Going to the gym as beginner

denchbench666 · 2019-07-16T01:11:45+00:00

You will not stunt your growth - that is a myth. Most of the professional athletes that you see that are very tall were training when they were teenagers or even children and you see plenty of professional athletes that are 5'10" and above (178cm)

Just train hard and you will do wonders to your body. Lifting and training will also strengthen your bones which is always good for your well-being

theparadoxapple · 2019-07-16T01:25:02+00:00

At 16, I started working out by doing only body weight excercises (pushups, pull ups, sit ups, squats, etc.). I watched youtube videos and read lots of good material regarding working out in various fitness subreddits. Eventually, I got to a point where I felt confident enough in my knowledge and fitness to start hitting the gym (at 17). Try your best to go to the gym with a couple of friends, at least for the first few times. That helped me alot with becoming more comfortable at the gym and I had people to depend on and teach me about my form and different exercises.

I highly recommend making a workout plan before you start going to the gym so you know what to do. If you need help, search on youtube: beginner workout plans or something like that. You got this man. Good luck.

NabroleonBonaparte · 2019-07-16T03:58:14+00:00

I want this comment to educate you on what different types of lifting does, what type of lifting you should do to meet your goals, and what is the easiest thing you can do to get started.

1) The Different Ways of Lifting and What Outcome they Achieve

If you do High Weight, Low Rep ( < 6 Reps), you will be building strength. If you do Low Weight, High Rep ( > 8 Reps), you will be building mass or size.

2) My Recommendation to get started

Week 1 - 2, focus on getting perfect form (use a mirror or record yourself) and lifting within 6 - 8 reps. This will allow you to gauge your body's current capabilities and balance strength and mass-gain. By Week 3, you can begin lifting High Weight, Low Reps in order to gain strength as quickly as possible. You'll naturally gain some size because your muscles need more mass in order to lift more efficiently.

Continue what you're doing in week 3 for 3 months. By the end of the 3rd month, you should have a decent figure and be reasonably strong. For the next 3 months lift weights that you can only lift for 8 - 10 reps. This will be your "Bulk Phase." Eat a High Protein Low Carb diet but get as many calories as possible.

The 3 months after that should be a "Cut Phase." You should cut carbs from your diet completely and eat more meats and veggies but fewer total calories daily. Lift weights in the 8-12 rep range.

Switch between bulking and cutting every 3 months for optimal results.

3) Things I recommend for best results

Pocket Journal to track workouts (Im against using cellphone) - This keeps you aware of your progress. Bonus points if you add progress pics to your journal

Use Creatine Monohydrate - It'll get you stronger and bigger faster, just make sure you drink a lot of water (Which you should be doing anyway)

Use this to help count and track calories

Read Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe - This book teaches you the only workouts you really need and how to execute them properly

Consult Bodybuilding.com Forum for routines and info - This site is TRP equivalent to lifting, beware of bioscience though

boy_named_su · 2019-07-16T01:42:57+00:00

you should talk to your doctor about Human Growth Hormone before you turn 18. It can help you grow several inches
Just start with StrongLifts 5x5. Watch the form videos. Add chinups and dips if you want to look a little more swole in the arms and shoulders
If you're not making progress every week, you need to eat more calories and more protein. You want 80-187g of protein per day. An 8oz steak is 57g, so that's 3.5 steaks per day on the high end. You need to eat more as you put on weight

kayfab · 2019-07-16T09:08:10+00:00

best years of my life check out stronglifts 5 x 5 pretty insane to put on mass.

Ohboohoolittlegirl · 2019-07-16T13:07:35+00:00

I suggest you to focus on form over load. Learn how to do the exercises properly, before injuring yourself. Especially on that age it can cause lots of long-term issues.

GayLubeOil · 2019-07-16T15:52:51+00:00

By some books on working out. Problem Solved

Title	Going to the gym as beginner
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Date	July 16, 2019 1:09 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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