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Why not use weights? This matters actually. Weights are used because their weight provides resistance to movement forcing you to use more strength with triggers the building of muscle. How often you do these excersizes, how much resistance/weight you use, how long a session is and how long you hold a position and how many reps you do all affect what sort of muscle you will put on. You will either strengthen existing fibers or create new ones. Usually people do both. You can end up bulking up very little, some or a lot (women and men will have different results.) If you want to avoid the expense of weights use water or sand in bottles or cans of food. These have weight and are cheaper. I would advise getting real weights tho, you can find them for $1 per lb so it is worth the expense to have something easier to hold. If they just aren't your thing try rubber bands, they sell special ones that also provide resistance like weights but instead of lifting something heavy you stretch something. Or you can use your own weight, crunches, push-ups, pull-ups, running and other equipment-free exercises make use of your own weight to provide the resistance. I like a combination, keeps things fresh and helps ensure that I am working all my muscles fairly evenly. Talk to your doctor or a fitness counselor for more information about a good routine for yourself. :)

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