Strength training basics

BobJ19956
BobJ19956 Posts: 32 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'd like to get started with free weights but really need to start at the beginning such as finding the most effective exercises (5 or so) and learn proper form. This is for getting in shape, not for body building.

Really hoping to find some helpful videos but no luck so far searching Youtube. I'm not in a fitness gym but do have a basic home setup with home gym machine, dumbbells, & barbells (but no squat rack).

Suggestions appreciated.

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  • incognitocity
    incognitocity Posts: 27 Member
    check out BodyBuilding dot com! theyve got some great resources, of course like any site theyre trying to sell ya stuff but they have awesome plans and great great tips about form and stuff

    good luck! happy lifting.
  • gelove84
    gelove84 Posts: 16 Member
    http://stronglifts.com/
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Read through the A Workout Routine website. It's a good place for general info.

    http://www.aworkoutroutine.com
  • BobJ19956
    BobJ19956 Posts: 32 Member
    Thanks for the tips. I'll check them all out.
  • SweatLikeDog
    SweatLikeDog Posts: 320 Member
    Best starting routine to simply get in shape if you want something simple that doesn't involve a squat rack would be the New Rules of Lifting series of books by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove. Lots of options for home or gym workouts and lots of great info on exercise in general. If you want something more brainless and simple, try P90X.

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