Gain Muscle Mass Without Free Weights
A reader asks…
What is a good workout routine to gain muscle mass without any free weights?
This is my situation: I live in a dorm, and due to various reasons(price, overcrowding) I am unable to go to a gym. I am also without dumbbells for the time being. I have a very fast metabolism, and am mainly interested in gaining muscle mass. Is this possible with push-ups, sit-ups, and other simple exercises that do not utilize free weights, and if so, what would be a good routine?
Thanks in advance for all responses.
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To build muscle you’ll need to do resistance training and since you won’t be using weights, then I suggest resistance bands because they are perfect for dorm room use. They’re quiet, compact, lightweight and you can get a complete set for under $50 similar to the one shown below.
Because the bands have clips on the ends of the tubes, you can combine them for various resistance levels and that’s important because different exercises naturally use different tension. Plus, as your muscles adapt and exercising becomes easier, you’ll need to increase the resistance to keep your muscles challenged and growing.
The set shown below also comes with a non-marring door anchor so you can perform exercises at various levels. There’s also ankle/wrist straps and regular hand grip handles.
Even though the set comes with a workout book and optional circuit training DVD, you can also get free resistance bands workouts here. Just create an account and watch all the workouts you want.