Need help with creating a strength training routine

RoyalMoose11

Hey all,
I've done very well with my weight loss goals but I need to incorporate strength training but I often get lost among the machines since I don't have a plan. Does anyone have a good resource that has a routine listed? For context, I did well at insanity and couch to 5k because it was a pre-made plan that I just followed. I don't know enough about strength training to come up with one on my own.

I'd prefer less days with longer sessions than daily but would be open to adjust my schedule.

Thanks

alanlmarshall

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

HannahJDiaz25

The best advice I have is:
Skip the machines!
Stick to large group muscle movements.
use the barbell and squat rack.

My husband and I are doing Strong Lifts 5x5 program.
Its awesome, simple and highly effective and doesn't take a whole lot of time.

HannahJDiaz25

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

Thats what I 'm saying :-)

ironanimal

strstd.com > enter stats > big but boring accessory > print

GemmieNoWobbles

I would say stronglifts or find something on here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/

timbrom

Stronglifts will get you started, but if/when you really want to get serious about it pick up a copy of Starting Strength. I started with stronglifts and frankly wish I hadn't, the Starting Strength book covers lifting in so much more detail than Stronglifts does, it's a very valuable resource. Although at 374 pages, Starting Strength can seem a bit intimidating, I will admit that Stronglifts is a little bit more approachable for a beginner.

sun_fish

I am doing this one, it's 3 days a week.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147447933

There is an All-Pro group on MFP.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/12707-all-pro-s-beginner-intermediate-lifting-routines

ETA: Agree with above poster regarding the book Starting Strength - an in depth look at form for compound exercises.

RoyalMoose11

Thanks for the quick responses everyone. One of my other concerns (maybe more vain but still a concern) is with the weight I've lost is to avoid getting soft. I'm at a point now where I'm not just trying to see the numbers continuing to go down on the scale and I'm comfortable with seeing numbers even out or gain some due to muscle build up too.

alanlmarshall

Stronglifts will get you started, but if/when you really want to get serious about it pick up a copy of Starting Strength. I started with stronglifts and frankly wish I hadn't, the Starting Strength book covers lifting in so much more detail than Stronglifts does, it's a very valuable resource. Although at 374 pages, Starting Strength can seem a bit intimidating, I will admit that Stronglifts is a little bit more approachable for a beginner.

Starting Strength is a great resource for technique. The program is more daunting for beginners, IMO. The nutrition advice is just silly, ignore it. There's some old school mysogeny and homophobia in there as well.