strength training!!

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bwallacee
bwallacee Posts: 4
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I have been reading posts on here and I need help with strength training exercises. I mainly want to start lifting weights though. My legs are very strong already, so I am trying to define my arms and upper body more. I have no idea how to even begin. i guess what I'm looking for is a good routine.

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  • courtneydeewalk
    courtneydeewalk Posts: 61
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    Personally, I do

    1: Back and Bis
    2: Shoulders and Core
    3: Chest and Tris
    4: Legs and Core

    I usually add cardio in after or in between days... or jump rope in between exercises.
  • Maurice1966
    Maurice1966 Posts: 438 Member
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    Try this for starters www.bodybuilding.com
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    I have been reading posts on here and I need help with strength training exercises. I mainly want to start lifting weights though. My legs are very strong already, so I am trying to define my arms and upper body more. I have no idea how to even begin. i guess what I'm looking for is a good routine.

    How strong are your legs? How much can you squat and dead lift?
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,443 Member
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    Don't skip legs bro.
  • SpecialSundae
    SpecialSundae Posts: 795 Member
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    A lot of people do 5x5 Stronglifts or Starting Strength with great results. I'd leave putting together your own programme until you've got plenty of experience under your belt.
  • Unbruisedpeach
    Unbruisedpeach Posts: 40 Member
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    bump
  • courtneydeewalk
    courtneydeewalk Posts: 61
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    Don't skip legs bro.

    Friends don't let friends skip leg days.
  • markymarrkk
    markymarrkk Posts: 495 Member
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    Personally, I do

    1: Back and Bis
    2: Shoulders and Core
    3: Chest and Tris
    4: Legs and Core

    I usually add cardio in after or in between days... or jump rope in between exercises.


    YES!
  • iorahkwano
    iorahkwano Posts: 709 Member
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Strong Lifts 5x5.
    5 basic lifts, very good for beginners.
    Mostly upperbody but some leg work involved.
    40 different machines not required!
    All you need is a barbell, some plates, a bench and perhaps a squatting rack when you start to go very heavy.

    You can youtube search Strong Lifts 5x5 moves to see demonstrations :)
  • dandandee
    dandandee Posts: 301 Member
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    Don't skip legs bro.

    Friends don't let friends skip leg days.

    Truth.

    I was in the weight room the other day and there was this guy with MASSIVE arms. but I seriously doubt he's ever had a leg day. they were toothpicks I tell you!! :noway:
  • bwallacee
    bwallacee Posts: 4
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    Don't skip legs bro.

    Friends don't let friends skip leg days.

    Truth.

    I was in the weight room the other day and there was this guy with MASSIVE arms. but I seriously doubt he's ever had a leg day. they were toothpicks I tell you!! :noway:





    okay heard! haha! I know legs are important, but my upper is in dire need of muscle! I won't skip leg day though.
  • bwallacee
    bwallacee Posts: 4
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    thanks ya'll!
  • leighann881
    leighann881 Posts: 371
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    Don't skip legs bro.

    Friends don't let friends skip leg days.

    Can't skip a carb-loading day!
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
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    20 rep squat routine. There are a few variations.
  • leighann881
    leighann881 Posts: 371
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    Don't skip legs bro.

    Friends don't let friends skip leg days.

    Truth.

    I was in the weight room the other day and there was this guy with MASSIVE arms. but I seriously doubt he's ever had a leg day. they were toothpicks I tell you!! :noway:





    okay heard! haha! I know legs are important, but my upper is in dire need of muscle! I won't skip leg day though.

    Try an intermediate crossfit WOD (goggle it) and then lift heavy for an upper body workout.

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