Bryce88
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Hi all,
My gym time is struggling due to family/university/work commitments and I need some advice...please.
My gym sessions are now so sporadic and sparse I am considering cancelling my membership all together (saving me about $1,200 a year). I am probably lucky to get to the gym 2 - 3 times a week now, and even then it is only for short periods - hardly worth it and it is hard to keep a consistent workout routine.
What I am considering is starting a very basic workout area at home (possibly outdoors) - maybe look at purchasing a second hand power rack and just concentrate on the basics (squats, pull ups and bench press). I thought these 3 compound exercises would work best and target most major muscle groups. All I want to do is maintain weight/strength. Not looking to "get swole".
In theory, I feel that a home gym will work. 2 things are holding me back though...
Looking forward to some replies (especially home gym'ers with little space and equipment). Maybe some ex-gym goers who now work out at home? Some success stories?
Cheers everyone.
My gym time is struggling due to family/university/work commitments and I need some advice...please.
My gym sessions are now so sporadic and sparse I am considering cancelling my membership all together (saving me about $1,200 a year). I am probably lucky to get to the gym 2 - 3 times a week now, and even then it is only for short periods - hardly worth it and it is hard to keep a consistent workout routine.
What I am considering is starting a very basic workout area at home (possibly outdoors) - maybe look at purchasing a second hand power rack and just concentrate on the basics (squats, pull ups and bench press). I thought these 3 compound exercises would work best and target most major muscle groups. All I want to do is maintain weight/strength. Not looking to "get swole".
In theory, I feel that a home gym will work. 2 things are holding me back though...
- Space - a power rack takes up a lot of room. Is this the best/simplest option or is there some fantastic ghetto system I can rig up somehow? Maybe do push ups instead of bench? Gauntlet squats instead of using the bar? A shitty pull up bar in a door way? This would rid me of a power rack but also is limiting.
- Motivation - at the gym, I am there to workout. At home, am I going to be distracted?
Looking forward to some replies (especially home gym'ers with little space and equipment). Maybe some ex-gym goers who now work out at home? Some success stories?
Cheers everyone.