I have zero knowledge when it comes to weight training

Diamonds357

well, i do cardio everyday, but i wanted to add something extra exciting and spicy to my scheduele
but i have literally never done weights before and i cant get injured and stay home from both college and work
so could someone tell me about a simple way or a simple routine to work out all the large group muscles, i read a lot about this but i guess not enough
Thank you !

Hayaa79

30 day shred of Jillian michaels

Huffdogg

Buy two books:
1. New Rules of Lifting for Women--Read everything up until it outlines the actual program (workout and diet...ignore that)
2. Starting Strength--Read cover to cover and use this program.

Win

Diamonds357

Appreciated, thank you honey

Diamonds357

Yes jillians workouts do seem like so much fun too I think I might give it a try

crb0077

I would really recommend investing in a trainer for your first couple of sessions to show you good form and get you set up/comfortable with exercises and lifting!

However if you are unable to do that, I use the fitness buddy app to look up exercises for certain areas if I'm struggling to think of a workout and put my own together. I usually do one bodypart a time (I go to the gym 5-6 times a week) so will do arms one day, back the next, legs, chest and shoulders on the others!

Always warm up with light weights and gradually work up til you know what your limits are (something that feels light to start off with may not be so after a few reps!)

I love it, I haven't looked back since I picked up my first barbell/dumbbells and still use my trainer 2-3 times a week as he pushes me more (especially for leg day!)

TR0berts

Buy two books:
1. New Rules of Lifting for Women--Read everything up until it outlines the actual program (workout and diet...ignore that)
2. Starting Strength--Read cover to cover and use this program.

Win

This. And also StrongLifts.


30-Day Shred is NOT weight training.

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DavPul

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Why? This same question will get asked in five new threads today, without any of the OP's bothering to search or look down the page to find this topic.

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Why? This same question will get asked in five new threads today, without any of the OP's bothering to search or look down the page to find this topic.

I bumped this to refer back to what books i need buy later.

JoRocka

Buy two books:
1. New Rules of Lifting for Women--Read everything up until it outlines the actual program (workout and diet...ignore that)
2. Starting Strength--Read cover to cover and use this program.

Win

strong lifts
strong curves

all four of those are acceptable programs

now go forth and be fabulous!!