New Rules of Lifting (Book)

jakejacobsen

This is a great book for a beginner such as my self. It is full of basic information and from what I can tell should provide at least a years worth the workouts. I am about 1/2 way through the book and I have only had it for 2 days.

kikkipoo

I'm getting new rules for women this Thursday if it's the last thing I do. Just have to make it to payday.

Eve1972

I am starting this program after Christmas. Hoping Santa will bring me a barbell. *lol*

GorillaNJ

I am glad you grabbed that book! I am just coming to the end of one year using it. I LOVE the workouts. Just started the Fat Loss III... It is the most intense workout I have ever done.

Yanicka1

I am doing the new rules of lifting for women but that book is the one I will go to after.

I have been doing it for 2 months and a half and I see muscles!!!! Love it

GorillaNJ

Here is a great resource... workout sheets for the book.

You need to answer a question from the book to get access to the workouts....

http://werkit.com/programs/nrol

jakejacobsen

Here is a great resource... workout sheets for the book.

You need to answer a question from the book to get access to the workouts....

http://werkit.com/programs/nrol

thats great thanks

bizco

I'm currently following the "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" book. I'll be starting Stage 4 this weekend.

GorillaNJ

The Fat Burn Level 3.. is SO INTENSE! The supersets leave me dripping with sweat and feeling like I might die. Love it!

blazergrad

Hey guys!

New to the group here and looking forward to learning some great information in regards to strength training. I've been training on a consistent basis since March of this year. At first, I started out using the Burn Machine (Ultimate Package) but have now purchased a bench, barbell and dumbbell sets and have been using those since approximately late September.

As my profile pic suggests, I have a bit of a unique situation. Suffice it to say, I don't do any lower body exercises and any strength exercises that require the use of my legs are not an option. I'm currently doing the following exercises 3 times a week ..

Flat bench press (3 sets/5 reps)
Incline bench press (3 sets/5 reps)
Dumbbell curls (3 sets/5 reps)
Overhead triceps extensions (3 sets/5 reps)
Flat bench triceps extensions (3 sets/5 reps)
Overhead dumbbell presses (3 sets/5 reps)

I also do cardio 4-5 times a week using a desktop stationary bike (MagneTrainer ER).

So, I'm basically trying to find some other exercises/routines that I can do. For those of you that own this book, do you think it contains enough upper body variations that I could perform to make it a worthwhile purchase for me? I know it's kind of tough to say since you don't know a whole lot about my mobility and flexibility, but how many of the routines/exercises in this book could possibly be performed from a seated position?

Thanks!

GorillaNJ

Hey guys!

New to the group here and looking forward to learning some great information in regards to strength training. I've been training on a consistent basis since March of this year. At first, I started out using the Burn Machine (Ultimate Package) but have now purchased a bench, barbell and dumbbell sets and have been using those since approximately late September.

As my profile pic suggests, I have a bit of a unique situation. Suffice it to say, I don't do any lower body exercises and any strength exercises that require the use of my legs are not an option. I'm currently doing the following exercises 3 times a week ..

Flat bench press (3 sets/5 reps)
Incline bench press (3 sets/5 reps)
Dumbbell curls (3 sets/5 reps)
Overhead triceps extensions (3 sets/5 reps)
Flat bench triceps extensions (3 sets/5 reps)
Overhead dumbbell presses (3 sets/5 reps)

I also do cardio 4-5 times a week using a desktop stationary bike (MagneTrainer ER).

So, I'm basically trying to find some other exercises/routines that I can do. For those of you that own this book, do you think it contains enough upper body variations that I could perform to make it a worthwhile purchase for me? I know it's kind of tough to say since you don't know a whole lot about my mobility and flexibility, but how many of the routines/exercises in this book could possibly be performed from a seated position?

Thanks!

The book focuses a lot on squats and lunges... so I do not think it would be particularity useful for you.. Do you do any sorts of rows or pulldowns? I am not sure the mechanics of that for you...

There are variations on what you are doing that might be good too.. like different hand positions during your presses.

jakejacobsen

Blazergrad,

I don't think this book would be a great tool for you for workouts as it likes to incorporate 6 basic moves squats, dead lift, lunge, push, pull twist, and combo moves. Your picture shows looks as if your in great shape, thats fantastic. My dad has recently became slightly disabled, he was still mobile but unable to work or walk long distances, he has just gotten so depressed and put on so much weight that he just had to go get a walker, he will be in a chair or scooter soon if he doesn't do something. What motivated you to keep your self in shape if you don't mind me asking?

blazergrad

The book focuses a lot on squats and lunges... so I do not think it would be particularity useful for you.. Do you do any sorts of rows or pulldowns? I am not sure the mechanics of that for you...

There are variations on what you are doing that might be good too.. like different hand positions during your presses.

That's what I was wanting to know and kind of what I expected. I've looked at various fitness books in the past and that's pretty much been the case with all of them. Thanks for the info!

I work out at home, so I don't have any access to any equipment that would allow me to do pulldowns ... but I could do them if I had the equipment. With most gyms, though, it's the whole accessibility thing that's an issue ... machines and equipment are packed in so tight that it's not possible for me to maneuver around, even though I am nimble. I have done pulldowns, though, when I travel and stay at hotels that have fitness centers with decent equipment. I failed to mention in my original post that I also do pullups and pushups.

Thanks for the tip on the different hand positions!

blazergrad

Blazergrad,

I don't think this book would be a great tool for you for workouts as it likes to incorporate 6 basic moves squats, dead lift, lunge, push, pull twist, and combo moves. Your picture shows looks as if your in great shape, thats fantastic. My dad has recently became slightly disabled, he was still mobile but unable to work or walk long distances, he has just gotten so depressed and put on so much weight that he just had to go get a walker, he will be in a chair or scooter soon if he doesn't do something. What motivated you to keep your self in shape if you don't mind me asking?

The issue with being in a chair, of course, is that your midsection can go to pot really fast! (don't guess that's *just* limited to folks in a chair, though . I've been in a chair for 20 years now and even though I've probably never weighed more than 165 in my entire life, I just didn't like the way I was starting to look. I went from a 32 to a 34 to a 36 in pant size and I decided I didn't want to go any bigger, so I started trying to do something about it. Plus, my wife and I like to travel when we can and I just didn't want to be embarrassed about taking my shirt off when poolside.

And in addition to all of that, when in a chair, being overweight is a bit more of an issue than being able-bodied and overweight. For a disabled person, the more you weigh, the more weight you have to try and lift with your arms/shoulders (provided you don't have use of your legs) when you transfer yourself in and out of your chair .... and the more weight you have pressing down on your backside when you're seated all day! Not to mention other potential health related issues.

So, basically, I guess just looking better, being in better health and feeling better overall were my main motivating factors. That and seeing pics of all these guys with six packs!

kikkipoo

I got my book, I got my book! I'm uber freaking excited now. I can start! Well, tomorrow that is. Tonight it's my birthday and my MFP isn't going to like me very much.

trelm249

So, I'm basically trying to find some other exercises/routines that I can do.

@Blazergrad

What about flat bench or incline bench dumbbell rows for the back?

blazergrad

@Blazergrad

What about flat bench or incline bench dumbbell rows for the back?

That's an idea!! I'm not sure if I could get myself in position for the flat bench, but I definitely could for the incline bench rows. I'll give those a try next session .... thanks trelm!

claimslady

Broke my 'New Rules' book back out. Did the Workout A Week 1 this evening. Did intervals in the am for 30 min. Have core workout left to do before bed. Feeling good, glad I am getting on here in the evening, helps me do what I need to do.

beebee0925

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