Working out at home

[tyler19872]

So I’ve been a pretty skinny guy all my life and I had a period where I was unwell for a couple of years which made it even worse. Thankfully I am pretty much over that now and I have put some weight on but I have noticed it’s all going on my ‘love handles’.

I’d like to start doing an exercise regime from home. I have some weights and those stretchy rope things (?) but where do I start?

what would you guys recommend? My diet is pretty healthy too and well balanced according to my nutritionist anyway!

Any help is appreciated! Thanks guys

 

[twoton]

Just start with basics. Do overhead press, cleans, squats if you have a rack, bench press if you have a bench, deadlifts.

Depending on what you read, you should be doing five to eight sets of 3 -8,10 reps.

I would go by feel and keep it simple. 5 sets of 5. Keep a diary/record of what you’re doing.

 

[Puffdaddy316]

Just start with basics. Do overhead press, cleans, squats if you have a rack, bench press if you have a bench, deadlifts.

Depending on what you read, you should be doing five to eight sets of 3 -8,10 reps.

I would go by feel and keep it simple. 5 sets of 5. Keep a diary/record of what you’re doing.

Agree totally with twoton but I’d even be more conservative to start—a worm up set and then maybe just 2 sets of 12-15 on single muscle exercises and two range of 8-10 on compounds.

Most important thing, in my view, is to start conservatively, build your strength and not hurt yourself

 

[tyler19872]

Thank you I appreciate that,

 

[rbi99]

Something I have done for many years and am glad I have, is keeping a journal of each workout I do. There have been many times for instance where I thought I had done a particular exercise better the last time I worked out, only to see that I actually got in an extra rep this time. Psychologically those instances give me a lift. Also, I can look back weeks, months or years to see where I was at to where I am today. Us older guys know how much more difficult it is to gain as we get older, and how much easier it is to lose it when we miss a few exercises.

 

[againarcana]

I agree with twoton's point. I think you should start with the basics like he said first.

 

[Kevey1]

Power90! It’s free on YouTube. Start with the 1-2 cardio/circuit and then next day 1-2 sculpt and alternate, take every 7th day off, after about 40 to 45 days you should be ready to move up to the 3-4 ones, which are also free online.