The Beginner's Guide to Weight Training

What’s Happening

So basically Everything you need to know to get kicked off with your new workout routine.

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SO YOU’VE DECIDED it’s time to get in shape and start lifting weights.

The Details

That’s solid— taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly you should go about your new weight training plan, but, can be confusing to navigate at the start.

This no-nonsense weight training guide will give you all the information you need to confidently step into the gym to get kicked off on your journey to build strength and muscle. Not everyone will have the same path in the gym, but the basics to weight training will be the same: Your main objective is to lift increasingly more challenging loads—with proper form—to pack on muscle and forge strength.

Why This Matters

Not that weight training is always easy or intuitive. Sure, it makes sense that a few dumbbell curls for your biceps will grow big biceps, but why the heck is it taking so long? How do you make it happen faster?

Medical professionals are taking note of this development.

Key Takeaways

• And what’s the best starter’s workout if you’re into weight training?
• Read on, and we’ll answer all those questions (and more).
• Want a more dedicated plan with follow-along workouts?
• The MH Beginner’s Guide to Muscle will give you exactly what you need.

The Bottom Line

Worth noting, though: Weight training isn’t the only way to challenge your body to new loads. Any form of resistance training offers a chance for you to expose your body to new loads.

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