOL.. I get the usual DAMN! ..[ its the best for the ego.. ]anyway if you can, try and start with at least a weight set and a bench. Good luck..

Be well

Erilay'a

 

[TriZZle305]

i have enough in my "home gym" for upperbody as well adjustable bench with a barbell and 255 pounds of weight and some adjustable dumbells.... but i always have to improvise for legs.... my legs are getting behind so eventually im gonna have to buy a squat rack and/or smith machine to work them harder.....

 

[Mr.Guvernment]

^^^^

any suggestion on what to buy, in ym other thread i was told that a unit with a few thigns won't last...?

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9344

and i would be better to get various other things to cover all parts of my body so to say...?

 

[bigss75]

I find training at home provides me the flexablity i need. It is always there for u and it is never closed