Want to start lifting

molson55
molson55 Posts: 59 Member
edited November 8 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm sorry in advance because I know this has probably been brought up so many times. BUT, I want to start doing some lifting but I'm kinda lost. I've looked up some lifting for beginners programs online, but I was wondering if anyone on here had some advice on how to start lifting/what I should be doing. Just for info I'm a 19 year old female. My school has a pretty good gym so I'm excited to start :) thanks in advance guys!!

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  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    Are there any trainers who can give you a session to help with form? I hear stronglifts 5x5 and New rules of lifting (or same but for women) mentioned on here a lot.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I started with small dumbbells and doing workout dvds, like 30 day shred, and body weight exercises like push-ups and planks. I gradually increased the weights from 3lbs to 9lbs when possible. Then, I started weight lifting (free weights). I did whatever workouts the power lifting team was doing at the time, but then shifted to a version of Stronglifts 5x5 when I had to workout on my own. A trainer should be able to show you around and how to do the lifts properly. Start out light until you get the form down. Increase weight gradually.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Stronglifts 5X5.
  • wonderfullymadebyhim
    wonderfullymadebyhim Posts: 170 Member
    I started with the beginner's routine at aworkoutroutine.com and love it!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    New Rules of Lifting for Women is a good place to start...or any beginner program. Just pick one and follow it. New Rules will provide you with a good introduction to this stuff though and will explain a lot and dispel a lot of myths and misconceptions that many women hold in RE to lifting free weights that weigh more than their purses.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Purchase the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women."
  • molson55
    molson55 Posts: 59 Member
    Wow guys thanks so much!! I'm definitely going to check out the New Rules, it sounds like a pretty popular suggestion. I appreciate all of the help
  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    Best of luck setting some PBs
  • alan_huynh2000
    alan_huynh2000 Posts: 43 Member
    One piece of advice, whichever route you take. Make sure you are learning the proper technique right from the start. Proper form or else by the time your 30, your knees will hate you.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    You're right... it has been covered multiple times. If you're working out at a gym, new rules and stronglifts will be the most commonly regurgitated recommendations. They are fine, but there are lots of other good options out there, too.

    Read up on them, along with other programs too. Also, look into a PT through your gym - you're student fees may cover that, or at least an orientation session or 2. Then make a decision based on your goals, preferences, and time available.
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