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Lifting weights

ashleighwebster88
ashleighwebster88 Posts: 6 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello!

I am really interested in learning more about lifting weights and how to do it properly.

I am fit, run, go to the gym, lift a few small weights for arms etc.

Can any one point me in the right direction for a website which might be able to help a beginner?

Thank you! x

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  • kmorgan221
    kmorgan221 Posts: 206 Member
    http://stronglifts.com/
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Hello!

    I am really interested in learning more about lifting weights and how to do it properly.

    I am fit, run, go to the gym, lift a few small weights for arms etc.

    Can any one point me in the right direction for a website which might be able to help a beginner?

    Thank you! x

    Starting Strength:

    http://startingstrength.com/

    Stronglifts 5x5:

    http://stronglifts.com/5x5/

    All Pro's Simple Beginner's Routine:

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=155009423&p=1093101413&posted=1

    Any of these programmes will get you off to a good start.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    New Rules of Lifting, StrongLifts, Nerd Fitness or Girls Gone Strong all have good beginners programs.
  • MagdaSea
    MagdaSea Posts: 78 Member
    Whichever gym you go to, I would see about getting a free training session. It's one thing to see and read about lifting weights and a whole other to have someone correct you as you are actually doing it.

    I took an introductory course crossfit and, while not free, our coach caught me making some mistakes which I don't think I would have noticed just from watching videos online.
  • ashleighwebster88
    ashleighwebster88 Posts: 6 Member
    Thank you all! x

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