Guys. Husband needs beginner weight lifting plan

jillianbeeee

Just want to say first, not my idea (although its awesome) but he asked me to come up with a starting weightlifting plan. I have a bench and some weights and a barbell. Hubby retired from the military about 7 years ago and has asked me to come up with a starting lifting program for him. He never really lifted. He ran, did lots of cardio but has not ever really lifted. He is 47 and about 20 lbs over weight. Help! I have no idea where to begin. thanks in advance!

Chain_Ring

Damn. Just tell him to pick em' up and put em' back down. Rinse and repeat.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Strong Lifts 5x5. There's a big free pdf download.

richardheath

Stronglifts 5x5 - download the free ebook from Stronglifts.com

Starting Strength - buy the book by Mark Rippetoe (lots of great info on all the basic moves and why form is important)
http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-ebook/dp/B006XJR5ZA/ref=la_B0055JD4CW_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383231772&sr=1-1

All Pro's Simple Beginners Routine - can be modified to include dumbbells.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147447933

p4ulmiller

Another vote for Stronglifts 5x5. It's short, uncomplicated, and I've seen results after 2 weeks.

Good luck.

Commander_Keen

I would use P90X

VaTechM3

Another recommendation for Strong Lifts/Starting Strength. Find someone that can check his form as he gets started and he should be good to go.

I've been doing Strong Lifts since May or so and have enjoyed it now that I'm up into some of the bigger weights. Nice program that is quick, and hits the big muscle groups.

samammay

+1 Stronglifts

Morgaath

Long list of info for beginners over here so he can mix and match as he likes.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/848374-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners-2013-edition