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weight lifting, more accurately, freeweights
DarkSymphony
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ok so basically, i just wanna know what are some exact free weight routines that would be good to get into lifting? yes, I know about the fitness thread, but I don't have the option right now for a gym. Yes, it sucks to have to lower oneself to the lowly nature of free weights, but it's all I got. I'm not looking for phenominal results, I'm just looking to start my lifting routines. And yes, I also know that lifting wrong will develop bad habbits, that using free weights are a good way to develop bad habits...etc.
I know that you wanna work 1 muscle group or 2 groups per day, but, for example: what does "work the arms one day" really mean? Does this mean to only do bicep curls? or does it mean to do curls, plus triceps, etc.? as in, do you work all of the arm muscles in one day? and if so, do you work another group in the same day?
-how many reps per set should be done per day, per set?
-how many sets per day?
-should I add in running? if so, before, or after weights? or on different days?
-what are generally accepted workouts for the abdominals and back?
-how can I determine how much weight is too much weight to be lifting, with say for example, a bicep curl?
I have some basic knowledge, but not nearly enough on anything really an I'm just looking for a good place to start. If I can get answers to all of those questions that would be pretty damn awesome.
I know that you wanna work 1 muscle group or 2 groups per day, but, for example: what does "work the arms one day" really mean? Does this mean to only do bicep curls? or does it mean to do curls, plus triceps, etc.? as in, do you work all of the arm muscles in one day? and if so, do you work another group in the same day?
-how many reps per set should be done per day, per set?
-how many sets per day?
-should I add in running? if so, before, or after weights? or on different days?
-what are generally accepted workouts for the abdominals and back?
-how can I determine how much weight is too much weight to be lifting, with say for example, a bicep curl?
I have some basic knowledge, but not nearly enough on anything really an I'm just looking for a good place to start. If I can get answers to all of those questions that would be pretty damn awesome.
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Also free weights are the shit, most strong people train largely with free weights.
basically, with the way I work I do best if I have an exact, down the T workout plan that I can follow exactly every single day. A list of sorts in my weight room tacked up would be great. I'd really like to get this kind of information:
"do this exercise for this amount of time, do this for your arms, X reps, Y sets every day, then switch to this specific muscle group and do these specific routines"
this is the routine I did when I started lifting and I got good results from it. If you don't have a squat rack to do back squats you may have to power clean the barbell and do front squats instead, which isn't ideal but you'll still get stronger.
You can add in running if you like, I'd recommend doing it on days you don't lift.
I wonder though, will I be losing any weight due to muscle training? like a couple of pounds after a couple months? I'm not really that concerned with needing to lose weight, i'm just curious
This guy seems to get by pretty well with only cheap home stuff: http://scoobysworkshop.com/
the guy is pretty quirky, and his site has got fans and haters, but i think it's pretty good advice, and i like how he really pushes the health/ safety aspect of the exercises.
A more visually pleasing way to learn some new exercises is bodyrock.tv. Apparently it's an ex porn model's workout feed. It's all filmed in annoying shaky cam mode and seems to focus mainly on the girl's boobs, but theyh offer a lot of exercises and i picked up a few new ones there to add some variation to my scooby-like-workout.
keep in mind you're not going to bulk up overnight
or even over a week or month
building and losing muscle is a LOT slower than losing/gaining fat
It's also a lot harder then simply lifting heavy weights. Gym bodies are built in the kitchen.
Brilliant friendly people frequent this forum. Whether you consider yourself a body builder or not- technically any resistance training where you are shaping your body towards a desired result is body building. So just go to one of the best sources.
what weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead?
What else are you expecting for lifting?
Or am I completely missing sarcasm?
also, come post in the Bigman thread over in SE, there's lots of dudes and ladies who are in various stages of lifting, and lots of really good info shared and questions answered
+1
are you being serious or do you honestly not know that muscle weighs more than fat.
Starting Strength is a good program (I started up around 4 months ago and have seen good strength gains using that program) but from the sounds of it, it might not be right for you. You really need a squat rack/cage to get the most from that program. It sounds like that might be too much for you to spend.
If you really want to do SS, definitely look for a gym. You should be able to get the initiation fees waived. Might cost you anywhere from $15 to $150 a month depending on what you want in a gym. You'd probably be on the lower end of that spectrum (personally, I'm paying $30/month for LA Fitness).
Also, are you going for athletic strength gains? Are you a complete newbie? If so, SS is probably the right program. Be warned, SS isn't a program for looking like a Spartan from 300. It's more about increasing strength.
I can't speak to much else because SS is all I really know. Good luck!
hes mocking you for even pointing it out.
No, I'm mocking him for being totally fucking wrong.
1 pound of muscle weighs the same as 1 pound of fat. That's how weight works.
Muscle is, pound for pound, more dense than fat.
Weight and density are not the same thing.
But he's not wrong
Because muscle is denser than fat, and in general people build muscle faster than they lose fat, it's very common to gain weight at the start of a lifting routine
a pound is a pound
EDIT - Also, to the OP, do you want to gain muscle to look good, or are you building specifically towards a certain sport?
It got me into it and I haven't regretted it for even a second
Given equal volumes, which one would weigh more?
Durp.
I know what he's saying and yes he's right
but it's a really silly thing to get angry about
Muscle does weigh more than fat, per volume, which is what everyone means, you silly goose.
that's pathetic
OP, like I mention before, the Big Man thread in SE++ is a brilliant place to start, simple, effective and you can always ask questions there