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Resistance Training Tutorials for Beginners

TheresaLisaJulieJean
TheresaLisaJulieJean Posts: 44 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,

I could just go fool around with different machines but I don't want to waste my time. When searching online there is a TON of information...it's hard to sort it all out.

What tutorials did you find helpful and would recommend to someone who is just starting out? Key factors I am looking for:

-teaches correct form
-intended for gym, not home
-full body regimen
-60 minutes or less

TYIA

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  • rileyes
    rileyes Posts: 1,406 Member
    I like Allan Thrall for barbell lifting form. I also like Brett Contreras. They both have many tutorials on YouTube.
  • Adi4Fitness
    Adi4Fitness Posts: 97 Member
    Compound movements , save time and are great for core functional /strength .

    its good you are choosing a full body regimen because If you are starting out - doing isolation's ( machines) / split routines will not really help you much , its hard to keep up the schedule if you skip / or forget the day's split.

    Go hard with minimal rest for 30 minutes and done. strength / resistance training is not endurance training to
    stretch it out for hours and is pretty counterproductive at longer hours unless you are a bodybuilder.

    I am sure you can find the one you like and stick to it.

  • feisty_bucket
    feisty_bucket Posts: 1,047 Member
    Fantastic resource:
    http://exrx.net/

    I haven't read this yet, but it's recommended a lot:
    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women

    My favorite books are:

    Body by Science by Doug McGuff, for exercise selection, though I don't agree with superslow being enough lifting volume:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NLL38S/

    and Starting Strength, by Mark Rippetoe:
    http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-Mark-Rippetoe-ebook/dp/B006XJR5ZA
  • TheresaLisaJulieJean
    TheresaLisaJulieJean Posts: 44 Member
    feisty_bucket wrote: »
    Fantastic resource:
    http://exrx.net/

    I haven't read this yet, but it's recommended a lot:
    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women

    My favorite books are:

    Body by Science by Doug McGuff, for exercise selection, though I don't agree with superslow being enough lifting volume:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NLL38S/

    and Starting Strength, by Mark Rippetoe:
    http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-Mark-Rippetoe-ebook/dp/B006XJR5ZA

    Thanks...I will refer back to this when I have more time.

  • TheresaLisaJulieJean
    TheresaLisaJulieJean Posts: 44 Member
    rileyes wrote: »
    I like Allan Thrall for barbell lifting form. I also like Brett Contreras. They both have many tutorials on YouTube.

    Awesome! Thank you...I will definitely check them out.
  • mickmok
    mickmok Posts: 7 Member
    I second Alan Thrall (Train Untamed), Johnny Candito for compound and powerlifting movements as well. They are all on Youtube.

    Theres a YouTube channel called Athlean X I think which is strength focused but also primarily directed towards form, fixing issues with form and theres a lot of good drills on there. Similarly Strength Camp was decent; the dude got a bit annoying and preachy after a while but used to be pretty motivational and has some good form stuff there too.

    Ultimately there is still a heap of info out there; there are 1000's of programs as well which most work... Most people who do strength training will do a split; starting out you can do full body but you will find that you wont have enough time or want to start doing more.
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