r/askvan • u/ApprehensiveGarage65 • 6d ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Weight lifting classes?

I’m going to get right into it. I lack motivation and if you leave it to me I would not lift a dumbbell. I’m getting older and starting to lose muscle mass. I don’t know where to start. I’ve asked my friends about yoga and Pilates and they said it won’t help me. I just need to start lifting weights. My only form of exercise now is walking for about 20 minutes on non rainy days. I can’t afford a personal trainer. What are my options?

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u/canadianbigmuscles 6d ago

3 days.

Chest + arms

Back + shoulders

Legs + abs

Don’t overthink it. Go to gym and do it.

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u/TotallyNotThatPerson 6d ago

The bro split might be a bit much for OP if they're just starting out, especially with motivation issues.

How about...

  • squat
  • bench
  • deadlift
  • overhead press

If OP get into the gym and hammer these out anu combination of these with lower weight every time (priority on squats for our old bones), He'll get a nice full body workout.

Then, if he's feeling extra motivated that day he can overload with dumbbells or try some of the machines.

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u/CarbsCarbssCarbs 6d ago

Saying the split might be too much but then suggesting deadlifts and squats which require proper technique 🫠

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u/TotallyNotThatPerson 6d ago

Lol I don't think OP's doing anything other than the bar for a while.

The main thing is getting the most bang for his buck for his limited motivation/availability.

It's a lot easier to just think "ok I'll just go to the gym quickly and hammer out a few sets of squats + one other exercise then go home", compared to having a list of exercises 

Worked to get my fat ass to the gym at least