A friend at work wanted to go to lift weights but he didn’t know what to do.
Who can blame him? Most gyms are so full of different machines and weights that someone needs to give you a tour just to show you where they are.
If you’re just a beginner, walking into the gym world is daunting, to say the least. You must feel a tremendous sense of lack, or guilt—look at all the things you’ve been neglecting to do!
I told him to do three to five different exercises, three to five sets of each, and 3-5 reps in each set. Then, I gave one more piece of instruction: work pushing and pulling, and legs, abs, and grip.
If you’re an elite athlete, this simplistic approach will not address your needs. Elite athletes are trying to maximize their genetic potential and apply it to their sport.
But, if you’re an office worker who hasn’t been exercising, this approach is a great way to start.
Check back tomorrow for some ideas about how you can apply this concept and which exercises you should select.
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