Weight Training for Beginers

As simple as this sounds and as many great articles on this subject that there are out there, there still exist the block heads and cinder bricks who think 'their way' is best despite being given the best advice on the subject.

If you are just starting out here is my own experience literally translated to mutually benefit you.

1. LEGS FIRST

Yes no chest , no shoulders , no bicep or tricep intensive workouts before you have got your feet firmly on the ground. Especially if you are a guy. This may motivate you. WORKING YOUR LEGS OUT GUYS RELEASES TESTOSTERONE . The legs also help you generally as they are the most used plus working them out stimulates muscle growth everywhere else. Here is what you should start with

a) machine assisted squats with the minimal resistance. Focus on getting your form right as opposed to showing off for that hot personal trainer babe. (Maybe i should have made no 1 , 'optical aerobics are for before you start pumping iron'? )

b) same machine sumo squats.

c) body weight lunges. these you can even do at home but the mirrors at the gym help you position yourself. Focus again on form. When lunging remember to sit on your hind leg and DO NOT ALLOW YOUR KNEE TO EXTEND BEYOND YOUR FOOT.

d) calf lifts. Easy does it ........Not too much weight to begin with.

* Try to complete 3 sets of 15 reps for all exercises*

** Check back soon for No. 2**