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jenmom2myboys
jenmom2myboys Posts: 311 Member
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What are some good beginner tips for lifting? How many reps? Specific exercises, etc.? Thanks!

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  • kitn0621
    kitn0621 Posts: 6 Member
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    I started lifting with a trainer about 8 weeks ago. we do 3 sets of 12 on everything. Start off not overdoing yourself. especially being a beginner....exercises will vary by what you want to work out. Pick what days of the week you will do legs, arms, shoulders, etc and then search for free weight exercises to do for those body parts. if you can complete all 12 reps without feeling exausted or having a hard time finishing you might want to go up some. Again just dont overdo it. Im hooked on kettle bells too. I love them and can do so much with them. good luck!!!
  • jenmom2myboys
    jenmom2myboys Posts: 311 Member
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    Thank You
  • Lanet27
    Lanet27 Posts: 127 Member
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    I downloaded Jamie Eason's Live Fit Workout plans (free on Bodybuilding .com)
    I haven't begun the program yet, but @ least it is a start! :D
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
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    If you aren't doing a beginner program, you should be.

    Stronglifts 5x5
    Starting Strength
    New Rules of Lifting
    All Pro
  • frood
    frood Posts: 295 Member
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    If you aren't doing a beginner program, you should be.

    Stronglifts 5x5
    Starting Strength
    New Rules of Lifting
    All Pro
    +1
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    I started Stronglifts 7 weeks ago. I deadlifted 180# today. I've lost inches everywhere. My scale hasn't budged. So make sure you take measurements. Do NOT let the # on the scale bother you. Just keep checking measurements. The scale will start dropping.

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
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    Look into Stronglifts 5x5, I'm doing that now and it's a great beginner program. Only 3 compound lifts 5 reps 5 sets 3x week.
    Also, New Rules of Lifting for Women is a great resource, although I found their lifting program a bit complicated to follow.
  • NoXCuses4me
    NoXCuses4me Posts: 43
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    Bump! Starting this also!
  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
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    Picking the weight up generally helps.
  • EllaIsNotEnchanted
    EllaIsNotEnchanted Posts: 226 Member
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    here is a fitness program picker: http://www.rohitnair.net/pp/#muscle_gain/strength/beginner

    KNOW: most barbell lifts can be substituted with dumb bells or practiced with your own body weight.
    ALSO: youtube is great for form observations.
    Do not be afraid to accept criticism.

    here is an irrelevant link: http://i.imgur.com/HYFCNQf.jpg
  • Love2lift72
    Love2lift72 Posts: 157 Member
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    If you aren't doing a beginner program, you should be.

    Stronglifts 5x5
    Starting Strength
    New Rules of Lifting
    All Pro

    ++1
    I follow Starting Strength. Similar to Stronglifts but with a few difference. The book is a great reference for form even if you don't follow it.
  • AnchoredinHimfitness
    AnchoredinHimfitness Posts: 144
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    Great start is the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women"
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
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    Here's what I did....

    I read the book New Rules of Lifting for Women (lots of good info in there even if you do not do that program).

    I did 3 months of that program and then I switched to Nia Shanks workouts. I like her message. (Google her)

    But any of the other programs mentioned by the others are fine too.
  • quellybelly
    quellybelly Posts: 827 Member
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary :)
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
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    5x5 has a free phone app that makes it sooo easy.. if you are beginning... as other posters have suggested... google the lift and you'll find a dozen video clips that show you the proper form... GOOD ON you for takin gthis step
  • jenmom2myboys
    jenmom2myboys Posts: 311 Member
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    Thank You, Everyone!!!

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