Strenghtening

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lyssvchill's picture

lyssvchill

Question:

Strenghtening

How can I strenghten any part of me without using weights. Like at home stuff.

dchengkalath's picture

dchengkalath

Bodyweight exercises would be your best bet.

Variations of lunges, squats, push ups, dips, jumps, burpees etc.

These would all give you some form of resistance without using weights.

Regards,
Dev Chengkalath
www.devchengkalath.com

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scousemouse78

I agree with the reply above, but would ask why you don't want to train with weights... is it a functional issue such as finances for a gym membership, or some misconceived perception of weight training ??

You will get some benefit from 'callisthenics' - body weight exercises but you will progress much further with added resistance.

rhode123's picture

rhode123

Jugging, help you strength and give you more stamina

teressa.turk's picture

teressa.turk

Yoga

Ishan_neo's picture

Ishan_neo

Not just weightraining but also cardio vascular endurance training,proper nutrition,yoga for physical&mental, strength+circuit training&proper sleep. Because strength means physical/ mental power&endurance.

Ishan's picture

Ishan

I agree with ishan_neo&all above my answer is also same

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tbower

My 2 cents....
I would start training using slow movements that stretch the muscles and more importantly stretch and strengthen the tendons. If big muscles are not a concern but strength is, then you do not need heavy weights. Although weights might get you there more quickly.
Use items in the home like a pan full of water, or books in a pillow case, etc. There are many ways to add weight to an exercise using everyday items in your house.
Use slow movements and many, many repetitions, this will give you strength and endurance.
But concentrate on strengthening the tendons, this provides lasting strength that support the muscles.

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tomek

Check this website BodyWeightCulture.com. They have alot of simple exercises and full trainings. They have a video clip.

gwaynewk's picture

gwaynewk

There are so many ways, dance, pilates ,martial arts to name but a few.

The harder question is what do you want to achieve, when you have decided that then the exercise style is much easier to find.

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finn.kvn

Resistance bands / dyna bands. You can pick them up in most sports shops for a few quid and they take up no room Thye add resistance to exercises like push ups, squats, many sporting techniques (punching for example) plus you can train any muscle group with them.

kewlerthenu2's picture

kewlerthenu2

Body weight exercises will help.I must ask though why you do not want to train with weights?Is it because you can't to the gym or what?If you want the best results buy some dumbells at the least.

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aussie_all_the_way_

i agree with dchengkalath XD

korv_R's picture

korv_R

Plyometric exercises are good to exercise at home, I've always used them, and managed to increase my vertical leap significantly.