Best Beginner Workout Routine (2023)

I would recommend starting with our Best Beginner Workout Routines if you are new to any kind of weightlifting.

BriansHomeGym Best Beginner Workout Routine

This Beginner Workout Routine will give your body a chance to adjust, get you used to the strain your body will go through in future workouts and set you up for the best possible path on your workout journey . 

You will also learn the basics of weightlifting, which is very important if you want to prevent injury!

A lot of times, people think…”ah, it’s only moving weight from point A to point B…how difficult can that be…?!”

To those people I always say that if you know that a footballer or any other type of athlete needs to put in the time to learn how to do their skill correctly, why would you think lifting weight is any different?

Follow the below 9 week training guide and make sure you have access to the following equipment.

• Barbell

• Weights

• Bench

• Power/Squat Rack or Squat Stands

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Here is the Best Beginner Workout Routine

Start building muscle and size with this 9 week 5x5 workout routine.

3 workout days, each exercise is repeated for 5 sets for 5 reps. 

Be sure to execute each rep slowly, focus on the muscle you are working and keep your rest between sets to a max of 1min.

Try to increase the weight by 1.25kg-2.5kg each week.

BriansHomeGym Best Beginner Workout Routine

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Check out the videos below to see a “how to” on performing each exercise in the above Beginner Workout Routine and make sure to follow those exactly, as form and technique is very important when learning these great compound movements for the first time.

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SQUATS

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BENCH PRESS

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BEND OVER ROW

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OVERHEAD PRESS

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DEADLIFT

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SUMMARY

A beginner workout routine doesn't need to be super complicated.

As I outlined in my Start Your Fitness Journey With These 7 Simple Steps in 2023, going straight for your favorite celeb or Youbute influencers workout routine would be way too much too soon for you.

Take your time to learn the basics of this amazing 5x5 routine and follow my steps outlined to start your fitness journey right.

So don't wait and get stuck in as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed.

Persevere, even if things get tough and most of all, be safe when you perform these lifts. If you don't have a spotter, only perform safe lifts with weight that challenges you, but hat you are able to manage safely.

Trying to find out what equipment you need to start you home gym, have a look at our 9 Best Home Gym Equipment For Beginners in 2023 article.

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