I'm looking to begin a weightlifting regimen with the goal of building muscle and eventually leaning up a little - I'm a broad 6'2", 220 lbs. I have a few questions:
- Nutritionally, what should I be looking to do at the start? I've read that I should consume a gram of protein per lean pound of body mass while seriously lifting, but beyond that I'm not sure whether I should begin at a deficit or go straight into bulking. Also, is there a brand of protein powder that works best? Should I stay away from soy protein, what with the estrogen scare?
- How do I find the correct weights/reps to work with? I hear that three sets of 6-8 reps is what I should be aiming for, buy I have relatively little weightlifting experience.
- I am looking to use machines as much as possible (if not exclusively), since I don't have anybody to spot me and my once-injured shoulder has a tendency to flare back up at inopportune times. Is there a resource that I can use to help me hash out a good workout regimen?