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I am 21 and need to build up my upper body strength, but figured I might as well go all-out whilst I'm at it. The thing is I can't afford gym fees so anything I do will have to be in my 'poor man' gym- one I've built myself out of railway sleepers, girders, oil drums and poles.

How does one start bodybuilding, naturally as opposed to with chemicals? I'd like to aspire to the look of Charles Atlas, the old-timers, as opposed to modern Arnie-types! I just want to be very healthy but to have a built body with it.

Where do I begin, to I have to forfeit aerobic exercise entirely?

Thanks

I think you need to spend about half an hour arranging a schedule that you can adhere to. Start small and build it up. It has to be difficult or it isn't going anywhere so when it gets easy, that means you have developed and need to increase weights

Start by testing your limits, what weight you can comfortably lift. I'm talking about 3 sets of 8 repetitions at a time. Work different muscle groups on alternating days.

Stretching and aerobic exercise are essential other wise you will be strong but stiff and chubby. Stretch all of your muscles before you start (yoga style is good.) Then warm up with 20 minutes of aerobic exercise, whatever style you prefer. Then start the weightlifting. When you are done with the weights, spend 5 minutes of gentle aerobic work again to cool down and have a glass of milk. The milk will help to develop your muscle mass.

Always have someone around in case you injure yourself. Within shouting distance at least or keep a cell phone in your pocket.

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I’m a little guy. Pretty short for my age and skinny - very skinny. I’m looking to build a little bit of muscle in my arms and chest to both gain some weight and look less scrawny. I’m not a gym kind of guy and mainly want to stick to push ups, sit ups and other things I can do at home. Any suggestions?

I would recommend doing slow repetitions. If you have barbells at home, don’t do too many reps, rather, do more sets of fewer reps using larger/heavier weights. This usually builds muscle so that it doesn’t stay toned, but leaning more towards the “brolic” look You should also look into buying protein shakes or buying the powder to make it yourself. Always have rest between “workout days”, so that your muscles can grow.

Hope that helped.
and I gained this information from my gym teacher, who used to be a personal trainer, as well as from my friends who are into building up their body

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