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.
- 1Step 1 of 11Quick start to trainingThe short answers to the six questions every beginner asks, in one page.
TrainingQuick answer5 min read
- 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
- 3Step 3 of 11Feeling less intimidated by the gymPractical ways through gym self-consciousness, no diagnosis, just tactics.
TrainingGuide7 min read
- 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
- 5Step 5 of 11A short warm-up to do before liftingA quick, repeatable warm-up to do before every weights session.
TrainingGuide6 min read
- 6Step 6 of 11Gym machines worth learning firstThe core machines beginners should learn first, with setup steps for each.
TrainingGuide8 min read
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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