To Begin Strength Training…

You should always begin by warming up. This must include 5-10 minutes of light cardio exercise, or alternatively do lighter versions of each of the workout movements with lower weights.

Things to keep in mind:

- Do 1 to 2 exercises per muscle group.
- Start with 15-16 repetitions.
- Always rest for at least 1 day between workout sessions.

Which Exercises To Do

Below is a list of exercises, arranged by muscle group:

- Back: seated row machine, back extensions, lat pulldowns
- Chest: bench press, chest press machine, pushups, pec deck machine
- Bicep Muscles: bicep curls, hammer curls, concentration curls
- Shoulders: overhead press, lateral raise, front raise
- Lower Body Area: Squats, lunges, leg press machines, deadlifts, calf raises
- Abdominals: crunches, reverse crunches, oblique twists, pelvic tilts
- Triceps: tricep extensions, dips, kickbacks

Sets, Reps & Weights

The weights you use and the amount of reps you do all depends on what the end result is that you want from your exercise routine:
- Lose Fat, Build Muscle – Use the maximum weight that enables you to do only 10-12 reps for 1 to 3 sets. Rest for 30-60 seconds between sets, and take 2-3 days off between workout sessions.
- Build Muscle Mass – Use the heaviest weight that enables you to do only 4 to 8 reps for 3 or more sets. Rest for 1-2- minutes between sets, and take 2-3 days off between workout sessions.
- Muscular Endurance & General Health – Use the maximum weight that enables you to do 12-16 repetitions for 1-3 sets. Rest for 2-30 seconds between sets, and take at least 1 day off between your workout sessions.

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