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Stronglifts

Fozzi43
Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
edited January 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm starting this today...any advice I should need? I want to get this right. I have the full video I found on YouTube. I should be ok to follow that? :smile:

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  • kazzsjourney
    kazzsjourney Posts: 674 Member
    Maybe join this group http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women :)
  • Bettyeditor
    Bettyeditor Posts: 327 Member
    Check out this group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    Read the Summary and the FAQs. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • HoneyDaggers
    HoneyDaggers Posts: 91 Member
    Read Rippetoe's book or the Stronglifts PDF. Pay attention to the lift description in detail and ask pointers. Lifters love to give pointers. :)
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    Youtube Mark Rippetoe. He has a lot of good instructional videos.
  • rick_po
    rick_po Posts: 449 Member
    I don't remember if the video mentions Week 1, but if it doesn't: make sure you read the Stronglifts pdf for how to start out. The first couple weeks you'll be lifting an empty bar. If an empty 45 pound bar is still too much for you on some lifts, it's okay to start with dumbbells.

    These first few workouts are about practicing form. If you're unsure about what good form is, the Rippetoe videos are really good. Also, try to get someone who knows what good form is to watch you.

    Keep your core tight.

    Don't drop a plate on your toe.
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    Thanks for the advice guys and for the link..I've joined the group.
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