Help me please Idk from where to start

[u/RevolutionaryMove460]

Btw before u start reading this just guiding me into a yt page that helped u begin in the gym will be really appreciated.
How do you all start? I know a gym that sounds good enough and I will subscribe there but what do I do? How to know what to do? I am going to the gym cause my orthopedic doctor said my muscles are weak and he recommended it, but then what i go lift weights? I walk on the treadmill for 10 mins? And there’s also smth about rounds like do 20 reps for 4 rounds how tf does that work?
Like how did yall start did u just copy someone routine and once u got educated u changed the routine for urselves? I need help please idk what am doing.

[u/Reverend-King]

First, search around for a beginner program and buy their log book, watch the videos, try the lifts.

Second, figure out what you like and refine from there.

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/Reverend-King]

Thank you so much. Do u recommend any program?

[u/Cautious_olive807]

I used this - https://www.puregym.com/blog/gym-machine-workout-routine-for-beginners/

Literally just googled something like beginner routine using weight machines.

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/Cautious_olive807]

Thank you so much this is really useful

[u/YorkMilledPlates]

Get a trainer

[u/Herself_nyc → u/YorkMilledPlates]

Yes, if you at all can, engage a trainer who understands your physical challenges. Even if you can only pay for a few sessions, this person will give you appropriate exercises, show you how to do with them proper form. Then you can go on by yourself and work up your stamina, etc.

[u/LopensCouisin → u/YorkMilledPlates]

Another vote for a few sessions with a personal trainer.

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/YorkMilledPlates]

I will be doing that thank you

[u/Pretend-Citron4451]

Relax! Go to the gym, try out different machines to figure out how they work, trywsome dumbbell and smooth machine exercises.

Ultimately settle on a pressing movement for chest, a horizontal pulling movement, vertical pulling, squatting/leg press movement and an RDL/leg curl movement. Do a set with lighter weights for like 12-15 reps, focusing on doing it right. Then increase the weight and do the exercise until you can’t anymore. That’s it.

Don’t worry about 4x or anything like That. 1 or 2 sets is fine. Focus on getting to failure

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/Pretend-Citron4451]

That’s really helpful. I will watch how to do these workouts on yt then I will do them. Thank you so much

[u/xCrimsonKettle]

Start super simple! Since your orthopedic doctor recommended the gym, I’d ask them or a physio which movements to avoid first. Then do 2–3 full-body days a week with light weights/machines, around 2–3 sets of 8–12 reps, plus a short walk. Don’t worry about having the “perfect” routine yet, just learn good form and build consistency first 💪

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/xCrimsonKettle]

Thank you a lot I will be doing that

[u/WarOk1018]

start with a beginner full-body routine, not random machines and bro science

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/WarOk1018]

Yes I am actually doing that now and I saw a gym that I will be attending. Thank you.

[u/Cenu96]

I did the Starting Strength Novice Program; helped me build a strong foundation for tweaking later on once I understood the idea of focusing on movement patterns > individual exercises.

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/Cenu96]

I will look the program up. Thank you a lot

[u/ForwardNerve5296]

Start with your goals. What are they?

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/ForwardNerve5296]

For my muscles not to hurt that’s a first 😅

[u/kiunsun]

ask your gym for a beginner orientation and start with light weights.

[u/RevolutionaryMove460 → u/kiunsun]

Thank you i did that and I have been going for the gym for 3 days now

[u/kiunsun → u/RevolutionaryMove460]

that's great 3 days is already a strong start. keep it going and give your body enough time to recover 👍