Is weightlifting possible at home?
Yes, weight training can definitely be done at home! With a few basic pieces of equipment and a little creativity, you can set up an effective home gym and start building strength, endurance, and muscle mass. This was something that became a trend during lockdown and people quickly realised they could stay in shape from home. Before I start, it is important to remember that this won’t suit everyone and results can be slower at home due to a lack of heavy weight and equipment, especially if strength is the primary goal.
Okay, let’s get to it…
Here are a few tips to help you get started:
- Invest in some basic equipment: To start weight training at home, you’ll need a few key pieces of equipment. A set of adjustable dumbbells, a barbell with weight plates, and a weight bench are the essentials. You can also add a stability ball, resistance bands, and a pull-up bar for a more complete workout. Don’t get me wrong, you can get a full workout from home with just bodyweight, I just always recommend having some equipment for the most effective results.
- Create a workout space: You don’t need a lot of space to weight train at home, but you do need a dedicated area for your equipment and enough room to move around safely. Make sure your workout area is free of clutter and well-lit and consider investing in a rubber floor mat to protect your floors and reduce noise. I would also say, it is important to have a room separate from work stress. (I have a friend that has a Rocky photo up in his workout room, which makes it feel special)
- Plan your workouts: Before you start lifting weights, it’s important to have a plan in place. Choose exercises that target the different muscle groups in your body and try to progressively overload workouts/push hard to ensure progress is made.
- Start slowly: If you’re new to weight training, it’s important to start slowly and gradually increase the weight you lift. Overdoing it in the beginning can lead to injury and burnout, so take your time and focus on proper form.
- Seek professional guidance: If you’re unsure about how to perform specific exercises or how to use the equipment, consider working with a personal trainer or consulting online resources. This will help ensure that you’re doing exercises correctly and getting the most out of your workouts.
- Get a good speaker: This one speaks for itself: can you really have a good workout without some killer tunes?
With these tips in mind, you can start weight training at home and see results in no time! Just remember to stay consistent, challenge yourself, and have fun with it.
Thanks for reading,
Matthew.