lifting weights - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

snwflkcty · 01-06-2004, 04:45 PM

I want to start working out with 5-10 lb weights for weightl loss and toning. How do I do it? I've been just lifting them up and down. I have no clue what I'm doing.

Korn · 01-06-2004, 05:26 PM

I'm in the same boat, I have no idea what I should be doing
I have a huge barbel with a bunch of those plates that you can put on...right now just the bar itself is heavy enough for me
I'm wondering if this works for building muscles? Will I eventually be able to see them through the skin...you know, like the big buldging kind.

Korn · 01-07-2004, 03:20 PM

can you do the french press thing (triceps) without a barbell...I'd just like to use a couple of 5lb plates (I know, that's pretty sad...I can barely lift my barebell in that position)

also, could someone explain the pyramid principle thing on the pumping station (begginers)...I'm having trouble understanding what that one rep max thing is and the % of that?

trnurbdy48 · 01-08-2004, 02:52 AM

The french press is best performed with an ez-curl bar and is too advanced for a beginner. Forget about the pyramid. You need to learn the basics before you journey into the more complex aspects of bodybuilding. Go to: bodybuilding.com.......this site offers some very good information and is very easy to navigate. I hope this helps a bit!