WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNERS

Lifting weights can be quite intimidating for newbies. There are so many things to fret about when you are just starting out, such as good form among others. When I started lifting I had no program to follow and was just going with the flow. I wish I had known about some of the best weight training programs that are widely available, especially the ones for beginners.

 I say this because having a proper program to follow which has been designed by world-class trainers, plays a huge role in boosting any newbie’s confidence in the gym. Apart from that, a well-structured weight training plan can also give the novice that ‘I know what I am doing’ boost and eventually help them realize their body goals.

I have come to learn about quality sources of free weight training programs and knowing that we all have to start somewhere, a newbie will certainly appreciate these resources.

BEST WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM - STARTING STRENGTH

I like Starting Strength better because it’s not just a program, but that teaches you how to perform the five primary barbell lifts in very specific and in-depth detail.

Most basic movement patterns – barbell exercises that involve all the body’s muscle mass – utilized over the longest effective range of motion and loaded progressively, to force the adaptations necessary for increased strength.

Unlike other popular exercise protocols, Starting Strength is a training system – a long-term process designed for getting stronger over time, not a random collection of exercises that just make you hot, sweaty, sore, confused, and tired today.”

BEGINNER STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM - STRONG LIFT 5X5 

This is one of the best and popular beginner strength training programs out there. The program is great for improving overall strength and is effective in building muscle and burning fat.

Strong Lifts uses five free weight compound exercises: the squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press and barbell row. Unlike other programs, I have tried, Strong Lifts only requires 30-45 minutes of your time, three times a week. 5×5 stands for five sets of five reps, meaning you perform five sets and five reps of the exercises except for deadlifts which require only one set of five reps.

Additionally, you can get ‘how to’ and a whole bunch of other guides and suggestions from the Strong Lifts website