Strength Training..I'm clueless..Help?!
amblee125
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I mostly do cardio at the gym and have done some weight lifting but I'm trying to get into a routine now and I'm clueless on what/how I should be lifting. Do I do upper body one day then lower the next? And what are some of the best things to do for fat burn?
Are there any good websites with this info? Thank You!!!!
Are there any good websites with this info? Thank You!!!!
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Basically want to do large muscles and compound movements.
Try stronglifts.com
Leangains.com
Bodybuilding.com
umm
Probably want to cross reference stuff.
new rules of lifting for women is a book that people seem to enjoy
If you are a beginner you really don't need to do a split routine. Don't bother with isolation exercises, stick with compound stuff. Squats, bench presses, dips, pull-ups. Make sure you get your form down.0 -
Thank You!0
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Had the same exact question a month or so ago. A strength trainer put out a post that he would answer questions, so i asked. His answer was this:
Start with
Chest press, assisted chin lifts, squats and planks. Do these in a circuit fashion. Do both strength and cardio for best results.
This ^ got me going. Then I started hitting strength and core classes. That gave me ideas too. And I added them. As I learn more, I do more.
Hope this helps!0 -
Basically want to do large muscles and compound movements.
Try stronglifts.com
Leangains.com
Bodybuilding.com
umm
Probably want to cross reference stuff.
new rules of lifting for women is a book that people seem to enjoy
If you are a beginner you really don't need to do a split routine. Don't bother with isolation exercises, stick with compound stuff. Squats, bench presses, dips, pull-ups. Make sure you get your form down.0 -
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Awesome..thanks guys!0
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I'm not sure if this would help at all, but my trainer gave me this this week:
(not including cardio):
Plank Holds :30 seconds each with 30 second rest
bicep curls to press: 3sets of 15 reps with weights of your choice (I chose 4kilogram (8pounds-ish) (curl the weight up then raise it above your head and back down again) (free weights)
chest presses: 3 set of 15 (weights alternate but you want to feel pretty exhausted after a set!) (on a machine)
Seated rows: 3 sets of 15 (same as above) (on a machine)
I also do hundreds (pilates move), abdominal crunches, bicycle kicks and crossover crunches (free form)
medicine ball twists0 -
Sparkpeople.com can generate a routine for you, too once you put the time you want to spend and goals.0
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Sparkpeople.com can generate a routine for you, too once you put the time you want to spend and goals.
Ahh thank you!!!0 -
This will help get me started..thank you!0
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