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Hi everyone,
I recently went to do my first gym workout with a few friends.
I am around 50-55 kg and skinny for as long as I can think of.
My main goals would be to gain muscle overall to look healthier/more normal and to improve my frame.
I have seen on bodybuilding forums that Rippetoe's Starting Strength and AllPro's Beginner Routine are two popular programs to follow for a novice.
However, they require free weights and I don't know if I should start with machines first, because they're easier to begin building muscle with and then I can transition to free weights later.
My questions are:
1. Start with free weights or machines? If the answer is machines, how long do you reckon I should continue this for?
2. Do you recommend Starting Strength/AllPro routine to build frame all around and build muscle?
3. Do I need to track macros/calories, or should I just aim to eat so I have a calorie surplus?
Thanks!
I recently went to do my first gym workout with a few friends.
I am around 50-55 kg and skinny for as long as I can think of.
My main goals would be to gain muscle overall to look healthier/more normal and to improve my frame.
I have seen on bodybuilding forums that Rippetoe's Starting Strength and AllPro's Beginner Routine are two popular programs to follow for a novice.
However, they require free weights and I don't know if I should start with machines first, because they're easier to begin building muscle with and then I can transition to free weights later.
My questions are:
1. Start with free weights or machines? If the answer is machines, how long do you reckon I should continue this for?
2. Do you recommend Starting Strength/AllPro routine to build frame all around and build muscle?
3. Do I need to track macros/calories, or should I just aim to eat so I have a calorie surplus?
Thanks!