I'm going to start some weights.. need advice!

[TTC5]

Well this is a good thing with having to try again lol.. introduce weights!

I just got out dh's dumbells and added 1kilo on each hand and did 3 different arm techniques with 10 reps of each type.. so 30 reps each arm.

Didn't take long lol so wondering if it will really do much? How much are we aiming for??

ETA: Just added in 10 girly push ups lol and 10 lunges without weight.

[Plum3]

I started weights a few weeks ago and in that short time have noticed such a big difference. I am talking in terms of strength not muscle, but hopefully in time I will be able to physically see some muscle as well.

My DH does MMA and does strength training so he has developed a weight program for me. I do a different program each session and do 2-3 per week at the moment. Anyway so here's an example:

4 sets of bicep curls (reps of 10, 12, 10, 8) with a 2 min rest in between reps (5kg of weight)

4 sets of bent over rows (reps of 10, 12, 10, 8) on each arm with a 2 min rest between reps (6.5kg weight).

4 sets of lunges and pushups (with the pushups I aim for 10 set but I usually do 3-4 full ones and then the rest on my kneees.). I never used to be able to do even 1 push up so I am pretty pleased with myself

3 planks (depending on how I feel though, sometimes I'm too buggered)

Hope this helps

[Hobbermittens]

I don't really count what I am doing, I just do stuff until I am tired. Bec, I think I might copy what you are doing. I hope it is okay that I can only do girl push ups?

[TTC5]

I can only do girl ones too lol

[Plum3]

I have never ever been able to do proper push ups until now. I surprised myself. I think after a few weeks of lifting weights you will probably find that you can do proper ones too. My goal is to get to 10 full ones eventually.

[begonia]

Bec I've been doing weights for 9 months now and can totally see/feel a difference. We had family photos taken about a month ago and in one I am lifting DD2 and my arms look ah-ma-zing. My photog even commented on them, LOL! And oh my aren't planks killer?!?! I do bicycle crunches for my abs and they wear me out.

TTC5, I am pretty sure Atomic mentioned on another thread one of the best ways to raise your T with your weight training is do combined moves, so squats while holding the weights and extending them overhead, or lunges with bicep curls, etc. Another great weight move we used to have to do when I was on a running team was take a lightweight dumbbell, maybe 5lbs, and jog in place but use your arms as though you were running, only exaggerate it ... really bring it back til your elbow is the same height as your shoulder, then bring it forward again til elbow is same height as shoulder. (hope that makes some sense!) That works your entire arm/shoulder out and will really sculpt your arms!

[Plum3]

Ohh I can't wait til I can see some muscle. I'm pretty scrawny so would love to feel and look a bit stronger. I H A T E planks, they are the enemy.

[ELP]

This thread has boosted me on to get back to some gentle at home lifts again We should make this the daily weights support thread too, so when ever we see it bumpped we get off our chairs and do a few more crunches/lifts!! I need the constant reminder or I just get too happy sitting and reading lol

[ELP]

BTW What are planks???????????

[TTC5]

This thread has boosted me on to get back to some gentle at home lifts again We should make this the daily weights support thread too, so when ever we see it bumpped we get off our chairs and do a few more crunches/lifts!! I need the constant reminder or I just get too happy sitting and reading lol

OMG I was so going to start us a thread just for this but thought nahhh everyone would think I'm an idiot :P