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I want to start lifting weights, where do I start?

annicins
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I want to add lifting weights to my routine each week, but I don't know where to start? I'm, 5'9", 194.8#, and I eat about 1600 cals per day.
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Start with New Rules for Lifting for Women, I've heard good things. I'd also youtube exercises like deadlifts, squats and barbell rows, to get an idea of the form. All 3 are great compound full body exercises.0
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Definitely recommend Starting Strength:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=131379243&page=10 -
Thanks guys! I'll look there.0
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Stronglifts 5x5 - you can google it. Excellent. Easy to understand and implement for beginners. I love it!0
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Great articles shape magazine web site and pintrest0
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