Trying to flatten my stomach, while getting bigger arms?

[MrJune]

Basically my dilemma.

As things stand, I literally do not have the money to join a gym (Which is in the next town over). Because I don't really have a job, nor a car.

I've read a lot of men's health magazines, and I can make a diet but I don't think its help when I don't have much exercising I can do.

I can go jogging/running, which I'm currently doing to get better endurance overall. Trying to do it for 30 minutes every other day (Mon/Wed/Fri). I have dumbbells, and I've found a site that lists out supposed "workouts" to help.

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Now I'm trying to build a workout that adds to this by using some of the workouts I've seen in the magazines but while I'm trying to find a balance. I'm curious, does anyone have a better plan for what I'm trying to achieve (Question title).

[geronimojoesaephus]

It's cheesy, but hulu offers the "Situation Workout" for free. He has some pretty basic exercises that are pretty good for the abs. To be honest, I think someone else made the workout and just put him on there to sell more copies. Other than that I'd say google different exercises and see what works for you.

If you're just starting out with weight training, I'd suggest using lighter weight and more reps. Do that at least until you get your form down. After that, move on to using higher weight with less reps. Also, if you're trying to both lose weight and put on muscle, I'd suggest having some days be strictly cardio and other days strictly weights.

[kheserthorpe]

rosstraining.com is full of stuff you'll find good.

[rachiee]

Its possible, haven't you seen the guys in prison who come out looking huge and buff? They have nothing more than what you have. Try to build arm strength and then work up to doing push ups. Sit ups are good as well. But you wouldn't believe how many exercises are available for dumbbells. The website that the other two answers posted will help you a lot.

[kmhco]

google exercises and YouTube is good to to find work out videos. there are probably a thousand different exercises you can do at home using only your body and the dumbbells or other household items...

[DrPain]

Cardio exercises will burn fat off your body, but be careful to limit them when trying to gain muscle. Ever notice professional long distance runners, their arms are twigs. Pushups would be a great exercise for you, there are ton of different types of pushups and all you need is the floor to do them. Pushups will build muscles in your chest, arms, and core.

[pbima]

if your trying to flatten your stomach, running that much will make you loose weight, assuming that your not eating foods that are bad for you. you'll get a diverse workout with the stuff in the link you have, just remember to switch up the exercises because your body will get use to them and you will stop gaining muscle/ seeing results.

[cathysmith07]

Well best thing for you do is to go to a gym. They can help you there achieve your goals.

[Anonymous]

The rosstraining site kheserthorpe linked to is great.

Get a chin up bar as well. Good arm and abs exercises to be had.

[Opinion Owner]

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[Anonymous]

the key to getting toned ripped muscles is cardio the more you run the better you will look plain and simple