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first time going to the gym, aiming for a lean bûlk. thoughts on my 3x full body routine?

**body: (skinny)**
18m, 5’6, 47kg
beginner and this will be my first gym membership
aiming for a lean bulk and planning to train 3x/week (mon/wed/fri)
also planning to take creatine monohydrate
just wanted to ask for thoughts/suggestions on my routine and if there’s anything i should improve

**workout a**
goblet squat – 3x8–12
incline db press – 3x8–10
lat pulldown – 3x8–10
db shoulder press – 3x8–10
db row – 3x10
bicep curl – 2x12
tricep pushdown – 2x12

**workout b**
romanian deadlift – 3x6–8
flat db press – 3x8–10
seated cable row – 3x10
lateral raise – 3x12–15
lunges – 3x10 each leg
hammer curl – 2x12
overhead tricep extension – 2x12

**workout c**
leg press/squat – 3x10–12
incline chest press – 3x8–10
assisted pull-ups – 3x8
shoulder press – 2x8–10
lateral raise – 3x15
cable curl – 2x12
assisted dips – 2x12

any advice appreciated 🙏

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u/Comfortable_Ear_3820 — 2 days ago

Gym etiquette Question: Working in?

So I’ve been going to the gym on and off again since my uni days (currently m34). I just wanted to ask: is working-in on a machine with another gym goer still a thing?

I remember at the uni gym, it was pretty common if you wanted to use a machine and the person using it had a many sets left, you would just ask them if you could work-in (alternate during each other rest times). They’d usually be okay with it. And similarly I’d get asked and it seemed pretty normal. This was obviously for machine cable work, and not on things that required lots of set-up (bench).

Nowadays I think it’d be pretty weird to ask a stranger at the gym if I could work in. Seems like a social no-no.

I just want to know if anyone else has felt this change or if I’m on my own here. Was it always weird to work in and I was just too naive in my uni days. Or is this Covid culture change. Or is this all in my head.

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u/SnooBananas6311 — 3 days ago

Updated my split, perfect, better than before, or still needs work?

Pic 1 now vs pic 2 before

Ok so after much advice for my fellow fitness bros here I went and updated my split. Wondering if it’s any better? Did push today, felt great and I guess I understand now why before it was too much volume, if I’m really pushing to the limit how can I do so many exercises. I will say I was progressing every week though, just wondering if I should expect better gains with this less volume program?

u/SupahHollywood — 3 days ago

23M 3 years in gym first program advice

Hello! I have been doing a “bro split” of chest/tri , back/bi,and leg/core for the majority of my time in the gym. I have purchased the Jeff Nippard body building transformation system and edited it to get more volume out of it in a week. My question is, is 100-110 sets across a 4-5 day split too much volume to be considered good working sets or is it mostly junk volume. The image on the right shows the original amount of sets on the bottom with the edited amount on top. Any advice would be appreciated.

u/Good-Belt-4366 — 4 days ago

18 male, 5'4, 74kgs, going to start gym from next month.

Monday - chest + triceps

Tuesday - back + biceps

Wednesday - leg

Thursday - chest + shoulder

Friday - biceps + triceps

Saturday - cardio/ rest

Sunday - back + shoulder

and 30min of incline walk everyday.

So can you guys tell me how's this split, I'm going to start gym from the next month so I made this split so please tell me how is it for a beginner

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u/Tall-Swordfish5182 — 5 days ago

How to build a wide back at home

My English isn't that good, so I can't convey all the nuances, but here's the question. How can I build a wide back at home? They say you need to follow a diet, but I haven't done that yet because I'm not yet a minor and I don't have money for special diets, I eat what they cook, I try to eat food with a lot of pieces of meat, with protein and the like, my parents don't want to get involved, my back I'm pumping up my muscles with pull-ups with a regular wide grip and push-ups. I've been doing pull-ups for a year or two now, but I'm seeing little results.

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u/YouGetDunkedOnnnnn — 5 days ago
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Does it even look like i do workout? Looks like zero progress and zero muscles

u/jaqenh_gar_ — 6 days ago

Exercises to help grow upper chest

Feel like I’ve tried everything but I’m not ready to resign myself to simply having poor upper chest genetics - current primary upper chest movement is incline dumbbell; I’ve all but abandoned flat and incline barbell due to weight plateau and generally not feeling it very much. I find a pec-fly with my palms angled slightly upwards helps too but I’ve only done this about 3 times so I’m not sure how much of an effect it’ll have - any advice really appreciated !

u/SaintTwelve — 7 days ago

My split. Any advice, or recommendations?

Running a double progressive overload. Been at it for 5 weeks straight. (With rest days of course) Haven’t lost much weight on the scale yet but I do feel that I look better already, hopefully recomp. I rest after the PPL, then again after the UL. I have 2 questions: where’s the best place for my second ab day? And also am I overdoing it on lower + arm day? I realized my biceps and triceps don’t get rest time since I’m doing upper the day before it, but I feel like if I do them on upper day I’ll be in there for too long.

u/SupahHollywood — 7 days ago

hows my arm for a 14 year old ?

small info: i don’t own any dumbbells im just working out in my room using a old school bag and a small heavy guitar amp

u/PLUGWALKMELVIN — 7 days ago
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Need feedback from actual humans on this 5 day split

so I was getting a little tired of my current routine so I asked for a 5 day routine split; I already have the wide shoulders, so I want to build a “V Taper” physique. Would love to get any feedback.

edit: A little more context, I’ve been lifting for 3 years consistently. For the past 7 months I have been doing 3-4 sets for each exercise so I’m not concerned about fatigue.

u/drfrainbow — 9 days ago

Opinions on this PPL split from youtube?

I might make some modifications to it just depending on what machines are open, and to better build my neglected muscles like hamstrings and forearms. As long as I am hitting the same muscle groups will this be a good workout regimen?

u/ActivelyCoping — 9 days ago

What can I grow a bigger chest and get my 6pack back? I’m only 43 years old

u/Niners1983 — 7 days ago

Help addressing back imbalance

Hi all!

Basically title. I took a video of myself because I noticed my rows and back movements are slightly less stimulating on one side vs the other. I hope I was able to notice, but I can’t tell if it’s a scapular, lower trap, something else, or combination of issues!

I took some SS’s so if anyone can pinpoint or identify for me… along with exercises to do. That would be much appreciated!

My fear is both injury and ‘hunchback of notre dame’ levels, though that is greatly exaggerated. Anywho, let me know, anything appreciated!

I cropped for an easier visual. Pls don’t ban I am not nude! 🙏

Edit: if there is a better place to post this, let me know as well! Thanks

u/chefstief — 8 days ago

Have I plateaued or am I not using my time correctly

I have made some great progress over past year.. I feel like I have plateaued a little. I’m 215 6’3” and am pretty happy between 210-220. I really would like to get the abs I think I can feel under a little fat/skin from when I was 255 and flabby. Do 5mg creatine daily and a multi v. Other wise very little bread. No pasta. Mostly tequila if I drink.

I work out on a typical week 4 times. 8 day rotation.

  1. ⁠9am
  2. ⁠6am
  3. ⁠Off
  4. ⁠9am
  5. ⁠6am
  6. ⁠Off
  7. ⁠Off
  8. ⁠Off

I normally do a full body around 6 or 7 sets and try to mix it up every time

biceps x 3/10
Tri x 3/10
Chest x 3/10
Shoulder x 3/10
Legs x 3/10
Abs x 3/10

I have always done full body because my dad did lol. Am I leaving anything on table not separating body groups by day. Any suggestions on a change moving forward. The schedule can’t really change as I workout at work and this is my shift rotation. If absolutely necessary I could add something on day 6 7 or 8. I’m trying to increase overall fitness and physique. I have had a few back injuries so I keep backs light weight but am feeling pretty good elsewhere. Tennis elbow has also entered the chat recently. Thanks in advance. Just want to make sure I’m using my time wisely.

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u/Groverjay87 — 7 days ago