How to start heavy lifting

TheManda27 · December 2012

Hello,

Can anyone offer some advice on how to start heavy lifting? I have never been one to lift weights and have stuck to cardio mainly however, I recently started a bootcamp and it's main focus is on strength not cardio. This has sparked an interest for me in lifting.

Any advice you could all give me on how to start off would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

LorinaLynn · December 2012

This group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

And the books New Rules of Lifting for Women or Starting Strength are highly recommended, too.

jonesin_am · December 2012

Bump.

I asked a question similar to this not long ago. Someone suggested when first starting out to start with bodyweight exercises and then when those start to get easier, then add weight. This way we can build up our strength and I would think that we would be less suseptable to injury this way. I found this list to be pretty thorough.

http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere-030612/#

GenesisandEden · December 2012

^^ thanks for the info

footiechick82 · December 2012

bump - I like this: http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere-030612/#

dantrick · December 2012

here is a great article to read. it's completely free. takes you through a full body workout to day split training getting you ready for super-sets. if nothing else you will learn a lot.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beginner-to-advanced-bodybuilder-in-12-weeks.html

Shanel0916 · December 2012

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atichnell · December 2012

I was searching the internet last night for a website that actually gave the info on how to get started and how many reps/sets, etc. This is the one I think I'm going to try to start with. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/berardi13.htm I liked it because it actually has a suggested rotation and the article talks about how to properly do each exercise.

kr381806 · December 2012

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sixpacklady · December 2012

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Goal_Line · December 2012

This group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

And the books New Rules of Lifting for Women or Starting Strength are highly recommended, too.

I agree with this.

jonesin_am · December 2012

Oh and I just ordered the New Rules for Lifting for Women Saturday night!! Can't wait to get it in the mail. Happy early Xmas to me

Shock_Wave · December 2012

How I start lifting heavy every day is getting my 220lb *kitten* out of bed every morning.. :drinker: I can be a real pain on sore and lazy mode days.

tripn404 · December 2012

Jamie Eason Live Fit is a great program to get started... You can find it on bodybuilding.com along with a lot of other fitness lifting programs.. get to researching and finding whats right for you !

Diary_Queen · December 2012

i rarely bump topics, but i feel this is going to be a next step for me.... gonna attempt more lifting and less jumping around like an overly enthusiastic bunny. LOL thanks for all the links!

lasmit4477 · December 2012

This group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

And the books New Rules of Lifting for Women or Starting Strength are highly recommended, too.

^This!

AsrarHussain · December 2012

I do a strength training regime now because im weak as FUAARK LOL its important to warm up first the usual strength rep range is 3-5 reps good form is crucial
theres many strength programs out there
Wendler is popular

try and see what works for you

dragonfly_em · December 2012

i've been doing body pump for ages and kind of gone as heavy as i can with it, but it's given me the confidence to lift stuff and to have good form and know the moves. So thru MFP have discovered NRL4W and really enjoying it...so moved out of the studio and into the free weights section:)

TR0berts · December 2012

i rarely bump topics, but i feel this is going to be a next step for me.... gonna attempt more lifting and less jumping around like an overly enthusiastic bunny. LOL thanks for all the links!

What's wrong with bunnies?

nikkiv16 · December 2012

Great information guys! Keep it coming

mmckee10 · December 2012

bump

ExplorinLauren · December 2012

bump, would like this info also

sarahrbraun · December 2012

Hello,

Can anyone offer some advice on how to start heavy lifting? I have never been one to lift weights and have stuck to cardio mainly however, I recently started a bootcamp and it's main focus is on strength not cardio. This has sparked an interest for me in lifting.

Any advice you could all give me on how to start off would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

It has taken me 10 months to get to where I am now....

I started with a few of the machines at the gym. Once I was comfortable with what I was doing, I would add another machine.

Then I took a free class on the cable machines.

then I saw a lady using the plate loaded leg press. I told her how awesome she was and that I wanted to do it one day...so she showed me how!

Then I decided I wanted to squat...so I asked the trainer to watch my form to make sure I was doing it right.

Then I started having issues with one of the cable machines due to my height, so the trainer showed me alternate exercises with dumbbells.

I have been thinking about doing deadlifts, so I researched it in print and watched youtube videos, then asked the trainer to help me today

If you have the cash, it would not hurt at all to hire a trainer for a few sessions to show you how to do things and make sure your form is right.

WendyTerry420 · December 2012

i rarely bump topics, but i feel this is going to be a next step for me.... gonna attempt more lifting and less jumping around like an overly enthusiastic bunny. LOL thanks for all the links!

What's wrong with bunnies?