Need some help...(Weight training.)

TinGirl314
TinGirl314 Posts: 430 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me learn about weight lifting. I'm currently doing the machines at the gym, but I don't feel...accomplished. I mean it hurts cause I do a pyramid ...(Ex: 15 reps at 30 pounds, ten at 40 and ten at 50) but I think the free weights would do better for me. Of course I have to get over the fear of walking into the free weight section of muscle men (I have a fear of men, nothing disrespectful to them, if you look like you could snap my write with your neck muscles, I'm just gonna be scared.)
I plan to get 'New Rules of Weightlifting for Women' when I can save up the money to buy it.
If you have a site that has a good graphic teaching tool (I need to learn like ...dead lifts, squats, where I put my hands for chest presses...) that would be awesome.

I also have a learning disorder...I've tried to look stuff up by myself but I keep getting brought to sites that want to sell me a protein shot that tastes like lemon aid. I prefer my protein in the form of chocolate. :p

Anyway...if you can help I'd really appreciate it.

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  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Go to the library! No saving involved. :) The book "Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training" by Mark Rippetoe gives great advice on how to do barbell exercises with good form. It is a classic!
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    Thanks for posting and thanks for the tip,Whodidntante! Just getting started.myself!
  • MoniMoni2u
    MoniMoni2u Posts: 211 Member
    The library will also have the following books that have illustrations as well.

    Body for Life
    Body for Life for Women
  • TinGirl314
    TinGirl314 Posts: 430 Member
    Thanks for your replies guys. I'm trying to get into the local library but need to wait to get a bill at my home address. :)
  • Howbouto
    Howbouto Posts: 2,121 Member
    Also check out New Rules of Lifting for Women!
  • T34418l3angel
    T34418l3angel Posts: 474 Member
    In all honestly the hardest part is getting over the fear of walking into the weight room. And once your there you'll realize how stupid that fear was lol. And I keep hearing about this new rules of lifting book or whatever it is but honestly I don't think it's necessary. Though I'm sure it probably has good tips, I don't think that getting the book should be holding you back from actually starting. If you'd like to use my routine as a starter I'm more than happy to share it with you. I'm on a 3 day split: Monday is chest and triceps, Wednesday is legs and shoulders, Friday is back and biceps, Sunday is optional. If you don't know what some of the exercises are best thing to do is ask for help or you can look on YouTube. Make sure you have a spotter especially if your lifting heavy (which you should be!).

    Here's the link to my routine on Google doc :)
    https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1WZTit_G2WZc1k0TGVBLWhzUm8

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