I want to increase my upper-body strength but don't have weights to train with... What should I do?

[SaltBoy]

Besides the regular push-ups and such, what exercises can I perform that will increase my upper-body strength? I don't have weights, and I don't want to go to a gym. Help!

Thanks!

 

[rh71]

Chin-up bar!!!

 

[TomC25]

gallon jugs of sand

or buckets (more spillage)



lay on your back and hold arms out to side and bring jugs up and together above you - rinse repeat

that may work

 

[Carbo]

Wrestling matches with large, round women.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Buy some - a 110lb weight set with dumbbells and a barbell runs like $30 at Oshmans or any sporting good store. (That's like 7 Big Mac value meals)

Other than that, pull-ups will develop your lats, shoulders, and arms. I honestly can't think of anything else though.

 

[SludgeFactory]

Pullups
Dips
Pushups, adjust hand position and/or wear a weighted backpack to change things up

You could probably pick up a used set of weights and a bench for cheap, think about how many people buy exercise equipment and never use it. BTW, don't forget your lower body unless you're going for the lightbulb look.

 

[yakko]

Buy some weights you shmoe.

 

[Peetoeng]

The exercise mentioned above would do well. Then do some sports, basketball, softball, kayaking or whatever taxes your body more than punching keyboard.

 

[Nocturnal]

where can i get some decent quotes on a semi-decent weight set?

im moving soon and there is hella room for my new weight set.

 

[StageLeft]

Get a gym membership.

 

[DaveSimmons]

A dumbbell set is cheap and takes almost no space.