Beginners Guide to Strength training

[abpanther]

I started Stronglifts in January this year, it was recommended on this forum and I was keen to get back into weights. Hadn't done any weights since 2005 so was keen to build up my strength again.

I did the standard program but also through in some other compound/isolation stuff after the 3 main exercises. I found once I got to a certain weight on the squats I had to reduce it to 2 times per week. I'm now only squatting twice per week and even then it is proving to be a mental and physical challenge.

I haven't hit the wall yet with the other exercises (other than Overhead Press but that seems to be the norm). Once I hit the wall with most I will look to shake things up a bit.

It certainly doesn't work in getting your overall strength up to a baseline level.

 

[simostorm]

I started Stronglifts in January this year, it was recommended on this forum and I was keen to get back into weights. Hadn't done any weights since 2005 so was keen to build up my strength again.

I did the standard program but also through in some other compound/isolation stuff after the 3 main exercises. I found once I got to a certain weight on the squats I had to reduce it to 2 times per week. I'm now only squatting twice per week and even then it is proving to be a mental and physical challenge.

I haven't hit the wall yet with the other exercises (other than Overhead Press but that seems to be the norm). Once I hit the wall with most I will look to shake things up a bit.

It certainly doesn't work in getting your overall strength up to a baseline level.

you mean.. does.. right?

 

[simostorm]

Some programs have Novice, intermidiate and a advanced versions..

 

[abpanther]

you mean.. does.. right?

Yes it does

 

[Cliffhanger]

Get into body weight stuff the hardcore ones. I recommend you are your own gym by Mark Lauren.you can by the book for around 15 bucks and there's four different levels.