Yo average joe, you probably want to start working out huh? Before you take your bag & your testosterone with you to the gym, read THIS! Here I will hopefully help you not ending up like this: View attachment 37 --------------- Step 1: Know how to train Just lifting a barbell wont give you any muscle, only alot of back pain probably... So if you don't want to look like a complete idiot, take your time and read this: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/ Here you can find any information on how to lift RIGHT Step 2: Your gear Alright this is simple, if you just start working out you don't need any special gear/clothing. Just a tshirt, shorts, and a pair of shoes. Make sure the shoes are clean! Also use proper indoor shoes, no converse or nike air max. Another wrong example: View attachment 38 Step 3: Now you are at your local gym and started working out.. ALWAYS, but seriously ALWAYS!! Put every dumbbell, barbell or any other weight, back to their original place.. Step 4: Don't overlift, make every move look smooth and clear. No need to speed things up, they won't laugh at you just because they bench 100KG more.. Everyone starts somewhere Step 5: Don't overtrain, just finish your sets and if it went to smooth, put on new weights! Try to put on heavier weights each week. Step 6: Please do not scream, keep your mouth shut and lift. Now if you follow these simple basic rules, you will probably not getting this faces looking towards you: View attachment 39 Happy training, but remember! Everybody started somewhere, so do you. Quality over Quantity! View attachment 37 View attachment 38 View attachment 39
As an addendum to step 2, make sure you are wearing shoes with a flat sole for weight training or use proper weight lifting shoes. No air bubble Nike Air Max. You need a non-compressible sole when you are lifting.
Those photos are pretty good but looking at the guy in number #3, well I am glad I do my workouts at home. By myself. Ryder13
