Need routine ideas!!

ellevancleave

Hi guys!
For some context, I'm female, 25, 5'1 and currently 113 lbs.
I used to be focused on slimming, got down to 100, but it was so hard to keep up I gave up and I'm just fully leaning into the fact that I gain muscle more easily.
Now I've never really tried to gain muscle before so I really have no clue what I'm doing. I go to the gym and have been doing a full body TRX workout mixed with some random weight machines like preacher curls and glute / tri / calf extensions. But honestly I don't feel like... spent after my workout. I feel like I could push harder and really see results but I'm a gym newbie.
So really I guess I'm asking for some tips on what I should do or try out to start really getting stronger.
Thanks in advance this community rules

AnnPT77

There are a couple of thread here that might help you.

This one has a categorized list of strength training programs other MFP-ers have found helpful, with links and discussion of them:

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

This one gives a lot of helpful information about setting up your own program, including answers to some of your questions:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10920257/how-to-set-up-a-weightlifting-routine

Probably some other people with more strength training expertise than I have will come along and reply to your post, too . . . but those two threads should give you a reasonable start, maybe trigger some more questions.

Best wishes!

ellevancleave

AnnPT77 wrote: »

There are a couple of thread here that might help you.

This one has a categorized list of strength training programs other MFP-ers have found helpful, with links and discussion of them:

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

This one gives a lot of helpful information about setting up your own program, including answers to some of your questions:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10920257/how-to-set-up-a-weightlifting-routine

Probably some other people with more strength training expertise than I have will come along and reply to your post, too . . . but those two threads should give you a reasonable start, maybe trigger some more questions.

Best wishes!

Thank you so much :] That second thread is great

Retroguy2000

It's a little hard to recommend right now because your stated goals are a little vague. What I mean is, "stronger" can run the gamut from focusing on powerlifting (deadlift, squat, bench press) to focusing on strength (1-5 reps in working sets, focus on compounds with free weights, Starting Strength is a common program for this), to simply progressive overload for hypertrophy (8-15 reps is ideal imo, working sets close to failure, could use free weights or machines or cables). Then there's the question of what split to choose, which is highly dependent on your schedule and your goals of which body parts to focus on, if any.

If you need more specific answers, ask away.

scottheitman

yes, concur