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inspired1981mfp

I am just beginning to use weights I need tips to do it properly . Thanking in Advance

Honey5

Read Mike Matthews book Thinner, Leaner, Stronger

RealWorldStrengthLLC

Either find a friend who has lifting experience or hire a coach to teach you proper form. Follow a program. Focus on the big movements (bench press, squat, deadlift, overhead press, barbell rows) first. Some basic bodyweight stuff doesn't hurt ether, such as dips, planks, pull-ups, pushups.

It's all progressive. If you can't squat your bodyweight, you don't need to be doing lunges yet. Curls and triceps pushdowns are great, but if you can't do at least 5+ bodyweight pull-ups or 10+ bodyweight dips you don't need to be training accessory movements. You have to know how to deadlift to pick up a heavy farmers walk properly. Your deadlift form should be solid before you try to learn to clean.

sardelsa

youcantflexcardio wrote: »

Either find a friend who has lifting experience or hire a coach to teach you proper form. Follow a program. Focus on the big movements (bench press, squat, deadlift, overhead press, barbell rows) first. Some basic bodyweight stuff doesn't hurt ether, such as dips, planks, pull-ups, pushups.

It's all progressive. If you can't squat your bodyweight, you don't need to be doing lunges yet. Curls and triceps pushdowns are great, but if you can't do at least 5+ bodyweight pull-ups or 10+ bodyweight dips you don't need to be training accessory movements. You have to know how to deadlift to pick up a heavy farmers walk properly. Your deadlift form should be solid before you try to learn to clean.

Can you clarify what you mean by "squat your bodyweight?" like bodyweight squats or actually squatting your bodyweight? I don't think there is anything wrong with incorporating both as a beginner provided someone can do them with good form.

I don't think one exercise has to be off limits just because you can't do another, for some people lunges feel better than squats. Also some people enjoy those accessories like curls and tricep pushdowns, and certain exercises get people excited to be in the gym, and they love the pump. While main lifts are important, don't forget how important adherence is in the whole scheme of things. I personally would have NEVER followed a program with only main lifts I would have hated lifting and given up right from the beginning.

OP check out this thread with a list of lifting programs and see which one speaks to you

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Chieflrg

Run a novice training program of your choosing. It doesn't matter which one, you will get stronger on any one of them because you are novel to lifting.

As far as form, that really is a fuzzy subject since there really isn't a definition for "good form" on anything that fits everyone exactly. Your body will adapt and move weight just fine as long as you are lifting at a appropriate intensity and volume.

What is more important if your goal isn't competing to lift...
is proper load management. This is where novice and post novice lifters make the biggest mistake by feeling the need to max out and having to walk away from lifting exhausted or wrecked.

By using a well written program for the style training you prefer, you will get proper load management and you will reap the benefits.

Good luck!