Good exercises outside of the gym... - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

chrisdeaner · 04-16-2002, 08:29 AM

Hey everyone,
I usually workout at least 3 times a week at the gym. However, recently I have found myself very pressed for time, and have sometimes been unable to get down more than once a week. I do, however, have 20 min. a few times during the day, where I can do some simple exercises at home. So far, I have just been doing push-ups and crunches, but I know that there are better things I can be doing. My focus is on muscle growth in my upper body, as well as overall toning, if that helps at all. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Chris

czechTHnet · 04-20-2002, 05:47 AM

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Originally posted by czechTHnet:

Sorry about that earlier one - ' new at this. For outside-the-gym exercise, walking usually does it for me, but if you're wanting to build upper body, the routine you're doing is great: push-ups/crunches.

spl_373 · 04-20-2002, 02:14 PM

maybe you can do some dips for your triceps and pecs. Off a coffee table or a chair or whatever. And pushups of course, try mixing them up a bit...do a set with your hands shoulder width apart, and then do a set with your hands almost touching eachother.

Naxis · 04-20-2002, 10:34 PM

Handstand pushups (against a wall) are an *excellent* strength builder. It requires a lot of stabilization and balance and is not easy at first, but it is great for building some real strength. If it's too hard to do or you don't feel comfortable with it, skip it.
Wide and close grip pushups are good for working the chest and triceps, respectively.
Dips, lunges, bodyweight squats, pullups (if possible). Curls with anything handy for biceps. Sometimes you just gotta be creative.