very new to weights...
AbbeyRysMom
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Hello! I'm looking for help getting INTO weight lifting. I need help learning proper form. I can't afford to go and get a personal trainer, but my dad lifts his own weights and is a firefighter, extremely large muscles, lol. I was going to start working with him soon.
So, where do I start? I was thinking of NROL4W, but I don't want to buy it and then it is too advanced. Is there like a, weight lifting for dummies? :P
So, where do I start? I was thinking of NROL4W, but I don't want to buy it and then it is too advanced. Is there like a, weight lifting for dummies? :P
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I would say NROL4W is pretty basic. I had only done very weight lifting before I started it. Also, as a supplemen,t so you know you will be using correct form, you can look up the exercises on YouTube. I have looked online for modifications of exercises I can't do (lack equipment). Also, just take it slow, concentrate on form so you don't get hurt, and ask questions here if there is anything you don't understand. There is a NROL4W group here with a lot of us newbies.0
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Stick to your compound lifts - squat, bench, deadlift, on different days of the week.
5 reps x 5 sets and add small amounts weights weekly, no more than 2.5kgs.
M - Squats & SLDL & good mornings
W - Bench, barbell rows, overhead press, tricep dips (or similar)
F - Deadlifts, make 'em heavy!
Very basic compound workout for biginners.
To get your form right, video yourself and involve yourself on a bodybuilding/strength forum. Watch a tonne of you tube vids as there are some good educational vids online for beginners.0 -
I did NROL4W and got good results. I also went and bought "Weight Lifting for Dummies" and learned a lot from that. I'm doing kettlebells now and it's affordable too - only one kettlebell is needed as opposed to traditional weight lifting where several weights are needed.0
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