Anyone do strength training at home as opposed to a gym?

[Anonymous]

Does anybody here do strength training exercises at home? What do you do? What equipment is necessary?

I need to build my muscle tone back up, but all the gyms in my area are out of my budget range - especially when you take the contract part into consideration.

What are some other good options?

[NovemberJoseph]

I got a whole bench press set at Walmart for around $60. I think the brand is cap barbell.
It came with a bar and 100 lbs of weights. It's basically a jr. bench but it works for me, all I did was buy a new solid bar and more weights and I can now bench press, squat, over head press, and deadlift. I also got a pull up bar that attaches to my closet so I can do pull ups there.

[MyNameIsJonas]

Pull up bar - Pull ups and chin ups. These are great for the back.

Push ups, hand stand push ups on a wall. Behind the back dips on a low table or bench.

Burpees, box jumps, squats, sprinting.

[Anonymous]

Oh there's a ton you can do! Just look on google. I know that isn't helpful but it's what I do. You will need some weights, an exercise ball. Your body is actually a perfect tool! Just look up videos to see what you like.
Currently I use an exercise ball for my abs and weights for my arms, and I use a stationary bike with medium resistance for legs as well as cardio.

[Hyped_up_on_coffee]

Yup P90X so I just have , weights, pull up bar , a stool and a mat

[kheserthorpe]

If you can afford it I'd suggest the book 'never gymless' by Ross enamait. Really covers using primarily body weight exercises for strength not just for endurance.

[cavmanier]

P90x seems okay but I think it's pretty light weight stuff. I'd get some dumbbells and benches personally if you have the room.