New to weights

[GoodManners]

I'm 41 years old and just started lifting weights about a month ago. I'm a fat 320 pounds on a 6'2" frame. But that's gonna change...

I am trying a whole body workout a la Ripptoes Strength program - Squats, Bench, Deadlifts, Bent Rows and Presses.

I read the stickies - Thx Prince and Built - nice to have some help and guidance.

I have arthritis in my hips and it affects my lower back but I am not going to let that stop my progress.

I wish I had started earlier and understood when I was younger the information that everyone on here has to share. But I'm taking it to heart now.

 

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[vancouver]

I'm 41 years old and just started lifting weights about a month ago. I'm a fat 320 pounds on a 6'2" frame. But that's gonna change...

I am trying a whole body workout a la Ripptoes Strength program - Squats, Bench, Deadlifts, Bent Rows and Presses.

I read the stickies - Thx Prince and Built - nice to have some help and guidance.

I have arthritis in my hips and it affects my lower back but I am not going to let that stop my progress.

I wish I had started earlier and understood when I was younger the information that everyone on here has to share. But I'm taking it to heart now.

You're already 10 years beyound a lot of guys on here. Keep to those core exercises, start 5X5 once you're balance is solid and worry about cutting fat in 3 months. You're going to lose a ton without trying anyway.

Welcome

 

[smdplzsmd]

Prince is great. if you have any questions just let me know i am willing to answer any questions. Remember, nutrient timing is completely irrelevant. Diet=90% of your results. rest is exercising and motivation

Hit your macros within your calories as best as you can daily.

Best of luck

 

[GoodManners]

Thanks guys.

Diet - that is the main problem with me and what has lead me down a negative path. I need to get my diet in check. And portion control - lol

Last night I was bored and actually had another person in the gym so I tried to feel out some 2 rep maxes.
Squats - 365lbs Bench 245lbs Deadlift 225lbs

I have some other issues - like sleep apnea - that I have gotten under control and that have really made life changing differences. I was going to post on them today.

 

[GreenOx]

welcome

 

[GoodManners]

Thx GreenOx

 

[brazey]

Welcome to the board and good luck with your goals.

 

[BoricuaWarrior]

Welcome on board and good luck with those goals. Do realistic goals to reach the big goals.

 

[grynch888]

welcome. i'm here for you.

 

[CEM Store]

Welcome!

 

[OrbitNutrition]

Welcome to IM!!!

 

[GoodManners]

Thx everyone.

 

[Gena Marie]

Welcome to the board

 

[builtmonster]

Welcome

 

[Thatguy21]

Welcome work hard and good luck

 

[Chrisotpherm]

Welcome to IM. This is a great place to learn all you need to know about body building and proper supplementation. Great folks here willing to help, just have thick skin and learn to laugh. Check out the banners. See you around!

 

[latinboy7]

you should take it easy. Increase the weight gradually to a point when you can take it without getting into huge effort and pain.
Eventually your body will adapt and will be able to move forwarad

 

[solidaj]

welcome!