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post #1 of 15
3/28/10 at 11:33am
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Hello, I've been looking for some advice on a weights routine, so I thought signing up and asking on a clothes forum would be a great idea

I know absolutely nothing about weight training, and have never done it before, but I'm looking for a bit more, uh, definition I suppose.

Anyway, I'm 22, 6'3, and 150 pounds. I cycle for about half an hour every day, to and from work. I don't have access to a gym but have dumbbells which have 1.1 or 2.3 kg weight fittings for each side (if that makes any sense), so I can have a minimum of 2.2 per dumbbell and a maximum of 6.8.

I'd like to find out what's a good routine to start with, perhaps 3 times a week, with the obvious limiting factor of not being near a gym of any sort.

Thanks in advance!
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post #2 of 15
3/28/10 at 1:20pm
get you started with pushups and door pullups:
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post #3 of 15
3/28/10 at 2:06pm
Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Gym-Total...9796623&sr=8-1
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post #4 of 15
3/28/10 at 2:20pm
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Thanks. I will certainly want to incorporate these into a routine.

Basically, I was looking to see what different things to put together to build a solid routine, stuff with the dumbbells, amounts of reps, weights I should be using etc. to achieve my goals.

All help appreciated, thanks!
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post #5 of 15
3/28/10 at 3:17pm
150lbs at 6'3 would you put you in the 'very skinny' category. You'll need to adapt your diet, in order to put mass on, before you really start hitting the weights. Put your 'average' daily food intake up and I'm sure one of the regulars will be able to provide you with some revisions/a new diet altogether. You will not experience a great deal of growth otherwise.
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post #6 of 15
3/28/10 at 3:57pm
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Interesting. I agree on the skinny part, although I do have a bit of a belly. I eat quite a lot

So if I started a weight training regime without putting more weight on, it'd be pointless?
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post #7 of 15
3/28/10 at 4:31pm
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Originally Posted by kurious View Post
Interesting. I agree on the skinny part, although I do have a bit of a belly. I eat quite a lot

So if I started a weight training regime without putting more weight on, it'd be pointless?

You're probably eating the wrong stuff. You need to match your diet to your workout regimen. Otherwise you will be wasting your time. For the record I'm 1 inch taller than you and about 80lbs heavier.
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post #8 of 15
3/28/10 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by texas_jack View Post
You're probably eating the wrong stuff. You need to match your diet to your workout regimen. Otherwise you will be wasting your time. For the record I'm 1 inch taller than you and about 80lbs heavier.

Do you think supplements would be a good idea? I know nothing about them, uh, protein shakes?
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post #9 of 15
3/28/10 at 5:33pm
ironaddicts.com stronglifts.com 1. Do 5x5 or starting strength 2. Eat 1 gram of protein / pound of bodyweight, then eat a shitload of good carbs and fats, say about 3k cal a day 3. Success that's literally all there is to it, do a routine that involves big compound lifts at lower reps, and eat a fucking shit ton of food. this is the route to success, don't fuck with steps 1 or 2 and you'll be starting out just fine
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post #10 of 15
3/28/10 at 5:50pm
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Would these be possible at home? I only have dumbbells but I suppose I could order a barbell...
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post #11 of 15
3/28/10 at 5:55pm
find a way to get to a gym, because any significant weight training is going to require their facilities. get a rullup bar and do the armstrong pullup program in the meantime.
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post #12 of 15
3/28/10 at 6:08pm
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Originally Posted by ramuman
+1. Love this thing.
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post #13 of 15
3/28/10 at 6:47pm
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Originally Posted by kurious View Post
Interesting. I agree on the skinny part, although I do have a bit of a belly. I eat quite a lot

So if I started a weight training regime without putting more weight on, it'd be pointless?

You might think you eat a lot, but at your height/weight you do not eat a lot. If you did, you would weigh more. Although the weight wouldn't be anything to be proud of without exercising.
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post #14 of 15
3/29/10 at 9:36pm
No gym, no problem! Get this: http://www.rosstraining.com/nevergymless.html
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post #15 of 15
3/30/10 at 2:30pm
whats your goal?
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