The only fitness equipment you need
Whether you’re a personal trainer looking to train someone in their home or you’re looking to get fit yourself at home with the most minimal amount of equipment, look no further as I’ve put together a short and sweet list of the key things you’ll need.
You only need three things…
Believe it or not, you only really need three things to be able to train every muscle in your body and they are:
Pull-up bar
Arguably the most important of the three, these pull-up bars are super easy to install (and remove) before and after a workout. When installed correctly, they are rock solid and actually use your weight to further grip the doorframe.
These will allow you to practice both hanging movements (such as hanging knee/leg raises and any kind of pulling movement (such as pull-ups or bar rows).
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2. Resistance Band
These bands come in a range of different strengths with Red being the ‘lightest’, then increasing in tension through Black, Purple and Green respectively.
They are great for warming up the shoulders with banded presses and high pulls as well as working your core’s rotational strength with exercises like the banded twist.
Just make sure you buy them from a reputable company that has plenty of good reviews as I’ve been stung with dodgy imitations that don’t stretch properly before.
A red band should cost around £10.
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3. Pair of Dumbbells
It’s quite hard to train the vertical push movement (aka shoulder strength) without moving some weight above your head. Technically you could train your shoulders with handstand push-up progressions (starting with push-ups on your knees) but even this may be too difficult for some people so I find having a good pair of dumbbells will do the trick.
The key to choosing the right set of dumbbells is getting the right weight to match your strength. To start with you want a weight that is challenging to do 5 strict presses with (that’s a standing shoulder press without using your legs to help - just use your shoulders to press above your head). Over time, as you get stronger, you can purchase heavier sets to match your growing strength.
And that’s it! The rest you should be able to do with your body weight alone or use everyday objects in the house to assist (such as sofas for bench dips and stairs for step-ups).
