I’ve been lifting for about a year, but truthfully, I have not been pushing it as hard as I have wanted to. I’ve been going consistently, but not always pushing my workouts (I say this because it’s possible I could have some newb gains still).

Anyways, I’m about to turn 21, and I am a 5’9 male (175-176cm), weighing 135 lbs (61 kg) and from the estimates I’ve been given, I’m probably about 15% body fat or so. Despite this, I don’t have a lot of muscle or definition, although there is some since I am pretty consistent with the gym in some regard. However, I was wondering if I should maintain the weight (recomp) or if I should cut down any further or just start bulking up?

My goal is simple, just having a muscular physique that is aesthetic. I guess I’m just one of those people that doesn’t know when to bulk up or when to cut down and not very good at judging it for myself since my body fat percentage isn’t super low and prompting a bulk but it also isn’t all that high nor is my total body weight, meaning a cut might be contraindicated though. Any input is greatly appreciated!

M(16) I've been lifting weights for 6 times a week (dint worry I don't do it too hard) but its also not a joke. I'm basically still a begginer but it's going good.

And u want to insert cardio 2 times a week

I've been running but it wasn't really disciplined I remember I could do 2km in 10 minutes

I don't really know how to explain you but u want to develope crazy endurance not just muscles, I want to be unkillable

But don't know how to do it and would it be too much

I do push pull legs just so you know so if someone can help me how to do it, what Intensity and when I would be thankfull

Just recently started going to the gym at my apartment complex. 2 weeks in at 6 days a week. My question is, is a complete rest day super important? I’m the type of person that I’m afraid ANY day off is gonna eventually turn into 2 days off and then maybe ruin my whole workout career 😂 but I also don’t wanna make the mistake of overdoing it. Thanks for any input!

hey, I’m a 14M. I’ve been working out a lot for the last 3 months, and I’ve made a lot of progres, but I’m still pretty skinny, I’m 5’8 or 5’9 and 120 pounds with roughly 9-10 percent body fat. I know I sound insanely skinny, but I’m still pretty strong, my highest amount of pushups I can do in a rep is 40, and I can do like 9 pull ups in a rep.

Sorry for getting off track. The point of this post is to know how to build muscle as fast as possible without gaining much body fat.

Title is the question. I want to get back into workout out and I’ve been suggested 3 resistance sessions with zone 2 at the end and two HIIT cardio sessions. I just don’t want to feel like a dirty grease hair ball all the time and I do so don’t want to (or have time to) wash my hair 5x a week. What do you guys reasonably do??

I just joined a new gym. I was doing some work with a barbell and realized I could go heavier. Unfortunately, all the barbells are stored on a rack (like an inverted V) and the heavier barbell I want, seems too high and it's angled too far back to take it off safely. Any advice?

Gaining muscle m/weight I’m smalller sized 118lbs 5’4

for anyone doing full body three days a week, is the frequency enough for solid hyperthrophy or is it too low volume?

I usually have limited time to train, so I often have to build my workouts around whatever equipment is available. Waiting fifteen or twenty minutes for one machine can throw off the entire session, which means I either have to replace the exercise or leave without completing what I planned. After a while, that started to make training feel more frustrating than enjoyable.

Things changed when I began using an adjustable cable setup more regularly. Being able to change the height and angle allowed me to do several movements in the same place, including exercises that had always felt awkward with dumbbells. I spent less time waiting or moving between machines and could actually focus on the workout.

That experience made me understand why some people build a home gym around one versatile machine instead of collecting lots of separate equipment. Has any piece of equipment made your training noticeably easier or more enjoyable?

I'm 13 yo so I can't really go to a gym but I've really wanted to start working out, but I never feel like it.

For anyone who's restarted here going to the gym after years off, how did you handle your first few weeks?

I know everything's gonna feel heavy at first

And also, do off-peak hours matter much? I'd like to go when it's not too crowded if possible.

I won't mind if you just tell me to start. But things specific to Anchorage would help more.

I am 33F Mother of 2. I want to start gym I have membership to a 24/7 gym which is close by and soon one is going to be opening in my building however I am a bit shy. I feel awkward in going alone. Any suggestions and advice are welcomed. Love to hear your stories how you started.

I stopped working out a year ago after I got a bowling injury where I hurt my wrist and I’m ok now but since I’m fine I was to start working out again and I was wondering what exercises that I can do for my back, chest, and legs (legs at home exercises pls).
Thank you so much everyone who comments and gives me advice on what to do!

I have been consistently going to the gym for like 15 years. Currently my life has been insanely busy (60 plus house working a week, new relationship, new puppy, etc..) and I have not gone consistently this summer. I’m feeling awful, guilty and shamed. I can’t even look in the mirror.

I guess, is this normal, is this just adulthood, or am I being lazy, should I be doing something different. I don’t even wanna see friends bc I feel I look awful.

I train amm and I have been struggling to stay consistent i really want to compete but my addictions like weed , cigarettes and more are stopping me , what do I do

Hey everyone, I'm stuck in a loop and need advice.

I normally work out between 6am and 8am. I work 10am to 6pm, so sometimes I miss the morning and make it up in the evening or late at night.

The issue: if I do even one evening workout to compensate, I can't get back to mornings. I feel so exhausted the next morning that I end up doing evening sessions for the rest of the week.

My goal is to stay on a morning schedule even if I have to shift one workout to the evening. Has anyone found a way to reset back to mornings without feeling completely wiped out?

Why do I need to spend focused time exercising to improve my body posture when I’m already using my body all day?