what do i do about lifting

livelifenow91
livelifenow91 Posts: 300 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So, I am getting back into exercising...and I have afull gym at my disposal. I was wondering what is the best way to start lifting?? what machines to use? what kind of exercises to do? I'd like to do 3-4 times a week of strength. I'm a female and weigh 178, with a goal weight of 140. I'm 5'6''. I eat fairly clean, but am getting better. my start date is feb 4, because school stuff is gettin in the way. right now i'm working on Jillian michael's ripped in 30 and the hundred pushup challenge.

any tips would be appreciated!

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  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    Goto Stronglifts.com for stronglifts 5x5 very simple easy to follow 3x per week program

    Or look up the New rules of weightlifting for women. A lot of people like this one.
  • fittiephd
    fittiephd Posts: 608 Member
    I concur with what RunDoozer said. I've done both programs and theyre both great. NROLFW is cheap and has a TON of information about how much to eat, a 6 month lifting program specifically targeted at female beginners, with form cues and instructions on warm ups and information on why to lift and why it's better than cardio etc etc etc. I recommend reading it regardles sof whether you're gonna follow it or not. But I think it's better to start with that if you've never lifted before bc I personally was afraid of all the free weights/ barbells (had never been to a gym before) and this book eases you into it. It basically assumes that you are not going to pick up a weight that's as heavy as you can actually lift (at first I was doing squats with 30 lbs dumbbell and quickly learned I could squat over 75 lbs easily) so it starts you at higher reps (15) with fewer sets and lower weight and then as you get more confident and strong and better form you up your weight and lower your reps and get more sets etc.

    NROLFW has kind of long confusing workouts but it's a really good beginner program. I started stronglifts 5x5 bc it's simple short and sweet and you can do it and then add on whatever lifts you want at the end if you feel like it. And it has an app to track the workouts too so that's cool. But if you're at all afraid of barbells or lifting or worried about cues etc it may not be a good way to start.

    good luck! Glad you're starting lifting! Make sure you're eating enough and high protein!!

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