Weight lifting newbie Topic

SMG 08/11/17
Hey all! What are some resources you guys like for full body weight lifting and strength training exercises? I have access to my school's gym and at-home weights. I've been doing youtube videos at home like Fitness Blender, which are fantastic, but I'd like a solid strength training program so I can hit the gym weights and crush it! ?? I really want to avoid muscular imbalances by building a complete full body plan, so any tips on reputable resources or experiences would be great! Thanks

Dietitian 08/11/17 replied to SMG
Hi SMG, I am a big fan of certified trainers. I have gotten excellent programs that were appropriately suited to my strengths and weaknesses by periodically working with one. I highly recommend that option as a starting point.

But if you are looking for videos, you just have to remember that no one is checking your form and that some exercises can increase the risk of injury if you are doing them improperly.

Here are some online resources:

ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
http://www.acsm.org/public-information/articles/2016/10/07/a-strength-training-program-for-your-home
and
http://www.acsm.org/public-information/articles/2016/10/07/the-basics-of-starting-and-progressing-a-strength-training-program

ACSM1954 YouTube channel has lots of videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/ACSM1954/videos

National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) is also a good resource: https://www.nsca.com/

NSCA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NSCALIFT

Best,
Kathy Isacks, MPS, RDN, CDE

SMG 08/13/17
These are great! Thank you so much!

Sherrimadrigal 08/15/17
I am currently doing a program called Thinner, leaner, stronger by Mike Matthews...a great weight lifting program!

Malpeg 08/16/17
If your goal is strength development consider Starting Strength. http://startingstrength.com/

Asphesteros 08/16/17
For something pretty solid but also with a bit of fun I like these guys:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTf-ZXYjmIgaUkLRWkA37Oi7T2Ke9maGE

Also:
For stronger on knowledge with a focus on athleticism and injury avoidance
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0TLA0EsQbE-MjuHXevj2A

For same but focus on bodyweight training (these guys can do incredible things)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIIRX8rkNjVpP-oLMHpeDw

For commentary and deeper cuts into the science
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHx0T1LWrVKWF1XfWWLSuw
For even deeper cuts into the science:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68TLK0mAEzUyHx5x5k-S1Q

Drinkmorewater 08/17/17
Asphesteros, thanks for posting these links. I haven't had a chance to watch them all but really LOVED the info from AthleanX! I saw they have a women's channel as well so I'll check that out too.

Asphesteros 08/23/17
I'm in the middle of the AthleanX workout program now (I bought it years ago when I first started and felt I wasn't in good enough shape then), and I'm liking it quite a bit because it's clear how much care he places in making sure all the little parts of your anatomy necessary to good health and avoiding injury are as looked after as the big parts. As I'm going through it, I'm really getting a sense of the thought going into all the different movements and how they're built on each other over the course of the day/weeks/months. It's been revealing and addressing all these weak spots I didn't even realize how much were still there.

We're not as excited about his woman's content though. It looks like it comes from the same solid philosophy and foundations, but it has such a different feel, it looks like he contracted-out a lot of that content to other people, and definitely looks more 'Cosmo magazine' aesthetics focused than the functional/athletic focus of the main channel/programs.

Drinkmorewater 08/27/17
I have been relying mostly on my trainer for shaping and lifting strategies. I spend very little time online or tv so your YouTube suggestions are all new to me. Agree on the AthleanX women's videos - not the same as the men's. I have been really happy with Oxygen Magazine for women's lifting and nutrition. They have success stories every month too...love that!

U1188315721 08/26/20
There are lots of good options mentioned above, I haven't looked at AthleanX complete programs, but I find the advice on specific movements very helpful. I've also heavily relied on the Breaking Muscle website, https://training.breakingmuscle.com/. This link is for training programs, but there are lots of great articles and videos on the main site.

My thought is to find a program that matches your goals, then use YouTube for movement guidance. I'm working with a remote trainer now and for every exercise he programs, he provides video links to the movements. It's been more effective than any other approach I've tried.

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