Weights...for a bit of a wimp!

FitFi74

Hi
I run 3/4 times a week and i'm pretty much at goal and I now want to try and get some muscle definition - particularly in arms, which are thin but not very strong, back and core. I'm a gym member and have some hand weights at home - what is a good way to start with weights? Is Ripped in 30 days good enough for an intro?

FitFi74

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_granola

Start light, learn form, lift heavy, increase weight as you can.

http://www.niashanks.com/2011/12/11-beginner-strength-training-tips-women/

Check out the book "Starting Strength" or "New Rules of Lifting". Find a lifting buddy at the gym! :flowerforyou:

Determinednoob

This should answer most or all of your questions http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=146519303

ilovedeadlifts

Start light, learn form, lift heavy, increase weight as you can.

http://www.niashanks.com/2011/12/11-beginner-strength-training-tips-women/

Check out the book "Starting Strength" or "New Rules of Lifting". Find a lifting buddy at the gym! :flowerforyou:

ditto.

30 day shred and the at home bodyweight programs aren't going to do much.
get in a gym, and lift a barbell.

FitFi74

Thanks for responses guys :flowerforyou:

hesn92

I second the "starting strength" suggestion. It's a book by mark rippetoe

hongruss

While your looking, check out.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=133395553&page=151

Russ