Lifting...where do I start??

balancedbrunette
balancedbrunette Posts: 530 Member
edited January 5 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok I know everyone has probably heard this question again and again and I have read up on articles but I'm honestly just looking for the basics, I've never done this before and advice would be helpful from people who were in my shoes.....what do I need to go out and buy, can lifting and strength training be done effectively at home??
Any help appreciated :).

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  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    new rules of lifting..or stronglift 5x5
  • cedarghost
    cedarghost Posts: 621 Member
    I agree. Stronglifts 5x5
  • dantrick
    dantrick Posts: 369 Member
    check out http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beginner-to-advanced-bodybuilder-in-12-weeks.html
    this guy is really amazing. no i do not work for or have any affiliation with anything he does. i did his free 12 week program to start. it got me going and in the right direction.
  • naticksdonna
    naticksdonna Posts: 189 Member
    New Rules of Lifting for Women.
  • MrsBach
    MrsBach Posts: 34 Member
    New Rules of Lifting for Women.

    This! I'm on stage 2 and the definition I've developed is more than I ever expected.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    If you're lifting at a gym, ask them about some kind of orientation to the equipment so you learn how to use things with decent form.

    Then get a program. Starting Strength, strong lifts, New Rules of Lifting... all are good, there are lots of others depending on what you want and what equipment you have access too.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,442 MFP Moderator
    If you want to do it at home look at programs like chalean extreme or p90x. They are designed for fat loss and contain weight training. Or you can look for routines on youtube with free weights or resistance bands or go to www.bodyrock.tv.
  • J_Kohler_2
    J_Kohler_2 Posts: 150 Member
    5x5
  • balancedbrunette
    balancedbrunette Posts: 530 Member
    Thanks for the advice everyone...going to start with the 5x5 and take it from there, hope this will prove to be beneficial and a nice break from cardio.
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