Newbie Training Sticky

[Thaibox]

Due to the overwhelming number of very basic newbie questions, I'd like to make a sticky that addresses the fundamentals of lifting, diet, and such. We have stickies for specialized training principles for the more experienced trainees, but nothing for someone totally new to the game. Many people that come here don't know jack about lifting or diet. This sticky would be for those that lift 7 days a week for 3 hours, wonder why they aren't growing from all the curls and crunches and think 1200 calories is a lot.

It would be an overview of fundamental training concepts, definitions of exercises with some links and pics, and basic diet concepts.

I'll post it up and everyone can pick it apart to an agreeable point then it can be stuck.

I guess I'm asking for permission, and to see if everyone else thought it was a good idea.

 

[louden_swain]

I agree with this.

 

[Lord_Suston]

Sounds good

1) Stick to the fundamentals: Core lifts and compound lifts. Namely Squats, Deadlifts, Military Press, Incline Bench, Bent over rows and SLDL...

2) You need to eat to grow, no and if and buts about it....

 

[The Red Dragon]

I'd be more than interested to see such a thread/post/sticky.

 

[naturally anabolic]

go for it i think we can accomplish great things when we all add our input in a productive manner...

 

[PolishHammer1977]

 

[PatsFan34]

Great idea!!! I wish when I started out someone would've done this for me!

 

[Magnus T Rico]

Re: Sounds good

1) Stick to the fundamentals: Core lifts and compound lifts. Namely Squats, Deadlifts, Military Press, Incline Bench, Bent over rows and SLDL...

2) You need to eat to grow, no and if and buts about it....

Lord Suston,

I've seen several times where you've recommended the Incline Bench (for beginners). Can you give why you recommend it instead of Flat bench? Just curious.

 

[louden_swain]

Re: Re: Sounds good

Lord Suston,

I've seen several times where you've recommended the Incline Bench (for beginners). Can you give why you recommend it instead of Flat bench? Just curious.

I also recommend the incline press for beginners. Inclines are the best chest developer out there. Its amazing how many newbies don't perform inclines. . .their chest development shows.

 

[naturally anabolic]

what about incorporating a concept like needsize's 5x5 or even something like Poliquin's GVT as the basic foundation? including all the basic core movements.

 

[Citruscide]

I would LOVE to see this Thaibox.

One of the most important things to keep in mind for beginners, in my mind, is to start off slow. Get your muscles accustomed to the exercises... for the first 2 weeks... weights aren't important... so much as getting your body used to the new motions. It's a reason like this, I don't think the 5x5 is a great routine for total noobs... but perhaps intermediate?

In any event Thai, I would like to see this post... as a personal trainer... I am always interested in learning valuable information from good bros.

C-ditty

 

[Lee]

sounds liek an awesome idea. it would be a good place to post articles so newbies can read up on their shit and learn.

 

[collegiateLifter]

sounds like a good idea to me

 

[Tony104104]

Very good idea Thaibox....

 

[PatsFan34]

I would LOVE to see this Thaibox.

One of the most important things to keep in mind for beginners, in my mind, is to start off slow. Get your muscles accustomed to the exercises... for the first 2 weeks... weights aren't important... so much as getting your body used to the new motions. It's a reason like this, I don't think the 5x5 is a great routine for total noobs... but perhaps intermediate?

In any event Thai, I would like to see this post... as a personal trainer... I am always interested in learning valuable information from good bros.

C-ditty

I can't believe I'm about to say this but I agree with C-Bitchy on this one!

I also think proper form has to discussed cause I see a ton of people in the gym time after time trying to be a hero and use way more weight then they should and their form is terrible! All newbies need to start with real low weight and get proper form down before trying to go balls out!

 

[gettinlarger]

Why hasn't this been stuck yet ... ?

I started my buddy on the 5x5, and he has made some impressive gains. I would definitely recommend it.

I think Lord Suston put it best with recommeding the compounds lifts more than anything. I agree completely with this. 5x5, Cornholio's Old School program from a while back, etc. Something that incorporates the heavy movements would work great.

 

[big4life]

I think that the biggest mistake that people make when they start going to a gym to get back into shape is they pay too much attention to what the scale says when they weigh themselves. They need to remember that they are replacing fat with muscle which weighs more. It is far better to go by how your clothes fit and how you feel.

 

[Thaibox]

I've been strapped for time this weekend, so since it seems that you guys dig the idea, I'll start this tomorrow.

 

[SAGAT]

i dig it as well