Guided pathway
Completely new to lifting
You have never trained with weights, or not for years.
11 steps, in order. Read them straight through, or start where you are.
- 1Step 1 of 11Quick start to trainingThe short answers to the six questions every beginner asks, in one page.
Quick answerTraining5 min read
- 2Step 2 of 11Starting the gym for the first time, step by stepEverything you need for your first few gym visits, from what to take to what to actually do once you walk through the door.
GuideTraining8 min read
- 3Step 3 of 11Feeling less intimidated by the gymPractical ways through gym self-consciousness, no diagnosis, just tactics.
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- 4Step 4 of 11Your first gym session, step by stepWhat to take, what to do in the first ten minutes, and how to finish your first session.
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- 5Step 5 of 11A short warm-up to do before liftingA repeatable 6-8 minute warm-up for lifting, including cardio, dynamic movement and your first warm-up sets.
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- 6Step 6 of 11Gym machines worth learning firstThe core machines beginners should learn first, with setup steps for each.
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- 7Step 7 of 11Your first day gym workout, exercise by exerciseSix exercises, the sets and reps, and what to do when you walk in.
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- 8Step 8 of 11Sets, reps and how much weight to actually liftHow many sets and reps to do per exercise, how heavy to lift, and exactly when to add load.
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- 9Step 9 of 11A beginner gym workout plan that actually fits your weekA complete three-day full-body gym plan with exercises, sets, reps, rest and exactly when to increase the weight.
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- 10Step 10 of 11How rest days and recovery actually work for beginnersWhy rest days, sleep and soreness matter as much as the workout itself.
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- 11Step 11 of 11How to track your progress and measurements properlyWhat to measure, how often, and how to read the trend rather than day-to-day noise.
GuideTraining7 min read
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