How long should i be lifting ?

PragmaticRedTruth · 2017-02-12T03:08:06+00:00

I also purchased a good supplement to help me along the way

Unless you're talking T, the only thing that'll help you is sleep, good food, and intense lifts.

I just wanted to know, how long should i be lifting ? Today is my rest day. I want the best results i can get, but i do not want to over do it.

Good, because you don't grow while you're in the gym, you grow while you're resting. Shoot for 60 minutes a day. I would do a full body routine if you're new to this, and lift every other day. You're also more likely to not get injured, and get the most improvements on your compound lifts (deadlift, squat, bench, mil press).

Also, should i be intermittent fasting while trying to bulk up?

No.

Pitchfork51 · 2017-02-12T03:07:12+00:00

Basically as a beginner you do enough to get sore.

Then when those muscle groups aren't sore anymore hit them again.

30-45 minutes each workout is fine for a beginner. You'll know when you need to amp it up because you won't be getting sore anymore and you'll still be able to do more sets.

antariusz · 2017-02-12T06:33:08+00:00

Read this, follow this. http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/beginner-workouts/

http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/

Follow version 2 of the program. It will take you about 40 minutes a day. About 4 days a week. That's all you need. 5 days a week is overkill.

2435734098 · 2017-02-12T06:36:09+00:00

Look up a proper lifting regime. The most popular for beginners are Starting Strength (SS) and StrongLifts (SL 5x5) on reddit and Allpros on bodybuilding.com forums. You may try them all out and pick the one you like the most. If I remember correctly all three are done 3x week, because you hit many muscle groups at once and need a day of rest between each session.

When you get more advanced you'll be able to split muscle groups into different days and work out more days a week, but doing these programs 3x a week is the most efficient way for beginners. Whenever you're doing a certain exercise for the first time, always start with no weights until you learn proper form and ask for a gym instructor's help if available. Also lookup instructional videos on youtube.

Regardless of which program you choose, the Starting Strength book is a great read and provides a ton of details on performing the main exercises.

asininechris · 2017-02-12T18:13:10+00:00

What's is your body like? I am positive you are very sore as it is, but learn to fight through it, for now. I would recommend going to the gym three days a week, for 45-60 minute sessions/day. However, if you feel as you've accomplished a great amount in 30 minutes, then so be it. In the beginning, compound lifts are essential—being the barbell/dumbbell bench press, deadlift and squat. Likewise, technique/form is essential; perfect your form, and the weight + mass will increase rapidly. Something I wish I would've been told when I began bodybuilding, was the importance of strengthening the rotator cuff muscles, within the shoulder joint. Furthermore, stretching can help significantly as well, because the increased range of motion will allow you to do a plethora of movements. Lastly, diet is equally, if not more important. Start tracking your calories (search on Google for your maintenance calories by weight) with MyFitnessPal, a great app that will help you develop the habit of eating smarter. If you need more help, feel free to ask.

hessiakoff · 2017-02-12T18:13:42+00:00

Eat 1 gram of protein per pound lf bodyweight. Calculate how many calories you need to keep your weight, then aim to eat 200-300 calories over. I would recommend Stronglifts 5x5 or Wendler 5/3/1+bodybuilding accessories.

seriallurker350 · 2017-02-12T19:14:13+00:00

Lifelong

asininechris · 2017-02-16T13:49:17+00:00

As you learn more, you will be improvising a lot more during your work outs. I have often read advice where people are told they will not activate muscle growth unless they are sore the next day. This is false! I highly recommend this video, which discusses the signals for muscle growth. Lastly, after two weeks, I would recommend slightly increasing the weight while trying to maintain the best form you can, too use progressive overload.

hunteeer · 2017-02-12T02:49:36+00:00

For bulking eat throughout the day. If you can squeeze your food in let's say 4 hours, you aren't eating enough.

Time doesn't really matter as it changes with your training level. Beginner with 5x5? Your sessions are short and that's okay and good. Later on, when your body is accustomed to lifting, you'll be able to do splits. That's doing 1 or 2 major muscle groups per day. If you aren't lifting for hours on end and if you eat and rest enough, more is more. More sets, more reps, more exercises to hit other fibers. Over training isn't something a non-professionel lifter should care too much about.

Lifting is a science. Best to educate yourself about it and ask experienced guys also.

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