Bro, do you even lift? If so answer me this!

[Strifer]

I'm looking to get back into the gym seriously after about a 3 year hiatus. Would anyone here have a good free weight routine to start off with? Nothing too crazy just something so I can get back in the swing of things.

Thanks!

[Guttzs]

Originally Posted by Strifer [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm looking to get back into the gym seriously after about a 3 year hiatus. Would anyone here have a good free weight routine to start off with? Nothing too crazy just something so I can get back in the swing of things.

Thanks!

Dude the best thing i ever did was start doing very little workouts at the gym, i was so sick of paying monthly membership fees plus having to drive there and back, hassle hassle.

I became really interested in workouts solely on body weight, for my job i need to have functional strength so it seemed the right choice. I purchased something similar to this

http://www.amazon.com/GoFit-Gravity-...raining+system

and along with a straight pullup bar i do any and all things i want to, the choices of how you want to start are all yours and a simple angle adjustment will either lessen or increase the difficulty of the exercise. Its cost effective and truly works. Make sure and throw in a couple days of cardio if thats your thing but to be honest if you do the right circuits you can have an easy high intensity workout with very minimal gear and little to no weights.

Its simple as this though you need to actually do it, you need to do it every day and make it a part of your lifestyle. Dont get the mentality of it wont make a big difference, its taking too long, etc etc. Just start working on it and you will learn as you go dont be impatient, keep it steady.

make it your own new quest/ journey its rewarding and fun!

[Strifer]

That actually looks pretty awesome! Thanks for the info!

[Guttzs]

Originally Posted by Strifer [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That actually looks pretty awesome! Thanks for the info!

Anytime, PM me if you want any regiments or challenges etc.

[Guttzs]

What part of NY you in btw? im upstate

[Strifer]

me too! near albany

[Bessy]

Sucks that Silkroad was shutdown, otherwise i would have had some advice.

[Stinkum]

Most people will disagree with me, but personally, I hate having to go to the gym so I work out exclusively from home. There's very little investment cost. All you need is a pull-up bar (like $10 at any big box stores) and a used weight set from Craigslist. Expect to pay $0.10 to $0.50 per pound.

This is a good workout plan for a beginner:

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[Zadrian]

Originally Posted by Strifer [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm looking to get back into the gym seriously after about a 3 year hiatus. Would anyone here have a good free weight routine to start off with? Nothing too crazy just something so I can get back in the swing of things.

Thanks!

First, I agree with everyone here. Going to the gym sucks. It can get expensive and it is extremely time consuming.

If you are looking to hit the gym, however, check out Planet Fitness. Their sign up is cheap and I think their monthly rate is like $10-$20. You also get unlimited assistance (which can vary depending on what type of person the trainer is). So what they will do is schedule you for a workout plan class and you will sit down with one of their trainers. The trainer will then ask what you want to do and where you want to go with it. Once they get it down, they will fill out a weekly workout schedule for you.

I still suggest, however, that you try to figure out effective workouts at home.

[Swish]

Would add to the list of people who recommend being able to do a lot at home with very little financial input - depends on space though and whoever else in the house agreeing that its okay to bring it all in [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]