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What size weights to start with?

Trusten83
Trusten83 Posts: 38 Member
edited January 25 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello all,

I have been going to the gym regularly, but I have been doing cardio only. I am going to start weight training next week. I have a routine set and ready, but I'm unsure of how heavy to start. I'm working on losing weight and tightening skin. I *think* I'm supposed to start light, but I want to ask before I go for it.

Thanks!

EDIT: I'm 6'2" and weigh roughly 330. I've been eating roughly 1500-1700 calories a day, and go to the gym first thing in the morning. Don't know if I should change that or not, but I like going at 5:30. No one is there!

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  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Start with an empty barbell (45lbs) and get form down. Then add weight each week.


    I have a friend that's almost your body double and I'm 'training' him in my home gym. After about a month, we've got his squat up to 170, bench at 135, deadlift at 205. This was starting with an empty barbell.
  • kendallsauntie
    kendallsauntie Posts: 101 Member
    I agree with getting form down and then adding weight. Good luck!
  • 1horseygirl1
    1horseygirl1 Posts: 98 Member
    Definitely start light, better to add weight than to hurt yourself.

    Also if you can, have an instructor at the gym check your form first time with a new exercise.
  • Trusten83
    Trusten83 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks for the advice all. I will keep it in mind when I start tomorrow..
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