Workout schedule?

wo0psies
wo0psies Posts: 13 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi!

So I'm down 34 lbs mainly through cardio (swimming, running, and hiking) but I realize the importance of strength training. How often do you work on arms/week vs legs vs abs/back? Does anyone have a schedule they can share with me?

Thanks!

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  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    Hi - your best bet would be a full body 3X per week - pick a program that uses the compound movement such as squat, press, row, deadlift , and bench press. Look at programs like Starting Strength , Strong Curves, and stick with it for a while. These are good beginner programs. The splits with a leg day, arm day, back day etc and more for an advanced trainee.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    I would recommend following a program if you are starting out. See this link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

    I prefer something like Strong Curves, so three full body days plus an extra glute day
  • lin_be
    lin_be Posts: 393 Member
    I do Strong Curves as well and the schedule is easy to follow. I recommend going into the gym with a plan ahead of time and starting slow. I lift 4 times a week, 25 mins each time. You don’t need to spend two hours at the gym lifting.
  • wo0psies
    wo0psies Posts: 13 Member
    Strong curves looks like the winner! Thank you so much for your replies ❤️
  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    wo0psies wrote: »
    Strong curves looks like the winner! Thank you so much for your replies ❤️

    Good choice - now follow the program as written - Bret Contreras knows his stuff
    https://bretcontreras.com/ it would help you to get the book

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