Strength Training for Total Beginners
this class is for adults who've never picked up a dumbbell and feel a little out of place at the idea of a gym. no membership, no mirror wall, no one watching you fumble it. we work with dumbbells and resistance bands, and we spend most of our time on form before we ever add weight, because i personally would rather see a clean bodyweight squat than a loaded one done badly.
you'll leave knowing a handful of basic movements you can do at home, how to set them up safely, and how to keep going once the class ends. we meet wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30. bring water, the dry air here will get you. no experience needed, and no worries at all if you feel lost the first week. everyone does.
What you'll learn
- Set up a simple home workout corner
- Perform squats, hinges, and rows with correct form
- Choose between bands and dumbbells confidently
- Build a two-day-a-week strength routine
- Track progress and know when to add weight
Lessons
- Getting Comfortable Before You Lift Anything
We settle the nerves, set up a corner at home, and figure out what gear you actually need.
- The Squat, One Piece at a Time
The most useful movement you own, built from the ground up with no weight yet.
- Picking Things Up Without Hurting Your Back
The hinge pattern, taught carefully, because this is the one that scared me.
- Pushing and Pressing
Upper-body work with bands and light weights, no ego, no rush.
- Pulling and the Back You Never See
Rows and pulls to balance out all that pushing, mostly with bands.
- Keeping Going After the Class Ends
Putting the movements together into something you'll actually do at home.
Class discussion
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