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Some tips about starting a resistance program and bulking up: Start with a muscular endurance program. Lift at less than 67% of your 1 rep max (or whatever you feel comfortable with) and do 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps. Do this for at least a few weeks before progressing to hypertrophy training (best for "bulking up"). Lift at…
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I used to be afraid of that side of the gym, too! And then I found a friend to go with me and teach me about lifting. I recommend that you don't go alone in the beginning. Using poor technique and the incorrect weight, reps, and sets is not only ineffective, it's also dangerous. So find a buddy or hire a personal trainer…
