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Hi,
I was into strength training last year but went travelling and generally mucked around, so while my technique for certain exercises is okay, I'm basically a beginner when it comes to lifting now.
Last year I was training at an awesome gym and my programs were great, but my gym doesn't have as much equipment now (and I'm not super knowledgable enough to figure out what to swap certain things for), and I'm looking at doing shorter programs and getting the most bang for my buck.
I'm looking to lose fat and set the foundation for more strength training in the future. From what I understand, full-body workouts every other day are best for this, with functional basic movements. The program I wrote is based on Nia Shanks': Womens Beginner Strength Training Guide to Lift Like a Girl
Which is basically 3 days (1-2-1 one week, 2-1-2 the next):
Training Day 1
1) Squat variation 4×5-8
2a) Horizontal push 4×5-8
2b) Horizontal pull 4×5-8
3) Back extensions 3×10
Training Day 2
1) Deadlift variation 4×5
2a) Vertical push 4×5-8
2b) Vertical pull 4×5-8
3) Back extensions 3×10
Based on where I think I'm at and the movements I enjoy...I've put this down as my program:
Day 1:
A: Goblet Squat 4 x 8-10
B: DB Bench Press 4 x 8-10
B: Bent over DB row 4 x 8-10
C: Prowler runs x 3
D: Back extension 3 x 10
Day 2:
A: Kettlebell deadlift 4 x 8-10
B: DB Overhead Press 4 x 8-10
B: Wide grip lat pulldown 4 x 8-10
C: Row sprints 3 x 200m
D: Back extension 3 x 10
Plan would be to train 3-4 times a week alternating these training days. On non-strength days, plan to do 30mins HIIT. I also do bikram yoga (for mental exercise more than anything haha) 2-3 times a week. So a week might look like:
M: Weights & Yoga
T: HIIT
W: Weights & Yoga
Th: HIIT
F: Weights & Yoga
Sa: REST
Su: Weights
For my goals, is this appropriate? Should I be doing things differently?
Diet is fine and very clean (am a nutrition student [not that I know it all!!!!] so I'm comfortable with my macros and adjusting them in line with training).
I was into strength training last year but went travelling and generally mucked around, so while my technique for certain exercises is okay, I'm basically a beginner when it comes to lifting now.
Last year I was training at an awesome gym and my programs were great, but my gym doesn't have as much equipment now (and I'm not super knowledgable enough to figure out what to swap certain things for), and I'm looking at doing shorter programs and getting the most bang for my buck.
I'm looking to lose fat and set the foundation for more strength training in the future. From what I understand, full-body workouts every other day are best for this, with functional basic movements. The program I wrote is based on Nia Shanks': Womens Beginner Strength Training Guide to Lift Like a Girl
Which is basically 3 days (1-2-1 one week, 2-1-2 the next):
Training Day 1
1) Squat variation 4×5-8
2a) Horizontal push 4×5-8
2b) Horizontal pull 4×5-8
3) Back extensions 3×10
Training Day 2
1) Deadlift variation 4×5
2a) Vertical push 4×5-8
2b) Vertical pull 4×5-8
3) Back extensions 3×10
Based on where I think I'm at and the movements I enjoy...I've put this down as my program:
Day 1:
A: Goblet Squat 4 x 8-10
B: DB Bench Press 4 x 8-10
B: Bent over DB row 4 x 8-10
C: Prowler runs x 3
D: Back extension 3 x 10
Day 2:
A: Kettlebell deadlift 4 x 8-10
B: DB Overhead Press 4 x 8-10
B: Wide grip lat pulldown 4 x 8-10
C: Row sprints 3 x 200m
D: Back extension 3 x 10
Plan would be to train 3-4 times a week alternating these training days. On non-strength days, plan to do 30mins HIIT. I also do bikram yoga (for mental exercise more than anything haha) 2-3 times a week. So a week might look like:
M: Weights & Yoga
T: HIIT
W: Weights & Yoga
Th: HIIT
F: Weights & Yoga
Sa: REST
Su: Weights
For my goals, is this appropriate? Should I be doing things differently?
Diet is fine and very clean (am a nutrition student [not that I know it all!!!!] so I'm comfortable with my macros and adjusting them in line with training).