Bodyweight Fitness: BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-05-30 |
- BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-05-30
- Sunday Show Off - Because it's perfectly fine to admit you're also doing bodyweight fitness to do cool tricks in front of people!
- Did you get fit over the last year? Can you share your progress stories with us?
- Doing Pull-ups during the pandemic increased my height by over 1 inch at 23.
- How to periodize your bodyweight strength training (and why you should do it)
- Ring dip variations to help break through a plateau
- Will doing diamond push-ups help me with finally doing a pull-up?
- Is it possible to be “not built” to do dips anatomically speaking?
- I just got gymnast rings, do I ditch my current weightlifting workout?
- Can you build mass with only the basics?
- I am on day 15 of 8RM Russian Fighter diamond pushup routine doing 12 reps block and had to make a strange adjustment to the program.
- I don't get tired with push ups
- Safe approach to Calisthenics
- Can you get continual results from doing only a handful(5/6) of basic exercises forever?
- Help me find a website
- Got my first ever FULL Iron Cross in 10 months!! (AMA)
- PPL -> Upper lower + some questions
- Nearly immobile due to weak core (or weak buns?) and I'm tired of it
- Struggling to eat enough?
- How to progress from my current state?
- Meal prep without a kitchen.
- How often to incorporate cardio, specifically running?
- Gaining weight while maintaining calorie intake and training regime
- Top 10 Workouts on Terrace For Rapid Weight Loss
- What is better between Weights or Resistance for Kneeling Squats for glute strength?
- What’s a good website/person for the best information on building lean muscle, diet, supplements to look for... etc?
- Can't do push-ups.
| BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-05-30 Posted: 29 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT Welcome to the /r/bodyweightfitness daily discussion thread! Feel free to post beginner questions or just about anything that's on your mind related to fitness! Reminders:
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| Posted: 29 May 2021 09:06 PM PDT Have you taken any recent pics of those sweet gains, your human flag, or those handstands off the wall you're finally holding? Do you have other bodyweight fitness accomplishments you've made and want the world to know about because your friends and family can't appreciate how hard L-sit progressions are?? This is the thread for you to share all that and inspire others at the same time! I'm talking about another S-S-SU-SUNDAY SHOW OFF!! Note that we aren't limiting you to what we're discussing on the FAQ. Show us anything that blew your mind the moment you realized you had it. This may include aspects of: gymnastics, climbing, parkour, weight loss/gain, posture, etc. They are all more than welcome in this thread. We also want to remind you that we've been sharing your content on @redditbwf on both Instagram and Twitter. Help us grow our sub's social media in order to reach out to non-Redditors across these other platforms! Check out some of the previous Sunday Show Off threads for more inspiration! Archives here. Want to motivate yourself further? Use our member locator and workout map resource in our sidebar to form a local workout group in your area! [link] [comments] |
| Did you get fit over the last year? Can you share your progress stories with us? Posted: 30 May 2021 08:22 AM PDT It has been a year since this fiasco about lockdowns and restrictions started. The gyms were closed. Most people were confined to their homes. Mental stress increased and physical activity decreased to a great extent. Amidst all these many people started a new journey to keep sane. They started working out from the confines of their home. Using mostly their bodyweight. Some fell in love and vowed to never go back to their gyms. There were FIRST TIMERS who decided to turn their life around for the better. This post is an appeal to those people who used their home and their body to become strong and fit while the world outside was falling apart. Motivation alone can't help you perform this feat. You need to build habits. These extraordinary people, share with us your progress stories, your routines, why you started. Enlighten us and show us that it is possible with minimal equipment. Edit: If you had taken photos of your progress you can post them, too. [link] [comments] |
| Doing Pull-ups during the pandemic increased my height by over 1 inch at 23. Posted: 30 May 2021 11:58 AM PDT Hi everyone during the pandemic I was recovering from a virus and had suffered lower back problems. The doctor recommended I start hanging so the cartilage would go into place as I avoided steroids and surgery. Before the injury, I was 5ft10 inches. As I started hanging and doing pull-ups it hurt initially like a bleeding sensation in my spine L5-L6. But with the consistency of hanging for 5 mins every day and doing 30+ pull-ups throughout the day. 1 year later my parents and friends started saying that I had grown taller. I did not believe them. But today I measured myself and it was 5ft 11 at the end of the day and 5ft 11 1/2 Inches on my morning height. I don't if it was the injury that reactivated the growth spurt of my spine, but if it is possible if my spine injury is the reason behind the height gain? [link] [comments] |
| How to periodize your bodyweight strength training (and why you should do it) Posted: 29 May 2021 10:26 AM PDT After reading this you will (hopefully) have enough info to build your own periodized bodyweight strength training program. WHAT IS PERIODIZATION?Periodization is how you structure your training program over the long term. Some important things to know:
WHY IS PERIODIZATION IMPORTANT?Many bodyweight strength training programs out there are pretty simple. You'll see things like, do 3 sets of 5-8 reps, and when you can do 8 reps, go to the next progression. This is good for beginners as they can make quick progress and have an easy program to follow. However, this program will not last forever. Just like adding 5lbs to the bar every workout won't last forever, sticking in a single rep range and cranking up progressions won't work forever with bodyweight exercise. Periodization is important because it allows us to focus on different goals so that they work together to achieve the best results. For example, if you want to do a front lever, you need to get stronger. To get stronger, you need to build bigger muscles. It's hard to program all of that (hypertrophy, strength, and skill) in one training program. Periodization works because it's easier to maintain your gains than to gain them in the first place, and each phase supports the next. This is called potentiation. Hypertrophy gains last the longest, and they unlock a greater potenital for strength. So hypertrophy goes first. As you then work on strength, your muscle mass is maintained due to the intense training, but you are also getting stronger. This then supports your max strength, power, and skill training. HOW TO PERIODIZE FOR BODYWEIGHT STRENGTH TRAININGMESOCYCLE 1: ACCUMULATIONThe goal of the Accumulation Phase is hypertrophy (building as much muscle as possible). This muscle will then be used to get stronger in the next phase. We can increase volume in 3 ways:
We want to rely on #1, then #2 when that becomes difficult. #3 is not as important during the mesocycle, but should be increased over subsequent mesocycles. An accumulation phase should start at your MEV (Minimum Effective Volume), and gradually increase volume over the next few weeks, until you hit your MRV (Maximum Recoverable Volume). 4-6 weeks is the usual length of this phase, but it can be longer. It depends on you knowing your body and your training logs. You'll know when you reach your MRV when you can no longer match the previous weeks volume. This means you didn't recover fully, and it's time for a deload, where you cut the volume in half. If you were to run this cycle again, you'd start at your MEV, and build to your MRV, which should now be a little bit higher, either due to being able to do more reps and sets, OR being able to use a higher intensity. Training in this way is effective for hypertrophy. Depending on your goals, you could repeat this training phase, or move on to the Intensification Phase. Example Set Scheme: Edit: for clarification, see this comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/nns5an/how_to_periodize_your_bodyweight_strength/gzw98o2/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 MESOCYCLE 2: INTENSIFICATIONThe goal of the Intensification Phase is building strength. We are taking the new muscle we have built in the Accumulation Phase and using it to get even stronger. The main way we will train for strength is gradually increasing the intensity (progression and/or scaling of an exercise). The volume for this phase will stay relatively constant, and will be less than the Accumulation Phase. We'll use a lower rep range, and focus on harder exercises. We still use MEV and MRV here to determine when we go into a deload. This time, our volume is determined more by our intensity than sets and reps. So, when you can no longer maintain the same volume or intensity as the previous week, it's time for a deload week, where you cut the volume in half. Training in this way is effective for building strength, but we need a base of muscle in order to make good gains. That is why Accumulation, or hypertrophy training, comes first. Example Set Scheme: MESOCYCLE 3: REALIZATIONThe goal of the Realization Phase is to either achieve new maxes in strength, apply your strength to skills, or increase power. Generally, we'll want to do even more intense exercises than in the Intensification Phase, but for much less volume. In addition, as we ramp up the intensity, we will decrease the volume even further. This will help achieve new maxes in strength. You can pair this with higher volume, but lower intensity skill and power work. This phase is usually the shortest, about 4 weeks. Once you achieve your new 1 rep max, personal best, or can't maintain volume or intensity, it's time for a deload. Example Set Scheme: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHERYou can put together your periodized training plan depending on your goals.
As you can see, periodization is as much of an art as it is science. It's best for a plan to be tailored to you, your goals, and your strengths and weaknesses to be most effective. It's also best for you to understand how it works and to log your training so that you can adjust it as needed. Do you periodize your training? If so, how? Edit: a couple of resources if you want to learn more: - Renaissance Periodization Volume guidelines: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/training-volume-landmarks-muscle-growth/ - Frinksmovement on bodyweight periodization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmAyb-0R-IU&t=131s (just stumbled upon his channel, it's got a lot of good stuff) [link] [comments] |
| Ring dip variations to help break through a plateau Posted: 30 May 2021 07:51 AM PDT I've been doing ring dips for like 9-10 months and it feels like for the last 6 I still can't do more than 5 reps (sometimes 6) in a row I do them with rings turned out (at the support hold position) and I think my form is pretty good. My sets usually look like this: - first set 5 or 6 reps Rest about 2 mins - next set 5 reps Rest about 2 mins - Next set never more than 4 Rest about 2 mins - now a few more sets of 3 reps waiting 2-3 mins in between I don't want to add weights because it seems unsafe Is there a particular variation that would almost be the equivalent of adding weight so I can help break through this plateau? I do them inside and outside on these bars in the park- when I do them outside the strap length is longer so I can usually only do -1 reps which is a good challenge [link] [comments] |
| Will doing diamond push-ups help me with finally doing a pull-up? Posted: 30 May 2021 12:50 AM PDT My uncle, who was an ex infantry soldier, said that when he entered the army, he couldn't do a single pullup. So his officer, told him to do diamond pushups everyday. He did it everyday for 2 weeks or so, had sore arms and took a day or two of rest. He then went to the bar, and was able to finally do a few pullups reps. I've been studying and researching about fitness extensively, and I've never heard of this technique. Will this work for me? Other than the "weight loss" that made it easier for him to pull himself up, what other factors influenced his ability to finally be able to do the pullups? For context, I'm a young male, able to do 20 max reps pushups in a minute, but unable to do a single pullup. My weight is about 80+ kilogrammes (obese). I want to finally be able to do a few reps to pass spec ops selection in about a month's time [link] [comments] |
| Is it possible to be “not built” to do dips anatomically speaking? Posted: 30 May 2021 09:37 AM PDT I've heard from some people on the internet that the dips are a dangerous exercise for some people with certain anatomical composition, and there's even a guy that says that is bad for everyone and that eventually it will have negative repercussions on the sternum and shoulders. Ia that true? Cause I've personally never seen a calisthenics athlete that avoid dips because it hurts them. On the other hand, there's people at the gym that avoid the exercise doing other alternatives. But my main question here is... if I'm into calisthenics a lot and don't go to the gym, what would be a good calisthenics alternative for the bodyweight dips/weighted dips if the main goal is gaining strength and muscles? I've personally have experienced a couple of problems doing dips even with correct technique, first it was chostocondritis and now I'm resting due to an inflammation on a tendon of the internal rotator. [link] [comments] |
| I just got gymnast rings, do I ditch my current weightlifting workout? Posted: 30 May 2021 09:30 AM PDT My usual workout consists of doing push, pull, legs (1 and 2) 6 days a week with dumbbells. I would do very little body weight, only a few sets of pull-ups on pull 2. Recently though I got gymnast rings, is there any way I can do both weight lifting and body weight at the same time? I have very little calisthenics experience besides the basic push-ups and pull-ups. My goals are to gain muscle and control over body movement. What exercises should I do to progress/ how can I add them to my current workout without overworking my muscles? Any help would be appreciated! [link] [comments] |
| Can you build mass with only the basics? Posted: 29 May 2021 11:26 PM PDT By basics, Im talking pushups, and its very simple variations (wide, close, decline, etc.) Squats and pistol squats, and some pull ups. The gym i go too got flooded and smells like rust now, and I like doing bodyweight workouts at home, but I dont like the actual 'calesthenics' and advanced variations. I dont wanna do archer push ups or dragon flags. I wanna do weighted push ups and pull ups, but I heard bodyweight exercises dont build mass. But weighted pushups etc.. surely doesnt differ much from weightliftings big 3. Weighted pushups doesnt really differ much from benching right? If i stick with the basics (push ups, pistol squats, pull ups) and add some weights, can I get far in size without doing advanced variations? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 May 2021 08:22 AM PDT So everything was fine till a couple of days ago. I was supposed to do 12,10,8,8,6 day and my first set early in the morning I maxed out at 8 reps. Immediately started to question everything including my other workouts suspecting to find some overlap. An hour later I tried to check my max rep and figure out how far to back pedal the program. To my surprise I could easily do 12 reps and saw no problem continuing where I was. I did the 10 rep set and hour later and finished the 8,8,6 sets in the afternoon. Yesterday the same thing happened and I figured I actually need a max rep warmup set before I start the RF routine for the day. So instead of 12,10,10,8,6 I ended up with 8,12,10,10,8,6 including the warmup. Strange but looks like it might work. I am 50M,6'0", 165Lbs, coming from 255Lbs 6 months earlier now trying to rebuild muscle that was lost in the process. [link] [comments] |
| I don't get tired with push ups Posted: 29 May 2021 03:54 PM PDT So i was planning to go to the gym after covid is over, but decided to do just push ups until then. When i started i could barely do 5 push ups, and after like a month i was able to do 4 sets of 13 reps. When i discovered this sub i read the guides on the sidebar, so i decided to start doing 3 sets of 8 reps with a backpack to add weight to get some volume, when i do them, i feel my chest a bit tired, but after a couple hours i feel barely anything and the next day my chest doesn't feel sore at all. Am i doing something wrong or is it normal? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 May 2021 07:59 AM PDT I'm an Asian male 14 and have been interested in fitness and exercise, and what I want is to go deeper to it, currently, I do a program every night basically, I do 15 pushups, then rest for 45 seconds, 14 pushups, rest 43 seconds basically -1 pushup every time and -3 seconds on rest every time till it comes down to 1 pushup and 3 seconds rest. The max pushups I can do is 35 pushups, and I rarely do any exercises like lower body and stuff. I want a program that will slowly adjust my body to Calisthenics and do full-body exercises, I do not have any types of equipment currently. I tried out some calisthenics stuff from youtube but it just didn't work. I also want to know a proper diet for this, I cant do meal prep or anything so maybe just suggest to me possible foods I can eat every day. Also and how hydrated should I stay every day like how much water should I drink a day. So maybe you can give me some tips, good habits to do, to keep me interested and motivated. [link] [comments] |
| Can you get continual results from doing only a handful(5/6) of basic exercises forever? Posted: 29 May 2021 11:53 PM PDT By basic exercises I don't mean easy exercises. I mean simple full ROM compound movements. Suppose you were asked to choose five or six such compound movements. Covering the entire body and well balanced. You will add weights or harder variations to progress with time. Is it possible for long term and sustainable growth in strength and size? I am talking years rather than months. After you reach your goals you may nit want to progress to harder variations of the exercises and maintain what you have by doing older progressions. Which exercises will you choose for all round development? Anyone here who train like this and don't believe in "variation in exercise will surprise my muscles" concept? Edit: Choose Bodyweight exercises mainly. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 May 2021 10:23 PM PDT Hi Guys, I am looking for this website I had bookmarked in my old laptop which had huge list of excercises categorized by muscles worked. It had detailed description and instruction on each excercise. You could filter exercises based on a single muscle Lats or group like Back or Arms. It had graphics on Major muscles worked, Minor muscles worked; something like this. https://ibb.co/ryQpkLk Does anybody here remember a website like that? [link] [comments] |
| Got my first ever FULL Iron Cross in 10 months!! (AMA) Posted: 29 May 2021 01:04 AM PDT Ever since I first touched rings exactly 1 year ago in May 2020, I never would have imagined this. I started playing around with iron cross attempts from August 2020 onwards, and started proper programming from October 2020 (i.e. keeping elbows hyper-extended, no more just attempts but proper programmed progressions), and finally got my first ever Full Iron Cross (1 sec hold) today!! My starting strength was roughly 5 bar muscle ups / 23 pull ups / 30 pbar dips / handstand walks (but no handstand still holds), but zero straight arm strength- no back lever, front lever, straddle planche, etc. I had done a bit of tucked and advanced tucked planche work during the 2 months from when I had just begun training on rings, before I started the iron cross training, but that was pretty much it. The iron cross-specific exercises/progressions I did were as follows (in order of difficulty as per my opinion):
The muscles I could feel being worked (in order of the magnitude of stress placed upon them) were:
During every session, I focus on which one (or more if I'm feeling daring) aspects of the following to improve:
On a day I wish to "max out" and basically attempt a higher progression (e.g. less resistance or longer time):
The most important thing was to listen to my body. When I'd first started, I could only train IC specific training once every 1-2 weeks. Right now, I usually train it every 3-5 days up til a week if I'm busy. But if I have an extra session, I take an extra 1-2 days to rest. I also tried to be creative with my training and focused on a lot of straight arm strength (ratio of SAS to BAS is about 3:1 actually). Lastly, I recorded every session and tracked/assessed my progress. OHHH, also it's just my experience- but I find that upping collagen intake (bone soup, collagen powder) & vitamin C (fruits) greatly helped my recovery. I'm happy to share what I know and experienced during my journey so far- which is still going strong! My immediate future goals are front/back lever, planche, maltese, ring handstand and inverted cross. My long-term future goals are Azarians, Nakayamas, Van gelders, Zanettis, Balandin 2s, Jotchevs, etc. Basically, all the higher-level rings elements in the Gymnastics Code of Points. (See: Liu Yang's Routine) In the meantime, regardless of whether I've attained a full planche/maltese/inverted cross on rings, I'm simultaneously working advanced elements on my DIY Dream Machine rings set (can be scaled up with weights): here's an example of me doing one Dream Machine Rings Routine (albeit with poor form since it was shot 1.5 months ago before I started fixing the lack of lock-out/hyper-extension in my elbows):
P.S. My weight is 68kg at 167cm / 150 lbs at 5'6. When I started a year ago, I was 63kg. So I gained 5kg. My straps are 5'8: so not too far off from the actual ring tower in a gymnastics gym, which is 9.8 feet. [link] [comments] |
| PPL -> Upper lower + some questions Posted: 30 May 2021 08:44 AM PDT Transition from PPL to Upper Lower + some questions So, in short, I've completed my PPL split mesocycle that took about 8 weeks. I felt a bit weaker during one of my training days a couple of days ago, where I started to fatigue very quickly, thus I've drawn the conclusion that it was time to do my deload, which I'm doing right now. Now, the question is, should I only replace exercises that were hard for me to put weight on/accumulate more reps? Or should I change my exercise selection completely? Because there're a lot of exercises which I am progressing on continuously, whereas others not as much. Should I also keep in mind on which type of exercises I should choose because it's an entire different type of training split that I'm transitioning in? [link] [comments] |
| Nearly immobile due to weak core (or weak buns?) and I'm tired of it Posted: 30 May 2021 08:09 AM PDT I can't tell what's going on but I don't want to go to a doctor, spend 300 dollars for them to tell me to lose weight. That much is obvious. So I come to you all... Lately I've been sitting for hours all day on the couch with my work laptop. And boy has it taken a toll on me. Every since graduating college, I have slowly developed stronger back pains from lack of walking and from sitting every day in chairs that cause me back pain. Since working from home, it has only gotten worse. Standing for more than 30 seconds causes me intense pressure/pain in my lower back area. Lifting my leg or leaning forward on a surface immediately corrects the pain/tightness but as soon as I go back to standing, I'm in pain again. And it's REALLY tight, so it's not a spine thing I don't think. I can't walk around the grocery store anymore. This sucks, I'm only 25 and don't want to need a walker to get places. I see people that are bigger than me, being able to walk fine and I feel jealous. I have tried working out (for the first time in 2 years, I should add) using the elliptical twice a week and I am seeing no improvements. So I ask... what could be the source? What muscle groups can I work out at home using bodyweight fitness, to improve my back pressure. Obviously, I know the weight is a huge factor... but why are there people bigger than me that can still walk perfectly fine? I guess I am wondering what muscle deteriorated so badly. I've searched it up on reddit and can't find my specific case. Most people say they feel pain after a couple of hours. I feel pain after a few seconds. What's your best advice? (preferably non-"see a chiropractor"/"see a physical therapist" answers as I can't afford that ATM) TL;DR: Extreme lower back pressure/tightness from standing for more than 30 seconds. Eventually walking becomes impossible. What muscles should I be working out to correct this specific issue? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 May 2021 11:28 PM PDT I'm a male, 21 and when I ended high school, I was 150lbs. When I entered college, I ate a lot, but I also worked out quite a bit more and graduated dropping to 145lbs. I started working during the pandemic without access to the gyms and so I went back to bodyweight fitness and did that to manage my weight. While this was happening, I started getting a lot more cardio on. I run a lot and play tennis for hours almost every single day. I've since dropped to 136lbs and it really sucks. I got used to eating a bit less when I became less active, but now becoming more active, it's been really difficult to up my calories. I am forcing myself to eat more and I feel full all day. I hate the feeling of feeling full and it makes me pretty frustrated. I think being early 20s also means my metabolism is crazy high and that just makes things all the more difficult. I know a lot of people want to lose weight so I don't mean to say that it's easy to lose weight, but just that it's difficult for me to gain weight. I am generally a pretty clean eater, but it feels really difficult to get enough calories eating "clean" so I've even been resorting to unhealthier calorie rich foods. I know that dirty bulks are bad for you, though, and I also typically feel pretty bad when getting calories from fast food and snacks and such. Has anyone experienced anything similar and found any tips on dealing with this? Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| How to progress from my current state? Posted: 30 May 2021 05:29 AM PDT hi! i am 19M, currently recovering from a slipped disc thus taking things really slowly. i can do 15 strict pull ups, but unable to do a muscle up. i can do push ups pretty easily, thus am looking to take things to a next level but unsure what exactly should i embark on. i have been trying to do the elbow level but to no avail. wrist mobility and just simply the lack of ability to leave my legs above the ground. what can i do to progress from doing normal pull ups and maybe being able to do a muscle up? should i embark on weighted pull ups? what are some form of push ups that yall used to progress after normal/diamond push ups? to those able to do elbow level, how did you even train to be able to do it? im not sure if mine is a psychological barrier of lifting my legs up. basically, i am quite confused as to how to progress in calisthenics. is there any routine out there whereby it can bring my from beginner to intermediate and so on? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 May 2021 07:02 PM PDT To start off I love cooking and especially meal prep cooking, however for the next month or so I will not have access pretty much all kitchen appliances. I do have an electric kettle and a small crock pot. Just needs some ideas that don't include a stove, burners, microwave, fridge, or a freezer. I do have access to a groceries store. So far I have been going for a lot of canned foods and raw vegetables, this is quickly getting boring however. I still need to eat at a calorie deficit to shave off these love handles. Any help would be hugely appreciated! [link] [comments] |
| How often to incorporate cardio, specifically running? Posted: 29 May 2021 10:12 AM PDT So I make it a point to go for a 3+ mile run at least once a week. I don't have the body for it, or calisthenics in general, and would be better suited for heavy lifting. Regardless of that I enjoy it, especially since we're in the hotter months in South Florida and I can work up more of a sweat. My question is how often would you run? Should I refocus my workouts to just calisthenics or should I keep with both? What alternatives do I have for cardio? Since my heart health is solid, does it really need to be maintained so consistently l, or can I afford to cut the cardio? I also have an elliptical that I'll use, though it's a vastly different experience. [link] [comments] |
| Gaining weight while maintaining calorie intake and training regime Posted: 29 May 2021 12:55 PM PDT So for a long time (about more than a year) I was on 1200 calorie "diet" (due to the fact that I was obese years ago, and was afraid of gaining weight again). In this time I was also training with kettlebells, which gave me some effects. About 2 weeks ago I started training with recommended routine, and taking 2000-2400 calories daily, while maintaing 30/30/40 diet (protein, fats, carbs). For supplementing I take protein shakes and creatine. I noticed gaining about 1kg of weight through this 2 weeks, and since gaining weight is my huge nightmare, I wanted to ask is it normal? Should I maybe decrease calorie intake? I do not see difference in mirror or clothes, but I can see it on a scale. [link] [comments] |
| Top 10 Workouts on Terrace For Rapid Weight Loss Posted: 30 May 2021 08:09 AM PDT Are you unable to do exercise due to lack of time or busy schedule? However, there are many such workouts which you can do at your terrace to maintain your fitness. So, today we will tell you about some special workouts which you can easily do at your terrace. You can also engage most of the part of your body through these exercises. While doing exercise, your mind sometimes gets confused, as what exercise you should do for rapid weight loss? This sometimes leads to wrong exercise. Doing wrong exercises sometimes leads to injury. To stay fit and healthy, it is important to do regular exercise and your diet should also be maintained. Read more https://freaktofit.com/workouts-on-terrace-for-rapid-weight-loss [link] [comments] |
| What is better between Weights or Resistance for Kneeling Squats for glute strength? Posted: 29 May 2021 12:33 PM PDT A friend had this question, thought you guys could help. For background friend is 23F, primarily a runner who does strength largely as ancillary to running - I'm looking to enhance my glutes strength using kneeling squats with free weights and resistance. There's a lot of different combinations out there: 1) Weights: Either holding a dumbbell in front or using a barbell on my shoulders And 2) Resistance: Using a loop band around thighs or Using an anchored long band around hips or Both I'm confused as to which combination (if there is any difference in results) of weights and resistance would be more effective for A) building glute strength and B) ensuring a proper form. Thanks a lot! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 May 2021 12:20 PM PDT Looking for a great resource to help me get fit in the most efficient way. I've been just doing a lot of running and cardio but have started lifting. I want information like what are the best restriction training exercises to get a lean build. How often i should lift and run and alternate between. How much protein i should be taking a day, any additions to my diet i should make. I'm sure a lot of you have credible sources but when i search online there is a lot of garbage that's shows up so really just want a credible source to help build a great regime that i can stick to for the summer. Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 29 May 2021 07:51 PM PDT So I'm 23M, 5'7" currently weighing 77 kg. I've never really worked out much in my life. Not even did a single pushup ever. Last year I gained a lot of weight so I started working out earlier this year and it's been 4.5 months and I've lost 10 kgs. The problem in facing is I am unable to do push-ups. Earlier I thought it was because I weighed too much because my stomach literally used to hang below me which used to pull me down. So I started doing wall push-ups and gradually progressed to inclined push-ups from the bench we use to do a bench press. I can do like 3-4 sets of 15 reps on that but I can't go below that on the ground. When initially I tried it was going good but it was putting some pressure on the bone which connects our arm to the shoulder near my armpit. I thought it'll go away in a few days but it didn't so I stopped pushing more and it took like over 2 weeks for the pain to completely go away. It wasn't anything severe I could just feel it sometimes when I stretched my arm or something. Now I am trying to do knee push-ups on the ground and it's kinda the same thing again I can feel a very slight pressure building up there whenever I do a pushup. It doesn't hurt or anything. My core has now strengthened as well so I can feel it's not my core that gives up first but it's my arm. My arms are kinda thin. Does it have anything to do with it? Also there's nothing wrong with my form as well, I saw a lot of videos on youtube and I've followed what instructions they generally give. [link] [comments] |
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