I would recommend just getting a gym membership, really.
But honestly, you should start out with the highest amount you can do. BUT, if you can't handle it, don't try to. Maybe it seems appealing to try to start out with 50lbs+ weights, but you'll just look and feel dumb if you struggle to even do one rep. We can't know how much you can handle, so just go to a fitness store (or the gym) and try out the weights there.
For exercises:
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dum...cises.html
Oh, and one thing:
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR LEGS! So many people start working out and only focus on their abs/arms/whatever. It's so weird to see a guy with a muscular chest but really skinny legs.
But honestly, you should start out with the highest amount you can do. BUT, if you can't handle it, don't try to. Maybe it seems appealing to try to start out with 50lbs+ weights, but you'll just look and feel dumb if you struggle to even do one rep. We can't know how much you can handle, so just go to a fitness store (or the gym) and try out the weights there.
For exercises:
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dum...cises.html
Oh, and one thing:
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR LEGS! So many people start working out and only focus on their abs/arms/whatever. It's so weird to see a guy with a muscular chest but really skinny legs.