Equipment Needed For BBG Beginner
Update: 3/15/20 With the world experiencing the Corona-virus Pandemic, now is a perfect to try BBG from the safety of your own home. Women all over the world are coming together to workout together virtually. I started at beginner almost 2 years ago and never stopped! Best purchase of my life!
*Update 11/20/19 Kayla Itsine’s recently changed her Beginner Program to 8 weeks long as opposed to 4. I have not checked it out yet. This post was based off of her 4 week beginner program.
Starting a new workout program can be stressful. Besides figuring out how to work it into your busy schedule, there is the added stress of trying to understand the moves. I know I was overwhelmed, especially with trying to know what equipment would be used for Bikini Body Guide.
I wanted to provide a quick reference for BBG newbies to see all the moves that use equipment, what equipment is needed, and how you can substitute the required equipment with free alternatives to help alleviate some of the stress you might be feeling so I compiled this list.
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Recommended Equipment for BBG Beginner Weeks 1-4
BBG Beginner Week 1&2 equipment modifications
If you are anything like me and don’t want to spend any additional money (especially if you just spent 120 dollars on a year subscription to BBG), then check out these suggested equipment modifications to keep your extra expense at zero. Obviously use your discretion with these suggestions, and don’t get hurt!
Static lunge with dumbbells: I started with 5lb hand weights that I already owned. I also owned 3lb hand weights, so when I wanted more weight, I’d hold the 5lbs and 3lbs together. You could also use cans from your pantry, milk jugs that you save and fill with water, textbooks, or small paint cans.
Skipping (Jump rope): do the motion with no rope
Knee-up & Step-up: Use stairs, sitting bench, the side of your bathtub, a step stool, a fireplace ledge, or a kitchen chair.
Step-up: see Knee-up modifications
Tricep dip: I used the arm of our futon. You could also use a coffee table, ottoman, armrest of your couch, side table, side of a bathtub, or a kitchen chair.
BBG Beginner Week 3&4 equipment modifications
Squat and press: I held both my 5 lb hand weights. I even held all the 5’s and 3’s together before… it was quite the handful. You could grab a big rock from your yard, milk jug, a small stool, small side table, textbook, or a paint can.
Knee-up: see BBG Beginner week 1 knee-up & step-up
Skipping (Jump rope): see BBG Beginner week 1
Step-up with dumbbells: I started with 5lb hand weights that I already owned. I also owned 3lb hand weights, so when I wanted more weight, I’d hold the 5lbs and 3lbs together. You could also use cans from your pantry, milk jugs that you save and fill with water, textbooks, or small paint cans. Then use stairs, sitting bench, the side of your bathtub, a step stool, a fireplace ledge, or a kitchen chair to step up.
Tricep dip: see BBG Beginner week 1
In Summary
I hope this helps you know what you need to get started on your new program. If you have the money to buy the equipment, that’s awesome. If you don’t, this program can still work for you! I have a friend who did the whole program without spending a penny on equipment!
You can do this. I did, and I was definitely not in good shape. If an overweight girl in her thirties mom of three can find a way to do this, so can you. I’m rooting for you!
Where are you in your workout journey? Are you doing beginner for 4 months like I did? Comment below, I’d love to hear from you!
