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storm7127 Posts: 26 Joined: 2005/04/03	2005/08/01, 11:55 PM Let me start off by saying I need some serious help and advise. I am 23 years old. I weigh about 150lbs. I am about 5'8... I have always been in pretty good shape. I have always "looked" fit/tone. However I have never lifted weights consistantly in my life. In school I lifted a bit in gym class and I lifted while on the wrestling team. But nothing serious or of any consistancy. There was one time a few years back when I hit the gym regularly for about 3 months and saw know noticable results and gave up. I have decided I need to get off my ass and start lifting again. Tonight was my first night. Let me tell you. I feel like a puss. I thought I would start off small and work my way up. I thought I would start with my bis and tris. Thought I would do EZ bar curls (50lbs), reverse curls(50lbs), behind my head dumb bell(20lbs), and flat bench (inside grip)(60lbs). All 5 sets of 10. But I could hardly finish. My arms were at failure and at this low of weight? What is wrong with me? Should I be having this much of a problem? Should I try to up the weight and do 3 sets of 10? Please help.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/08/03, 09:35 AM Ease back into a routine and don't work the small muscles before the larger muscle groups, do your benching first and triceps after. Pick a routine from freetrainers - they are designed for results and leave the guesswork out, so all you have to do is go to the gym and workout! -------------- Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think. Benjamin Disraeli