Which lifting program is the best for you?

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  • amazsplendor
    amazsplendor Posts: 314 Member
    Z_I_L_L_A wrote: »
    The one that works...It depends on how I feel, how the weight feels, whether I'm sore or injuries. I change it almost everytime I lift.


    Not sure if this is for me or a general comment, for the thread? Thank you.. for your input!
    psuLemon wrote: »
    planj wrote: »
    I have been checking out the listed programs.

    Is there anyone that has had success with the beginner weight training program... aworkoutroutine?

    There are several people in this thread that have.


    I am looking forward to read the comments and seeing those on aworkoutroutine! Thank you!

  • Mschmitt1119
    Mschmitt1119 Posts: 65 Member
    Doing a push pull routine now gunna see how it works with my schedule. Just started a week ago, really liking it so far. My muscles arent as fatigued as they used to be when I start the session since you basically get 2 days rest in between (push,pull,rest,push,pull,rest) which helps since I have to lift and restrain animals every day at work. Gunna have to see how it works out since the workouts take up a good chunk of time
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
    Mschmitt1119 wrote: »
    Doing a push pull routine now gunna see how it works with my schedule. Just started a week ago, really liking it so far. My muscles arent as fatigued as they used to be when I start the session since you basically get 2 days rest in between (push,pull,rest,push,pull,rest) which helps since I have to lift and restrain animals every day at work. Gunna have to see how it works out since the workouts take up a good chunk of time

    Are there legs included?
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Davidsdottir wrote: »
    Mschmitt1119 wrote: »
    Doing a push pull routine now gunna see how it works with my schedule. Just started a week ago, really liking it so far. My muscles arent as fatigued as they used to be when I start the session since you basically get 2 days rest in between (push,pull,rest,push,pull,rest) which helps since I have to lift and restrain animals every day at work. Gunna have to see how it works out since the workouts take up a good chunk of time

    Are there legs included?

    They usually are on good programs:

    http://www.exrx.net/Workouts/Workout2PP.html

  • gym4life64
    gym4life64 Posts: 824 Member
    There is no ""BEST"" program. And if you stumble across one...it won't work forever. But what DOES work forever, what IS the BEST is .... H A R D W O R K!!!!
  • rainingribbons
    rainingribbons Posts: 1,051 Member
    edited December 2017
    For anyone who has completed Strong Curves, does this program just focus on booty gains? Or does it focus on a full-body program? Currently deciding between this program and New Rules of Lifting for Women. Anyone who has completed both of these, which do you recommend for a beginner who wants to tone full-body?
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
    edited December 2017
    rainingribbons wrote: »
    For anyone who has completed Strong Curves, does this program just focus on booty gains? Or does it focus on a full-body program? Currently deciding between this program and New Rules of Lifting for Women. Anyone who has completed both of these, which do you recommend for a beginner who wants to tone full-body?

    Definitely full body, just helps lift that butt at the same time.
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    Davidsdottir wrote: »
    rainingribbons wrote: »
    For anyone who has completed Strong Curves, does this program just focus on booty gains? Or does it focus on a full-body program? Currently deciding between this program and New Rules of Lifting for Women. Anyone who has completed both of these, which do you recommend for a beginner who wants to tone full-body?

    Definitely full body, just helps lift that butt at the same time.

    I'll second this. I've done 2 rounds and SC is definitely full body.
  • rainingribbons
    rainingribbons Posts: 1,051 Member
    Did you guys see much changes in your upper body as well? Both asthetically and strength-wise.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    rainingribbons wrote: »
    Did you guys see much changes in your upper body as well? Both asthetically and strength-wise.

    With Strong Curves? Yea definitely saw changes, but I wouldn't call them as apparent and significant as the lower body. Some people find the upper work to be too minimal, others find it just right.
  • rainingribbons
    rainingribbons Posts: 1,051 Member
    Did you gain much strength from Strong Curves for upper body too? Asking because I'm debating starting StrongLifts 5x5 but I don't have the strength to do much with just the bar (weakling, I know). So I was thinking of starting Strong Curves instead to build to a baseline where I can do StrongLifts properly once Strong Curves is complete. However, if Strong Curves is mostly booty-based, I'm worried I won't have the upper body strength when it comes to do StrongLifts after.
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
    rainingribbons wrote: »
    Did you gain much strength from Strong Curves for upper body too? Asking because I'm debating starting StrongLifts 5x5 but I don't have the strength to do much with just the bar (weakling, I know). So I was thinking of starting Strong Curves instead to build to a baseline where I can do StrongLifts properly once Strong Curves is complete. However, if Strong Curves is mostly booty-based, I'm worried I won't have the upper body strength when it comes to do StrongLifts after.

    You're going to end up doing the same lifts as StrongLifts with SC, but in different rep ranges. It's a solid full body program.
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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    JerSchmare wrote: »
    I’ve been spreading it because it’s awesome. Good job. ^^^^

    Interestingly enough, I posted in this section because that question was asked in here more than any other section. But if there is a concern, I can always get it stickied in F&E as well.
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  • syedsaad
    syedsaad Posts: 156 Member
    What program should be used by someone who is trying to lose weight. (I understand lifting weights don't make you lose weight calorie deficit does)
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Pick any of the beginner programmes listed that fits your ability, time schedule, and equipment available that will allow you to progress.
    You will gain strength.
    Cheers, h.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    syedsaad wrote: »
    What program should be used by someone who is trying to lose weight. (I understand lifting weights don't make you lose weight calorie deficit does)

    Have you lifted before? If so, how long? Do you have goals outside of weight loss?
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    edited January 2018
    Just wanted to write about PHAT and PH3 because I ran them recently.

    In my more novice days I ran PHUL. I suggest always starting with that because you are going to progress in those 4 days with enough volume.

    I ran PHAT this summer without the squats because I had a bulging disk. It is the BEST I have ever looked in my life. The volume is amazing. The workouts are fun. Highly suggest it.

    If you like powerlifting and want a shitton of volume, and you're not a beginner, PH3 is the *kitten*. You can get your hands on some good excel sheets for the program and plug your 1rms in. There are AMRAP days every few weeks and the program will adjust your 1 rm. There's an accumulation block to get used to the volume, intermediate block, intensity block, and a taper.

    Typical PHAT week
    Day 1: Squat, Bench, Deadlift
    Day 2: Upper hypertrophy
    Day 3 Squat, Bench, Legs
    Day 4: Rest
    Day 5: Deadlift, Bench, Upper hypertrophy
    Day 6: Squat, legs

    I am basically runny a powerlifting meet prep that's a combination of this and my own DUP. Love it.

    Don't love Layne as much anymore tho

    ETA: I was gaining weight while I ran these program. Pretty much just eating what I wanted. But the volume and progressive overload was so outstanding, I'm pretty excited to see what's under the fat.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    syedsaad wrote: »
    What program should be used by someone who is trying to lose weight. (I understand lifting weights don't make you lose weight calorie deficit does)

    Weight training to do during fat loss - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/weight-training-for-fat-loss-part-1.html

    But to counter that direction, if more calories burned isn't needed for adhering to your deficit level - many find the increased BMR from repairing damage done from heavy low-rep is good enough.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    I have been lifting on and off for four years. I did Stronglifts then the beginner Strong Curves program from September 2016 to September 2017, then stopped lifting. Should I start back up with a beginner or intermediate program?
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    doesthisappmakemelookfat Posts: 103 Member
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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    I have been lifting on and off for four years. I did Stronglifts then the beginner Strong Curves program from September 2016 to September 2017, then stopped lifting. Should I start back up with a beginner or intermediate program?

    If you want to regain the strength, you could always run the program for 3 or 4 months and then reevaluate your progress.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    I have been lifting on and off for four years. I did Stronglifts then the beginner Strong Curves program from September 2016 to September 2017, then stopped lifting. Should I start back up with a beginner or intermediate program?

    If you want to regain the strength, you could always run the program for 3 or 4 months and then reevaluate your progress.

    So do a beginner program to get back where I was, then see where I am? That sounds like a good plan.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    psuLemon wrote: »
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    I have been lifting on and off for four years. I did Stronglifts then the beginner Strong Curves program from September 2016 to September 2017, then stopped lifting. Should I start back up with a beginner or intermediate program?

    If you want to regain the strength, you could always run the program for 3 or 4 months and then reevaluate your progress.

    So do a beginner program to get back where I was, then see where I am? That sounds like a good plan.

    Yep. Your strength gains will come back fairly quickly. So as you begin plateauing, you can then evaluating a switch
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Needs a bump. h.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    Needs a bump. h.

    Good call.
  • Aw0627
    Aw0627 Posts: 82 Member
    I have a question if anyone could answer it I'd appreciate it, It's probably a dumb question but I'm trying to figure out how much I should be lifting, I want to lift heavy but I'm not exactly sure how heavy is heavy if that makes sense. I have a pair of 5lbs I know these are not heavy, a pair of 10lbs and one 16 pound weight. I just got the 10 lbs and I'm struggling with them(yes, I know I'm very weak), but at the same time, I'm wondering if they are heavy enough.

    How do you know what's heavy enough? From what I've read you should be able to perform at least 6 reps without losing form but you're supposed to struggle right?

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