Weight lifting tips for female beginner

guodukas
guodukas Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
So I'm planning to start weight lifting because I always admired fitness models and bodybuilders that I thought I'll have it a go.(saying planning because I'm doing my exams and after exams I'll proper begin to go to the gym) but for now, DO YOU HVE ANY TIPS FOR BEGGINERS THAT WOULD BE VITAL TO KNOW!
cheers x

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  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Having good form while lifting is a must - that's why alot of people use a personal trainer to begin with.

    For me personally, my home is my gym so I learned good form with youtube videos like Fitness Blender and Jessica Smith.

    Some start off with body weight lifting, it's very doable and gets great results without equipment.
  • jonthemusse
    jonthemusse Posts: 106 Member
    A shortcut that requires a bit of luck and trust in strangers: Look up a few squat videos on the internet so you approximately know what a deep barbell squat looks like.

    Go to gym and see a person doing said squat with about body weight or more. Ask for help.

    Variations of this happen on a daily basis. PTs cost money and quite often don't feel comfortable just regurgitating perfectly good free beginner programs without adding wasteful machine or two.

    Going at it alone without any live help will likely get you derailed from becoming a finesse model or a bodybuilder for months on end.
  • kmmealey
    kmmealey Posts: 76 Member
    Personally, I think at least a few sessions with a Personal Trainer are worth the $$ to learn what good form, and to formulate a plan going forward. Once you do that, you should feel free to ask your gym personnel/Personal trainers for assistance when you have a question at the gym. Do not rely on watching guys at the gym as their form is often incorrect. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
  • jonthemusse
    jonthemusse Posts: 106 Member
    Unfortunately a lot of the half squats (not the quarter squats with an overloaded bar, but the decent efforts, the 90 degree knee angle people) I've seen are mostly the result of over careful PT's.

    I don't recall terribly horrible form with deep squatters and heavy enough weights. Women are especially good at being good once they're serious.
  • kali_gets_fit
    kali_gets_fit Posts: 15 Member
    edited May 2016
    Ask the gym monitor to spot you when doing "dangerous" free weight lifts (ex. squat, bench press, etc). Often times, they'll critique your form. Also, I would start out with a pre-made schedule that includes video tutorials on how to do the moves. That being said, form is more important than weight. For me personally, the hardest part of starting was getting over the intimidation factor.
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