How to Get started with Strength Training

Why get strong? BLOGS AND PODCASTS ON STRENGTH TRAINING AND MENTAL HEALTH:

• Episode 010: Sensorium Part 3: Exercise as a Prescription for Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Stress (like Diabetes) and Sensorium

• Prescribing Strength Training for Depression

• Blog written for “Starting Strength” on the benefits of strength training for depression.

Step 1 / Learn the Basic Technique

So basically there are:

• 3 sets of 5 reps, the basic 4 exercises

• Squatting three times per week, going up 5 lb each time

• Deadlift every other day, going up 10 lb each time 1 set of 5

• Bench and Press alternating every other workout going up 5 lb each time, doing 3 sets of 5

Step 2 / Don’t Do it Alone

• Find a partner to do it with you.  I can’t tell you how important this is to do. Find someone to join you, show up at your home gym 3x per week or go to the gym with you 3 times per week.

Step 3 / Learn More

• Get this book: Starting Strength by Mark Rippletoe

• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: Barbell Logic and Podcast: Barbell Logic

Step 4 / Join the Community

• Join this facebook group, and post videos of yourself for technique advice: Starting Strength Facebook Group

• Be ready to get some very blunt and honest feedback

Step 5 / Go to a Starting Strength Gym or Get an Online Coach (This may be your first step as well)