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Heavy lifting

pten0pus
pten0pus Posts: 25
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What's a good beginner's program for those who want to start strength training?

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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    starting strength
  • EpiGaiaRepens
    EpiGaiaRepens Posts: 824 Member
    I never used a program. I just started with the basic free weight exercises and focused on form for a bit and then upped my weights. Let me know if you want more information on what I did. But i'll say these are the exercises I do:

    squat
    deadlift
    bench press
    overhead press/military press/ or clean and press
    row
    chin ups
    hanging leg raises (and twist to slam those obliques!)

    I will also do some crunches.

    I've noticed my booty had gotten fuller (no more flat bum!) and my stomach is much stronger. My BF% has gone down by 5% since I started lifting!!!! I can see some of my stomach muscles....
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    starting strength

    This is the gold standard.

    StrongLifts 5x5 is also good, and with a slightly easier barrier to entry (all info is on the website; you don't have to buy a book).
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