beginner weight lifting 4 weight loss advice! plz

Michaelsdin
Michaelsdin Posts: 146
in Fitness and Exercise
I am starting to go to a gym in my area and I have been focusing on cardio i was told by a buddy that you can lift weights and burn a decent amount of body fat by doing so; I was curiouse if anyone knew of some beginning weight lifting videos i should check out? I am currently around 330lbs have not lifted weights b4 in my life other than goofing off. with friends seeing who can lift more...not a good idea btw lol lesson learned to teach my child!

any advice would be great thanks.

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  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member
    Check out stronglifts and starting strength. They will get you far. Remember the big lifts are the most impact. Deadlift, bench press, squat, rows, Pullups(I know pullups aren't for right now).
  • rw4004
    rw4004 Posts: 157
    Start with very light weights,learn proper form so you don't get hurt,check out books at the library,You tube has the 30 day shred workout video.I'm doing it now it's good.Good luck!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    strstd.com
  • targetcc
    targetcc Posts: 13
    I recommend that you start out working with a trainer until you are able to educate yourself as to how to train. Videos will not suffice, you don't want to injure yourself. Best of luck!
  • Michaelsdin
    Michaelsdin Posts: 146
    thx targetcc but i cant afford a trainer right now or else that would be of been my first thought.
  • jrutledge01
    jrutledge01 Posts: 213 Member
    Check out stronglifts and starting strength. They will get you far. Remember the big lifts are the most impact. Deadlift, bench press, squat, rows, Pullups(I know pullups aren't for right now).

    this 10x
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

    google Mark Rippetoe videos.

    and SMASHHHHHHHHHHH
  • babsc01
    babsc01 Posts: 31 Member
    The staff at the fitness center I'm with has put me on a great circuit...3x each week. Great for beginners. Do this rotation 3 times, each exercise for 30 seconds, along with opening and closing stretching exercises:

    Planks
    StepUps
    Standing Lunge Rows
    Pushups
    Squats
    Armband Pulls
    Deadlifts
    Lateral Box Runs

    It may seem like a lot, but it's very tolerable.
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    I recommend Stronglifts for beginning guy lifters. Stronglifts has an app for the Iphone which makes it even easier for you to follow. It times your rests for you too =)
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    thx targetcc but i cant afford a trainer right now or else that would be of been my first thought.

    Watch youtube videos of each of the major lifts, then go to the gym. Ask someone, either the person at the desk or one of the people that you always see in the weight room if they will watch you for a couple of minutes to make sure you are doing it right. Most people are very nice about it and it doesn't take too long especially if you mostly know what you are doing...

    Weight lifting will really help you look the way you want. It will maintain or increase your muscle mass and make you lose nearly all fat instead of cardio which will make you lose both. I've also heard that it will help your skin taut as you lose. Make sure you take pictures from the front and side as well as take measurements before you start lifting, because it can really throw off the number on the scale for a while.
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    Make sure you watch their video for the lifts as well. Form is so important so you don't hurt yourself!
  • midnight333
    midnight333 Posts: 149
    Bump
  • Texafornia23
    Texafornia23 Posts: 177 Member
    my advice is to stick with the basics and forget you ego for the first 6 weeks when it comes to the weight you're using. Focus on perfect form with each lift (to prevent injuries anddevelop good growth habits) and just be consistent. You'll get tons of advice from anyone you ask... some good, and some will hurt you bad if you take it, but if you just start with some basic lifts, focus on form, and take your time you'll build a good base and start seeing some results.

    And above all else... just get to the gym. consistency and habit will beat out anything else. don't get frustrated, just get your butt to the gym and go slow (to start).
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    Saving this to read later
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    There are some programs on bodybuilding.com.

    I'm about to start week 3 of a program by Jamie Eason, starts with clean eating and muscle endurance, then moves on to heavier lifts. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-introduction.html

    I really like it so far, and with everything laid out day by day it is easy to follow.

    Good luck!
  • Kg22b
    Kg22b Posts: 6 Member
    Bump....just the advice I need - thanks
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Here's a great beginner's routine which is simple and uses basic, compound movements:

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843
  • GomesDavid
    GomesDavid Posts: 149
    Exercises using weights with the purpose to supplement any other exercise you do, whether it be martial arts, swimming, running, yoga, golf, gymnastics etc. Your goals should be to boost your performance in your chosen field, not to lift the heaviest weights possible, and not to develop muscles that slow you down, reduce flexibility etc
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

    google Mark Rippetoe videos.

    and SMASHHHHHHHHHHH

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