Want to start Lifting Heavy

SToast
SToast Posts: 255 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay ladies, I need help from those that are Heavy Lifters. I am really into pole right now and want to get stronger so I can do more tricks. I would like to get into heavy lifting but have no idea where to start. The last thing I want to do is jump in not knowing a thing and end up hurting myself. So how to get started? Any good books or websites that will get me started down the right path? Any tips or advice.

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  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
    I've researched this for months. There are groups for each program you can join at MFP. I'm starting Stronglifts 5x5 this week. I will eventually move on to the New Rules of Lifting for Women when I'm a little more advanced.

    Reasons I chose Stronglifts;

    Free download online (lots of bro chest bumping and typos up in that PDF)
    Focuses on 2 different workouts you alternate them on the days you work out
    Each workout only has 3 moves, I felt I could really focus on form
    I've seen great results achieved and posted by others.
    I was leaning towards New Rules of Lifting for Women, but I read a lot of people saying its difficult because the workouts change a lot.
  • eevincheezburger
    eevincheezburger Posts: 163 Member
    Try Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer on Bodybuilding.com... It has videos of all of the moves. But I do advise (if you can!) seeking a bit of help from someone experienced who can SHOW you proper form. It's hard to see what you are doing wrong unless you have a mirror and know what proper form looks like, or have someone there to point it out.
  • shutupandlift13
    shutupandlift13 Posts: 727 Member
    I've researched this for months. There are groups for each program you can join at MFP. I'm starting Stronglifts 5x5 this week. I will eventually move on to the New Rules of Lifting for Women when I'm a little more advanced.

    Reasons I chose Stronglifts;

    Free download online (lots of bro chest bumping and typos up in that PDF)
    Focuses on 2 different workouts you alternate them on the days you work out
    Each workout only has 3 moves, I felt I could really focus on form
    I've seen great results achieved and posted by others.
    I was leaning towards New Rules of Lifting for Women, but I read a lot of people saying its difficult because the workouts change a lot.

    This. Best bang for your buck since almost all of the information can be found free online. New Rules is great if you easily get bored as it changes each cycle, but Strong Lifts is consistent, you can see great progress with it and gives you plenty of time to get down form like Cheryl said.

    Starting Strength would be another suggestion, but I would also suggest reading the book if you have no prior lifting experience.
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    Groups that will help with questions you may have once you start:


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/12919-girls-who-lift-the-guys-who-spot-them

    Lifting is awesome! Good luck!
  • dynamitegalxo
    dynamitegalxo Posts: 299 Member
    Free download online (lots of bro chest bumping and typos up in that PDF)
    Medhi's first language isn't English. Considering he produces everything for the SL.com site himself, I don't think they typos are inexcusable.
  • Stage14
    Stage14 Posts: 1,046 Member
    I just started New Rules of Lifting for Women and I LOVE it.
  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
    Free download online (lots of bro chest bumping and typos up in that PDF)
    Medhi's first language isn't English. Considering he produces everything for the SL.com site himself, I don't think they typos are inexcusable.

    I love his accent. I was just preparing her. I know some people who hate typos and wouldn't read it because of that. Just putting it out there.
  • FrankiesSaysRelax
    FrankiesSaysRelax Posts: 403 Member
    I'm currently doing the new rules of lifting for women. Absolutely love it and recommend it as it's great for beginners too.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I'll vouch for both SL 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting.

    I tend to lean more towards StrongLifts though for new lifters, because I think New Rules is unnecessarily complicated, though it might be better suited to people who prefer variety in their workouts. Stronglifts is very straightforward and uncomplicated- I like that you can focus more on perfecting your form for a few basic lifts.
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    I'll vouch for both SL 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting.

    I tend to lean more towards StrongLifts though for new lifters, because I think New Rules is unnecessarily complicated, though it might be better suited to people who prefer variety in their workouts. Stronglifts is very straightforward and uncomplicated- I like that you can focus more on perfecting your form for a few basic lifts.

    I agree with all of this. I've done both SL and New Rules, which is a bit overly complicated IMO.
  • joshdann
    joshdann Posts: 618 Member
    my wife is doing SL5x5 with me, and she likes it (at least, that's what she tells me). I'm able to coach her on form, and she's picking it up fast. If you don't have a free coach, I strongly recommend hiring one for your first few sessions. Getting your form right will not only help prevent injury, but help you progress more quickly and more successfully.

    Lifting heavy is one of the best things you can do for yourself, as evidenced by countless people here and elsewhere. Do it right and you will not regret it. Good luck!
  • SToast
    SToast Posts: 255 Member
    Thanks for the advice guys. Headed over to SL5x5 to check it out right now. I don't have any female friends who lift but lots of guys at the department do do I can get proper form tips from them. I'll let you know how it goes. Now if our rec-center had a gym so I didn't have to get a separate membership...

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