Gym Routine

CommodoreSillyPants · 2015-01-23T00:49:41+00:00

If you look bottom heavy then focus on building mass on your upper body by doing low rep high weight. Try to lose some mass on your lower body by doing high rep low weight. Probably running and swimming mostly.

Without actually seeing how bad it is, it sounds like you just need to diet hard and do an absurd amount of cardio.

Train for a marathon or something.

dandeezy · 2015-01-23T07:33:31+00:00

trp is not the best resource. some of these guys are just starting out. go to /r/fitness, don't make this sub a be all end all.

the only gym advice you need from trp is you need to go consistently for years. do your own research, you have Google at your finger tips for crying out loud. what did people have 30 years ago? the answer? a gym with weights in it.

go lift!! quit reading!

Aaron565 · 2015-01-23T01:48:41+00:00

Defiantly don't skip certain areas just because you are more developed there. If you have strong legs, that just means you need to do more work on your upper body. Don't go replacing days or routines unless you are trying to give your body a shock.

theproudbanana · 2015-01-23T04:43:10+00:00

If you can play rugby or Football. You will have to go to the gym, and so upperbody and the sport will train your legs even more.

_and_a_PhD · 2015-01-23T06:10:28+00:00

This screams "kettle bell", pull ups and push ups in addition to standard weight training. The control required to handle and control a KB will help build a lot of upper body strength.

I would add a 1.5 to 2 pood regimen of

Kettlebell swings

Kettlebell clean and press

Kettlebell curls if your biceps are weak

Kettlebell floor press

Kettlebell thrusters to balance your core

Interspersed with pull ups and push ups as opposing workout.

One of my favorite workouts is a crossfit inspired 15 min AMRAP of

10 KB swings

10 pull ups

10 alternating KB clean and presses

10 push ups

If you can't build upper body strength adding this to your regular workout, you need to eat more.

asd1100 · 2015-01-23T08:02:49+00:00

as my legs are naturally strong

So my question is should I replace these two exercises in my routine with something else of value or should I just embrace my bottom heavy strength and do them anyways?

Do you also have great posture, great balance, great form, good proprioception and strong ligaments as well(now that is one amazing genetic pool)?

It's not all about hypertrophy, full body compound resistance training has a lot of "under the hood" advantages. But if you really dread those dozen deadlifts so much, do yoga instead. It's the same shit, just adds some flexibility and it's way more painful. Why not replace a couple of sets with a whole other 20 to 40-minute workout? makes sense right, as long you don't need to do squats.

Also, if you are really that embarrassed by your phat ass(although chicks love a big, strong and toned gluteus maximus). Run. It will give you pencil legs by the time you finish your first marathon.

MrEiffel · 2015-01-23T11:49:41+00:00

No, squats and deadlift are essential exercises that build your core.

If you want to have a smaller ass, lose fat. Start 5X5 and count your calories.

BiggestDickInTheRoom · 2015-01-23T06:05:38+00:00

Just put a bit more emphasis on the parts you think are too small. If you want a bigger chest for instance, then add a couple sets or an additional excercise for your chest, such as supplementing your bench with some dumbell flys. Don't stop doing squats though. Never stop squatting.

friestogo · 2015-01-23T05:47:17+00:00

That you are even asking this implies that you, in fact, do not have a strong lower body.

Title	Gym Routine
Author	RedPill_Will
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Date	January 22, 2015 11:44 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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