beginner fitness

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    What does n/a mean?

    I'm about to start working out and I picked a workout plan with compound exercises for new people, on the chart, it says n/a on barbell row. What does n/a even mean?
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    THE AQUAMAN WORKOUT

    THE AQUAMAN WORKOUT A circuit of 7 exercises that you can do at home for strength and stamina.
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    Am I gyming yet? 😬🙃

    Is this a good workout routine? I’m new to weights! Pls help! Hi all, I really hope this gets seen. I’m new to Reddit and using weights so I may be totally off. I’m a 29F and 139/140lbs 5’5”. I have researched but found it could be quite conflicting and confusing in terms of what exercises to...
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    Resistance bands

    So I’m trying to lose about 30lb I am 2 months post Partum. And I’ve been working out a bit bit I bought resistance bands and k like them! Easy work outs from my living room. Does anyone have any recommendations on how I can use them to work out on arms and back?
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    A perfect playlist to derive motivation in the gym

    I've always felt that a quality workout playlist could really prime and derive added motivation out of myself when I was in the gym, and looking to find the right one is often difficult. I've decided to make my very own available to allow all people, who choose to exercise in anyway. This...
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    not being tired in muscles anymore a couple hours after workout

    todaY i worked out really hard and after the workout i was u shaking cuz it was so intense but then a couple hours later i dont even feel a little tired in the muscle is this normal does this mean i didnt work out enough???
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    Como empiezo a hacer ejercicio?

    Hola, necesito ayuda, soy un chico adolescente de casi 15 años, quiero comenzar a hacer ejercicio puesto que soy flaco y en comparación con mis amigos realmente soy muy débil, me molesta el estar corriendo durante unos minutos y de manera rápida quedarme sin aliento y casi estarme desmayando, no...
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    Beginner self routine

    Hi y’all. Quick disclaimer, I know the name of the sub says beginner but I really have no idea what am doing and am flying on google at this point. Long story short, I work at a fast food restaurant and am trying to get back into shape/get fit. I created a routine for myself but idk how...
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    Work From Home Has Been Great For My Fitness!

    Back in March I posted some questions to this page about how to get started working out, I was considering what I needed to be able to do before spending money on a gym. At the time I had just started a new job in the city, and was considering if I'd get a membership to the gym at my work...
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    Does anyone know if there is a way to isolate external (upper) obliques while keeping the internal (lower) obliques engaged at a minimum?

    Im talking about this: My lower obliques are well developed but not the upper ones so my middle section is kinda caved in and so working on just the externals should fix it. If there isnt a way to isolate externals, do you think those devices that you strap on your abs that cause intense...
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    Need a 5 day split with the equipment I have

    So during lockdown I decided to buy a multi-purpose bench press and about 115kg worth of plates which includes a 20kg barbell. I was wondering if you guys could help me pick out exercises i could do for a 5 day split with the equipment I will post below, I can figure out reps and sets by myself...
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    Im going to planet fitness to start a workout routine

    So far I have warmup Squats w shoulder press Reverse lunges B stance rdl Gorilla rows Jump squats Sumo squat chest press Plank rows Plank shoulder taps Regular planks And cooldown Is this too much? Meant to say im 19f and trying to gain. Im at 95 lbs rn 😭
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    Is there a women’s section gym in Manchester?

    please if u know a gym with women’s section or only women’s gym in Manchester I would be grateful for it, I stopped going to the gym for this reason so if u know one with enough equipment I would be so thankful, cause most women’s section gyms don’t have decent let alone enough equipment just...
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    Can’t stop binging carbs after I’ve started heavier strength exercises?

    Title is pretty explanatory. (20yo/F/5’6/160lbs) I track my calories and macronutrients and I was trying to cut 300 calories but college has me stressed so I’m taking it easy by eating my maintenance calories. I’m not doing as much cardio because my asthma is reacting to the changing of seasons...
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    Tips needed for getting my kid into exercise when I can’t exercise myself!

    Bit of background: I’m 43 and used to be a yoga instructor, swimmer, runner. Got M.E. from Covid and now can’t exercise at all. I still meditate and occasionally stretch, but can’t do more physical exercise than a brisk 10 min walk on a good day. I am bedbound 50% of my life. It sucks but it is...
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    2 months to do 10 chin-ups/pullups possible?

    Hello, I have had it. I am inconsistent at the gym, lazy with my nutrition. If I had some discipline I know I could’ve been at my goal by now. I’m giving myself 2 months to do 5-10 pull-ups/chinups. I’m male 6’0 194 LBS I can just barely do a single chin up currently. Any tips? I was...
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    Thoughts about Jason Blaha’s 5x5 routine?

    Have anyone here tried Jason Blaha’s 5x5 program, and what did you think about it... i’ve used it when K first started lifting and K thought it was aboslutely lovely! Here’s a link for anyone not knowing what this routine is...
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    Beginner at the gym

    Hi, I am 5,5 F and I’m the definition of to skinny. It’s hard for me to gain weight or muscle and I need help. Any tips or workout plans that can help.
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    Need feedback on my current routine

    I'll be honest and say I think I've been doing this routine for more than I should (for around 6 months, with minimal changes on some exercises). It's based on an online program and I've been adding more weight, set or reps this whole time but I'm unsure if it's any good. My main goal is to...
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    F the weights

    Hi There. I hope that heading got your attention. I love weight lifting and wanted advice from the Reddit fam. I have so many unorganized thoughts and emotions in my mind, I apologize if everything is unorganized. I am 30 YO male, 310 pounds guy currently sucking big time in life and dating...
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