Whats a good weight lifting routine for a beginner?
Beginners should stick to the basic exercises like leg press, bench press, shoulder press, bicep curls, tricep press, and back rows. Incorporating the whole body. Gradually adding more exercises as time goes on. Ask a trainer for help in formulating a program. Rest is very important. During the actual weight training the muscle is broken down, it grows/rebuilds while it’s resting, usually taking 48-96 hours. So a program should also include “days off”. Beginners also need to find the correct weight to use. Generally the weight should be heavy enough so you can do 10 reps, with the last couple being pretty tough. If you can do 11 then raise the weight slightly. You should keep a log and write down the number of sets and weight you used. Don’t get all wrapped up in how much weight you can do. Focus on good form and concentrate on the muscle doing the work. Weight and strength will come with time.
