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I want to incorporate more strength training in my weekly workouts. I already do free-weights circuit training 2-3 times per week - but my highest free-weight pair is 10lbs.
I want to start lifting heavy weights to build more lean muscle and continue to tone.
I am interested in doing either StrongLifts (5x5), Starting Strength or the Strong Curves program. I am leaning toward Strong Lifts (5x5).
My question is what weight amount do I start at? I don't want to start too light and waste my time.
What would be a good stating weight for 5x5 training for someone 5'2 125lbs -130lbs? I really don't want to lose much weight - maybe 5-8lbs - but weight loss isn't really my goal.
My goals is to lower BF percentage, gain muscle, tone and just overall look even better naked.
Sadly, vanity reasons.
I want to start lifting heavy weights to build more lean muscle and continue to tone.
I am interested in doing either StrongLifts (5x5), Starting Strength or the Strong Curves program. I am leaning toward Strong Lifts (5x5).
StrongLifts 5×5 is the simplest, most effective workout to build muscle, gain strength and get ripped. Thousands of people worldwide have used it to change their bodies and lives. It’s the most popular strength and muscle building program on the internet because it’s simple and works.
On StrongLifts 5×5 you workout three times a week. Each workout you do three barbell exercises for sets of five reps. The five exercises you’ll do on StrongLifts 5×5 are the Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, Overhead Press and Barbell Row. Together they work your whole body.
The goal on StrongLifts 5×5 is to increase the weight. You start light, lift with proper form, and add 2,5kg/5lb each workout. This progressive increase in weight triggers your body to get stronger and build muscle. It’s the simplest and most effective way to get results.
On StrongLifts 5×5 you workout three times a week. Each workout you do three barbell exercises for sets of five reps. The five exercises you’ll do on StrongLifts 5×5 are the Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, Overhead Press and Barbell Row. Together they work your whole body.
The goal on StrongLifts 5×5 is to increase the weight. You start light, lift with proper form, and add 2,5kg/5lb each workout. This progressive increase in weight triggers your body to get stronger and build muscle. It’s the simplest and most effective way to get results.
StrongLifts 5×5 is most effective for beginners new to lifting weights. This is the definitive guide to the StrongLifts 5×5 workout program.
Read more StrongLifts 5×5 Workout Program for Beginners | StrongLifts
Read more StrongLifts 5×5 Workout Program for Beginners | StrongLifts
My question is what weight amount do I start at? I don't want to start too light and waste my time.
What would be a good stating weight for 5x5 training for someone 5'2 125lbs -130lbs? I really don't want to lose much weight - maybe 5-8lbs - but weight loss isn't really my goal.
My goals is to lower BF percentage, gain muscle, tone and just overall look even better naked.
Sadly, vanity reasons.