Advice for a beginner weightlifter

Cwilbanks12105

I'm about to get a gym membership because I'd like to start lifting, the only problem is I have no idea how to go about it. What types of lifts, how many reps, how many days a week, ect. If anyone would be willing to help me out I would greatly appreciate it, thanks!

LesliePierceRN

Get a copy of New Rules of Lifting for Women. Everything you need is in there.

kdiamond

Get a copy of New Rules of Lifting for Women. Everything you need is in there.

Agreed!!! And congrats on deciding to get into weight training. Its da bomb!

treatingmybodyright

I've heard Stronglifts is good, and I would also recommend bodybuilding.com--their site has a wealth of information even for beginners.

beebee0925

I also think 5 Factor Fitness by Harley Pasternak is a good book for the beginning weightlifter.

DopeItUp

Don't forget Rippetoe's Starting Strength. It's like a weightlifting bible. I think there was like 40-50 pages of info just on the deadlift alone.

_GlaDOS_

New Rules of Lifting for Women, StrongLifts 5x5, and Starting Strength are all good programs to check out.

Some lady lifting groups here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/771-women-strength-training
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

LovelyLifter

New Rules of Lifting for Women, StrongLifts 5x5, and Starting Strength are all good programs to check out.

Some lady lifting groups here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/771-women-strength-training
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

^^^^^^ exactly best of luck to you doll :flowerforyou:

Rae6503

New Rules of Lifting for Women, StrongLifts 5x5, and Starting Strength are all good programs to check out.

Some lady lifting groups here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/771-women-strength-training
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

Strong Lifts is my personal favorite.

Lula16

two books: "new rules of lifting for women" and womens health "big book of exercises for women"

my fav' of the two is the "big book of exercies for women" - it breaks down each section of your major muscles and gives you different exercises for those particular muscles. You can pick and choose any exercise you want to do from each section for a full body workout. Also it has alot of workout plans laid out for you, all you have do is follow. Great book to throw in your gym bag and head to the gym. good luck!

docktorfokse

Don't forget Rippetoe's Starting Strength. It's like a weightlifting bible. I think there was like 40-50 pages of info just on the deadlift alone.

this would be the first thing i'd read.