hello, newbie here

[weegaz22]

hi guys(and girls) i was wondering what would be a good training routine for a complete newbie? im looking to bulk up on muscle and size a bit, im 5' 6" weigh around 130lbs and am 25 years old, have just joined the gym round the corner from me and am looking to go 4-5 times a week

thanks in advance

 

[jackcity10]

theres a few good ones in iron addict's thread entitled "My Top 5 Lifting Routines".

 

[weegaz22]

when you talk about sets and reps does that mean 5 sets of 10 reps(for example) would be a total of 50 of that exercise? except broken up? whats the reason to break it up for...

sorry for the super noob questions but the only way to learn is ask and use the search

 

[inked1]

when you talk about sets and reps does that mean 5 sets of 10 reps(for example) would be a total of 50 of that exercise? except broken up? whats the reason to break it up for...

sorry for the super noob questions but the only way to learn is ask and use the search

No such thing as stupid questions, only stupid people!

by breaking it up, it allows you to lift heavier weights ( heavy resistance=more muscle fibres recruited and used=bigger muscles)
for example benching 50kg 50 times will not be as effective as benching 100kg 5reps x 5 sets

 

[Rules]

Hey Weegaz22 your the almost the same height/weight/age I was when I started lifting... I suggest you also do some searches about diet, it made the biggest difference for me.

 

[weegaz22]

Hey Weegaz22 your the almost the same height/weight/age I was when I started lifting... I suggest you also do some searches about diet, it made the biggest difference for me.

Have been looking into the diet forum to get more info on what i should be eating to start to bulk up, and for carbs and protien, im not into bodybuilding or powerlifting so i really dont know how much of it will apply to me, all i want is to build a bit more muscle, maybe gain an extra 20 lbs or so, not enter mr universe


ps. does anyone know why my country flag isnt appearing? its scotland

 

[Princess]

along with what the others said- start adding a lot more protein and good carbs (not a ton of white flour and sugar). milk, chicken, fish, fruits and veggies, etc..

 

[Smallguy]

welcome and good luck with your goals