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    New split I made for chest gains

    Is this split okay focusing on chest more than any other muscle? I’ve heard you should have back as much as Chest and I’m only hitting back twice. Overall is this an okay split? Any criticism with it? Thanks. Sunday Long Run/ Bicycle Monday (Chest, Tri, Shoulders) 10 min incline tread pre...
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    I HAVE A QUESTION

    I'm a newbie and I think my workouts full of pointless exercises so a quick question E.g. for lat rows is it worth doing 2 different types of rows such as machine row and dumbbell row or is it pointless because they both train the same muscles?
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    Is sleep or training more important

    I’m trying to improve at my sport, mountain biking, and so the skills side of that I’ve been asking that subReddit about that, but this question is about the fitness side of it. I’m in high school and my long term goal is to make it to the highest division in a few different racing disciplines...
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    Am I expecting to lose or gain gains?

    I've been training for almost 2 years with this workout: 3x a week, Chest-triceps, Back-biceps, Legs. W weights and some w no weights, but I saw so much results, became a unit basically. Now I want to switch up things: 3x a week, Legs I'll do polymetrics only maybe sometimes w weights and for...
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    Could somebody please help me revise/tweak my newbie lifting routine?

    18M (6ft 185lb) here. I am skinny fat, trying to put on muscle and lose the little gut/lovehandles. I was wondering if somebody could give me pointers regarding my current workout routine? I Have been lifting for around 2-3 months now and the weights listed are on the heavier side for each lift...
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    Judge this full body physician routine

    Hey y'all, I am a physician working 80-100 hours a week and an intermediate lifter. I have to change up my program from Wendler 531 to something quicker and simpler. I never know which day I will have the time to lift, so I need to stick to something full body and ideally hit everything 2-3+x...
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    Advice on my workout split

    Ok so I wanted to ask you an opinion on my actual workout routine. It’s not a conventional split, as you’ll see. I like full body, but in this specific case I wanted to train every muscle group at least twice a week. Here’s the split (I’m Italian, so I’ll have to translate all my exercises, hope...
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    I’m seeing results with just an 8lb dumbbell…

    Just started working out consistently a couple months ago (body type: athletic slim) and decided to go the low intensity route after getting tired of going too hard too soon and then hurting myself. I’ve just been using what I have (aforementioned 8 pounder) and went up from once a day to twice...
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    Any suggestions to improve my routine

    I only have 30mins to goto gym before I take kids to school and head off to work, but this is what I do. I am 180 and abt 100kg: 3miles on bike daily - ca 9 min Stretching - ca 5 min Alternative days. 2x day 1, 2x day 2 Day 1: Lunges - 15kg in each hand, 10 each leg, 3 sets Dumbell squats...
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    Help! I’m f, 37, 5’8 , 150 lbs and while losing weight I’m just now jiggly everywhere

    I’d love to tighten. I’d also love to have an understanding about why I’m so jiggly. I eat mostly clean and mostly stay in ketosis because I thought that was the best way to lose fat and not muscle when losing weight. It’s only been a month and an 11 lb loss but I’m freaking out.
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    Question about cutting workout routine

    Soo im beginning a cut of 1 lbs per week, and man I have 0 energy during this time. Cause of that, I was hoping to workout as little as possible to avoid injury, and here's what I came up with: Day 1: Cardio Day 2: 3 sets of chest press, 3 sets of dumbbell flat press, cardio Day 3: Rest Day...
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    Looking for advice

    I’m an 18 f |5’5”| 195 who is starting collegiate softball in the fall. I’ve done CrossFit and worked out in the gym but usually it’s pretty random in what I’m doing. I want to start working out with more specific intention for best results. This is what I did today to target arms/back, looking...
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    Workout / f / 29

    I’ve been going to the gym since January, and wanted to know if my workout routine looks alright? I’m 29, slim build/tall but wanted to lose some excess fat and tone up I’m 10 st 2 wanted to get to 9 st 5, 9 st 1 day - 1 hour - arm workout - machines only Pull downs - 12 x 4 sets - 14kg Chest...
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    Need Advice for my workoutplan

    Hello, At first, I´m sorry, but English isn't my first language. I hope you can still understand me. I [M19] have been working out for two years now, but I have only just realized that my training plan was somewhat suboptimal due to excessive junk volume. Therefore, I would like to request...
  15. J

    Any help with my workout?

    Hi there! I’m quite new to the gym(I started in January ) and I’m trying to understand what’s best for me. I workout three times a week (Sunday, Monday, Thursday) because the other day I work all day, and to always switch up the part I’m working out, For example Sunday : glutes and legs +...
  16. J

    Hey Everyone, Can someone please recommend me a workout routine and help with what I have?

    So i’m training for the police academy in Iowa, which is legit a year and a half out for me. I have goals in mind which I want to complete before then, but I just don’t know how to go about accomplishing them. I don’t even know if what I am doing right now is correct or helpful in any way. I am...
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    Noobie needs advice

    I Exercise Mon Wed Fri full body. Doing my best with all knowledge I scoured in the depths of Youtube and more or less some articles. Here is what I think a "Full body" workout Feel free to give me some suggestions I will deeply appreciate it My goal is losing fat and gain muscle, I'm trying to...
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    Critique my workout routine + how long will it take to see results with it?

    I am a teenage female who wants to gain muscle in the gym. I specifically want to grow my glutes and keep a thin waist. I am currently 111 pounds. I eat 90-100g of protein everyday. I hit my protein goal with foods like cottage cheese, chicken, yogurt and turkey. How effective will this...
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    PPL Routine - Advice

    Hi bodybuilding experts, 36yo / 183 lbs / 5’9 Not sure if this belongs in this reddit, but please delete if it doesn't. I’ve been weightlifting since 2014 with a lot of trial and error. 9 years later, I finally found a PPL routine that I’ve settled on since last year (listed below). Maybe it...
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    Thoughts on Strength training + HIIT + LISS

    So my workout routine for the passed few months has been strength training and then liss afterwards. My workout split right now I s: Day 1: Chest, Tris + LISS (30 Mins treadmill 10 incline, 2.5 mph speed) Day 2: Back, Shoulders + LISS Day 3: Legs, Biceps/Forearms + LISS I am thinking of...
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