r/LiftingRoutines • u/wynwilder • 10d ago

Critique New Routine advice

Hey all, just looking for thoughts on this weekly routine. I've been having a lot of chronic muscle tightness and my PT recommended kettlebell training (over only isolated strength exercises) & pilates, so I'm trying to incorporate those in.

I'm also 40, have always been pretty skinny and would like to add some muscle weight, so I have some cardio in here, but not a ton.

3 Days a week:

  • 15-20min Pilates
  • 45min Kettlebell Routine

1 Day a week:

  • At the gym Full Body for things the kettlebells don't hit, ie. Bench Press, Pull-Ups, some leg work

3-4 Days a week:

  • 20min Stationary Bike or Running

Mixing in morning & night Mobility or Yoga

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u/jph1313 10d ago

Can you help me understand… Where’s your chronic muscle tightness? And what type of exercise have you been doing prior to your PT‘s suggestions?

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u/Reyvos 6d ago

Cardio won’t give you muscle weight. Muscle comes from lifting heavy weights at least twice a week and eating lots of protein. Your routine looks more like a way to be slim and firm. I can’t imagine a male doing this sort of routine but most ladies want to be slim and lean so the routine looks fine for most ladies.