Question about weight training?

LinsenNRoses

Hello everyone!

I've been exercising for 2 1/2 months now and just started weight training 4 days ago. I'm new to doing weights and want to make sure I am doing it right! I was going to do it 3 times a week and 3 reps of 10 for each machine. Is that right? Also I just wanted to know am I going to feel this sore every time I do weights or is it because I just started? I don't know if I can handle being in this much pain 3 days every week! lol. Any advice is appreciated!! Thanks!!



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LinsenNRoses

bump!

wellbert

Machines = wrong
free weights = right

nrowlfw, starting strength, stronlifts etc --->

myak623

Your body will adjust. You will not always be as sore as you are now. It is from just beginning strength training. Free weights would serve a bigger benefit. 8-12 reps is fine as long as the last few reps are difficult.

tigerdactyl

I've seen a lot of women swear by the book New Rules of Lifting for Women, which you can find here on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Rules-Lifting-Women/dp/1583332944

hpynh2o

Sounds like you're on track. Might be worth it to pay a trainer for a session or two just to check your technique and maybe set you up with a program. Good luck!

LinsenNRoses

Thanks!!