r/workout

I hate the feeling of barbells and dumbbells. I want to build ‘functional strength‘ but am hearing mixed answers when it comes to whether free weights make a difference.

I'm a 34 year old female looking for some strength training I can do at home. I have not been consistently working out in the past 9 months due to having baby #4 and I hear strength training is one of the best options for overall fitness. Youtube videos or something budget friendly would be great. I do have dumbbells that go up to 10# on each side, not sure if that will be enough. I'm new to this group so sorry if this question has been asked before. Any input would be appreciated, thanks!

Im in need of a 5 day workout program that hits all muscles twice a week

Ive been doing GZCLP. But i want to change things up so im looking for a program for 5 days per week

Please send any program or tell your own program

I have been going to the gym on and off all my life and more seriously for the past 2 years. I have been quite skinny for a long time ( 6'4, 175). Last year I decided to switch things up and bulk a bit while progressing my bench which was always my weakness. I now sit at 190 with a 1RM of 225. I train in the 5rep range for big compound and higher rep range for isolation exercise. Definitly not a hypertrophy program, but still.

Going back to my orignal question, in the past 2 week I had 3 separate discussion with non-gym goer about training and they were all surprised when I told them I was working out. These people were all in my life when I went from 175 to 190. Btw, this +15pounds is not just chips and fat. It was pretty much a low hanging fruit for the type of shape I had.

So, is this a result of the classic hollywood, IA, social media that lead people to think that it should be easy and not take much time to look jacked?

You suck. Just step back a few feet and let there be enough space for people to pick up dumbbells while you do your shoulder raises

I think I deleted my previous post by mistake by I’ll
Put it up again.

I saw this guy reach into the back of his shorts and just wipe the sweat between his ass crack and then wipe it off on his shirt, leaving a streak of sweat on it then followed it by doing a finger smell check while his mind was up on the clouds bc it didn’t even register that he did that in public then proceeded to continue working out without washing his hands like this was perfectly hygienic thing to do.

The tutorials I've found spend five minutes explaining elbow angles, but somehow the guy already has both dumbbells up. I need the bit before that.

Been lifting about eight months. I do incline dumbbell press first on upper days, bench at roughly 30 degrees. Currently using 20kg in each hand for 3 sets of 10 and trying to move to 22.5kg. When a friend helped me get the heavier pair into position, I managed eight controlled reps without him helping with the actual pressing.

On my own, getting started is a mess. I get one dumbbell up, hold it there while I struggle with the other, then need to readjust on the bench. By the time I'm ready to press I've already spent a decent amount of effort just holding everything. Usually get about five reps that way.

I'm basically hammer curling them off my thighs one at a time. I've seen people use their knees, but I can't seem to get the timing right.

Do you practise that transition separately with lighter weights? Or stick with the lighter pair for your actual sets until you can do the whole thing smoothly? I train alone most days, so relying on someone to hand them over isn't really a long-term solution.

I work out 5-6 days a week sometimes I’ll do 7 depends
F45 & 10k steps minimum daily - I’ve been doing this for 10 years I’m in the best shape ever but I’m constantly exhausted.

I love doing it but at the same time I’m like… is this what it takes to maintain?

How are y’all so driven to workout? I’ve started and stopped so many times. Most people I ask say “revenge body, mental health, etc” but none of that fuels me. 🤨

16m 145lb. bw. Just had my first meet September 26th. Took a week off after and now my first workout felt really heavy even with weights that were easy before. What should I do to get back to my previous strength?

I just came back to the gym and want to train 4x a week. Been doing some research and made this program. Is this enough sets per week or should I up it? I want to maximize my progress as much as possible, but nothing too crazy. All tips and tricks are welcome

PUSH
Incline DB press — 3 × 6–10
Flat machine press — 2 × 8–12
Pec fly — 2 × 10–15
Machine shoulder press — 2 × 8–12
Lateral raise — 3 × 10–15
Triceps pushdown — 2 × 8–15
Overhead triceps extension — 2 × 10–15

PULL
Rear delt pullback — 2 × 10–15
T-bar row — 3 × 6–10
Lat pulldown — 3 × 8–12
Low row machine — 2 × 8–12
Shrugs — 2 × 10–15
Cable curl — 2 × 8–15
Hammer curl — 2 × 10–15

LEGS
Leg press — 3 × 8–12
Leg extension — 3 × 10–15
Leg curl — 3 × 10–15
Calf raise — 3 × 10–15
Abductor — 2 × 12–20

FULL BODY
Leg press — 3 × 8–12
Leg curl — 3 × 10–15
Horizontal press — 2 × 8–12
Row variation — 2 × 8–12
Lateral raise — 2 × 10–15
Biceps curl — 2 × 8–15
Triceps — 2 × 8–15
Calf — 3 × 10–15

Buenas tardes amigos míos acudos a ustedes para consultar o recibir sus consejos sobre hacer ejercicio en casa sin equipamiento para perder peso y ganar algo de músculo. Hace unos cuantos meses tuve una caída y mi zona lumbar quedó un poco afectada ya no siento tanto dolor pero sí me gustaría volver a hacer ejercicios en casa progresivamente para perder peso y ganar masa muscular qué rutina de cuerpo completo recomienda n?