r/WorkoutRoutines

Hey all, I started cutting about a year ago with the intention to slim down to 180. I had no real physique goals at the time, but once I hit 180 and realized I had control over my weight, I set the goal of visible abs.

I started doing weighted cable crunches 3 times a week with progressive overload along my usual weightlifting, calorie deficit, and 10k steps a day. I fell into the common trap of thinking I was starting out with much more lean mass than reality, and now I feel I’ve actually gotten too small. I’m not looking to get 10% shredded, but I’m hoping to see some ab definition in the right lighting which sounds to be in the ~15% body fat range. Now I’m at a point where I’m too small, but I think my body fat percentage is probably still higher than my goal BF%.

So, with all this in mind, should I start a bulk to put on some more muscle and really focus on the hypertrophy of my abdominal muscles before cutting again, or stick with the cut now and the abs will come in due time?

Hello,

I started gym in February 2025, when I took the first picture, 3 or 4 times a week until know, when I took the second picture. I'm 36 years old, and planning to gain muscle on pecs arms and back, and have more abs, but I'm quite happy about the result now especially with my belly!

Hi guys, do you think I can keep pushing to get leaner than this or am I gonna look too small and flat? I’m aiming for 158lbs and I’m hoping that will put me below 12% body fat.

I’m really grateful for the journey I’ve been on so far. I did a super aggressive cut at the beginning of last year and, while it was a mistake to bring my calories that low for so long, I feel it taught me a lot about myself mentally, emotionally, and physiologically. I bulked since then and gained some mass; my strength has held nicely although I think I look pretty flat in these pictures due to the deficit I’m now in. I’ve been battling a binge eating disorder and I feel like I’m finally getting myself into a good head space by executing a much more controlled deficit this year. I just want to push to the next level now and see myself truly shredded. I appreciate any and all advice. Thanks.

Idk why but I always think my forearms are very tiny. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to train the forearm region besides forearm curls? I only do forearms curls with a smith's bar. I'm 6ft1, is that the reason why my forearms are weird?

just started to notice this and feel like they look terrible and looking for help. I know I want to improve I’m just also wondering if it looks bad? I’m 5’10 and weigh 158-163

So I've (m31) always been self conscious about my chest, I'm like 90% I have gynecomastia and I finally decided to start doing something about it. This is my 5th week going to the gym, my first week I did 3 days a week, then 4 days a week for 3 weeks, and this week going forward I'm doing 5 days a week. For the most part this is what I do everyday at the gym. So is this workout routine good? My only focus at the moment is working on my chest so that's why I don't really have leg or arm workouts. Should I add more to this, is there anything I should remove? I always start with about 15 minutes of stretching and end the sesh with 10-15 minutes in the sauna.

Drop the weight, drop your ego, and let’s learn how to RDL the right way! This easy tip is how I show clients around the world how to perfect their Romanian Deadlift. 

RDLs are essential for building strong hamstrings and glutes while improving flexibility and overall athletic performance. You will learn proper hip hinge mechanics, reduce injury risk, and enhance functional movement. 

By strengthening the posterior chain, RDLs help with balance, lower back stability, and knee health, making them a versatile exercise for all fitness levels. Whether your goal is muscle growth, better mobility, or injury prevention, RDLs are a must-have in your leg day routine!

3 months into the gym as a beginner. Still learning..any advice?

This is then and now photos, I haven’t worked out in months (since I last did football) and I’ve been in a bad headspace and just don’t know where to start again, I’d do a lot of explosive workouts and bouldering however I’d like to gain more mass/muscle while being able to stay rock climbing and stuff, does anyone have a good routine for something like this? I miss working out but it feels so intimidating sometimes man, I feel like I’ve lost a lot of muscle and gained weight. I’d stick to things like lots of body weight workouts, like dips, pull ups, planks, that sorts stuff but I don’t know how to properly utilize my gym

Hey everyone,

I was frustrated with fitness apps locking basic features behind expensive monthly subscriptions, so I decided to build my own. It’s called GymMe. I wanted something that works seamlessly between iPhone and Apple Watch, without needing to constantly take my phone out during a workout.

You can download it from the App Store here: GymMe . Please your comments in order to make it better :)

Below are the app’s features.

iPhone App

For the Advanced User

• Structured programs with templates exercise selection, sets, reps, tempo, rest seconds
• RPE tracking per set (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
• e1RM calculation (estimated 1 Rep Max) and progress chart
• Automatic weight/reps suggestions based on history (suggestion engine)
• Superset support with interleaved rest logic
• Tempo training (eccentric/concentric control)
• Unilateral exercises (L/R tracked separately)
• Personal Records (weight, reps, e1RM) with automatic detection
• Data export
• Metric / Imperial support

For the Beginner

• Free session mode without templates
• First steps onboarding
• Routine wizard (automatic program creation)
• Exercise difficulty levels (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
• Visual library with muscle groups, equipment, videos/images
• Draft saving - if a workout is interrupted, it resumes where it left off
• Bilingual

General

• Live Activity on the lock screen during rest
• HealthKit integration (workout + calorie logging)
• Rest timer with beep and visual countdown

Apple Watch

For the Advanced User

• Log sets directly from the watch (weight / reps / RPE with Digital Crown)
• Weight increment with 3 levels (0.5 / 2.5 / 10 kg or 1 / 5 / 25 lbs)
• Real-time heart rate (BPM) displayed inline on screen
• Drop Sets / Rest-Pause: While logging a set, select the "Rest-Pause" technique. An automatic countdown timer will trigger to guide the user's recovery period.
• L/R Tracking, Use the L/R toggle for unilateral exercises to log each side independently.
• During a workout, tap on the exercise title while on the Rest Timer screen and select "Change Exercise". From the logged sets performed during the session, users can select and modify entries.
• Data Sync-Back, after finishing the workout on the Watch, the session is saved locally. It will automatically sync back to the iPhone's "History" tab once the devices are within range again.
• Change exercise mid-workout with a pencil picker
• Skip rest to return to the next set immediately
• Cancel / Save workout with confirmation from the watch — no iPhone needed

For the Beginner

• Automatic rest timer start as soon as a set is completed
• Audio + haptic notification at the start and end of rest
• "Next Set X" label during rest so the user knows what's coming
• Elapsed timer (● in progress + stopwatch) for a sense of progress

Flow & UX

• Start workout from the watch (workout list → exercise selection → workout in progress)
• Start workout from iPhone → automatically opens exercise picker on the watch
• kg/lbs sync from iPhone settings
• Full functionality without ever taking the iPhone out of your pocket

Have fun :)