Weights at home for beginner

[georgedawes]

I would like to strengthen my arms in particular but am a complete novice. Can anyone point me in therror direction of some things I could try at home? I'd quite like not to buy anything yet and just do some very simple exercises to star with if possible but finding google difficult!

[bloodypassword]

Watching with interest - I'm in the same boat

[acatcalledjohn]

If you have a willing cat, how about cattle bell swings?

In all seriousness, start doing weights with tins of food or full bottles of drink. Arm raises (front & side), upright rows, standing push ups.

[georgedawes]

I have 2 fairly fat but unfortunately wriggly cats!

I know this is ridiculous but how many repititions should I aim for initially? Told you I was a beginner!!

[acatcalledjohn]

I managed a few cattle bell swings with one very confused cat

This may be a good starting point, just use household items for Dumbbells. I normally do classes at the gym and everything is timed, normally 30 second bursts, plus I try to do timed HIIT sessions at home (less than 10 mins for a full circuit on an iPhone app) . When I have done exercise in sets (again in class form) it's normally been in eights, tens or twelves.

[KatieKaboom]

This is a good one from Jillian Michaels- it takes 10-12 mins once you add in the skipping. All you need is a timer (phone is great) and some dumbbells.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=XZDCKmgNNyE

Alternatively, here are a couple of fab great workouts from a very brash bigboobed American woman named Jennifer.

The first is for biceps and chest.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=0ujyS2IXoes

The second is for shoulders and triceps.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayv8qOQKCvE

Each takes about half an hour and is quite challenging - but doable!

Good luck.

[PuraVida]

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[DavetheCat2001]

I do these 2 workout routines. I have a selection of different weights at home, but she says herself in the 2nd video that you can use tins of food if necessary.
These are great. Not too long and I have really seen a massive difference in my arms.

[princessconsuelabannahammock]

I recommend push ups, start with easy ones - on your knees and progress to full ones (not that i have ever managed it). You can do them wide arm, hands close together etc - loads of variations on the internet. They really help my arms and are quick and dont require equipment. Look out on gumtree for weights, i bought some kettlebells cheaply. Good luck

[georgedawes]

Thanks so much everyone, these look great.