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Guided pathway

Completely new to lifting

You have never trained with weights, or not for years.

11 steps, in order. Read them straight through, or start where you are.

  1. 1Step 1 of 11Quick start to trainingThe short answers to the six questions every beginner asks, in one page.

    TrainingQuick answer5 min read

  2. 2Step 2 of 11Starting the gym for the first time, step by stepA practical first-month plan for anyone who has never trained before.

    TrainingGuide8 min read

  3. 3Step 3 of 11Feeling less intimidated by the gymPractical ways through gym self-consciousness, no diagnosis, just tactics.

    TrainingGuide7 min read

  4. 4Step 4 of 11Your first gym session, step by stepWhat to take, what to do in the first ten minutes, and how to finish.

    TrainingGuide

  5. 5Step 5 of 11A short warm-up to do before liftingA quick, repeatable warm-up to do before every weights session.

    TrainingGuide6 min read

  6. 6Step 6 of 11Gym machines worth learning firstThe core machines beginners should learn first, with setup steps for each.

    TrainingGuide8 min read

  7. 7Step 7 of 11Your first day gym workout, exercise by exerciseSix exercises, the sets and reps, and what to do when you walk in.

    TrainingGuide7 min read

  8. 8Step 8 of 11Sets, reps and how much weight to actually liftHow many sets, which rep ranges, how hard to push and when to add load.

    TrainingGuide

  9. 9Step 9 of 11A beginner gym workout plan that actually fits your weekThree full-body sessions a week with sets, reps, rest and when to add weight.

    TrainingProgramme

  10. 10Step 10 of 11How rest days and recovery actually work for beginnersWhy rest days, sleep and soreness matter as much as the workout itself.

    TrainingGuide7 min read

  11. 11Step 11 of 11How to track your progress and measurements properlyWhat to measure, how often, and how to read the trend rather than day-to-day noise.

    TrainingGuide7 min read

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