The Benefits of a
Free Weights Workout Program

A free weights workout program is a great way to get all the benefits that weight training offers. Not only does a free weights routine offer physical benefits but weight training with free weights also has many other benefits.

Versatility
Free weights can be used for a wide range of exercises compared to machines. For example, if you combine barbells, dumbbells and weight plates with a weight bench you can perform exercises for every muscle group. On the other hand, machines can only allow a few exercises to be performed with them.

For example, a barbell can be used for exercises like, barbell curl, tricep extension, squat, barbell rows, bench press, shoulder press, etc. A leg press machine on the other hand will allow you to perform the leg press with perhaps calf raises.

Cost and Portability
Free weights can be picked up second-hand relatively cheaply from the classified section of most newspapers. Plus, they can be transported easily as well. Machines are generally quite expensive and are difficult to transport.

Space
Weight training with free weights is good because the equipment takes up very little space compared to machines which can take up quite a bit of room in a shed or spare room.

Indestructible
Free weights are virtually indestructible, which makes them a very cost effective investment in your long-term health. Some machines on the other hand may require certain parts to be replaced after a period of time due to simple wear and tear.

Introduction to Weight Training
Rather than spending money on an expensive gym membership, people can purchase some free weights to see if they can make free weights workout programs a consistent part of their lifestyle.

If they don’t they can sell the equipment quite easily. However, if they do make it a consistent part of their lifestyle they can either purchase a gym membership or expand their home gym set up.

Of course it is best for beginners to mainly use machines as opposed to free weights because machines require less stabilisation and are therefore easier to learn and have less risk of injury. However, some compound free weight exercises like, squats and deadlifts are essential for beginners to learn because of the core strength benefits they offer.

If you do have free weights at home and would like a basic free weights routine, here is a simple one to use:

Squats
Deadlift
Barbell row
Bench press
Dumbbell flye
Shoulder press
Lateral raise
Barbell curl
Alternative dumbbell curl
Tricep extension
Tricep kickback
Crunches
Reverse crunches

In this free weights workout program you perform one set of each exercise. This is after performing a 5-minute warm up of course. It is a whole-body free weights routine and is the perfect workout for beginners who have some free weights at home.

Perform this free weights workout program 3 days a week on non-consecutive days, i.e. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On your non-workout days it is best to do an extended cardio workout, perhaps for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

After the workout is completed it is worthwhile performing some cardio for 20-30 minutes to assist the fat-burning process in your body. Click on this link to find out more about the best way to lose weight.

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