It is not necessary—focus on whole foods first. A protein supplement can be helpful if you struggle to meet your protein goals through diet alone.

Start with compound movements like squats, glute bridges, push-ups, dumbbell rows, and planks — these work multiple muscles at once and are beginner-friendly.

No, weightlifting does not cause women to become bulky. The reason for this is that women produce much lower amounts of testosterone than men do (roughly 10-20 times less).

Three days in a week are ideal for beginners because the muscles receive the required stimuli and time to recover. After 4-6 weeks, when the individual’s fitness level rises, four days can be considered. The…