What are weightlifting basics?

[reixun]

Im clueless, what weights should a beginner start at? Whats the perfect form? I can barely do a pushup so I'm even less than a beginner. What should I do to strengthen my limp ass skinny body? Feel free to tell me how you began

[doetrioux]

Don't immediately go for the heavy weights. Find a program that's best for you. I have a lean body type (not super muscular) and I started with like 10 pounds and did 10-20 reps (until I couldn't curl anymore) and did 3-6 sets of that. I don't do much lifting because of back problems and I don't feel it's necessary for me to be happy.

Pushups aren't weight lifting either. Works a different muscle. But like I said with curls, do 10-20 reps of something, or until you can't lift anymore. Do 3-6 sets. Then increment the weight or amount by 5 lb if you feel it's too easy.

If you can only do 1-5 reps before you can't lift anymore, than lighten the weight. In fact it's better to do that or else you could hurt yourself.

Maybe spend an hour every other day at the gym. Make sure you take a day off in between. On the days in the gym you could focus on upper body and on the days off you could work on lower body. Your call.

Also make sure within 30 minutes after your work out either drink chocolate milk or a protein shake. Or you could eat lean meats like birds that fly, fish, or lean beef. And I mean something you grill at home, not processed crap.

[reixun]

Reps=repitition? And chocolate milk? What's the nutritional value of that?

[doetrioux]

it's not strictly about nutrition, it's about recovery. Your body needs to recover and start to build new muscles. Chocolate milk is both sweet but also high in protein from the milk. I'm sure you could find more resource online as to why it's good. And yes, reps = repetitions.

[reixun]

Alright thank you 😃

[doetrioux]

Think of the recovery as "jump starting" the process. But maintaining a nutritional diet will maintain the process. Make sure to take a day off like I said.

[brewersfan01]

there's 10000 youtube videos out there. bodyweight workouts are endless and are what you need to start out. squats, lunges, wallsit, donkey kicks, etc.

[reixun]

I can do those things well, i play lacrosse. I want to work on upper body workouts.

[Xfitchick]

If you are in a gym, ask for a program. Its the best way. When you get used to training with weigths, you can look for exercises yourself. Don't start heavy. Your muscles have to get used to work with weigths.

[Xfitchick]

thanks and go for it

[danii_024]

consult the trainers but

*lift with proper form
*drink plenty of water
*progressive overload
*compound movements are best

[Zanecyber]

Yesssss

[Decentguy]

i began with push ups then light weight exercises, you should join the gym or if you need proper guidance then visit this

https://www.bodybuilding.com/