I havnt done weight before, but feel that i would like to try it and gain some muscle. i assume i wont notice anything for at least several months, but i am not really too bothered as i am not building muscle for summer or anythink like that.
I read on the web about the squat and milk routine. where you do 3 sets of 20 reps of light weight, and 1 set of 20 reps of meduim weight (so that it gets difficult at rep 9)
along with this is says to drink about 8 pints of milk a day.
anyone got any ideas for me? i tried the squats (bear in mind i never do weights and havnt tried doing them properly before) and was able to do 20 reps of 50 lb. i know this isnt much at all, but as i said, i dont and havnt done them before. i guess i could have done another 25 lb, but only tried it with 50lb. i got to about 9 and it got a bit hard, by 15 it was hurting and i managed to do the 20th just. my legs were like jelly and i felt slightly dizzy. fine after about 5 min rest though.
please dont rip me as i am NEW at this, just think about when you first started with no guidence.
* I am about 6 foot 2 inch tall and weigh about 15 stone.
EDIT** I just wanted to know what i was capable of, so i tried 80 lb and managed to do 10 reps. i may have been able to do another 3-5 max, but very much doubt i could have done the 20.
Would sticking to 50 lb be a good idea for a week (3 times a week) to get use to doing them, or should i force a little more weight, say 10 lb extra and see how i get on?
With the milk, it is really neccessary to drink so much of it? or could i just stick to my normal meals and drink about 6 pints a week? i try to eat pasta, rice and potatoes (boiled or baked) as often as i can along with some fish (fresh not battered) chicken or red meat. i love beef i can easily get through a good 25oz steak in any meal. i have been known to get through over 30oz on many occasions without feeling over full.
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