HELP: What weights should i do in gym during weight loss?

100dayjohn
100dayjohn Posts: 9 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi Guys,

I'm a big guy weighing circa 290lb. I've lost as stone doing cardio and eating well with MFP but want to start to work in some weights.

Previously when I've done weights at the gym there has been no real structure. Bit of bench press, leg press, lat pull downs, bicip curls...basically what ever i fancied.

What areas should i focus on during weight loss?

Thanks

Replies

  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    Lifting heavy things.

    Check out a structured program like StrongLifts 5x5 or Starting Strength

    ETA: compound movements. As highlighted in those programs. :)
  • DR2501
    DR2501 Posts: 661 Member
    Here are some to look into - google them for more details:

    StrongLifts 5x5
    Starting Strength
    ICF 5x5
    Babylover's Starting Strength
    TenTigers full body workout
  • b_ray_73
    b_ray_73 Posts: 110 Member
    Lifting heavy things.

    Check out a structured program like StrongLifts 5x5 or Starting Strength

    ETA: compound movements. As highlighted in those programs. :)

    ^Exactly this.
  • 100dayjohn
    100dayjohn Posts: 9 Member
    great StrongLifts 5x5 seem straight forward. thanks for the advice.
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    great StrongLifts 5x5 seem straight forward. thanks for the advice.

    Don't read any further. You're on the right track with this.

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