For me, I started with a very simple routine with dumbbells: https://web.archive.org/web/20230609011808/https://old.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/zc0uy/a_begin

For me, I started with a very simple routine with dumbbells: https://web.archive.org/web/20230609011808/https://old.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/zc0uy/a_beginner_dumbbell_program_the_dumbbell_stopgap/ https://web.archive.org/web/20230609011808/https://old.reddi... It's not perfect, but it was great for getting into the habit 3 times a week. Now I often make up my own sets as I go, taking note of what's sore on me and what I feel could use some work. Doing that gave me the time to do research and get a bit more familiar with how to engage certain muscles, and what machines will do what for me.