New Rules of Lifting For Women (NROL4W)

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Doing this without a personal trainer

Nnekaschild
Nnekaschild Posts: 26 Member
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Hi all,

I am starting the program very soon but will be going it alone.

How do I learn proper form? Do you think that its best to get a personal trainer for a few sessions so i can learn how to do the exercises correctly?

I am crap at squats. My knees always go over my toes.

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  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    If you are going to a gym, ask if someone there can show you proper form. If not, there are tons of videos on youtube that could help.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    I'm about to start and have asked for someone in the gym just to run through a few moves with me. I've photocopied the moves from Stage 1 workouts to take and clutch in my sweaty hands. I gather there's loads of videos around too - bodybuilding.com etc.
  • HurrikaneHeather721
    HurrikaneHeather721 Posts: 14
    I second the YouTube idea! My husband helps me a lot, but for the ones he doesn't know, we YouTube it!!
  • dschavers
    dschavers Posts: 55 Member
    Bump. I'm interested to see what people say. I have ordered the book and hope to get started soon but I live in a small town and the gym here is an independent gym (meaning no trainers-work on your own).
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    I watch YouTube videos, and I frequent the New Rules of Lifting forums as well.
  • Jenlwb
    Jenlwb Posts: 682 Member
    Yep, you tube, especially mark rippletoe from starting strength.

    Work on your squat form without weight first, to get it down, and try to get your butt almost to the floor!

    Then work in front of a mirror to see how you do!
  • caramelbaloney
    caramelbaloney Posts: 22
    Yeah, I spent a few hours watching different youtube videos. For squats, I recommend the "So You Think You Can Squat" series, which is at least 30 minutes over several videos! Just on the squat! Interestingly, they advise doing it without a mirror. Not sure about that, but to keep your knees from going over your toes, you can start by squatting over a box and sort of sitting down each time. Also, if you've been practicing without weight, I think the added weight on your back will help keep you from leaning forward over your toes.
  • laurarpa
    laurarpa Posts: 244 Member
    I also definitely recommend youtube, esp. Rippetoe. His book, Starting Strength, was also very good to read to give me confidence. I bought it on kindle and read it on my iPad. That along with the videos was helpful.

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