Make sure that whatever you do, you include this to your lifestyle: Deadlifts, Squats (both back and front) and Bench Press Mind your diet, get in lots of protein and carbs (Oatmeal and brown rice all day everyday) on the days you work out and keep the fat low. You probably aren't looking forward to watching your diet, but it really makes a difference, both on the bodybuilding and the strength part. Some cheap foods that can be a staple of your diet are tuna, brown rice, pasta, chicken (breast), broccoli, bananas (nice to eat 30 min before a workout for a great energy boost). Good luck and look at it as a lifestyle change so you don't give up on fitness after a couple months.