What Weights to buy for Beginner Home Gym I Newbie Guide to Basic Strength Training Equipments, by Michelle Job on YouTube. 7 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 7 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Decide what you want first. Strength training builds muscle and tone, while cardio burns calories. Most beginner plans mix both, so choose weights you can lift with control.
Start with a pair of 1 kg vinyl dumbbells. They are cheap and light enough to learn rows, presses and curls without straining your joints.
Add a pair of PVC dumbbells around 2 to 3 kg for moves where 1 kg feels too easy, such as squats and shoulder presses.
Buy a set of 2 kg hex dumbbells next. The flat hex heads sit still on the floor, so they do not roll during floor work like renegade rows.
Move up to a 5 kg hex pair once 2 kg feels light for 10 to 12 reps. Keep both pairs so you can drop down on hard sets.
Pick up a 4 kg kettlebell for swings and goblet squats. Add an 8 kg iron kettlebell when the 4 kg feels easy.
Get a set of fabric resistance bands. They grip your thighs well for glute bridges, side steps and banded squats.
Add a 15 kg loop band for pull-up help and stretches. Loop it over a bar or a sturdy anchor before you pull.
Tips and common mistakes
Test a weight by doing 10 to 12 slow reps. If the last two feel hard but your form stays clean, it is the right size.
Buy one pair at a time and add heavier weights as you get stronger instead of buying a full rack at the start.
Check dumbbells, kettlebells and bands for cracks or frayed seams before each session and stop using anything damaged.
Warm up for five minutes before lifting and keep your back flat when you hinge for kettlebell swings.
Questions
How heavy should a beginner's dumbbells be?
Most beginners start between 1 kg and 5 kg. Add a heavier pair once 12 reps feel easy with good form.
Do I need both dumbbells and kettlebells?
No. Dumbbells cover most exercises. A kettlebell is handy for swings and goblet squats if you like those moves.
How many days a week should I train?
Two or three full-body sessions a week with a rest day in between is a good starting point.
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