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  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member

    I give up... I was taught if I don't have anything nice to say not to say anything at all... so yeah... silence :tongue:

    edit: I would like to point out that I have just about the same amount of weight to lose as the OP... and lifting heavy is helping me progress nicely, and I feel confident that I am losing fat rather than lean muscle.

    You know that 80% of your results for losing weight comes from your nutrition and that you can lose weight without even lifting any weights?

    I understand what you are saying but not everybody is a powerlifter and i never understand why people push other to go to the gym when you can get the same results at home.

    I am not a power lifter and will never be, i respect other goals and everyone way of getting to them. But why would she needs heavy weights? We don't even know what program she is doing at home and i am pretty sure she wont squat, deadlift and bench in it.

    :grumble: I do all three of those things at home. There are plenty of programs that can be done at home that allow you to lift heavier weights without tons of equipment. You can get a used bench for like 10$.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    I started with a set of 3 to 24-lb PowerBlocks. They're great for finding out if you like weight training, and for finding a good starting weight for basic exercises if you've never lifted weights before. If you find that you do enjoy it and want to pursue it further, then you'll outgrow them REALLY fast. That said, I'd suggest purchasing some used equipment on craigslist or the like so you don't spend a lot of money on something you may not use for long.

    That's pretty much how I started out as well but with the 5-52.5 lb Bowflex Select a weights that I still use today, even though now I also incorporate compound lifts and have the equipment to do such and gym access as well.

    That said, as a beginner there is nothing wrong with starting with dumbbells. There's a world of information out there via the Internet (You Tube!) of what lifts to do for what muscle. Once you are comfortable & have the equipment or gym access, I'd incorporate the compound lifts (Deadlifts, Barbell Squats, etc.). Everyone is sooooo eager on this forum to preach heavy lifting, but you need to be smart about it. I'm ALL for this type of lifting but it is really something you don't just jump into - form is everything and you need to make sure it's down pat or you will injure yourself. Again, it's educating yourself and maybe even investing in a good trainer to show you how to do the lifts. For now, get some weights, get comfortable, and get your body used to the stresses that lifting puts on it.

    Good luck!
  • timetolivelife
    timetolivelife Posts: 12
    never thought to look on youtube, I will do that thanks!
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    I started with a set of 3 to 24-lb PowerBlocks. They're great for finding out if you like weight training, and for finding a good starting weight for basic exercises if you've never lifted weights before. If you find that you do enjoy it and want to pursue it further, then you'll outgrow them REALLY fast. That said, I'd suggest purchasing some used equipment on craigslist or the like so you don't spend a lot of money on something you may not use for long.

    That's pretty much how I started out as well but with the 5-52.5 lb Bowflex Select a weights that I still use today, even though now I also incorporate compound lifts and have the equipment to do such and gym access as well.

    That said, as a beginner there is nothing wrong with starting with dumbbells. There's a world of information out there via the Internet (You Tube!) of what lifts to do for what muscle. Once you are comfortable & have the equipment or gym access, I'd incorporate the compound lifts (Deadlifts, Barbell Squats, etc.). Everyone is sooooo eager on this forum to preach heavy lifting, but you need to be smart about it. I'm ALL for this type of lifting but it is really something you don't just jump into - form is everything and you need to make sure it's down pat or you will injure yourself. Again, it's educating yourself and maybe even investing in a good trainer to show you how to do the lifts. For now, get some weights, get comfortable, and get your body used to the stresses that lifting puts on it.

    Good luck!

    Great post, and great advice. Totally agree that there's nothing wrong with dumbbells. I still prefer them for bench and a few other moves.

    You could also google "dumbbell-only routine". I found one on another site that I used and got great results from.
  • rolemodel69
    rolemodel69 Posts: 365

    :grumble: I do all three of those things at home. There are plenty of programs that can be done at home that allow you to lift heavier weights without tons of equipment. You can get a used bench for like 10$.

    OP NEVER talked about Powerlifting!! She is using a Jilians Michael Workout programs at home, she don't need heavy weight for her program!

    You are a girl and lift heavy, i get it. When i stated that most women don't need heavy, it was a reference to most program at home where you need light to moderate weights to go through them. I never said girls can't lift weights.
  • timetolivelife
    timetolivelife Posts: 12
    @ rolemodel69

    thanks for your advice I do want to start out on basic stuff like you said, maybe one day I will be able to reach a higher level hopefully ! but for now just maybe 2x 5kg dumbbells to start with lol!

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