Newbie Training Sticky

[Thaibox]

Due to the overwhelming number of very basic newbie questions, I'd like to make a sticky that addresses the fundamentals of lifting, diet, and such. We have stickies for specialized training principles for the more experienced trainees, but nothing for someone totally new to the game. Many people that come here don't know jack about lifting or diet. This sticky would be for those that lift 7 days a week for 3 hours, wonder why they aren't growing from all the curls and crunches and think 1200 calories is a lot.

It would be an overview of fundamental training concepts, definitions of exercises with some links and pics, and basic diet concepts.

I'll post it up and everyone can pick it apart to an agreeable point then it can be stuck.

I guess I'm asking for permission, and to see if everyone else thought it was a good idea.

 

[louden_swain]

I agree with this.

 

[Lord_Suston]

Sounds good

1) Stick to the fundamentals: Core lifts and compound lifts. Namely Squats, Deadlifts, Military Press, Incline Bench, Bent over rows and SLDL...

2) You need to eat to grow, no and if and buts about it....

 

[The Red Dragon]

I'd be more than interested to see such a thread/post/sticky.

 

[naturally anabolic]

go for it i think we can accomplish great things when we all add our input in a productive manner...

 

[PolishHammer1977]

 

[PatsFan34]

Great idea!!! I wish when I started out someone would've done this for me!

 

[Magnus T Rico]

Re: Sounds good

1) Stick to the fundamentals: Core lifts and compound lifts. Namely Squats, Deadlifts, Military Press, Incline Bench, Bent over rows and SLDL...

2) You need to eat to grow, no and if and buts about it....

Lord Suston,

I've seen several times where you've recommended the Incline Bench (for beginners). Can you give why you recommend it instead of Flat bench? Just curious.

 

[louden_swain]

Re: Re: Sounds good

Lord Suston,

I've seen several times where you've recommended the Incline Bench (for beginners). Can you give why you recommend it instead of Flat bench? Just curious.

I also recommend the incline press for beginners. Inclines are the best chest developer out there. Its amazing how many newbies don't perform inclines. . .their chest development shows.

 

[naturally anabolic]

what about incorporating a concept like needsize's 5x5 or even something like Poliquin's GVT as the basic foundation? including all the basic core movements.