Weight vs Repetition Amount
chism21
Posts: 155 Member
I just started to weight train couple weeks back and today it occurred to me that I have not Idea of how to do it properly.
I been just doing couple sets in here some over there. I trying to get leaner at the moment i'm not interested in bulking.
I don't how much I should be doing and what muscles group I should train together.
Any advice will be appreciated!
I been just doing couple sets in here some over there. I trying to get leaner at the moment i'm not interested in bulking.
I don't how much I should be doing and what muscles group I should train together.
Any advice will be appreciated!
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I suggest you use a set program and not freestyle your lifts.
Good beginner's programs are Starting Strength, StrongLifts or New Rules Of Lifting
You wanna start with a good base before trying to build your own program0 -
^^ What she said.0
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I suggest you use a set program and not freestyle your lifts.
Good beginner's programs are Starting Strength, StrongLifts or New Rules Of Lifting
You wanna start with a good base before trying to build your own program
This!
If you want something simple to read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary0 -
I would start with starting strength personally. But basically it's not rocket science. Do the following: bench press (I prefer flat and incline), overhead press, pullups, Dips, squats, deadlifts, rows (I prefer bent over barbell). Put enough weight on that it is challenging to get 5-12 reps each set.......do each set 2-5 times. Each week try to add a little bit of weight or a rep.0
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Leaner as to do 100% with your diet, nothing to do with what exercise you do.
Diet = Lose/Maintain/Gain Weight (be it Fat or Muscle)
Cardio = Most time efficient way to burn calories, Great for cardiovascular health and conditiong, Not *required* to burn fat
Heavy Lifting = Burns lots of calories, Builds strength, Builds or Maintains Muscle
Recipe for Toned Look = Lower Bodyfat %, Increase Muscle Mass, Mix to taste
You have to eat a surplus to put on any appreciable muscle, and some of the weight gain will be fat as well. And the whole process is slow.
My book recommendation, and I swear on my life it will help you, New Rules of Lifting.0 -
great advice. thanks all of you!0
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Leaner as to do 100% with your diet, nothing to do with what exercise you do.
Diet = Lose/Maintain/Gain Weight (be it Fat or Muscle)
Cardio = Most time efficient way to burn calories, Great for cardiovascular health and conditiong, Not *required* to burn fat
Heavy Lifting = Burns lots of calories, Builds strength, Builds or Maintains Muscle
Recipe for Toned Look = Lower Bodyfat %, Increase Muscle Mass, Mix to taste
You have to eat a surplus to put on any appreciable muscle, and some of the weight gain will be fat as well. And the whole process is slow.
My book recommendation, and I swear on my life it will help you, New Rules of Lifting.
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