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Good Overall Toning Exercises

FitCowgirl8
FitCowgirl8 Posts: 175 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am wanting to start going to the gym and lifting weights 3 times a week. I only have a half an hour in my schedule to be able to work out so I am wanting to make the most out of it as possible. My goal is to gain lean muscle and be toned all over my body not just certain areas. I do not want to bulk up or anything just be fit and healthy. I am new to weight lifting so I am hoping maybe someone can give me some good lifts/workouts to do to get me to my goal.

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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Squats
    Deadlifts
    Overhead Press
    Bench Press
    Pendlay Rows\Power Cleans

    That's all you need to do


    check out 'starting strength' or 'stronglifts'

    easily done in 30-45 minutes.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Squats
    Deadlifts
    Overhead Press
    Bench Press
    Pendlay Rows\Power Cleans

    That's all you need to do


    check out 'starting strength' or 'stronglifts'

    easily done in 30-45 minutes.

    Agreed. Add pull-ups to the list, especially if you're not comfortable with rows/cleans.
  • sheleen302
    sheleen302 Posts: 266 Member
    I just started strength training after beginning excercise and modifying my caloric intake for 1 month. (The most excercise I have ever gotten on a consistent basis). Anyway, I am following the 5x5 Stronglift program, and am amazed at how hard it is, and how much I can do. It is very effective. I do everything jacksonpt said, with dips and pullups. I am still being coached on form. Good luck, I'm excited for your progress!:happy:
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