NROLFW
CamyLoo
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I want to start lifting weights and was wondering what weights I would need to get to use with this book. I haven't gotten the book yet because I also want to know if it is a good book to get for beginners. I haven't lifted any weights since the early 90's and I'm 57 years young so I want to start out slow.
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Bumping to see if I can get some answers please0
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I think it's a great program for beginners.
For weights, you want to lift as heavy as you can (especially in stage 3 as you are only doing 6 reps but with heavier weights).
Here are the weights that I have been doing:
squats-125lbs (that includes the barbell that weighs 45lbs)
deadlifts-115 lb (including barbell)
chest press 2 x 30lbs dumbbells
one legged dead left 2 x 25 lb dumbells
lunges- 2x25lbs
Okay...not going to go through all my weights but basically right now I am using 20-30 lb dumbbells and then on the barbell I use 25 lbs plates up to 35 lb plates.0 -
Thanks, what weights did you start with?0
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Bump for more answers...I want to order the book, but I am still on fence. LOL0
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Count me in too!! I am interested also! I am hearing a lot about lifting and the importance of it. Maybe we can get some ideas on here...0
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The lightest weight I used for anything was 15 lbs for dumbbells and on the barbell the lightest plates were 25's on each side.0
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I am in Stage 1 of NROLFW. I'm 51 years young and here's what I STARTED with:
Shoulder press: 2/10s
Squat: 25 pound (dumbbell held against my chest-bar on shoulders threw me too off-balance)
Deadlift: 35 pounds
Row: 60 (on a gym machine)
Lat Pulldown: 60
Lunges: NO weight since I had to hold on due to balance again but now hold a 17pd kettlebell in one hand)
Step Ups: NO weight for same reason but now hold the same 17 pd kettlebell)
Ball Crunches: started without a weight but now use that same kettlebell against my chest
I have MS ladies, and have to modify a LOT of things that I do. I've gathered a LOT of tips over the years so if you have any questions about that type of thing, please ask away!!0 -
Try renting NROLFW from your local library ! You can keep it for a few weeks. That'll give you a great idea of whether it's going to work for you or not.0
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Thank you everyone for your replies. I think I'm going to get the book and get started.0
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Instead of NROLFW take a look at New Rules of Lifting for Life (same author). It's designed for older people that may have had various injuries in life. So easier on our bodies, to prevent injuries. There are more variations of the exercises, and ways of putting the routines together.0
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Thank you Plumsgrl, I will check it out.0
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Instead of NROLFW take a look at New Rules of Lifting for Life (same author). It's designed for older people that may have had various injuries in life. So easier on our bodies, to prevent injuries. There are more variations of the exercises, and ways of putting the routines together.
Sheesh, I HAVE it!! Perhaps I should read it:embarassed:0
