Best strength training routines for newbie?

kellymoconnell

I need to start strength training. Want to start with a simple, full body workout. Suggestions of what all you do?

fishhawk1400

I use this website http://www.freetrainers.com/. You can customize a workout for you situation. IE if you are working out at home or a gym etc.

jackaroo21

You will get the most out of compound lifts. Look into starting strength, strong lifts 5x5 or the new rules of lifting for women.

victoriannsays

I was a beginner lifting and stronglifts is great. simple and straight forward.

mikepasztor

You will get the most out of compound lifts. Look into starting strength, strong lifts 5x5 or the new rules of lifting for women.

I was a beginner lifting and stronglifts is great. simple and straight forward.

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Iron_Feline

I've started new rules of lifting for women and I'm really enjoying it - there are a few groups that you could check out to get peoples opinions

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

and for stronglifts

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

Also a general group for people who want to lift and eat more

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress

Good luck :flowerforyou:

christa96

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm

Even shows videos on how to preform the lift correctly. Lots of good information.

likeschocolate

Stronglifts 5 x5

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

The quick summary is, there are 2 workouts A, B (alternated with a rest day in between; 3 lifting days each week):

Workout A
Barbell Squat 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Pendlay Row 5x5
Video Demo Session A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP2g3Sj3qSw

Workout B
Barbell Squat 5x5 (5 sets with 5 reps)
Overhead press 5x5
Deadlift 1x5 (1 set with 5 reps)
Video Demo Session B: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro3Mh9o7JPU


(links courtesy http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tageekly)

Mummyadams

Look into Michelle Bridges - it's an on line programme and fabulous whether your a newby or experienced.

taso42

Starting Strength
or
StrongLifts 5x5 if you're allergic to books.

sandiki

depends on how heavy you are wanting to go.. if you are looking to continue building on strength at a fast pace?

stonel94

I'm doing new rules of lifting for women and it's working great so far, it starts with beginning level stage 1, so it'll be fine for you, you choose your weights, just make sure you're lifting as heavy as you can whether that is 5 lbs or 50 lbs, as long as it's as heavy as you can, and move up the weights when you switch reps (it starts at 15, then goes to 12, 10 so you want to go up on weight every time it switches)

there are forums on here that have before and after NROL pictures

Wendysworld13

Bumping this so I can look at it when I am ready to go

Iron_Feline

Look into Michelle Bridges - it's an on line programme and fabulous whether your a newby or experienced.

It's also $20 a week! yikes. :noway:

holliwood97

this looks great i need to come back to this. !!!

Peasley7

bump

Mads1997

When I was starting I purchased the NROL4W book and well after reading it, it seemed too complicated. I started stronglifts instead and love it.

GamerLady

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm

Even shows videos on how to preform the lift correctly. Lots of good information.

That is a great site to help you know what to do.

SRH7

I've bought the New Rules book but can't afford to buy a barbell yet (or have the space where I live). As such, I'm using dumbbells I already have with this routine: http://produmbbellworkouts.com/dumbbell-routines/full-body-high-volume/

I've found it really simple, has links to videos and is really changing my bodyshape in just a few weeks already. I just make sure I pick up the heaviest dumbbells I can manage!

IzzyBooNZ1

good info here

My question is this, hope someone can answer :

When doing strength exercises at home, are you best working certain body parts each day or is it better to do an entire body workout?
ie one day is legs, then arms, then abs/core etc etc ( not necessarily in that order) and if so should they be done in a certain order?

I want to start strength training at home, at the moment I have dumb bells only but with a variety of plates so I can change the weights. I just have no idea how to put together a plan. I do Muay Thai on mondays and fridays but am still new to that !

thanks

Iron_Feline

good info here

My question is this, hope someone can answer :

When doing strength exercises at home, are you best working certain body parts each day or is it better to do an entire body workout?
ie one day is legs, then arms, then abs/core etc etc ( not necessarily in that order) and if so should they be done in a certain order?

I want to start strength training at home, at the moment I have dumb bells only but with a variety of plates so I can change the weights. I just have no idea how to put together a plan. I do Muay Thai on mondays and fridays but am still new to that !

thanks

I believe most people will say that as a beginner it is best to do a full body workout 3 days a week, no need to make it overly complicated. Compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, chest press etc. Check out some of the links I posted higher up for some good ideas.