Getting Started Strength Training

tashigolean33
tashigolean33 Posts: 41
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All,

I don't currently belong to the gym, and I am looking to start strength training. There are so many sites and regimens recommended on google, and I am a little overwhelmed. Are there any good beginner programs y'all can recommend? I have decent strength in my legs, but very poor upper body strength. I purchased some free weights and a stability ball. TIA!

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  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    Buy the book "Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training" by Mark Rippetoe
  • Star_1234
    Star_1234 Posts: 123 Member
    Hi there,

    I felt exactly the same when I started reading around about strength training.

    Stronglifts 5x5 is a good beginners program, there is a Stronglifts 5x5 group and there are lots of women who are always willing to help.

    Best of luck!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • fivethreeone
    fivethreeone Posts: 8,196 Member
    Buy the book "Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training" by Mark Rippetoe

    Definitely. He also has some great instructional youtube videos you can look up. That book + those videos will teach you proper form.

    Also look up StrongLifts 5x5 and follow that routine for 12 weeks.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    What kind of free weights did you get? Barbell and plates? Adjustable dumbbells?

    I basically do Stronglifts, but adapted the moves to dumbbell usage, since that's all I have at my disposal.

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