How to Start Weightlifting at the Gym VIDEO // How to Start Lifting Weights at the Gym PODCAST AUDIO How to Start Weightlifting Mostly via negativa– what *NOT* to do at the gym: Don’t use any cardio machines or any machines in which you’re sitting down Only touch the barbell, free weights (dumbbells) By ERIC KIM Artist-Philosopher View all of ERIC KIM's posts.