Looking for help with beginning weight lifting.

CutsandCurves

My favorite way to work out is weight lifting. Would like to be good enough to compete

caci88

Hi! I love lifting too My number one advice to any beginner is to get a trainer! I have never met ANYONE who has naturally correct technique. Getting technique correct from the beginning means you'll avoid injury & be able to lift heavier in the long run.

Cahgetsfit

what @caci88 said above. get a trainer and have fun! it's the best

xena80s

Yes, you need a good trainer.

PinkPixiexox

I'd definitely suggest speaking to a trainer if you are a member of a gym

Before I started lifting, I was absolutely clueless. I mainly jumped from cardio machine to cardio machine without any sense of direction just intent on burning the calories. It was only after speaking with a personal trainer, that he said weight training was pretty much vital for me to reach my goals. He wrote up a plan and has been switching it up every 6 weeks and I've gradually increased my weights and improved my 'form'. Don't get me wrong, I HATE lifting - but my body doesn't! Give it a go

CutsandCurves

Thanks for the advice I will follow through with this plan

CutsandCurves

Thank you. Fitness Buddy. I'll have a look at it.

TheopolisAmbroiseIII

For a beginner (if thats what you are) to build overall strength for competition, I would suggest starting Stronglifts 5x5. It's a fast progression program designed primarily to build strength (not bulk or beach muscles). If you've never lifted before, you should do a few sessions with a trainer or at least an experienced friend, to ensure you have good form.

Squats, deadlifts, bench press. All of the exercises in Stronglifts will seem super easy on day one, almost a waste of time. However those first few months are there to ensure you build strength evenly across your whole body, and don't end up pulling a weak back muscle. Also, they let you concentrate on form to build good lifting habits for when the weight starts to pile up.

CutsandCurves

Good advice and a good place to start. I'll write that down. I've started with boot camp to build endurance and core strength. I hope it the right thing todo.