I want to start lifting!!!!

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RobinStarr_RN
RobinStarr_RN Posts: 26 Member
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So I want to begin lifting. And strength training .... Yay!!! But I don't know where to begin... Or even know what and how much to lift.. Any ideas???? Or tips on what to do how many days a week I was thinking 2-3 days and I need to know stuff I can do at the gym..and at home. I can't afford a trainer at the moment :(

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  • danipals
    danipals Posts: 143 Member
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    The book The New Rules of Lifting for Women is a good place to start. (There is also a group on MFP for any questions that pop up.) I'd recommend booking a session with a trainer to take you through the routine and make sure that you are doing things correctly to get you started.

    Good luck!
  • mkath4
    mkath4 Posts: 85 Member
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    Check out bodybuilding.com. They have trainers and will set up a program for you based on your needs. It is free and they have great demos on how do to the exercises.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
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    New Rules of Lifting for Women, Stronglifts 5 x 5 or Starting Strength are all fine for beginners. No trainer required - if you think your form is off, look for the biggest, oldest guy in the weights section and ask him.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
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    The book The New Rules of Lifting for Women is a good place to start. (There is also a group on MFP for any questions that pop up.) I'd recommend booking a session with a trainer to take you through the routine and make sure that you are doing things correctly to get you started.

    Good luck!

    Many women love New Rules, and it is a great program, but in my opinion it is a bit complicated with all of the stages and workouts.
    I would recommend starting with something a little more basic and getting the hang of it first, and then moving on to New Rules in 3 to 6 months...but that's just my opinion!

    I would read Starting Strength...and here is a link to the exercises in the program...learn the compound lifts...you will not be sorry.

    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
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    Don't think you can go wrong with Starting Strength or Strong Lifts 5x5. One of these programs will get you started so you're comfortable to move on to something else later.

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