How to start lifting

[deleted] · 2015-05-02T01:50:06+00:00

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notablackmamba · 2015-05-02T00:34:49+00:00

Rolls? Do you mean curls? Otherwise I don't know what those are, but your starting point doesn't matter; simply having the willpower to start and keep going is the most important thing.

Average strength probably varies quite a bit based on where you are. I think most American dudes, the average guys who never work out, are pretty weak, probably can't bench/squat much more than 50% of their bodyweight but that's just a guess.

Define your goals based on what you personally want. r/fitness has a pretty good selection of workouts for strength/aesthetics, using free weights, machines, as well as bodyweight exercises.

I'd recommend Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5. Popular compound exercises, only 3 days a week, and an easy program to follow.

davevd · 2015-05-02T01:53:40+00:00

2 little gems of advice here, the diet that accompanies your lifting is equally as important and arguably more difficult to develop a habit for if you're used to burgers for lunch rather than chicken salad for example... And thou shall only drink water or green tea :) if drinking at the club... Low carb beer or Vodka soda :)

SpinPlates · 2015-05-02T02:38:00+00:00

Go to the gym.

Squat, deadlift, Bench, OHP, Bicep curls.

Don't let your ego show, keep good form over how much you can lift. There is no shame in squating 100lbs if you're going ass to grass.

Title	How to start lifting
Author	OverdoseOfRedPill
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Date	May 2, 2015 12:22 AM UTC (11 years ago)
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