Girlfriends first workout in 6 years

[GirlyGymRat]

Put her on the machines first.

Hmmm. Did u start out on machines first?

[Mr.BB]

Hmmm. Did u start out on machines first?

When I started there was no machine, and as a kid I had always good physical skills.

Its easier for someone who might not have the motivation of an iron head to start slow, and with controlled movements the machines provide.

Try to make someone, which we can describe as non-athletic, to try and make deadlifts or back squats and you will have a very hard time making that person understand the correct form. They dont recognize their muscles, or know how use them. There's no mind-muscle connection.

Of course, if we are talking about a motivated athletic person, used to do all kind of sports, then by all means start with free weights.

[GirlyGymRat]

When I started there was no machine, and as a kid I had always good physical skills. Its easier for someone who might not have the motivation of an iron head to start slow, and with controlled movements the machines provide. Try to make someone, which we can describe as non-athletic, to try and make deadlifts or back squats and you will have a very hard time making that person understand the correct form. They dont recognize their muscles, or know how use them. There's no mind-muscle connection. Of course, if we are talking about a motivated athletic person, used to do all kind of sports, then by all means start with free weights.

I started on machines but should have started with weights. I am very in tune with my body.

The most unnatural movement for me is squats.

[Mr.BB]

I started on machines but should have started with weights. I am very in tune with my body.

The most unnatural movement for me is squats.

Most women have an anterior hip tilt which is not really helpful on squats, its not the right position for the glutes to fire.