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Pint Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/05/19	2003/05/19, 11:03 PM Hello, i am a beginner and have chosen to do the Weight Loss & Definition Training. i have dumbells and not free weights. can i substitute a workout for... Wide Grip Chins Standing Barbell Curls Lying Tricep extensions Machine Leg Curls Barbell Flatbench Press and with what exercise should i susbstitute it with??? Thanks
jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/05/20, 08:47 AM Hmm, if I understand this, you only have dumbbells. Ok, maybe some of these will work in replacement Wide Grip chins - Get a broom stick, and place it across two chairs, lie in between the chairs and do pull ups. Try and get to the point where you can do normal pull ups from a hanging position Standing Barbell curls - Just do dumbbell curls then, the exercises are slightly different but until you can get to a gym or get a barbell this will work. Lying tricep extensions - you can do these with a dumbbell (depending on weight needed) hold the dumbbell with two hands and lower just behind your head (do not over extend!!) Machine leg curls - dumbbell squats? not sure which the curl is (if its feet to butt, or feet straight out) Barbell Flatbench Press - Once again, use the dumbbells instead You may want to look at the home workout that doesnt involve free weight or machine weight equipment. My wife uses it (she is afraid of weights right now) and says she gets a great burn!
tommishuck Posts: 59 Joined: 2003/05/05	2003/05/20, 12:24 PM I can't think of any thing for the leg curls. Maybe have someone push againist them for reseistance? just a thought.
tommishuck Posts: 59 Joined: 2003/05/05	2003/05/20, 12:25 PM sorry.. thinking leg extensions. Squat of some sort. Even if with no weight..
Pint Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/05/19	2003/05/20, 06:39 PM thank you for your replys, my workout starts on Monday the 26th -------------- I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...