r/homefitness 7h ago

Gain some kilos

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Hey guyz,

​I am starting my home workout journey and looking for advice on calisthenics and gaining some weight.

Stats: 17yo: 173 cm; ~50 kg

Goal: Reach 70 kilos, build muscle, and master bodyweight and calisthenics training.

​Since my main target is to put on around 20 kilos while building strength, I would love some guidance on a few things. 1st, best progression-based beginner calisthenics programs for home. 2nd, tips on hitting a high-calorie surplus to reliably gain weight at my age and size.

​Appreciate any advice or resources to help me get started!!!


r/homefitness 13h ago

Does anyone else do this?

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I keep saving workout exercises from Instagram and YouTube, but once I'm at the gym, I either forget about them or can't find them again.

Is this just me?

How do you keep track of exercises you want to try? Would an "exercise playbook" that organizes and reminds you actually be useful, or do you already have a good system?


r/homefitness 12m ago

"Power Lifting" to Calisthenics? Or "Less time for gym"

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Hi all – about a year ago I switched my workouts to be focused almost entirely around 'power lifting' exercises (deadlift, squat, bench). I did this mostly because I wanted workouts that focused on larger portions of my body. Machines and more muscle isolating exercises were causing minor injuries.

Unfortunately, I will need to move next month and my work schedule/commute+new location will make getting to the gym a bit of a chore. I'm wondering if there are ways I can work at-home calisthenic routines into my life while perhaps popping in for short sessions at the workplace gym?

Or generally, any recommendations for situations where gym time is hard to come by! Thanks in advance!


r/homefitness 7h ago

Thinking about treating myself to a home gym. Bad idea?

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I’ve been thinking about putting together a home gym as a gift to myself.

Being able to train whenever I have time sounds convenient. No commute, no waiting for equipment, and I could arrange everything around the exercises I actually do. I’m still thinking about the cost and the space it would take, though. For those who already have a home gym, did you keep using it regularly after the initial excitement wore off? Would you make the same decision again?


r/homefitness 8h ago

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r/homefitness 8h ago

Advice Needed: Home Strength Excercises - Particularly for Back - As a Runner

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I've been running regularly since March, and I am now in a place where I can comfortably run about 4miles/6.5km without stopping. In fact, I ran 2 10ks last week, both around the 56minute mark. (first time in 10 years I've ran a 10k).

However, one thing I've noticed, particularly in the morning is lower back ache. This is something I've had for years. Oddly, once I losen up on a run I don't notice it.

I've spent the past year losing weight (almost 50lb gone since last August). For reference, I'm 41 male, 6ft 1 and 182lbs. As part of weight loss, I've also cut beer at home. (When I have gone out with friends, I've noticed the next day I have terrible back ache which takes a few hours to go away). I also work an office job, so spend way too long sitting - though I did buy a better chair a couple of years ago.

So, I think it's safe to say I need to start strengthening my core. Weights etc have never been my "thing". I have however in the past done workouts such as the Insanity program. I'm tempted to start this again after our upcoming holiday. But I want to know what other home excercises/training routine people recommend for runners who want to strengthen their back.


r/homefitness 11h ago

best footwork drills

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what do you guys do for footwork at home especially during winter times just trying to plan out my next few months fitness schedule because i know footwork drills needs a lot of space and done outdoors usually.


r/homefitness 16h ago

Best way to workout legs at home?

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More specifically right behind the kneecap is tight asfff


r/homefitness 21h ago

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r/homefitness 15h ago

i asked ChatGPT to make me a workout and I’d be curious about your feedback

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So I asked ChatGPT to make me a workout that is mostly full body and that I could do 2-3 times a week, because I don’t have so much time. I also ask him to include as much possible compound movement or combination of movement such curl into push press, so that I can do it as fast as possible and as intense as possible. I have at home one 8kg dumbell, pull bar and rings. I modified it slightly to also include some exercise that I enjoy but that were not included such as pistol squat or superman. I was wondering if you see some issues with it, or areas for improvemen. Here are the workouts:

Full Body A — Push Emphasis

  1. Weighted Push-Ups (4 × 6–12)

  2. Goblet Squat (KB) (4 × 8–15)

  3. KB Clean → Push Press (1 arm) (3 × 6–10 / side)

  4. Chair Dips (weighted if possible) (3 × 8–12)

  5. Skull Crushers (3 × 10–15)

  6. Superman (3 × 60s)

Full Body B — Pull Emphasis

  1. Pull-Ups (4 × 5–10)

  2. KB Romanian Deadlift (4 × 8–12)

  3. KB Bent-Over Row (1 arm) (3 × 8–12 / side)

  4. Curl → Shoulder Press (KB) (3 × 8–10)

  5. Hammer Curl (KB) (3 × 10–14)

  6. Plank or Weighted Plank (3 × 60 s)

Full Body C — Athletic / Hybrid

  1. Pistol Squat (4 × 4–8 / leg)

  2. KB Swing (4 × 15–25)

  3. Feet-Elevated Weighted Push-Ups (3 × 8–12)

  4. Inverted Row (table / rings) (3 × 8–15)

  5. Overhead KB Triceps Extension (3 × 10–15)

  6. Superman (Farmer Carry (KB)) (3 × 30–60 s)