Starting lifting

jenmom2myboys

What are some good beginner tips for lifting? How many reps? Specific exercises, etc.? Thanks!

kitn0621

I started lifting with a trainer about 8 weeks ago. we do 3 sets of 12 on everything. Start off not overdoing yourself. especially being a beginner....exercises will vary by what you want to work out. Pick what days of the week you will do legs, arms, shoulders, etc and then search for free weight exercises to do for those body parts. if you can complete all 12 reps without feeling exausted or having a hard time finishing you might want to go up some. Again just dont overdo it. Im hooked on kettle bells too. I love them and can do so much with them. good luck!!!

jenmom2myboys

Thank You

Lanet27

I downloaded Jamie Eason's Live Fit Workout plans (free on Bodybuilding .com)
I haven't begun the program yet, but @ least it is a start!

ew_david

If you aren't doing a beginner program, you should be.

Stronglifts 5x5
Starting Strength
New Rules of Lifting
All Pro

frood

If you aren't doing a beginner program, you should be.

Stronglifts 5x5
Starting Strength
New Rules of Lifting
All Pro

+1

_HeartsOnFire_

I started Stronglifts 7 weeks ago. I deadlifted 180# today. I've lost inches everywhere. My scale hasn't budged. So make sure you take measurements. Do NOT let the # on the scale bother you. Just keep checking measurements. The scale will start dropping.

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

rachelrb85

Look into Stronglifts 5x5, I'm doing that now and it's a great beginner program. Only 3 compound lifts 5 reps 5 sets 3x week.
Also, New Rules of Lifting for Women is a great resource, although I found their lifting program a bit complicated to follow.

NoXCuses4me

Bump! Starting this also!

LazSommer

Picking the weight up generally helps.

EllaIsNotEnchanted

here is a fitness program picker: http://www.rohitnair.net/pp/#muscle_gain/strength/beginner

KNOW: most barbell lifts can be substituted with dumb bells or practiced with your own body weight.
ALSO: youtube is great for form observations.
Do not be afraid to accept criticism.

here is an irrelevant link: http://i.imgur.com/HYFCNQf.jpg

Love2lift72

If you aren't doing a beginner program, you should be.

Stronglifts 5x5
Starting Strength
New Rules of Lifting
All Pro

++1
I follow Starting Strength. Similar to Stronglifts but with a few difference. The book is a great reference for form even if you don't follow it.

AnchoredinHimfitness

Great start is the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women"

deksgrl

Here's what I did....

I read the book New Rules of Lifting for Women (lots of good info in there even if you do not do that program).

I did 3 months of that program and then I switched to Nia Shanks workouts. I like her message. (Google her)

But any of the other programs mentioned by the others are fine too.

quellybelly

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

RavenLibra

5x5 has a free phone app that makes it sooo easy.. if you are beginning... as other posters have suggested... google the lift and you'll find a dozen video clips that show you the proper form... GOOD ON you for takin gthis step

jenmom2myboys

Thank You, Everyone!!!