Even the most fit of people had to start off somewhere. Beginners, like you, should not feel intimidated about just starting with a workout routine. They also need to understand to start slow and not push too much until their bodies are used to the added activity.

You can get injured quite easily if you push too hard at first. You need to gradually build up your strength up to handle more intensity. Not as many pulled muscles or torn ligaments happen this way. It is best for you to get some professional advice before doing any workouts.

Most of the exercises can be done by beginner and expert alike, the main difference is in the number of reps and sets performed. Below are some of the exercises with the sets and reps you should do.

* Squats should start at 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

* Barbell bench presses should be at 3 sets of about 10 to 15 reps in the beginning.

* Shoulder presses should start off with only 2 sets at 10 to 15 reps.

* Stiff legged dead lift is 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

* Barbell rows should be done as 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

* Seated calf raises for starters should be 2 sets of 15 to 20 reps.

Now other exercises can be added to the ones above for a full body workout, but if you are beginner this gives you an idea where to start. As your strength increase you can add more sets of the reps and even increase the reps, but remember slowly do this. You want your workout routines to make you feel better not injure you.