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    Gym newbie strength training advice please

    Posts: 5 Member
    edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
    Ok after my baby I was 16st courtesy of postnatal depression.. got myself down to about 11st and I'm 1.67m I want to start strenght training properly but there is waaay too much information online I just haven't been able to organise my days.

    I can exercises my lower body all day long but my upper body is very weak and I want to develop all over strength.

    Atm I'm strength training using machines and using the exercise bike at high resistance and treadmill on a high incline.

    But I'm kinda clueless still please please some advice?

    Any apps I can use which show the exercises?


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    • Posts: 41,865 Member
      Following an established program that is geared towards your goals is going to garner the best results. Low rep/heavy weight (as a high % of your 1RM) programs like Stronglifts 5x5 or Starting Strength and similar are going to maximize strength gains...Something like New Rules of Lifting for Women is going to be more of a general fitness lifting program...Strong Curves is another option, and there are many more.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      I want to accentuate my curves that is my goal as well as of course being stronger.
    • Posts: 1,360 Member
      Try BodySpace app through bodybuilding.com - it's free. There are hundreds of training programs for women and men with different goals and for all ages. You can add a program to your calendar and click on each day it tells you exactly what exercises to do, suggested reps and instructional videos with the proper form to execute the exercise. I use it and have been through 3 different programs since last year.

      Good luck
    • Posts: 28,439 Member
      OP, you might find this thread helpful.

      http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
    • Posts: 66 Member
      Hi Mommy, have you looked at youtube videos? They are super helpful and with a baby (mine is 2) they can be done at home and save gym for machines and cardio days. My go to for strength training are:

      1. (playlist) Fit Mommy Trainer 15 Day Challenge - https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLthhB6PhWRldtCowhdNoqMeiEVi1r-7VC
      2. (any video on) FitnessBlender - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiP6wD_tYlYLYh3agzbByWQ

      Good Luck on your journey!!
    • Posts: 41,865 Member
      pacchiona wrote: »
      I want to accentuate my curves that is my goal as well as of course being stronger.

      Maybe Strong Curves then...
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Should I cut calories or eat at maintenance or at a surplus? I'm happy with my weight but not my body composition..

    • Posts: 5 Member
      Thank you for all the helpful suggestions so far
    • Posts: 41,865 Member
      pacchiona wrote: »
      Should I cut calories or eat at maintenance or at a surplus? I'm happy with my weight but not my body composition..

      If you're happy with your weight, eat to maintenance and lift...
    • Posts: 5 Member
      cwolfman13 wrote: »
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      If you're happy with your weight, eat to maintenance and lift...

      Excellent thank you didn't really wanna watch everything I eat again so eating healthy and at maintenance is fine by me
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