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c H A p T E R 5 Getting Started ~ A DEDICATED bodybuilder,the time spent training in the gymis the high point of his day. Hes always thinking about his next workout, plan- ning what he is going to do. As soon as he finishes one training session he is immediately looking forward to the next. Sowhile I am a great believer in learning all you can about bodybuilding programs and technique, at a certain point you just have to get into the gym and get started. As the fa- mous ad slogan says, Just do it. If you are just getting started in bodybuilding, remember the old say- ing, The longest journey begins with a single step. The more you know the better, but you dont have to master every bit of information in this en- cyclopedia before you begin your own workouts. VVhatcounts most when youre getting started is energy and enthusiasm. A student in medical school is not expected to perform open-heart surgery on her first day and a beginning pilot is not required tofly combat missions in an F -14 Tomcat like an experienced Top Gun. When you climb Mount Everest you start at the bottom, not the top. Life is a process that involves continual learn- ing and bodybuilding is no exception. Most young bodybuilders have no trouble motivating themselves to start. They are like I was-so anxious to get going that theyll stand out- side the door almost before the sun comes up waiting for the gym to open. But being enthusiastic doesnt mean you begin training without a plan. The thing to do right at the start is to set a clear goal for yourself. Why do you want to train with weights? When I was a beginner, the only reason anyone worked out in the gym was for bodybuilding, powerlifting, or Olympic weightlifting. These are still important reasons to pump iron, but nowadays people train for all sorts