Just started strength training.

enelira
enelira Posts: 25
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello there

I would love sample programs for strength training or tips.

I have very poor upper body strength but better lower body. I want to see definition in my muscle. I made a fitness plan which includes strength training. This is my week 2, but when I lift weights or do exercises that engage large muscle groups I haven't felt as sore as I expected to feel.


Help!

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  • my31169
    my31169 Posts: 22
    Hi, I just found this on FB and thought of you: :happy:

    Check out this 12 WEEK Training Routine on M&S. A DETAILED PLAN to get you on track and BUILDING MUSCLE.
    Don't know WHERE TO START? => http://bit.ly/w3jsf5
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    ^ That is a terrible strength training routine. Not a single squat or dead-lift in there, and wrist curls... really?

    OP do some research on 5x5, Starting strength (mark rippetoe), and New Rules For Lifting. All great programs, all offer great progress.
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    Also does anyone else think this conversation sounded a little too planned?
  • enelira
    enelira Posts: 25
    Hi, I just found this on FB and thought of you: :happy:

    Check out this 12 WEEK Training Routine on M&S. A DETAILED PLAN to get you on track and BUILDING MUSCLE.
    Don't know WHERE TO START? => http://bit.ly/w3jsf5


    Thank you much :D

    U R GREAT!
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    New Rules of Lifting for Women
    +Starting Strength
    +Stronglifts 5x5
    Win
  • molissep
    molissep Posts: 452 Member
    i just started new rules of lifting for women - it's pretty good :)
  • enelira
    enelira Posts: 25
    ^ That is a terrible strength training routine. Not a single squat or dead-lift in there, and wrist curls... really?

    OP do some research on 5x5, Starting strength (mark rippetoe), and New Rules For Lifting. All great programs, all offer great progress.


    Hey thanks. I am looking at the plan now and i looked at 5x5 last nite.... i can take a little bit from both and adjust to my needs thanks


    N it being planned. LOL nope.... N i would still love more advise, tips or sample plans :)
  • laurarpa
    laurarpa Posts: 244 Member
    Also does anyone else think this conversation sounded a little too planned?

    Ha, I totally didn't until I saw the OP's reply after this :wink:
  • enelira
    enelira Posts: 25
    Also does anyone else think this conversation sounded a little too planned?

    Ha, I totally didn't until I saw the OP's reply after this :wink:


    :tongue: :tongue:
  • enelira
    enelira Posts: 25
    ^ That is a terrible strength training routine. Not a single squat or dead-lift in there, and wrist curls... really?

    OP do some research on 5x5, Starting strength (mark rippetoe), and New Rules For Lifting. All great programs, all offer great progress.

    is New Rules... a book?
  • kaizen31
    kaizen31 Posts: 74 Member
    Like others have said, New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's been great! Even if you don't follow their plan exactly, it has great instructions to get you started on things like barbell lifts.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    is New Rules... a book?

    Yes. Available on Amazon for a very reasonable price. I've read through the whole book; it's worth every penny.
  • thefuzz1290
    thefuzz1290 Posts: 777 Member
    ^ That is a terrible strength training routine. Not a single squat or dead-lift in there, and wrist curls... really?

    OP do some research on 5x5, Starting strength (mark rippetoe), and New Rules For Lifting. All great programs, all offer great progress.


    Hey thanks. I am looking at the plan now and i looked at 5x5 last nite.... i can take a little bit from both and adjust to my needs thanks


    N it being planned. LOL nope.... N i would still love more advise, tips or sample plans :)

    Do not adjust a program unless you are a fairly experienced lifter and know how to adjust it to your body. If you are beginning fresh, I recommend Stronglifts 5x5 as it has you start off with the bar only with compound exercises. Just like Addison said, the first program posted is absolutely horrible. You will not see the results you're expecting with that...in fact I'm surprised it didn't tell you to use pink 2lb weights.
  • almonds1
    almonds1 Posts: 642 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/


    BB.com has a dictionary of exercises with photos .. check it out
  • jcmk87
    jcmk87 Posts: 57
    Doing random exercises will give you the following results:
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSC_Mx8XbbbPv8lnM2LXKjKZcbguZhZiCnTvXCAfkv0xSu5mxP6WA

    Build your body proportionally and as suggested get a proven workout. Starting Strength, All Pro's, 5x5 and New Rules is a good start

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