Weight training.?

for anyone who has just started weight training how much do you lift? how many times and how long do you work out for????

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Since you left out important information such as your age, gender and weight, an answer to that question won't do you any good. The best advice I can give you in following a workout routine is to concentrate on your form. That will be the solid foundation for your gains through the weeks to come.

Small weights for about a minute each with a minute rest before starting again. See how that feels after a few days and then reduce the minute rest before extending the time you are lifting the weights. Don't forget, if you try too much too soon you will just end up aching and not wanting to carry on.

You can get good results with press-ups, sit-ups and squats/lunges.
Mix in some running or skipping for cardiovascular, and you're pretty much training like a cheapskate boxer.

For a well-rounded workout, vary your hand positions (shoulder height and nipple height, wide and narrow gap between hands.

depends what your looking to do. bulk up, tone up ect

for bulk do heavier weights, less reps

for toning do lighter weights. more reps

to start off, find a weight you feel comfortable with lifting once or twice and see how you go. dont go straining yourself start slowly with weights your comfortable with

I have been traing ofr about a month...I press 185kg right now. I do 3 set of 10 on each lift...Chest press overhead, pull down fly extension etc.....I add 10kg each week. I train 3 times per week and do light running or swimming on off days. With one complete rest day per week....

Rest and increased protein is the key to amateur muscle building

The amount you should lift and your frequency is based on your current fitness level and natural build.

Proper technique in training with weights is critical to prevent injury, so hire a personal trainer for about 3 sessions to teach you to lift properly.

In terms of frequency, the process of building muscle causes microscopic damage to the muscles being trained. The body responds to that damage by adding more muscle in order to avoid future damage. It is therefore critical that you allow time for the muscle to heal. A good rule of thumb is to never work the same set of muscles two days in a row. Abs are generally considered an exception and can be worked daily. So, either worked all muscles every other day (3 sessions per week) or for a 6-day per week schedule alternate upper body and lower body workouts.

Again, I strongly advise that you start with a trainer. Once you become an accomplished gym rat, you won't believe how many people you'll see using weights incorrectly (minimizing their gains) or even in ways that are dangerous.

For a beginners workout with weight training you should be careful. Please note that heavy lifting is not recommended. Start with weights that you feel comfortable lifting. I know you might find it too light but after thre or more sets of adequate reps you will start feeling the results.

As for the times you lift- you should try for at least three times per week with at least a days rest in between. Your muscles grow when you are resting and not when you are working them.

Limit your workout to between 45 mins to an hour. Try to get an expert's advice while in the gym or simply follow your routine with comfortable weights.

You need not worry... results won't come overnight but if you have patience and dedication, then you will definitely start seeig results. After a month or so, you can increase the weights to give your muscles a new challenge so they'll respond by building.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!