Should I lift weights too???

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  • MissB46
    MissB46 Posts: 143 Member
    Thanks everyone for the great replies and thanks MissB for the link for the free download, that will be handy...ok well I guess I am gonna start lifting today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm excited too :)

    this is actually a better spreadsheet I use myself, I just couldn't find it yesterday

    http://www.craftkammer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/stronglifts-5x5.xls

    Enjoy!!!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Well I did my first strength training last night and it hurts! I don't have a barbell or a gym membership so I have a set of hand weights and did a lot of squatting (not bad) and lunging which really hurt my knees. I followed a full body workout in my Biggest Losers book. Chair dips are nearly impossible for me but I did all the exercises and feel better for it this morning. I am going to look into getting a bar for stronglifting or I might just wait until I work up the courage to join the gym (I am currently stalking my local gym on the internet.)

    I will also be looking into some of the books and links you all gave me to come up with a program that I am comfortable with. I am going to take a photo today and then maybe one a month from now on so I have a lovely success story at the end. Thanks everyone for your advise, don't know what I would do without the Mfp forum.

    This is a little weird, but might be something you would consider doing until you can get a barbell. I used an old broom pole to practice my form without having to worry about the weight. I still use it when working on new lifts or correcting form. It will give you the opportunity to work on hand placement, feet placement, and where the bar needs to be without having to push/pull weights. Just a thought. Have FUN!

    It's a great idea!
    broom stick or PVC pipe- whatever.

    Knowing the form helps quiet a bit before getting under a bar!
  • bleweydgrl
    bleweydgrl Posts: 55
    I did actually think of trying out my broomstick last night funny enough, I will give it a good workout tomorrow :)
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    I did actually think of trying out my broomstick last night funny enough, I will give it a good workout tomorrow :)


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  • mantium999
    mantium999 Posts: 1,490 Member
    Well I did my first strength training last night and it hurts! I don't have a barbell or a gym membership so I have a set of hand weights and did a lot of squatting (not bad) and lunging which really hurt my knees. I followed a full body workout in my Biggest Losers book. Chair dips are nearly impossible for me but I did all the exercises and feel better for it this morning. I am going to look into getting a bar for stronglifting or I might just wait until I work up the courage to join the gym (I am currently stalking my local gym on the internet.)

    I will also be looking into some of the books and links you all gave me to come up with a program that I am comfortable with. I am going to take a photo today and then maybe one a month from now on so I have a lovely success story at the end. Thanks everyone for your advise, don't know what I would do without the Mfp forum.

    Asked advice, took said advice, applied advice almost immediately. Great job OP!!!

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