What can I use instead of a barbell at home?

What can I use instead of a barbell at home?

An obvious substitute for barbells, found next to barbell sets in many gyms, are dumbbells. These versatile weights let you perform many of the same exercises you do with barbells, with the added benefit of letting you do single-arm or alternating-arm reps.

What household item weighs 2 lbs?

A half-full, half-gallon milk jug holds 2.086 pounds, making it a perfect 2-pound dumbbell. You can easily up the weight by adding more water.

What exercises to do with free weights?

Use water bottles or other similar-sized plastic bottles as dumbbells for your upper-body workouts. Use unopened, new water bottles or refill empty bottles with sand or water. Or opt for a gallon of water (or repurposed milk jug) and use the handle to make things easier.

Will 3 pound weights tone my arms?

To tone your arm muscles, consider starting with 2- to 3-pound dumbbells, all the way up to 5- to 10-pound dumbbells for women and 10- to 20-pound dumbbells for men. Once you can do 12 to 15 repetitions with little effort, it's time to increase the weights.