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    Question about my routine/split

    Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a great day. I am 16 years old, 6 foot 1, and weight 185 lbs. I have been working out for about 1.5 years, but it hasn't been the most consistent, but I like to think that I've built a decent physique along with some decent lifts. I am currently a...
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    Can rate this split? is it any good

    Split Push - [ ] Biceps x 3 - [ ] Chest x 3 Pull - [ ] Triceps x 2 - [ ] Upper back x 2 - [ ] Lats x 2 - [ ] Rear delts x 1 - [ ] Forearms x 1 Rest / Abs Legs - [ ] Front + side delts x 2 - [ ] Quads x 3 - [ ] Hamstrings x 2 - [ ] Glutes x1 - [ ] Calves x 1 Rest / Neck Chest + back - [ ]...
  3. J

    4 day split (1 being cardio)

    Hi, I have 4 days that I can manage hitting the gym. Would love to incorporate one day of cardio. Please help me fine tune my suggested schedule :). Suggested workout schedule: 1. Full body 2. Rest 3. Upper body 4. Lower body 5. Rest 6. Cardio/HIIT & Core 7. Rest Do you see any...
  4. M

    F (32) - first gym routine to avoid injury?

    I am skinny-fat (F30), rather flexible but low on stamina and scared of injury because of my age, poor fitness and weak knee that has already stopped me from running. What's a safe way to starting routine? My goal is to lift weights. I did couple of weightlifting classes years ago, very...
  5. J

    I tried creating my routine, is it bad?

    25 M (165cm / 5' 5" I guess, 61Kg / 134 lbs), I started going to the gym around a year ago, at first I really just focused on actually getting to the gym (it was a problem for me, shyness / social anxiety but I'm working on it), I had ten lessons with a PT that gave me a routine to follow and...
  6. M

    How to get lean and cut muscles?

    I started working out for the past few weeks in hopes of getting a body like this: But whats been happening is my body is getting bigger and not cut, especially my arms. Is this normal in the beginning? I'm on a diet with the following macros: 40% carbs, 30% fat, and 30% protein I'm 5"4'...
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    Advice on workouts to lean out a bit (a bit too muscley rn)

    hello! I’m new here so sorry if this goes against your rules and what not but I’m looking for some fitness advice. I workout everyday and I feel like I’ve gotten quite quad-y and I’m a bit more muscle-y than I’d ideally like to be. Quite insecure about my thicc quads atm. Im at 15% ish body...
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    Apartment Workout Critique

    Hello everyone, I've been trying to come up with a full body workout I can do 3 days a week, MWF, and I was hoping to get some insight and critique on what I've come up with. The goal is to get lean and tone up, I don't necessarily want to gain any more weight. Im 6 ft 0 and between 160-170lbs...
  9. S

    Need help making a routine

    I’m 46 now, and about 260 lb. It’s been near a decade since I worked out regularly. We recently joined Gold’s, so I have access to a good selection of equipment. What I need help with though is creating a 5 day routine that can be done in about an hour a day. Goal wise, I know I need to lose...
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    Heavy weights and cardio, seem stuck

    posting on behalf of a friend Hi All, I’m a 40 year old male, I have been working with a trainer for 2 years ( I also worked with a trainer from 2016-2018 and fell out of the routine, I’m currently at 170lbs 13% body fat. I started at about 180 lbs 25% body fat, did a reconfig cycle for a few...
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    Hello! I’m wondering, as a thirteen y/o how would I calculate how many calories I need to have a day?

    I’ve tried online calculators but they all say you have to be 18
  12. S

    Workout Routine: Suggestions Please

    Hi! I started in the gym around 2014 and have experimented with different programs for a couple of years. Below is a routine that I’ve committed to for the last 2 years (with tweaks here and there) with both my cuts and bulks. I never thought to do so until now, but I figured I’d ask the...
  13. S

    Trying to build a routine and looking for feedback!

    Here are two workouts I’ve kind of put together, would love anything anybody has to add. I’m trying to look for a full body, 3 day week schedule. Haven’t put together the third day yet but figured I’d stop and ask! I haven’t worked out in a very long time and don’t want to just walk in with no...
  14. J

    u/l/u/l advice

    I've been working out seriously for about 3 years now and this is the first time im gonna make my own split and would like some feedback on it. My ideal body build would be like david laid (i'm aware he isnt natural) or kinobody (greg o' gallagher) ofc i am fully aware my genetics are not on...
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    What’s your opinion?

    School is about to start up and I will be crunched for time with school and work, so I will probably move to a 3 day a week full body split (focusing on compound movements). this is what I was thinking. Workout A: 5 sets of Squats, 6-8 reps (80% max) 5 sets of Bench, 6-8 reps (80% max) 5 sets...
  16. J

    Help with progressive overload?

    Hey! 🖤. I'm still a newbie in the weightlifting world. I am a 24-year-old female and I work out my lower body MWF and upper body T@oldwoodie while using the weekend to stretch and rest. Coming out of a depression so I am back to lifting. I revamped my lower body routine for the new year that I...
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    How to address body insecurities?

    I've tried for many years to get rid of my lower belly or slim my legs so they don't touch together. I still focus some workout in these 2 areas, but I've also understood that some things are genetics or hormonal (my lower belly). Sometimes it's better to accept and embrace ourselves :D This...
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    please help a kid figure out if her workout routine on a time crunch and slight arm emphasis is okay lol (I need this for a project as well)

    I've been training for Hypertrophy for around a year and 9 months, but have only really been taking it srsly for like.. maybe.. a literal year/ a literal year and a few months im not sure) Here is my routine as a 16 afab, Do note that because the volume might be wild lol. Surprisingly, Lower...
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    Is 3 exercises per day 6 days a week the same as 4 exercises 4-5 days a week? Both would be 18 exercises total, same volume

    I am doing 4 sets per exercise which totals 72 sets per week in both cases but doing only 3 exercises per day would make working out a more pleasant experience for me. Is this really the same though? Does that mean it's the exact same effectiveness or is 3 exercises not enough to get the...
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    Thoughts on beginner routine?

    Hello, I started going to the gym a little over a month ago. I started with machines and want to continue with them for a bit to keep consistency but I want to make sure I’m doing the right things…here’s what I do: Day A: Upper Body -Chest press: 3sets/12rels/90lbs -Shoulder: 3sets/10reps/30lbs...
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