How to make a goof lifting routine?

ElizIvory
ElizIvory Posts: 141 Member
edited January 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I am trying to get into lifting, so I can make sure and only lose fat not muscle. I'm just wondering where should I even start? I can't really afford a personal trainer, or a lot of those crazy dvd's but I do have a gym membership and motivation. I have been googleing and researching online but I'm not really sure where to start.

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    New Rules of Lifting is a good place to start. Bodybuilding.com and muscleandstrength.com are also great resources.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    there are sooooo many youtube videos about this. just do a quick search.
  • dianamatienzo
    dianamatienzo Posts: 127
    First of all, never forget that form is everything :) I like youtubers like matt ogus and omar isuf; they have great advice, but always do your research and don't trust just one source. Just be sure you target every muscle and have proper form when weight lifting! :D
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    lifting is serious business.
  • tracieangeletti
    tracieangeletti Posts: 432 Member
    A lot of people mention a program called Stronglifts 5x5. I don't know anything about it myself but I am interested in it and plan to look it up on the web. Hopefully this program helps you out!
  • ElizIvory
    ElizIvory Posts: 141 Member
    New Rules of Lifting is a good place to start. Bodybuilding.com and muscleandstrength.com are also great resources.

    I'm checking out the sites. I was interested in buying new rules of lifting but not sure if I should or not. (ie worth the money)
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    New Rules of Lifting is a good place to start. Bodybuilding.com and muscleandstrength.com are also great resources.

    I'm checking out the sites. I was interested in buying new rules of lifting but not sure if I should or not. (ie worth the money)

    Definitely worth the money. I found it extremely helpful as far as educating myself on lifting, even though I don't follow the workouts as they're prescribed. The info in the rest of the book is invaluable though!
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,281 Member
    New Rules of Lifting is a good place to start. Bodybuilding.com and muscleandstrength.com are also great resources.

    I'm checking out the sites. I was interested in buying new rules of lifting but not sure if I should or not. (ie worth the money)

    New Rules Of Lifting for Women is a great program and designed for novice lifters. I'm at Stage 5 now and loving lifting!

    StrongLifts 5x5 is also good.

    There are groups here on MFP for both New Rules of LIfting for Women http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    Stronglifts 5xt for Women http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Buy the book Starting Strength.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    lifting is serious business.

    No it's not...it's goofy :heart:
  • littlebudgie
    littlebudgie Posts: 279 Member
    GoofyLift.jpg

    In all seriousness, though, the suggestions listed here are pretty solid. And I don't know about your gym, but when I signed up with mine I got a free session with a PT - maybe see if there's anything like that at yours.
  • almc170
    almc170 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Buy the book Starting Strength.
    Yup.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    You need five exercises:

    Squat
    Deadlift
    Overhead Press
    Bench Press
    Row/pullup

    Stronglifts, Starting Strength, and a few other routines arrange these exercises into an appropriate routine. Follow one of them, and don't deviate from it. These are proven routines. Don't mess with them.
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