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also are deadlifts even an option? I feel nothing when I deadlift this little.

for size/weight comparison I am 183cm or 6ft and weight 104kg (208lb)

You curl a 40Kg dumbbell?

What the fuck do they feed you in Serbia?

oh fuck, just realized I made a huge mistake. not a dumbell, a barbell.

>>137142

I can curl a 40kg barbell, I fucked up.

>>137143

one hand or two handed curl?

>>137140

there is one other thing I think you are missing, if you are really poor but still motivated, I don't think being poor can stop you. I think with a little creativity, some plastic bottles (jugs) and shit you can figure it out.

I've seen tires used as poor man's bumper plates. Maybe check an auto shop and see if they have any that there throwing out.

>>137148

Tires with the rim. Even if it's a bit rusty you can always paint it

>>137142

>>137144

>tfw just passed single hand 1pl8 curl 2 weeks ago

>>137148

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>>137150

so what you're saying is 100lb is too little?

>>137151

Yeah, you should get into calisthenics instead.

>>137141

>also are deadlifts even an option? I feel nothing when I deadlift this little.

It's a very low weight for deadlifts, but maybe if you do multiple sets with many reps each, you'll get something out of it. It's not the same as deadlifting heavy weight though, you're supposed to do one set of your 5-rep max.

Power cleans, jerks, snatch, ab roller (using bb), pendlay row, krok row (1 hand), ohp, bent press (look it up, it's a strongman thing), front raise, lateral raise, and basically ANY AND ALL FUCKING CREATIVE MOVEMENT. Start with one of the basic push/pull vertical/horizontal movements and then start getting creative with it

The faster you do a normal weight lifting movement the more gains. Working out at different speeds on different days is good. Doing slow shit through awkward movements is also good. Work out for time if the weight is too light. 100 reps in a set is still good training. Hook some shit on the ends for more weight.

It won't get your ripped but that will take you a fair distance. Also mix in some bodyweight shit, at least pullups if your fat ass can do that yet. If not, that'll be a good day for you when you can do a chinup. Also get creative like >>137159 and >>137148 said, with your movements and for shit to add weight. Be smart though and don't force it or do weird ass moves that will snap your shit or pin you under a pile of tires or something.

>>137158

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>>137224

might get shit on for this but not looking to get ripped, building muscle is solid for me as it is. If I can make decent gains with 50kg, I will make due with 50kg. Respect to you who are leaving humanity behind though.

I want strength but also to convert/shave some of the fat I have, and I often go on 60km marches with some buddies (once every 1-2 months) and that is good enough for me.

with all said, thanks for the support /fit/bros.

>>137239

>If I can make decent gains with 50kg

You can, but you should consider buying a pair of dumbbells to use those fiddy with.

I would recommend checking out Decathlon if you have it in your country.

They would allow you to do:

>bench/floor press

>flys

>bicep curls

>shoulder press

>french curls

>bulgarian squat

Essentially allowing you to easily cover the whole body.

>>137241

I actually have dumbell bars, but the weights are stupidly wide for them because they were meant for the barbell. It kind of restricts movement.

>>137246

Understood. When I bought my weights I got them all with a 28mm hole.

>>137248

Best tip I can give you for pullups that worked for me is to lose weight. I know it sounds simple but it's really the most overlooked

>>137251

working on it. At a 2000 calorie deficit right now, and I lost 6 pounds in 4 days when I was eating only 500 cal a day.

>>137256

I'm actually like 6ft1 and 208lb, my daily average calorie spending with exercise+my job is like 3500 cal, so I've toned it down to 1500 calories. My buddies coach said I can maintain my muscle mass and slim down if I eat high protein dishes while I lose weight. I got like 23 days to go, so it won't be much longer.