Is my home workout effective?

[matt6233]

I was going to the gym about 5 days a week for 4-5 months. I stopped going after I got turf toe and wasn't able to do leg workouts, and I can't really afford it right now. Since then I was prescribed to vyvanse and now I'm about 8 pounds lighter. Now I just work out at home and do my best to eat on vyvanse to maintain my weight.

I usually do this 3-4 times a week. I do pretty much everything with a curl bar. I do the same weight for every lift (35's on each side, I don't even know how much the bar weighs. Pretty sure it's just standard.) First I do 5 sets of curls at 10 reps a set. Then 3 sets of shrugs 25 reps a set. Then I do shoulder press 3 sets, 12 reps each. Then 4 sets of 25 on pushups. Then 75-100 crunches, sometimes planks if my foot can handle it. I also have this forearm grip thing I usually do in between sets. I'm probably doing alot wrong here but this is what I've done at home for a few years now, I think I've seen some results from it or atleast have been able to maintain gains somewhat. It's nothing close to what I did at the gym but I figure it's better than nothing. I really want to start going to the gym again but want to make sure I have the cash flow to eat right and pay for the membyship.

So, thoughts? Suggestions? Anything I should change?

[mrmrbill]

I was going to the gym about 5 days a week for 4-5 months. I stopped going after I got turf toe and wasn't able to do leg workouts, and I can't really afford it right now. Since then I was prescribed to vyvanse and now I'm about 8 pounds lighter. Now I just work out at home and do my best to eat on vyvanse to maintain my weight.

I usually do this 3-4 times a week. I do pretty much everything with a curl bar. I do the same weight for every lift (35's on each side, I don't even know how much the bar weighs. Pretty sure it's just standard.) First I do 5 sets of curls at 10 reps a set. Then 3 sets of shrugs 25 reps a set. Then I do shoulder press 3 sets, 12 reps each. Then 4 sets of 25 on pushups. Then 75-100 crunches, sometimes planks if my foot can handle it. I also have this forearm grip thing I usually do in between sets. I'm probably doing alot wrong here but this is what I've done at home for a few years now, I think I've seen some results from it or atleast have been able to maintain gains somewhat. It's nothing close to what I did at the gym but I figure it's better than nothing. I really want to start going to the gym again but want to make sure I have the cash flow to eat right and pay for the membyship.

So, thoughts? Suggestions? Anything I should change?

Wow. All that is a serious bummer, dude. Sounds really messed up. You should probably just give up and never post again. It look bad and there is never any hope with the situation you describe.

[matt6233]

thanks for the motivation.. means alot from an Olympian like your self.. atleast give me some constructive critisism... even if it's an entire new workout.. I promise there are plenty of people in worse physical shape than me It's honestly cool though.. I don't think I want advice from someone that benches more than they squat (according to your body space)

[SuffolkPunch]

Anything I should change?

Your entire mindset

All the above is wishy washy crap.

Find a way to afford the gym

Get on a decent beginner program. You can do lower body whatever you say.

[mrmrbill]

thanks for the motivation.. means alot from an Olympian like your self.. atleast give me some constructive critisism... even if it's an entire new workout.. I promise there are plenty of people in worse physical shape than me It's honestly cool though.. I don't think I want advice from someone that benches more than they squat (according to your body space)

What particular part is stopping you from doing a simple program like All Pros?

[vollric]

I was going to the gym about 5 days a week for 4-5 months. I stopped going after I got turf toe and wasn't able to do leg workouts, and I can't really afford it right now. Since then I was prescribed to vyvanse and now I'm about 8 pounds lighter. Now I just work out at home and do my best to eat on vyvanse to maintain my weight.

I usually do this 3-4 times a week. I do pretty much everything with a curl bar. I do the same weight for every lift (35's on each side, I don't even know how much the bar weighs. Pretty sure it's just standard.) First I do 5 sets of curls at 10 reps a set. Then 3 sets of shrugs 25 reps a set. Then I do shoulder press 3 sets, 12 reps each. Then 4 sets of 25 on pushups. Then 75-100 crunches, sometimes planks if my foot can handle it. I also have this forearm grip thing I usually do in between sets. I'm probably doing alot wrong here but this is what I've done at home for a few years now, I think I've seen some results from it or atleast have been able to maintain gains somewhat. It's nothing close to what I did at the gym but I figure it's better than nothing. I really want to start going to the gym again but want to make sure I have the cash flow to eat right and pay for the membyship.

So, thoughts? Suggestions? Anything I should change?

sounds a bit sloppy, take the time out if it matters to you and read some of the beginner stickies on what kind of program would work for you at home.

[matt6233]

@SuffolkPunch
LOL. My mind set is fine, are you a psychiatrist? Also, I don't know how you can say my foot is fine when you know absolutely nothing about it. You are very very ignorant.

I've been on many different programs like "all pros" but I don't have an "all pro" program for lifting at my house with limited weights. I figured I could come here and get some plausible suggestions, I guess I was wrong.

[emac_fenian]

I read that a couple times... Did I miss something, why can't you do leg workouts? Because you got turf toe a few years ago? A turf toe is basically a sprained toe. You might want to take it easy for a few weeks on a turf toe, but you said you've been doing this routine for a few years! No way at 19 should a turf toe from years ago be affecting your ability to lift weights. If you don't like leg workouts, just admit it and don't make up stupid excuses for it.

Anyway, your routine isn't good at all, and there's much better routines that you can do out there, even with limited weights. If you want to actually make gains instead of wasting your time, I suggest you research some good beginner plans and focus on full body workouts. Also, get yourself a pull up bar. You're doing nothing for your back.

[SuffolkPunch]

@SuffolkPunch
LOL. My mind set is fine, are you a psychiatrist? Also, I don't know how you can say my foot is fine when you know absolutely nothing about it. You are very very ignorant.

I've been on many different programs like "all pros" but I don't have an "all pro" program for lifting at my house with limited weights. I figured I could come here and get some plausible suggestions, I guess I was wrong.

I don't need to be a psychologist to see when someone does not have have the commitment and will to succeed... if you had this, you would find a way to train around a sore toe. This is the first thing you need to change.

The second thing is arguing with everyone who is trying to offer you advice. The reason nobody is commenting on your "routine" is that it sucks and will get you nowhere. You need to rejoin the gym or get proper equipment. You are already trying to shift the blame of your inevitable failure to those who "wouldn't help you out".

[AlecAzam]

Find something that you pay money for that you don't need, like TV, stop paying for it and get a gym membership. Your welcome.

[davesterrr]

if you only want to train upper body, i would say atleast do some bend over rows.
you're not training your back at the moment.

[ramone2485]

I workout at home for several reasons. Since you can no longer afford a gym membership, I recommend buying things here & there for your at-home-gym. Make you every bar you buy is 1". You can buy some Dumbbell handles for $5 each. 2 will be $10 obviously. Then you can buy some weight plates for them. I think a 5lb plate is $2.47 at Walmart. You can do A LOT of workouts with only dumbbells. If you want to, you can buy a 1" EZ Curl bar, but you'll have dumbbells, so no need. I've seen the weight plates go up to 25lbs. I think you can fit 4 plates on each side of the dumbbell, so with all 25lb plates, you can go up to 200lbs on each dumbbell.

You can also buy some resistance tubes/bands/whatever. Gold's Gym sells 3 interchangeable bands for $14 at Walmart.

FYI. I didn't read your full post. Was eager to write this.

[vollric]

I don't need to be a psychologist to see when someone does not have have the commitment and will to succeed... if you had this, you would find a way to train around a sore toe. This is the first thing you need to change.

The second thing is arguing with everyone who is trying to offer you advice. The reason nobody is commenting on your "routine" is that it sucks and will get you nowhere. You need to rejoin the gym or get proper equipment. You are already trying to shift the blame of your inevitable failure to those who "wouldn't help you out".

couldn't have worded it any better.