{"id":160906,"date":"2020-09-16T02:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T09:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=160906"},"modified":"2020-09-16T08:41:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T15:41:02","slug":"household-items-for-weights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/household-items-for-weights\/","title":{"rendered":"Household Items to Use When You Can\u2019t Find Dumbbells"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not just toilet paper and hand soap that have been flying off the shelves lately. Weights have been very hard to come by in the last few months — both in stores and online.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to add some weights to your at-home workouts but can\u2019t seem to find any, try looking around your house. You’d be surprised to find that household items can make for great replacements, whether you need 1 pound or 20 pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Incorporate the below items into your workouts for some added resistance!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gallon jugs
\n<\/b>These are a great option if you\u2019re looking to add weights to your <\/span>squats<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Russian twists,<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>lunges<\/span><\/a>. Weighing in at 8.3 pounds, gallon jugs are super manageable when you\u2019re starting to introduce more weight into your workout routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wine bottle
\n<\/b>Yes, you read that right. A wine bottle weighs just under three pounds and is perfect for a pre-happy hour <\/span>workout<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bag of pet food
\n<\/b>These can vary in size dramatically. If you\u2019re looking to really push yourself to a higher weight, you can get bags that weigh around 45 pounds. Just make sure you\u2019re ready to tackle this much extra weight safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laundry detergent
\n<\/b>A 50-ounce bottle clocks in at about 23 pounds. Grab one by the handle and try some <\/span>Russian swings<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>walking lunges<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Books
\n<\/b>A hardcover book weighs about 12 ounces, just less than a pound, so if you\u2019re new to weights or want something that you can build on, books are a great option. Exercise your body first, then read a few pages to exercise your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dishtowels
\n<\/b>If you want to work on your core, <\/span>sliding workouts<\/span><\/a> are where it’s at. If you don\u2019t have <\/span>sliders<\/span><\/a> or can\u2019t find any, grab your dish towel and put it under your feet. Get into a plank position and pull your legs in one by one toward your chest. Your abs will be burning in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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