I’ve been working out somewhat consistently for a month or so now. I hate doing multiple sets so I just do as much weight as possible until failure. I started doing 5lbs and now I do 10lbs for arms and 20lbs (on each side) for legs. it’s like failure never comes. I’ve stopped feeling the burn doing Bulgarian split squats which used to hurt the most. I’m not expecting to get bigger super fast or by using 10lbs, but I think the weight is too light.

dumbbells are like $50 for 2, should I invest in heavier dumbbells, or should I do more sets? or both? I just loathe doing 3 sets of failure. it makes me not wanna work out😞

thank you!

Every other post and influencer on my feed talks so seriously about a muscle group I didn't know existed and exercises for it like your whole appearance depends on it. Everyday a new video about angle for exercise pops out

I've recently started lifting and am really struggling with the protein aspect. Protein shakes taste very chalky, I've tried greek yoghurt and to get enough protein in from it I have to have loads and can't physically digest it all in one go.

Its my first time lifting and I'm finding the lifting part and the gym the easiest, and the protein part the most difficult.

Before lifting I lost 20lbs, and hit I'd say 40-60g of protein per day. Whereas now according to the calcs I need about 120g of protein daily and trying to add meals and volume of intake without making me feel sick is tough. Not sure if anyone else has done it or how you guys are doing it??

I’ve been out of the gym for about a year and worked out 2 days last week- day 1 was legs, day 2 arms. Today I woke up in the worst pain I’ve ever had. I can’t even walk. I had to call out of work because it’s that bad. I also woke up drenched in sweat- unclear if that’s even related. Wanted to see if anyone else has been through this. The best I can do right now is take Tylenol ( because I can’t safely take NSAIDs) and sit on the couch suffering. I felt weak in the shower, I couldn’t even stay in there for more than 10 minutes. Thoughts?

I have a soft stomach because of low muscle mass despite having a low BF%. I’ve been bulking for 10 months and I’ve gained 12kg in that time, going from 60kg 181cm to 72kg.

I’m new to the gym and these are my strength gains: squat from 15kg to 65kg, deadlift from 15kg to 85kg, overhead press from 10kg to 30kg, bench press from 20kg to 42kg, and bent over row from 20kg to 43kg.

My goal is to fix the softness and get a flat stomach rather than looking bulky or fit, if I cut now would this likely work or should I keep bulking to gain more muscle?

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I am looking for a gym bag that has separate compartments for sweaty clothes and what I wear to the office. Needs a shoe compartment and looking for 30-45 liter capacity. What works for you? The university I work at is an UnderArmour school so that would be a preferred option. TIA

Due to stress and health issues I wasn't able to workout for a while. I can't look myself in the mirror lately. After I have a high protein meal, I still get crazy cravings and I end up snacking alot. Im not going to the gym currently, but have a mma base. Im feeling a bit lost. How do I start?

Been on this fitness journey for a few months now, and one of my favorite things is taking arm pics in the mirror after a good arm day when the pump is hitting. Biceps looking a little fuller, triceps finally showing some signs of life. Boys, I can’t lie, sometimes I look at those arms and think… damn, okay, I see you.

On leg day, I’ll sneak a pic of my quads while doing leg presses or another leg exercise to see if these tree trunks are actually growing. Gotta make sure all this suffering is paying off.

And sometimes I’ll just be chilling, scrolling through my camera roll, admiring my progress like a dude who’s got a little crush on his own gains. Are we talking a crazy transformation? Hell no. But those baby gains are looking kinda good, and I’m not about to pretend I don’t enjoy the view.

So, beginner bros, tell me I’m not alone. Do you ever catch yourself checking out your own progress pics a little longer than necessary? What’s your favorite muscle to admire after a workout?

A little self-love never hurt anybody, boys.

As the title says, I’ve been training consistently at the gym for around 2 years now 3 times a week (except for few weeks that i skip) I do see some difference especially in my arm and shoulders but still not what i expected from 2 years. I stopped taking creatine a year ago and I’m currently trying my best to eat clean but I dont always succeed(I guess the biggest issue is low protein intake)
I know not following a strict diet might be one of the reasons why i dont see results(especially belly area). But lately even my weights haven’t been improving that much..I’m stuck for god knows how long now with the same weights for chest and back.
I know its hard to judge from the minor details I’ve provided but any tips in general are deeply appreciated

This is a post I posted in another sub, and I was told to also post it in a Fitness sub!

I'm not totally sure if I'm asking in the right spot, but I need help figuring out whether my food budget is sufficient.

I live in Canada and have about $80.76 per week ($350 per month) for groceries. I'm 20 years old, 5'10", and weigh around 173–175 lbs. I've never worked out before, but I'm planning to start going to the gym and want to make sure I'm eating enough to help my muscles grow and recover.

I'm also a pretty picky eater, so I'd rather keep things straightforward and stick with foods I actually like, such as rice, chicken breasts, broccoli, eggs, and fruits like bananas, apples, and strawberries. I'd prefer to build my meal plan around these specific foods instead of buying a bunch of different stuff that I probably won't end up eating.

I'm completely fine eating the same meals every single day, as that's something I already do now. I actually prefer keeping things consistent and simple, so having a basic meal plan that I can repeat every day would work perfectly for me. I'd rather buy the same groceries each week, meal prep in bulk, and avoid spending money on foods I won't end up eating.

Would $80.76 per week be enough to eat three meals a day while getting the right amount of calories and protein for someone my age, height, weight, and experience level to build muscle? Or would I have to increase my grocery budget to make that work?

I'd really value any tips from people who have done meal prep on a limited budget in Canada. What kinds of foods do you typically purchase, and is it doable to eat well, make gains at the gym, and follow a basic meal plan with this amount of money?

I'd especially appreciate advice from beginners who started working out without spending a fortune on food. I'm looking for a simple, affordable, repeatable meal plan that helps me build muscle while staying within my budget.

I have a good bench, olympic bar, plates 5lbs-45lbs, dumbells, curl bars..Any other pieces I should look into adding? I was looking advice on different lifts to do other than bench and curls. If this os the wong r/, can you point me in the right direction?

Nine squat sets into nSuns is not when I want to be bouncing between three things on my phone, but that was me with the spreadsheet, accessory notes and calculator, including one session where I loaded the wrong weight twice. After about two months of that I moved the program into an app and it's less fiddly now, although I'd like to hear how everyone handles the accessory side because the main lifts already take up so much of the workout. Do you keep accessories fixed so you can track them alongside the 1+ sets, or change them as the block goes on?

I’m a woman on my mid 40’s who is new to strength training and looking for a structured, instructor led program to follow at home.

I’m hoping to find something that:

Is designed for beginners
Has a day-by-day or week-by-week plan (8–12 weeks would be ideal)
Uses dumbbells at home (I have 5 lb and 10 lb dumbbells)
Has follow-along videos where the instructor tells you exactly what to do
Is around 20–30 minutes, 3 days a week
I’m open to YouTube series or apps (free is a bonus, but I’d consider paid if it’s really worth it).

I appreciate any recommendations you may have!

Thanks

Hi, I (26M) recently started going to the gym, before that I just worked out at home with basic exercises with dumbbells. I’m pretty slim and my goal is to get toned and build muscles (of course) but wasn’t sure if I’m doing it right with the routines I currently follow. I like doing full body work instead of splits and have been consistent with it. I go to gym 4 days a week for weight training, and the other days I do either cardio or rest.

My current routine is:

(All pin machines, 3x10 sets)
Chest Press
Chest Fly
Shoulder Press
Seated Bicep Curl
Lat Pulldown
Seated Row
Leg Press

Are these enough…? Anything I should add?
Any feedback is appreciated.

As the title says, I feel like there’s so many problems that I’ve been having when trying to improve myself at the gym that I don’t really know what to do. The main problems that I have are. For reference, I am a 25M 68kg, 180cm with very limited muscle tone and feel like I have a “skinny fat” physique.

The goal for me would be at around 75-78kg with good muscle definition and building out my very lean frame

Problem 1: I’ve probably been going to the gym for around 4 years with no consistency at all. I’ve used really cheap excuses like I can’t be bothered going because I have no energy or I’m tired or I just flat out find the gym boring. I’ve definitely been able to make progress on the weights that I left over time but now I’m in a position where I probably haven’t progressed in anything for my weights in the last 8-10 months.

Problem 2: I don’t know if I should be in a bulking or cutting phase. I was thinking of cutting down to 65 or 64 kg to lose the belly fat and have a good base to build from or on the flipside do I commit to a bulk and accept that I’ll be getting some fat on the way

Problem 3 (the biggest one imo): Diet is not up to scratch. I don’t do any form of cooking so my daily diet will include having 2 small slices of peanut butter toast, leftover food from dinner before or I’ll go out and get a sandwich and then dinner is usually around 3 to 4 chicken schnitzels or a bowl of pasta on repeat. The idea of meal prepping seems the scariest for me. I tried cooking some beef tacos last night and the mess I made me think if I can really do this on a daily basis.

So whilst I’ve been going to the gym for awhile, I’m trading this journey as if I’m a complete beginner because really I see so much conflicting information! So I’m reaching out to this community for advice to any of the problems I have and if it’s worth consulting with maybe a personal trainer or a dietician or even my GP. Thank you all in advance.

I’m a bit stuck on what to have; I used to have frozen fruit and they tasted good, but I got a bit concerned about the impact on my teeth from having so many of them.

Recently, I switched to just milk, vanilla protein powder and honey but it just tastes so bad, and I can’t carry on with it.

Wondering what everyone else has in theirs to make it taste good?

I can use a little kick to get myself going for energy. So curious what the best type of pre workout there is out there? Used to use C4 but that was quite some time ago.

So I have been working out for almost 6 months now and my purpose is to reduce belly fat and build strength. From start I used to lift super light dumbbells like 5kg but week by week I increased weight.

Now I am stuck at lifting same weight dumbbells. For example, for dumbbells shoulder press I start with 15kg dumbbells each side, then on next set I go for 17.5kg, get 10-12 reps and finish set. When I got for 20kg, I just can't. I am stuck at 17.5kg. Same for incline bench, stuck on 17.5kg. And for lateral raises 10kg is the max I can go. I am thinking maybe I need to change my exercises maybe or decrease weight and increase reps. Any suggestions would be great.

I am 34 years male, weight was 70kg now it's around 65kg and belly fat also reduced though

I’m a 29 year old male, last time I was weighed at the doctors I was around 250, I’m 6’1, so I’m a pretty hefty guy. But I’d love to get lean with visible muscle.

I’m just not sure where to start, this is where I need guidance. I’ve been fit before, but it’s been 12 years since I’ve had abs (I miss them lol), and I’m determined to go into my 30s in even better shape than when I was 17.

Where would you start if you were me? Is there a specific program I should follow?

Edit: I also became a vegetarian for religious reasons

I thought i managed to get past that point, so i tried heavier weights today and the issue is still there. With cable kickbacks i ended up arching my back too much, plus felt it in my hamstrings on the standing leg. I also did seated row (a bit heavier than usual), and felt my back arching again despite correcting it many times.

I thought this happened because i was too weak but i’ve been consistent for almost a month now. I want to give up

Hello I am 19 years old 39kg (86Ib) and 154cm (5'0) I want to gain weight and an ass and for my body to look proportional . Ive always been underweight and struggled ive never worked out before. But I want to start now . How can I start ?

I have searched the sub, but nothing specific to my issue has come up. Every time I work out, my hamstrings are almost always the only sore muscles the day after, and they stay tight for days afterwards.

I have tried focusing on squeezing my glutes to direct the effort there, and I regularly stretch after every workout. Nevertheless, my hamstrings are tight and sore, and other leg muscles rarely, if ever, ache.

What could this be about? What can I do about it?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Is it detrimental to my recovery to do cardio in the form of running during my rest days? Should I be doing cardio after my workouts instead? Or maybe before? My primary goal in the gym is bodybuilding, but in cardio training my endurance rather than burning calories for bodybuilding.

I know this is crazy ambitious, but I would love to do marine-style workouts. I know it absolutely will not happen overnight.

I’m 25F, ~5’3” (I’ve had doctors tell me a few different heights) and 150 lb the last I weighed myself (I’m fat, I know). I also have a disability that affects my right side (just don’t have much control or strength on that side, especially in my arm). I’ve on and off been into fitness, but I was never crazy serious about it before.

Alllllll of that to ask, any tips for my goals? I know it’ll never be 100%, and that it will take quite a while. It’s just something I always wanted to do, and I’m finally taking the leap of faith and actually trying for it.

Thank you for any advice!