17 trying to get laid, need gym advice and a review of my current stats.

ostboll057 · 2019-08-03T01:19:50+00:00

I would recommend you to build your workout around these four exercises:

• Pull-ups and rows • Shoulder and chest-press • Deadlifts • Squats

Personally I divide my workouts into pull-day, push-day, leg-day and cardio. I do that because my focus lies on progressing into advanced calisthenics but I throw in some weights, farmers walks, kettlebell swings, clean-presses and whatever I feel like so it's probably more of a cross-fit type deal I'm doing.

Try to keep your reps for the compound movements at 8-12 in sets of 3-5. If you can't do 6 reps on the last set you should decrease the weight. If you can do more than 12 reps on the last set, you should increase the weight.

Machines for isolation movements should be used for complimentary training only and it should be placed at the end of the workout if you have time or energy left.

Snowboard18 · 2019-08-02T23:51:36+00:00

I would recommend keeping track of the reps and weights you are doing on your compound lifts to make sure progression is being made

L3onard3 · 2019-08-03T01:10:35+00:00

Going to integrate squats and deadlifts into my work at the suggestion of The red pill members.

You don’t integrate these. These are the work. You build with these. They are the foundation. Do them starting yesterday.

deathhandmachiavelli · 2019-08-02T23:56:21+00:00

I can tell right off the bat that you are lifting all wrong.

You need MORE WEIGHT, and less reps.

Also, use barbells instead of dumbbells and get rid of the useless machines and cables.

Bench Press

Barbell Press

Bent over rows

Curls

With those 4, you're upper body will grow fast, IF you use the max amount of weight you can do for about 8-10 reps.

Lifting light weights if a fucking waste of time if you are doing if for looks.

thewrecker8 · 2019-08-03T03:53:23+00:00

Near impossible to answer without knowing what you want. Are you training to be strong or training for size? To a degree they go hand in hand yes. But compare the physique of a powerlifter or strongman competitor to that of a bodybuilder. If you want to have mostly strength you want heavy weight/low reps (like 3-5 reps). Remember powerlifters compete in very low reps and 1 rep max's. If you're looking for a bodybuilding physique you want to train for hypertrophy. Which is lighter weight in the 10-15 rep ranges. But you your final few reps you still want to be struggling to get out. So think your 1RM and knock 60 or 70% off (you'll have to play around to find that happy medium). Or you can kind of combine strength and hypertrophy and lift in the 8-10 rep range.

Second find a proven routine, there's a ton on the interwebz (starting strength, strong lifts, west side for skinny bastards, etc etc). Just starting out you'll see gains doing most anything (noob gainz). But find a proven solid starting program don't make up one when you don't know shit. Additionally, peoples bodies respond better to different exercises. What works great for person A might not be ideal for person B. But that's more for an intermediate phase. Starting out focus most of your attention on the big compound lifts. Squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bench press. Those are the 4 granddaies of lifting. Free weights > machines because you'll activate stabilizer muscles.

Supplements especially as a noob are whatever. Worry more about proper nutrition. Drive this into your brain: YOU'LL NEVER OUT TRAIN A BAD DIET. The rule of thumb is 1g of protein for every pound of bodyweight a day. Some say it's between .5-1..... whatever if you're 170 shoot for a minimum 150g protein and you'll be fine to start. That's where supplements come in. If you can't eat that much you can drink 25-50 with 1 or 2 shakes in a day. Ultimately real food > powder. You'll also need some complex carbs and veggies tossed in with those meals. Again tons of meal plans/ideas online.

That's all just rough starting info. Also keep in mind your body grows with rest. The gym tears everything down in order for it to grow it needs to rest. Meaning proper amount of sleep and rest days in a week.

Title	17 trying to get laid, need gym advice and a review of my current stats.
Author	yokai_e1even
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Date	August 2, 2019 11:42 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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