Who else has just started lifting?

I just started lifting 4 days ago and it feels so good! I use bodybuilding.com also but doing the Jamie Eason Livefit program.

Looking forward to being healthier and stronger.

Basically you need basic compound movements and to progress in weight: Squat, deadlift, Bench press/Standing Press, chin ups. There is very little muscle growth benefits of training bodypart more often than 3xweek, so stick to 3. And MOST muscle growth is stimulated though first sets. So your workout should look like this : mon Squat 3sets 6-10 reps (you can make great progress doing 3 or 12 reps, so it doesnt really matter, but whatever rep range you chose make sure to stick to it and add weight every time/other time you come in the gym) Deadlift 1x6, bench press 3x6, chin ups 3X6 (add weight as you progress) wed Squat 3x6, standing press 3x6, chin ups 3x6 fri same as monday, so deadlift every second workout. The next week days change, so no deadlift on monday etc.. That's all you need pretty much. If you want a deep six pack add crunches or some other corework to the end of your workout. Actually, as a beginner you need to do corework anyway just to be able to perform compound exercises correctly, so do some corework every workout. Hope that helps

I just got the book "New rules of lifting for women" and I'm excited to start! Hitting it for the first time today. I've done free weights on and off for years but never really lifted seriously. I run and bike a lot but my upper body and core could really use some definition, so I'm looking forward to getting into it. The other reason I want to do this is that my husband used to lift more, but he's totally fallen off the wagon and isn't terribly healthy right now, so I'm hoping it'll motivate him and we can go together....

I'll add you! : )