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Powerslide · 11-13-2010, 03:07 PM

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure that you find someone who can spot you for your first lifts, especially if you are doing deadlifts/squats/anything really.

Pay for a single session with a personal trainer and have them help you with your form. It will be one of the best investments you make starting your weight routine. Many people who have been training for years still have improper form and it could be dangerous. Seriously, you're lucky that you're starting now and can get it right at the beginning.

As for excersizes, if you're confused keep the 'big 6' in mind.
1) Squats
2) Deadlifts
3) Bench Press
4) Shoulder Press
5) Bent over row
6) Cleans (wait until you're a bit more experienced before going for these. But they're excellent for full-body strength)

edit: also, to help drop some fat do your cardio after you have done your weight routine. That way, your body is already in a state to burn fat since you have fired it up during your workout. If you do your cardio first, it will take up to 20 minutes for your body to get into fat-burning mode from cold start. Its not an effective use of your energy or time.

So to reiterate: GET SOMEONE TO SPOT YOUR FORM WHEN YOU ARE STARTING. You'll thank me later.

11-13-2010, 03:07 PM	#49
Powerslide I subscribe to Revscene Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,917 Thanked 1,228 Times in 171 Posts Failed 251 Times in 41 Posts	PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure that you find someone who can spot you for your first lifts, especially if you are doing deadlifts/squats/anything really. Pay for a single session with a personal trainer and have them help you with your form. It will be one of the best investments you make starting your weight routine. Many people who have been training for years still have improper form and it could be dangerous. Seriously, you're lucky that you're starting now and can get it right at the beginning. As for excersizes, if you're confused keep the 'big 6' in mind. 1) Squats 2) Deadlifts 3) Bench Press 4) Shoulder Press 5) Bent over row 6) Cleans (wait until you're a bit more experienced before going for these. But they're excellent for full-body strength) edit: also, to help drop some fat do your cardio after you have done your weight routine. That way, your body is already in a state to burn fat since you have fired it up during your workout. If you do your cardio first, it will take up to 20 minutes for your body to get into fat-burning mode from cold start. Its not an effective use of your energy or time. So to reiterate: GET SOMEONE TO SPOT YOUR FORM WHEN YOU ARE STARTING. You'll thank me later.