Squier Posted August 23, 2013 Share So, I spend quite a bit of time on my bike and on the spinnung bike, and absolutely no time in the gym. I just don't like going. I have a spinning bike at home so, if I don't go riding, it's just so easy and convenient to get on the spinning bike. Problem is, my upper body gets no exercise so I'm looking to do something that is quick and effective in getting my upper body into shape. Like I mentioned in the title, I'm lazy so going to the gym for an hour is not an option. Should i resort to a couple of push-ups or sit-ups before getting on the bike? I've thought of getting a kettle bell... but then I wouldn't know what to do with it. So, what is the most effecient upper body exercise that I can do at home without spending gazilions on a home gym or spending an hour with a weight in my hand staring at the roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Man Posted August 23, 2013 Share Push ups, pull ups, dips and planks/crunches. The easiest and cheapest way forward. gongmech and Tiny K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted August 23, 2013 Share Yup push ups and Planks. Pull ups also very good Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Rider Posted August 23, 2013 Share Check out the TRX suspension training system - It doesn't cost an arm an a leg, doesn't require a lot of space, and you can give your whole body a thorough workout - http://www.trxtraining.com Tiny K and Capricorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beesrib Posted August 23, 2013 Share Push ups, pull ups, dips and planks/crunches. The easiest and cheapest way forward. jip jip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideondv Posted August 23, 2013 Share Push ups! Lots of different ways to do them. (Easy to really hard ). Go check on youtube. You will work your chest, triceps, shoulders & core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnon Posted August 23, 2013 Share The "gorilla workout" app has a ton of zero equipment, own body weight exercises with illustrative vids. Each session only takes a few minutes. That having being said, I've been too lazy to really get started... Tiny K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichops Posted August 23, 2013 Share Anyone know where I can get the TRX system from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvdm1 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Try this program, when I started phase 1 I could barely do 5 pull ups and by the end I did 21 consecutive pull ups. As I understand the pull ups work quite a few muscle groups in your upper body. Combine this with some plank exercises and push ups. Should take about 20 mins three times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Rider Posted August 23, 2013 Share Anyone know where I can get the TRX system from ? I bought mine online, but sportsmanswarehouse has a similar product called rip60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichops Posted August 23, 2013 Share I bought mine online, but sportsmanswarehouse has a similar product called rip60Thanx for this - did you get it thru Amazon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Get yourself a Single speed and ride them hills or rowing trainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques999 Posted August 23, 2013 Share I need something to get rid of my pensie everything else is fine but the pensie is going no where X-Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Rider Posted August 23, 2013 Share Thanx for this - did you get it thru Amazon ? I got it through ebay, but I see the price has gone up drastically...probably as a result of the rand's performance. In my opinion any suspension training system will do the trick, and youtube has a number of vids explaining what exercises you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutri Posted August 24, 2013 Share My favourite at home upper body exercises are bent over russian twist, chair dips, door rows and inverted rows between two chairs with a broomstick. And for sure push-ups and planks.TRX training is an awesome system for all fitness levels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongmech Posted August 24, 2013 Share BURPEES!!! + all the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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