training virgin

anton358 · 03-30-2008, 01:02 PM

ok im a complete virgin when it comes to body building. im 24 yrs old and been in the gym only a few times.....(pretty sad). now i really want to get serious and take this on the right way. ive been doing some reading on here and other sites and just dont know where to start. im embarrassed to go to the gym do to my lack of strength. i have a bench and dumbells at home. where should i start . thanks for the help.

5'9 190lb ~20-25%bf

**ZiR RED** · 03-30-2008, 01:07 PM

A basic full body workout, 1-2 exercises per body part, 2 sets per exercise, 3 times a week.

Combine this with cardio, sprinting work if you are in enough physical shape.

After about 2-4 weeks, depending on how you progress, transition into a split program designating more time and work per muscle group.

Basic advice to start you out.

Br

anton358 · 03-30-2008, 01:10 PM

thanks alot. but what is a split program

XTRMMUSCLEMASS · 03-30-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anton358

thanks alot. but what is a split program

split program is like, this is just a sample. but right now im using this.

Monday Chest biceps
tuesday leg, abs
wed off
thurs shoulder triceps, calves
friday back, abs
sat off
sun off

**ZackKnight** · 03-30-2008, 01:51 PM

Splits should be used after you know what you're doing and are performing the basic exercises correctly

anton358 · 03-30-2008, 03:02 PM

thanks guys

**ZackKnight** · 03-30-2008, 03:02 PM

you're welcome man.

If you ever need anything else, don't hesitate to ask. We're all here to help

anton358 · 03-30-2008, 03:07 PM

thanks guys

SDMF_1 · 03-30-2008, 11:22 PM

well welcome to the bodybuilding world! i suggest going out to a local magazine stand and pick up some bodybuilding magazines (ex...Muscular Development Magazine, Muscle Mag International, Flex Magazine) theres usually alot of training routines in there ways of working out and interesting articles that you can learn alot from. Just keep on trucking and remember in bodybuilding the show is on the stage not in the gym just go in there and give itwhat you gt and remeber to leave your ego at the door! i respect a guy that is doing 40 pound dumbell curls with strict form than a jackass that is hurling 90's back and forth looking the village idiot withy zero form.

jbiggie7 · 03-31-2008, 10:41 AM

Yepp don't be embarrased to lift smaller weights than everyone else bcuz soon you'll be as large or even larger than them.

Foogoof · 04-04-2008, 03:29 AM

and dont be embarassed about how much u lift most guys who go to the gym dont have proper form and have no right to judge. try not to compare yourself to other people working out but to yourself after certain periods of time. and if you want motivation use a measuring tape you will more likely see your gains more easily if you take measurements than just looking in the mirror. and remember to breath

peace

anton358 · 04-08-2008, 01:59 AM

ok so ive stuck to what you guys said and i didnt lose any weight. but i am leaner :) my wife even said i looked different. so im going to stick to it!!! may be she'll give me some:)

getNbig47 · 04-08-2008, 04:37 AM

i dont want to repeat about the embarrasing thing put working out as part of your job for the week train , lift,eat and you will feel 10x better i assure you set some goals brainstorm some ways you can achieve them short or long term nothing comes easy and dont give up even if you are a certain age if you start now in a year you ll feel 10 times betters if you start with a dedication set your self straight peace