My workouts need direction.

ottermotorcycle

I've been workout out for an entire semester without direction. I work whatever muscles aren't sore and I usually do 3 sets of 10 on whatever weight I can barely finish that on, on either free weights or the weight machines. I really need direction. I need something to follow so that my workouts are effective and I can really see progress. So... help? :flowerforyou:

I'm 5'4", 135lbs, eating 2000 calories a day. I don't really care about losing pounds if I can lower my Body Fat Percentage without doing so. I want to gain muscle and be strong and look it too.

I'm planning on doing strength training Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with possible cardio Wednesdays (Wednesday is weigh-in and BFP test day, so cardio will depend on how that goes, lol) and a yoga class on Fridays.

So how do I divvy up muscle groups? What exercises are the best and easiest to do without messing up form? What should the layout of my workout be? Should I be lifting heavier with shorter sets?

Once I get some of these questions sorted out I should be able to put something together and get suggestions on it.

unhgoose

I haven't read it so take this with a grain of salt but I heard New Rules of Lifting for Women is supposed to be good. I think it has specific plans when to do what.
http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Rules-Lifting-Women/dp/1583333398
Good luck!

ottermotorcycle

Just downloaded it for my nook! I like it a lot so far, it's written really well. We'll see how the plan goes I guess, thanks!