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Hey guys,Give me a guide,please!

Bahman Posts: 2 Joined: 2001/05/01	2001/06/20, 04:55 AM Hi, I want to know that when I go to the gym for the first time,how I must try the weights for bench press and squats or the other barbell excercises to finally find my suitable weights for these excercises.I'm 5'5" and about 65 Kg = about 140 Pounds. Thank you for your help! "Bahman"
archan Posts: 135 Joined: 2001/04/14	2001/06/20, 05:47 AM start of with a light one.see how many reps u think its 2 light increase it so that u can u can make 10 reps in the first set.then increase it slowly.the second last set should make rep of 4-5.the last set should be the initial weight and initial reps.
Amr_Mr.Olympia Posts: 195 Joined: 2001/04/03	2001/06/20, 05:30 PM I think that if it's your first day in the gym, start with simply the bar and increase the weights, you don't want to lift a weight that you think will be easy and end up tearing a muscle. Also I think that 4 reps for the first time is too much, the muscle needs to get used to working and contracting, I think that 8-10 for the first 2 weeks sould be good. Amr
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/06/21, 05:06 AM its a trail & error procedure. make use of those really ligh plates (2.5 lbs/ 5 lbs), by increasing the weight for exercises like squats and bench presses when you feel that your current weight isn't high enough anymore. a general rule is to try and do more reps for the exercise before increasing the weight.