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Beginners
23 September 2026
Strength training for beginners: where to start
You do not need to be fit to start lifting, and you do not need a perfect program. You need a handful of movements done well, two or three times a week, and a little more each week than the last. Here is how, and a program you can start today.
Reckoner · 12 min read
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