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Lifting newbie

crosbylee
crosbylee Posts: 3,455 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Strenght trained a long time ago and want to get back to it. I am treating myself as a newbie at this. Any recommedations on starter lifts or exercises?

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  • rick_po
    rick_po Posts: 449 Member
    Find a good beginner program and follow it to the letter. Some good ones:

    Starting Strength
    Stronglifts 5x5
    all pro beginner
    New Rules of Lifting
    Strong Curves
  • time_for_Jen
    time_for_Jen Posts: 11 Member
    I definitely recommend stronglifts 5x5 for a returning lifter! I used to lift 3-5 times a week but this past year or so I've been ill so gym dropped by the wayside. Using the 5x5 lifting regime, I'm now confident again in lifting. Is a quick workout which allows you to build weight pretty quickly; is 3 moves with 5 sets of 5.
  • crosbylee
    crosbylee Posts: 3,455 Member
    I am currently reading New Rules of Lifting for Women. I will definitely look at the other programs as well. Definitely felt better when I was lifting.
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