Is it possible to follow SS in a smaller gym with no barbells, only dumbbells and Smith machines? I can't imagine being able to do something like power cleans without a barbell, so are there any alternative excersizes?
>inb4 find a new gym
This gym is free, and getting a membership somewhere else isnt.
how the fk you gonna follow a barbell-based program without barbells feynman
Do a different routine
>>35607523
I was thinking I could use dumbbells for bench/military/deadlift and Smith machine for squats. Just wondering what the missing link would be.
>>35607559
Every beginner routine in the sticky mostly pulls from the same pool of core exercises as SS though.
>>35607560
>Just wondering what the missing link would be
>using the smith machine
Jesus Christ you could at least read the book.
>>35608217
I have, and I know I shouldnt use the Smith machine, but I feel like getting some inferior squats in would be better than not squatting at all.
>>35607236
Either do the program right or don't do it all.
For people just starting out it's pretty difficult to mess up gains but if you're serious about getting stronger/looking good then you're going to want to use the right equipment.
In general I'm not super hardcore about people modifying a program or something but at least go to a gym where you can do the exercises the way you're supposed to.
>>35607236
Yes, just do the movements with body weights. You will have to double the reps though. Also instead of a gallon of milk a day, just drink a gram of milk a day. I can personally guarantee equal or better results this way.
>>35607236
You're not doing the program. Try something else or follow the program.
>>35607559
>>35608269
>>35608724
What other programs are there that'll fit my needs and work to a similar effect as SS? Everything in the sticky are also barbell regimens.
Do a brosplit, faggot. SS is seriously a meme. You'll only get fat.
>>35608765
>lifting weights on a barbell makes you fat
i am in the same boat as the OP, only have access to dumbbells and smith machine.
if SS cant be done with out a bar bell what is a decent alternative routine?
>>35607236
>can I do a barbell routine without a barbell?
>can I drive a car without a car?
>>35608760
You cannot do something different from SS or a barbell regimen and expect to get the same results. You simply have to face the fact that you need the right equipment. Best advice, find a way to get some fucking barbells.
>>35608800
>if SS cant be done with out a bar bell what is a decent alternative routine?
Brosplit #50349850239458
You will never be able to develop barbell like strength without a barbell.
Try doing 200kg dumbbell squats.
>>35608787
The routine is shit not the exercises...
You can do bench, ohp, rows, lunges, and goblet squats/one legged squats with dumbbells. You can definitely make a solid routine with those as your base compound lifts.
