LiftsmithBeginners
Everything you need for your first months of lifting, without the jargon.
- BeginnersYour first week at the gym: what to do and what to expectA calm plan for your first week at the gym: three short full-body sessions, which machines and weights to try, how heavy to go and gym etiquette.2 min read
- BeginnersWorkout plan for skinny guys: how to finally gain weightStruggling to gain weight? A simple plan for skinny lifters: eat enough, train three or four days a week with the big lifts, and track the scale.2 min read
- BeginnersThe 5x5 workout: a simple plan for getting strongHow the classic 5x5 workout works, the two alternating days, how much to add each session, what to do when you stall, and when to move on.2 min read
- BeginnersStrength training for women: a practical starter guideHow women can start lifting: what to train, how heavy to go, why you won't get bulky by accident, and how your cycle can (optionally) shape training.2 min read
- BeginnersStrength training over 40: lift well for decadesWhy lifting matters more after 40, how to adjust recovery, warm-ups and exercise choice, and a simple weekly plan that keeps you strong and healthy.2 min read
- BeginnersHow much weight should I lift? Finding your starting weightsHow to pick your first weights for any exercise, the warm-up method that finds them in one session, and when to go heavier or lighter.2 min read
- BeginnersYour first 8 weeks in the gym: a beginner planA simple beginner gym plan: three full-body days a week, which lifts to learn, how to pick starting weights, and how to add weight safely.2 min read
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- ✓ Free to start, no account needed
- ✓ Plans every set, rep and weight for you
- ✓ Works offline, on Android, iPhone and the web
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