Working out from home

bluesrocker · 08-13-2007, 10:09 PM

I recently purchased scrawny to brawny and so far have learned alot but i was wondering is there anyway to alter some of the exercises in S2B so you can train from home? Like the traplift, could you maybe do that with dumbells etc? I live to far from the gym and know that the sheer distance will stop me from going. So i have some cash to get some weights etc but dont know what to get. I already have a chinup bar so I figure ill get some dumbells but beyond that im clueless. Any advice cos i really wanna start this program?

gtanak · 08-13-2007, 10:15 PM

you can check out ironmaster.com or powerblock.com, adjustable dumbbells, kinda pricey, but a great investment that will last for many years. I have the ironmasters which go up to 120 pds. You can also check out the classifieds to find some dumbbells or maybe an olympic bench/weight set for less money.
Gary

JoshDunn · 08-13-2007, 11:45 PM

Anything done with bars can be done with dumbells and vice vera. If you have some space to train (ie backyard or farm or something) maybe do a search for Zach Even-esh's stuff on the net and pick yourself up an old tractor tyre and start training like that.

Simon C · 08-14-2007, 02:24 AM

You can do anything(almost), with some adjustable dumbbells, an Olympic barbell, some plates and a bench. Get a power rack too if you're willing to spend the money(next on my list).

fayman · 08-14-2007, 09:08 AM

I started by buying an Oly weight set and a pair of Oly dumbbell handles. My wife found me a cheap bench, and I built myself a squat rack and cable station. The plans are posted in this thread: Anyone Interested in Homemade Equipment?

These days I'd check Craigslist for weights and benches, and even a power rack. You'd be surprised at what people sell this stuff for. I just saw a power rack and 400# of weights listed for $200, and I bet the guy would negotiate that!