New at weight training

kjg1965297
kjg1965297 Posts: 121
edited February 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have some suggestions how to start? I have lost 47 pounds on cardio but I don't want to be a smaller flab when I get there. There are so many programs I'm confused. I have access to a gym everyday at work but I have no idea how to start.:grumble: :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

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  • mheebner
    mheebner Posts: 285 Member
    I am moving from a whole body routine to the 5x5 stronglifts starting tomorrow. You can get a workout spread sheet from the stronglift website. It seems almost suspiciously easy and quick, at least initially. I was doing 60 to 80 min lifting routine and this will be scaled back to about 45 to 60 min with only three lifting exercises 3x a week.
    Maybe check it out ? I am sure there are people here on MFP who have more experienced input on this.
  • kinmad4it
    kinmad4it Posts: 185 Member
    First things first.

    Before you even touch a weight, familiarise yourself with how to correctly perform each exercise you want to do. This will save you countless miserable hours/weeks/even months of injury.
  • Stage14
    Stage14 Posts: 1,046 Member
    Definitely look into a beginnger program like Starting Strength, Strong Lifts 5x5, or New Rules of Lifting. But don't just download the exercise sheets and jump in. Watch the videos/read the book, and research good form techniques on each move you'll be doing before you hit the gym. Then go for it!
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
    When I first started lifting many years ago, I found the book Body for Life to be a great resource that demonstrated the technique.

    5x5 is also a great program.

    You can also search YouTube for videos that show you the proper technique for different lifting exercises.

    I strongly recommend dumbbell exercises. I bought a set of Power Blocks a few years back and I love them! Dumbbells also help you make sure to equally work both sides of your body.

    Go for it. You definitely won't regret weight training.
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