Great References for a Beginner??

Flounder · 06-06-2007, 08:28 PM

Ok, I'm weak as hell, and I want to start a strength program. I did a little research on the stickies, etc. I'm looking for "Must Have" reference materials for a beginner. ie books, websites, etc. I'm looking for exercises to do, as well as assistance in the proper form. I really don't want to hire a personal trainer, if I can avoid it.

enright3060 · 06-06-2007, 08:36 PM

First, read and re-read all of the stickies. Second, pick up Starting Strength and Practical Programming for Strength Training by Mark Rippetoe and Lon Kilgore. If you can only buy one, I would go with Starting Strength (save your money and purchase both of them).

This link may also be helpful:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224

juanlawnmower · 06-06-2007, 08:48 PM

Carnal's treatise in the FAQ.

**Lusst** · 06-06-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by juanlawnmower

Carnal's treatise in the FAQ.

Yup...

magicman531 · 06-06-2007, 09:18 PM

I'm biased towards olympic lifting, so...

http://tomgorman.moonfruit.com/

SteveX · 06-06-2007, 09:59 PM

I am feeling nice today so here

Carnal's treatise on heavy Iron

not only is it one of the best I have read, it is free.

re-animator · 06-07-2007, 01:35 AM

Starting Stength - Rippetoes

look it up

Rippetoes is great for beginners

**SmashiusClay** · 06-07-2007, 04:49 AM

In the faq under 'how do I add 50 lbs to my bench/squat/deadlift?' there's a link to Dave Tate's articles on the big three lifts, they're invaluable, go read them.

Flounder · 06-07-2007, 05:14 AM

thanks for the help guys. I read the treatise the other night. I was just looking for more detail on exercises and form. I'll check out the other stuff that's been posted though.