Are there any cheap alternatives to dumbbells?
Wanted to continue but just looked at the price of the dumbbell and got put off.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dumbbell-Set-Weight-Gym-Workout-Biceps-Triceps-Free-Weights-Training-/290923018062?pt=UK_Strength_Training&var=590131398173&hash=item43bc5cf74e
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dumbbell-Set-Weight-Gym-Workout-Biceps-Triceps-Free-Weights-Training-/290923018062?pt=UK_Strength_Training&var=590131398173&hash=item43bc5cf74e
Bags of sand, rocks, small children...
There was a documentary about prisoners who used bags full of water to get strong whilst in their cells (don't know what the bags were made of or how they got them).
Really, anything heavy with a good grip works. However, dumbells will make you feel more serious.
Really, anything heavy with a good grip works. However, dumbells will make you feel more serious.
If you get a belt (not a lifting belt, a belt that you can thread weights through), a pullup bar, a couple of plates and a weighted vest, you can add resistance to a ton of bodyweight exercises.
Just do lots of cardio you'll get toned in no time
In all seriousness, you can get a 15kg dumbbell set for £16 from argos, or a 20kg cast iron set for £25
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Browse/ID72/33020920/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+Leisure%7C33006346/c_2/2%7C33006346%7CFitness+equipment%7C33008186/c_3/3%7Ccat_33008186%7CWeights%2C+multi-gyms+and+strength+training%7C33011926/c_4/4%7Ccat_33011926%7CWeights+and+dumbbells%7C33020920.htm
You won't be able to do a whole lot with that weight after a while though, you'll get too strong for them in no time.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Browse/ID72/33020920/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+Leisure%7C33006346/c_2/2%7C33006346%7CFitness+equipment%7C33008186/c_3/3%7Ccat_33008186%7CWeights%2C+multi-gyms+and+strength+training%7C33011926/c_4/4%7Ccat_33011926%7CWeights+and+dumbbells%7C33020920.htm
You won't be able to do a whole lot with that weight after a while though, you'll get too strong for them in no time.
Original post by OMG TOOTHBRUSH
Just do lots of cardio you'll get toned in no time
Im already tone but im small..
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Original post by OMG TOOTHBRUSH
In all seriousness, you can get a 15kg dumbbell set for £16 from argos, or a 20kg cast iron set for £25
I bought these. Couldn't carry them home
Original post by cambio wechsel
I bought these. Couldn't carry them home
I just have images of you working out in the corner of Argos in order to get strong enough to carry them home!
A gym membership costs £10-20/mo. This should be affordable to most people if they care enough. Buying home equipment generally works out cheaper over time but it's a bigger up front cost. Take your choice.
Original post by cambio wechsel
I bought these. Couldn't carry them home
You just left them on the shop floor?
Lol seriously, if you cant carry 20kg home you should just stick to push ups and bodyweight squats.
Saw a prisoner once using his wrapped up matress to perform an overhead press
You can perform pull ups at your nearest scaffholding site
Pop into sports direct and use their weigths in store but they're not much
Push ups require no equipment but you can wear a rucksack with books in to add weight
Tricep dips between benches also need no specific equipment and you can easily add weight via books etc
I remember housemates on big brother would often use household objects like chairs instead of dumbells
You can perform pull ups at your nearest scaffholding site
Pop into sports direct and use their weigths in store but they're not much
Push ups require no equipment but you can wear a rucksack with books in to add weight
Tricep dips between benches also need no specific equipment and you can easily add weight via books etc
I remember housemates on big brother would often use household objects like chairs instead of dumbells
(edited 10 years ago)
Original post by Fusion
Saw a prisoner once using his wrapped up matress to perform an overhead press
You can perform pull ups at your nearest scaffholding site
Pop into sports direct and use their weigths in store but they're not much
Push ups require no equipment but you can wear a rucksack with books in to add weight
Tricep dips between benches also need no specific equipment and you can easily add weight via books etc
I remember housemates on big brother would often use household objects like chairs instead of dumbells
You can perform pull ups at your nearest scaffholding site
Pop into sports direct and use their weigths in store but they're not much
Push ups require no equipment but you can wear a rucksack with books in to add weight
Tricep dips between benches also need no specific equipment and you can easily add weight via books etc
I remember housemates on big brother would often use household objects like chairs instead of dumbells
Loool I can just imagine OP hanging around a scaffolding site to do pull ups while workmen are hard at work around him, or covered in sweat mid workout in the middle of a Sports Direct
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