Hi Jason,

 

You're obviously keen to get started lifting weights, but you'll soon find most of your questions answered by Rob's book.

 

As a beginner, the best advise for now is to split up your routine into upper body and lower body exercises. Lift weights 3 times per week, 2 upper-body sessions, 1 lower. Do 2 cardio sessions per week. Each workout should last no longer than 1 hour. Wait 1 minute between sets. Do 2 sets for each exercise, aiming for 6-9 reps (lower the weight on the second set if necessary). Before a lifting session, do a 5 minute cardio warmup, and before doing a specific exercise, do a warm-up set using 1/3 to 1/2 the weight as a rough guide.

 

Many more details will be provided in the book, but this should get you started. Remember to start slow, the worst way to start an exercise program is to get injured!

 

Best of luck,

 

Joel

 

 

 

On 2/26/06, Jason <merlinx@...> wrote:

Hi guys, Just started working out and wanted see if anyone had a few
pointers on reps and weight to lift.

I can bench about 180lbs about 2 times starting fresh maybe even 3
times

How should I divide my sets ? I usually warm up with 2 45lbs (135lbs)
and I can easily do 12 sets no problem.

And arm shoulders and back, should I try maxing them out, start out
with higher weights and decrease the amount as I get tired?

I just received robs excersise book and im in the first chapter. Any
help would be appriciated. thanks

Also if anyone is looking for a workout partner in the Sherman Oaks
area let me know

Jason 

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