Ladies-I want to start heavy lifting. Help!
laurende1022
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I know very little about it other than basic lifts. Where do I start???
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No better place to start than the basic lifts. Google "stronglifts 5x5" or "starting strength", read up, get a gym membership (or some other place where you can lift) and get going.0
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Here's the Stronglifts Summary (better than the website)
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/560459/stronglifts-5x5-summary/p1
Make sure to join the group here on MFP0 -
laurende1022 wrote: »Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I know very little about it other than basic lifts. Where do I start???
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I have also used "New Rules of Lifting for Women". Lots of good advice and a good program to start with.0
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I LOOOVE bodybuilding.com for advice with lifting. I used to be scared of the weight room now I feel like I live in there I do 4 sets each time, start with more reps lighter weight, then increase weight and a little less reps, until I do my last 10 at the heaviest I can possibly do. That's a good rule of thumb for lean muscle mass building
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A good app always helps too. I like Full Fitness for keeping track of my weight and reps.0
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Bodybuilding.com is the best I've found. They also have a companion app Bodyspace.
It's a bit confusing, but once you pick a workout program it will create exercises for you to do.
It has a link to show you how to complete them correctly and tracks your workouts.
I highly recommend this app! Good luck-1 -
Nia Shanks Lift Like a Girl offers really great plans/advice on lifting for women. Simple program to build strength! 3x per week, compound moves. Love her! http://www.niashanks.com/womens-beginner-strength-training-guide-lift-like-a-girl/ Watch the video tutorial. It's free. First decide if you want to get strong or look strong. There is a difference. I've used New Rules too and it's also fine. Personally I am a big fan of Starting Strength but find the Lift Like a Girl program speaks more to most women. SL 5x5 is not my fave, although it works well for many.0
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I am a beginner at strong lifts 5x5 (only one week down ) and so far I love it. I actually am looking forward to my next workout. It's very basic. I have a home gym so I watched a ton of videos to get the form down (still a work in progress). I am completely brand new to lifting and very happy I chose this program to follow. Good luck with whatever you choose and have fun0
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Thank you for all of the info! I'll start doing some research on all the websites you've posted.0
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Having a trainer or some other experienced lifter coach you through some of the lifts and offer pointers is very helpful for a beginner.
You can also video yourself doing a lift and check your own form if you'd rather go it alone.. but everyone needs a form check from time to time.0 -
reddit - xxfitness is a great resource0
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I have one week of Stronglifts under my belt. I was intimidated by weight lifting for years (since I had not worked out with weights since probably high school) but someone on here recommended Stronglifts (there is a Free IPhone app) and also Nia Shanks. I liked the Stronglifts app because it was basic, easy, free, and there are even built in Youtube videos you can watch to see what the lift should be like. I work out at home so I didn't have a trainer or anyone to help me. Feel free to add me, I would love to have another newbie to talk to.0
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