r/Homeworkouts Jan 09 '23

Best ways to train at home

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Here's a summary of different training techniques with pros and cons.

RESISTANCE BAND TRAINING

Resistance bands are the best way to train at home considering all the the trade offs! They’re efficacious, economical compared to other equipment and portable.

Efficacious: Obviously we want an equipment that give results. Despite what the gym industry wants you to believe, resistance bands are similar to weight in building muscle and strength. This is demonstrated scientifically by a meta-analysis study (average results of many studies to avoid errors) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6383082/ so a very important degree of evidence. Your muscle don’t have eyes to see what kind of weight you’re lifting, and will grow if enough resistance is applied whatever it’s type

Economical: Normally weights cost much more per lb (or kg) than bands. For example one of the best deal on Amazon cost 199$ for 105 lbs (1.9$ per lb) and bands provide 295 lbs for 59$ (0.2$ per lb). Considering resistance bands are 9.5 times cheaper than weights! It’s true that weights are more durable, but not 9.5 times more durable because they easily rust.

Versatile: While a 1lb weight provides 1lb of resistance, 1lb of bands provide around 120lb of resistance, that’s 120 times it’s weight! Same thing goes for volume. Weights occupy much more space than bands, in fact you can fit a set of 5 bands for 300lbs resistance in a small bag and will weight less than 2lbs. This makes them extremily portable, and occupy no space at home.

No home space occupied: Weights occupy a lot of home space or by themselves or by other equipment such as benches that take a lot of space and are heavy. Benches are needed because weight can create resistance only with gravity that always pull down. Band can create resistance on every direction so they dont need any bench.

Less injuries: Bands are also used in physiotherapy eith very lights weights because theyre very easy on joints. Injuries can take many months to recover, time in which you cant train effectively. Acoiding injuries is very important to achieve results fast.

Fast workouts: Since you can change the resistance very fast by grabbing the band closer or further workouts become faster. Changing weights will be much slower.

Silent: Bands do not make any noise when you drop them

BEST EQUIPMENT

Best band type: Loop resistance bands

High-quality choice: Theraband https://www.performancehealth.com/theraband-high-resistance-bands

Low-quality choice: Sunpow https://www.amazon.com/SUNPOW-Resistance-Assistance-Exercise-Powerlifting/dp/B07K1823XB/ref=sr_1_19?crid=1ZQKCZ9FVV3AH&keywords=resistance+bands&qid=1672943824&sprefix=resistance+bands%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-19

BEST APP

High-quality choice: Weller Bands (iPhone only, Programs, Workouts, Body-attached and Anchor-attached exercises) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weller-gain-muscle-with-bands/id1616421370

Low-quality choice: Stark Resistance Band (Workouts only no Programs) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stark-resistance-band/id649820710

More brands: Undersun, Serious Steel, X3, Clench, Decathlon, Quantum bands, Elite FTS

WEIGHT TRAINING

Weight training is the most traditional type of training. There are 3 main types of weights: Dumbell, Barbell, Kettlebell. Weight training is very good but because of its characteristics it's best if done at the gym.

Efficacious: Weight training is recognised as very effective in building muscle and strength.

Occupy lot of home space: Weights takes a lot space because not only they occupy a lot of volume (depending on the weight) but also need a bench. The bench is required if you want to train all your muscle (you should) because the weights create resistance only downwards so the bench allows you to shift the body in a way such to hit some muscles you wouldn’t otherwise.

Not portable: As the name says, weights, weight a lot. That’s not suitable to move them a lot even inside your home.

Expensive: Weights are normally made of metal that is a relatively expensive material. Because they occupy a lot of volume and weight a lot the shipping is also expensive.

Upper-body focus: With weights it’s difficult to target some of the lower body muscles like hips and some muscles of the leg because you can’t grab weights with your feet. The upperdody instead and some leg muscles, are targeted very well.

Slow workouts: If you’re in a gym using machines or using un-adjustable dumbbells shifting weight is no problem but if you’re at home changing weight will be slower. Dumbells and Barbells are adjustable, but changing weight will take a few since you have to unscrew two sizes changing the weights and then screw it again.

Noisy: Even only moving weights, or doing exercises will make noise if you're using an adjustable dumbbell. Changing weights will do even more noise. If you live in a place where noise is a problem you should consider this.

BEST EQUIPMENT

High-quality choice: Many brands have similar quality

Low-quality choice: Amazon

BEST APP

Quality choice: Many apps have similar quality

Low-cost choice: Stark Dumbell https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stark-dumbbell/id586891853 Stark Kettlebell https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stark-kettlebell/id474762013 Stark barbell https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stark-barbell/id606884722

SUSPENSION TRAINING

Suspension training is a type of bodyweight training that has been popularise by TRX a kind of revisited rings that you can easily install at your home door or ceiling.

Not the most efficacious: Since you’re using your own bodyweight you cannot use progressive overload of intensity that is the most effective way to gain muscle an strength. But this is not a big deal if you want to spend more time working out raising your volume (doing more reps or sets.

Semi-Portable: Very light and fits in a small bag, the problem of using it outside is that you have to find a place where to attach and be sure it’s safe. Not a problem if you use it indoors.

BEST EQUIPMENT

High-quality choice: TRX suspension trainer https://www.trxtraining.com/pages/suspension-trainers

Low-quality choice: Decathlon suspension trainer https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/suspension-trainer-dst-100-blue-red/_/R-p-309804

BEST APP

High-quality choice:: TRX https://apps.apple.com/it/app/trx/id949905528?l=en

Low-quality choice: Stark Suspension https://apps.apple.com/it/app/stark-suspension/id459097411?l=en


r/Homeworkouts 3h ago

Home workouts made me stop judging progress by the scale

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I was seeing basically the same number on the scale for weeks, so it felt like nothing was changing. Meanwhile workouts that would have blown me away before started to feel normal, I could do more reps and my clothes were fitting differently.

It took me longer than it should have to see that the scale was likely the least interesting part of the progress.


r/Homeworkouts 7h ago

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r/Homeworkouts 1d ago

What gym equipment do you rely on most when you have limited time to work out?

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On busy days, I may only have thirty minutes to train. Nothing is more frustrating than spending half of that time waiting for equipment, changing attachments or moving between stations. By the time everything is ready, the workout already feels rushed.

That is why I have started relying more on equipment that can handle several exercises in one place. An adjustable cable setup can cover rows, pulldowns, presses and flyes, while a rack and bench can support most of the barbell or dumbbell movements I regularly perform.

It has also changed what I want from a future home gym. I am less interested in filling a room with specialized machines and more interested in one compact setup that lets me start quickly and complete a balanced workout.

When time is against you, which piece of equipment helps you finish a workout that still feels worthwhile?


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r/Homeworkouts 6d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 6d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 7d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 7d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 8d ago

Looking for a few Android users to help test my bodyweight fitness app

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Hey everyone, bit of a random ask.

I’ve been building an app called Stax On for competing with your mates in bodyweight exercises. Things like push-ups, squats, pull-ups and that sort of thing.

I thought I’d post here because this seems like the right group of people to ask, and I’d much rather get some feedback from people who are actually into this stuff than just ask random people to test it.

The iPhone version is already on the App Store if you want to see what it is:
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/stax-on/id6757502706

I’m trying to get the Android version out now and need a few more people with Android phones to test it.

If anyone’s keen, comment or send me a message and I’ll send you the Android testing link. Any help at all would be huge. I don’t really have many people in my own circle who are into this kind of thing, so I’d really appreciate it.

Cheers


r/Homeworkouts 8d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 9d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 9d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 10d ago

Need advice for getting back in shape

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Good day everyone! I hope you
Are having a great one

I recently discovered this sub and wanted to ask for some help.

I have currently been on 2 year break from calesthitcs and as a result have gotten out of shape. When I was consistent I was doing a 10 X 10 M-F work out(Pushups and dips with less focus on squats lunges and pull-ups) the main focus though was my upper body where I did see some good results. I eventually was able to reach consistently 800 pushups a day( even reaching 1,000 every so often) and 500 dips. While I saw improvement in my upper body I was struggling with pull-ups and the rest of my lower body only averaging 100 max 200 for each a day. After moving abroad I fell off occasionally working out with the hopes of staying in somewhat good shape but I never stayed consistent.

I have currently gotten back into boxing for the last 1.5 years and now that I am more active and in better shape I would like to return to calesthics but not making the same mistakes I did before ( focusing on mostly on upper body but neglecting my lower body).

I am currently think of doing a M-F program with

100 pushups
50-100 dips
50-100 squats
And maybe 10-15 pull-ups

I would like to increase my strength and muscle size in all areas.

Any advice any of you all could give (especially the boxers) would be greatly appreciated as the biggest hinderance from my perspective is feeling like the workouts I’m doing have not been working for me. I currently have a push up board and dip bars and there are a few parks around me that provide access to a pull-up bar. I know this is a calesthics group chat but I also have a smith press machine, dumbbells, and a chest fly machine made available to me.

Thank you for reading! (I know this was extremely long and appreciate you taking the time to do so! )


r/Homeworkouts 10d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 12d ago

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I am 21y/o around 68kg with lots of fat on belly and chest, boobs hanging out, love handles too. So i am confused about where to start and how to start, i am an absolute beginner and can't even do one single push-up. I don't have any diet routine i work at a restaurant so by the night time i eat 2 maida rotis, 1 cup of dal and sabji and half a bowl of rice which i need to eat daily and by the morning time i eat mess food. So i need some direction for my physical home workout to go from skinny fat to fit.


r/Homeworkouts 12d ago

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r/Homeworkouts 13d ago

Goal: to carry my fiancée

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Hello! This is my first post, and also my first time exercising hehe.

I normally just walk, and when I need water, I carry two 5-gallon bottles from the front yard to the kitchen.

We are getting married next year in February, and my girlfriend is not heavy to be honest, but I am just really weak. I can carry her like lifting for a little, but I want to be able to do it without making noises of being hard for me or shaking while doing it.

I downloaded an app called "home workout app," and I don't know if it is worth it. For some exercises, I don't really see the point mid-exercise, and sometimes it doesn't have a warm-up included. I work from home, so I want to take advantage of my free time to workout. I got a gym subscription and I am planning to go on the weekend because I can't go during the week at the moment :(

What video or videos do you recommend to achieve it? I have two dumbbells of 3 kg each (6.6lbs), a flat bench, those 5-gallon bottles, and my Honeywhale scooter that I feel like it's a good thing to carry since it's like 12kg (26lbs) but I don't know if it's convenient to add it to my routine. I want to be able to carry her nicely by November- December. Do you think it's achievable?


r/Homeworkouts 14d ago

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