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If you're just starting out, a newbie walking into the gym, I'd recommend looking at a 5x5 program like Stronglifts. It's an iPhone/Adroid app with a website an
by CalChris 8y ago
If you're just starting out, a newbie walking into the gym, I'd recommend looking at a 5x5 program like Stronglifts. It's an iPhone/Adroid app with a website and a ton of information. It isn't perfect because nothing is but it will give you a basis, a starting point.
You'll have a program of exercises, squat, bench, ... and sequence. You'll do the exercises and learn about form. It's a start.
Taking classes like Bodypump is another approach. You won't learn anything about form and the weights will be more about endurance and tone but it's a start.
I'm assuming you're a complete newbie walking into a gym needing a sustainable start. Do this for 3-6 months then try to connect with a powerlifting program.
If you really want to know a LOT, look at Stronger By Science.
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/
- cs02rm0 8y agoI'd second 5x5.
- dredmorbius 8y ago5x5 or Rippetoe's Starting Strength, also a 5x5 programme, are both excellent starting points. Based on my and others' experiences, bodypump can be a negative as there's frequently no guidance on form, technique, starting weight, or progression.