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@malina22 How do you plan to progress in weight?

@mark_m These are not my beliefs, they are the writings of professional coaches and trainers and in line with what advanced lifters recommend as well. I am just a strength trainee, following and recommending proven methods to beginners. Not sure what you being a PT has to do with this, but I am...

@jpp I will give you my general recommendations for any beginner: Start by going to FitWiki and read all of it, ALL OF IT. There are several easy digestible articles on training, diet and routines. The FAQ page will probably answer all your follow-up questions. Then pick a program from the...

@ron103 Why do you want to train five days, instead of four? Regardless, you will find proper strength programs on the wiki. Most of them are three- and four day templates, but some, like Nsuns LP, are five day programs. These programs are proven by countless trainees, and account for load- and...

@mark_m Thank you for that long reply. It does matter to some degree. - It is easier and to progressively overload sets of five. - You can handle heavier weight, faster. - You most likely have less breakdown of tecnique. - You have a solid mix of hypotrophy and strength. - It is widely used...

@mark_m Almost every single beginner barbell program utilizes five reps, either as 3x5 or 5x5, since this gives the trainee a good mix between hypertrophy- and strength training. They also allow the trainee to push heavier weight, without the fatigue associated with sets of 8-12. I would argue...

@zakalwe Start by going to FitWiki and read all of it, ALL OF IT. There are several easy digestible articles on training, diet and routines. The FAQ page will probably answer all your follow-up questions. Then pick a program from the recommended routines, preferably the beginner program . If you...

@walkingwiththeholyspirit Pick one that fits your goals and schedule from FitWiki recommended routines . I recommend you start with the Basic Beginner Program .

@marcusvef You probably need to practice posing more, or build more muscle..

@crobads I am not a trainer, but I have been lifting for a fair bit.

@crobads I'll just repeat myself, lifting will NOT stunt your growth, and there is no 16-17 ideal lifting age.. I think we are done here.

@crobads Where did you find it? Did you read the actual scientific research I linked?

@crobads Lifting does NOT stunt growth in teenagers Why is the optimal training age 16-17?

@crobads Lifting will not stunt your growth.. It's a myth. Start by going to FitWiki and read all of it, ALL OF IT. There are several easy digestible articles on training, diet and routines. The FAQ page will probably answer all your follow-up questions. Then pick a program from the recommended...

@anika98 Start by going to FitWiki and read all of it, ALL OF IT. There are several easy digestible articles on training, diet and routines. The FAQ page will probably answer all your follow-up questions. Then pick a program from the recommended routines, preferably the beginner program . If you...

@more2much Here you go: https://thefitness.wiki/routines/strength-training-muscle-building/

@p5group Start by going to FitWiki and read all of it, ALL OF IT. There are several easy digestible articles on training, diet and routines. The FAQ page will probably answer all your follow-up questions. Then pick a program from the recommended routines, preferably the beginner program . If you...