Routines

[PeterPaul]

..so my GF wants to start working out. Is there a difference between guys and girls? I was thinking just having her do the same stuff I do but with less volume and weight. Is this correct, or are there women specific programs?

[Miss Muscle]

..so my GF wants to start working out. Is there a difference between guys and girls? I was thinking just having her do the same stuff I do but with less volume and weight. Is this correct, or are there women specific programs?

No difference is needed. I would say go for same volume......as for the weight........tell her to do as much as she can.

Obviously things are goal dependant.......but women don't need a "special" routine when lifting. We can do all the things men do. Perhaps even better.

[H2O]

I was first showed around the weights room by a guy. He showed me very much the exercises he did, but gave me the lightest weights to start off with. Squats with just the bar, and then maybe the smallest weight plate. Bicep curls with the little silver weights etc. The best thing imo is to ensure she learns proper form and understands the basic exercises for each body part. Establish with her what she wants to achieve and make sure she understands which exercises work which muscles ... give her the exercises AND the reason/science behind them. Keep an eye on her progress and ensure that she steadily increases her weight, if her aim is to build some muscle.

I get so excited when I hear of someone just starting out. The early days when your body starts making changes are so very exciting.

I hope she gets in to it. Weight training is not for everyone.

[BADKITTY]

it all depends on how adventurous you are in your training
a lot of guys shun lunges, ad/abductors and cardio. women are usually more apt to focus on areas like the tummy, butt and thighs. encourage her to get a few sessions with a trainer who understands and targets her goals. this will not only build her knowledge, but also her self-confidence. good luck!
~KITTY

[DADAWG]

I was first showed around the weights room by a guy. He showed me very much the exercises he did, but gave me the lightest weights to start off with. Squats with just the bar, and then maybe the smallest weight plate. Bicep curls with the little silver weights etc. The best thing imo is to ensure she learns proper form and understands the basic exercises for each body part. Establish with her what she wants to achieve and make sure she understands which exercises work which muscles ... give her the exercises AND the reason/science behind them. Keep an eye on her progress and ensure that she steadily increases her weight, if her aim is to build some muscle.

I get so excited when I hear of someone just starting out. The early days when your body starts making changes are so very exciting.

I hope she gets in to it. Weight training is not for everyone.

nice post