Questions tagged [workout-routines]
Methods of organizing one's training.
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Will I benefit from a split routine
About me
I'm 15 yo, can do 10 dips, 10 pullups, my max weighted pull up was 22 kg. My routine is the following(it's the Fierce 5 Dumbell Full-Body one):
Workout A
Split Squat 3x8 (each leg)
Bench ...
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One arm workout
Until 2 months ago I was in the best shape I had been in over a decade. My gym closing was a small setback but the big issue now is my left arm. I tore a tendon in my elbow in late march and it’s ...
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How to get rid off from Pectus Carinatum aka Pigeon chest through diet and workout
I am about 21 years old and I have pigeon chest disease about 3-4 years ago. In start I can not even notice about it but time to time I felt really ashamed to pull off my shirt in front of any people, ...
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When and how often should I train my core/abs?
About me
I'm 16, 181 cm. I don't really know the max weight I can lift, because I only have 5 kg dumbells at home. Can do 7-9 pull-ups.
For the past two or so months I have been training at home ...
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Workouts with 80 lbs. Kettlebell and Two 40 lbs. Dumbbells to build Muscle
Background on me: I'm 19 and I've been lifting for about 1.5 years now but more consistently for the past month and have been doing on-off for the past couple months since August, and as my university ...
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Is there a Fullbody Training which can be done in 5 Minutes or less?
The Background of this Question is, that at the current point in time i can not leave the house and have only very limited time for training. What i can do, is plug in some very short sessions during ...
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How to train and build up for loading heavy dumbbells for chest and shoulder press?
For chest & shoulder press, a typical way to get load (or set up initial position) is to kick dumbbells up with feet, with advantage of momentum ( & use of biceps) bring the dumbbells to ...
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I switched my routine from full-body to split: the result is worse than I expected
I have been going to the gym for 2 years and 3 months now. My primary goal is to build muscle.
I have to admit that in the first 2 years, I only used machines. Sometimes I used dumbbells, but no ...
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What is the easy, progressive way to build muscles for 3 days a week workout plan?
I understand that if I want to build muscles I have to follow through a plan that gradually increase the number of reps and weights, probably some plans like this:
Find the max: You can get a rough ...
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Leg workout for someone without barbell or heavy DB?
I live in a remote area of the city where there's no affordable gym nearby,in my apartment gym there are only DB upto 12.5kg,leg extn and curl machine.Any suggestions how to plan my leg workout with ...
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Can I get an honest review about my workout plan?
I'm 24, and an absolute beginner when it comes to working out. I just googled exercises that you could do at home and then decided to try them out.
Its been a few months but I don't really see any ...
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how can i improve my stamina? [duplicate]
I tried to "run" and i used the land-posts as a short goal but even that short distance gave me a hard time.
I really need an idea or advice of how i can properly improve my stamina (safely). Right ...
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Which type of training increases testosterone the most, focused on strength or muscle growth?
And what kind of training should a person who has the natural testosterone increase as his main goal choose?
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Switching musclegroups during workout
I have a, probably naive, question about fitness.
I've been working out for about a year, where I work out 3 days a week, with what I'd call a full body workout for each session.
My goal is to ...
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Can you split a day in a routine across two days?
I’m trying to get back to working out more regularly after a chaotic year of mostly off gym. I picked up a push/legs/pull split routine from a guide I was using before, switching from an upper/lower/...
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Weekly plan that focuses on running, but includes weight and flexibility training
My partner and I are fairly avid runners. We do a few races a year of varying lengths and we typically aim for 3-5 runs per week, including one run of 6+ miles. We are interested in more full-body ...
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Please review my workout plan using gymnastic rings
I have a simple bodyweight gym at home which includes:
pull up bar
gymnastic rings on bar
a 40lb brick
My workout plan is 3X a week, around 45m-1h:
Pullups 8 reps, 3set. Alternate with dip, 90s ...
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How to train with no offseason
I was looking at various training plans on the net, as I'm working up a routine for coaching a new team sparring group for our martial arts "circuit", and one thing struck me. All of the plans that I ...
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Is circuit training superior to conventional weight training?
I know that there have been studies that show that more rest between sets, given the same volume, leads to significantly more gains, at the expense of more time in the gym, so circuit training would ...
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Morning Barbell and Bodyweight Routine
I want to gain weight and build muscle.
I currently do not want to make time to go to a gym. I have a barbell. I do not have a bench. I have received instructions on form at a gym.
For the past two ...
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Relationship between lunges (dumbbells) and squat
Let's imagine that my 5RM in the squat is 85kg because I'm just starting out. So I can only contract physiologically slowly, and to avoid injuries I stretch slowly. The last rep is quite well done, ...
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Is it effective to do the same workout the same day with hours in between?
So I have been doing an intense workout in the afternoon, which involves the triceps and the shoulders. I have done this workout to failure for about an hour, until I couldn't do any more reps. ...
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Should I have protein shakes the next day after workout, or only right after workout?
I worked out today and I had a whey protein shake after this workout. I don't plan to work out tomorrow, but I was wondering, should I still have another protein shake to help with the muscle soreness?...
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Is this the correct way to do full body workouts?
I am a beginner in fitness. Last year, I have done bro-splits and this year I am doing full body workouts. I workout 3 times in a week (M, W, F) for about 1hr 30mins. A sample workout for a day would ...
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Is wearing Langot necessary to do Push ups at home?
I have been doing home workout routine of 100 Decline push ups and 50 diamond push ups. I have been wearing a Langot (loin Cloth) to cover my testicles from any harm since I stared working out 10 ...
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What workout routine is best for a 14 year old?
I'm a skinny 14 year old weighing about 50 kg, and I need to find a good workout routine (doesn't matter how long). I'm looking for a workout that targets my biceps, triceps and core. Can you suggest ...
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Fitness exercises for anybody near the age of 50
For a person who is near the age of 50 what exercises do you recommend to do at home without any heavy gym equipment to maintain a proper shape and remain fit in old age.
I cannot buy any heavy ...
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Ideal order and structure of routine?
Some of the routines I've had have multiple muscles in the same day. For example: Day 1 has Chest, Back, Biceps and Shoulders while Day 3 has Triceps, Legs, Chest and Shoulders
I'm currently trying ...
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Seeking advice on having a more feminine body as a male (Without hormones)
Good day;
I would like to ask what sort of diet and exercise you'd recommend for me to achieve having a more feminine figure being a man?
I'm around 280Lbs so far so I know my first step will be to ...
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What exercises can get the most benefit out of a short daily free weight routine?
I'm about 5'10" and weigh around 175lbs. Although I'm moderately fit in terms of aerobics and endurance, my muscle strength is poor for a man of my size. So I got a pair of dumbells and started ...
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Best bicep improvement for a skinny 14-year old?
I'm a 14-year old guy, and I'm also skinny. My current routine is: 1) 20 mins treadmill (3-4 mp/h, incline 1.0)
2) 35 push-ups (sets of five with 3 min breaks in between)
3) 25 reps on each arm of ...
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My anatomy: What exercizes should I do? Is there any YouTuber/Instgramer that looks like me to help me understand what kind of work-out I should do?
Musculation should be highly customized, according to the anatomy e.g.. I've practiced for almost 2 years, without any result (in term of hypertrophy, strength / weights, etc.)
Below is my current ...
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Training for hypertrophy by increasing the work-out volume results in a muscle endurance decrease: Why?
To explain the question, I must talk about two periods. I will be as brief as possible so that you will be happy to read my question. Then, at the end of this post, you will find the details.
First ...
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Jogging for tall women
My wife is 55 years old , is 5ft91/4inches tall and weighs about 170lbs she wants to start jogging and I cautioned her against it as taller and heavier people appear to have a higher risk of knee/leg ...
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Doing only two or three reps with heavy weights dozens of times a day
As the title suggests I am interested to know if doing a few repetitions with moderate or heavy weights multiple times a day is as good as a "normal" workout. For example doing three weighted pullups ...
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Nature of a finisher vs burner exercise
I recently came across a variety of terms when it comes to structuring a workout, and one of them is the concept of the "finisher" exercise.
Aside from my "pre-question" , which is "If they are ...
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What is the best exercise to increase leg size
I have been going to the gym for nearly 4 years.
My weight is currently 65kg.
My upper body is healthy in comparison to my legs, so now I am focusing on my legs.
I do exercise daily for legs, but ...
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I am a 28 year old skinny guy, i am trying to gain weight and build muscle, is the following workout good enough?
I am 28, male, weight: 53kg, height: 178cm.
After some research on the internet, i made this workout routine to do at home:
Day 1: chest, shoulder, tris (pushups-benchpress-tricep curl-barbell
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What are the least awkward freeweight exercises for an obese person?
I want to try freeweights but am very self-conscious and shy.
I would like to start with a short routine to get myself used to the freeweight section of the gym. It doesn't have to be optimal in the ...
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Look leaner in 45 days
I want to look as slim as possible within 45 days. I know it's a weird question, I want some advice.
Currently, I am going to the gym for working out since January. (3-4 days per week).
I do cardio ...
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If I do biceps and triceps on the same day, what will be the routine for other days?
I am training back and biceps, chest and triceps, legs and shoulders as my routine. But I don't feel much stronger when I am doing biceps and triceps on different. I want to change the routine so that ...
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Leg workout plan
I have been hitting the gym for 3 months now and have been following this routine for my legs:
Deadlifts : 4 sets, 6-8 reps
Leg press: 4 sets, 8-10 reps
Seated calf raises: 4 sets, 8-10 reps
I switch ...
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Leg Exercise Volume being way higher compared to Upper Body?
When setting up a suitable workout routine, I often stumble upon routines that feature two or more exercises per training day for Quads and Hamstrings (e.g. Squats and Bulgarian Split Squats or ...
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Exercise Variation and Periodisation
I guess I can say it is widly known to change your workout routine from time to time (may that be to focus more on certain muscles, hit muscles a little different, rule out muscle imbalances or simply ...
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what is the best routine for someone that work and studying a lot [duplicate]
Hello everyone I am new here so I am developer(I make software for my client). Yesterday, my doctor said me that I need do work out everyday and eat well.
I am not expert in this area and I need help/...
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A total balanced body workout in a 3 day split?
I'm setting up a routine but I have some help needed figuring out whether my routine covers all the muscles to avoid imbalances since this is the first time I do such a thing on my own.
My goals are:
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Rep Range Cycling Daily, Weekly, or more
After reading several sources about rep range recommendations, I know that:
Low reps of heavy weight build strength
Moderate reps of less heavy weight builds muscle
High reps of low weight builds ...
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Is working out with DOMS everyday bad? [duplicate]
I'm currently following this bodybuilding workout routine :
Day 1 : Legs/Abs
Day 2 : Upper body
6 days a week, with 1 rest day.
This has been nice for the past two months (I'm a beginner) but now, ...
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Push pull legs routine, what do you think of this?
I would like to post my routine I'm on and see what you think. I have a few goals in mind and I've ironed out this routine over the years with a few big setbacks ( knee surgery from a child hood ...
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Physical routine after having plenty of water
I got this doubt when I feel little disturbance in the stomach after my pushup routine.
I drunk a litre of water and started doing my pushup routine and felt odd as told above.
Is it a bad idea to ...
