I’m 16 and need help with working out

gainzsince2001 · 2019-10-26T02:13:07+00:00

Hey bro I can help you out, feel free to PM me.

selfimprovementman3 · 2019-10-26T02:19:39+00:00

Everyone here is against bodyweight training but seriously I was in your shoes a little bit ago, I only have a barbell, weight plates upto 70kg, and an ab roller.

I invested in some gymnastics rings, hung them outside, and I swear they are the most versatile piece of equipment. You can do pull ups, dips, rows, and so many fucking exercises it's honestly ridiculous how underrated they are. I will say that for legs bodyweight is shit, but you can do pistol squats to get that leg strength. Luckily I had a barbell to do squats and deadlift with.

Ive only been following a proper routine for 3 months, but I went from barely being able to do 10 pushups to doing one arm pushups, and not even 5 pull ups in a row to 3x7 with 6kg. I can hold a dragon flag. Barely being able to do 5 dips to 3x8 ring dips with 7kg.

But hey, if you can afford to go to a gym, do it. You will see faster gains. But if you can't, gymnastics rings instead of weights would be a smart move if you have somewhere to put them.

Fromstatepharm · 2019-10-26T01:45:29+00:00

Don’t make a program, follow one that has already proven to work. You being 16 shouldn’t make a difference.

HitTheWall88 · 2019-10-26T16:10:31+00:00

Arnold Schwarzenegger Bodybuilding Encyclopedia. Hardcover. Best investment you'll make. Will teach you everything. Diet, training, rest, supplements, program design. All the basics. Read and absorb.

drypumpkin20 · 2019-10-26T19:31:47+00:00

You don't need help working out. That is absolutely the easiest shit to do. Don't listen to any cunt that says you need to do such and such a program. Fuck that. Any stimullis you provide your body will cause a reaction.

The most important part of being swole is food. Hands down. FOOD. Not fucking reverse grip hyper press back curls. You EAT your way to gains. Training is such a small part at your young age it's fucking retarded.

EAT damnit.

ExoticPanther · 2019-10-26T02:25:52+00:00

Find a gym you have freeweight access and follow a beginner 5x5 program. Compounds are the basis of everything.

power_cleaner · 2019-10-26T01:45:32+00:00

How heavy do the dumbbell go up to?

ScooopWoopScoup · 2019-10-26T02:17:22+00:00

At 16 you're golden just try hard

BombasticBobby · 2019-10-26T04:23:09+00:00

Search "starting strength training programs." Also search up how to do your lifts properly or you're going to fuck up your body. My yoga teacher tells me to stretch afterwards. Not too crazy, just stick with it.

I recommend doing yoga lmk if you want more info on why.

Edit: misread you're post. Find a way to get into a gym.

rockyp32 · 2019-10-26T05:02:51+00:00

I honestly thing kinobody is the best beginner program

owning_my_shit · 2019-10-26T06:17:31+00:00

Use a barbell. Look up Robert Kennedy's encyclopedia of bodybuilding, has.literally.eberythomg you'd ever want

eboyster · 2019-10-26T17:03:20+00:00

There is stuff all over YouTube for free

bulkbroo · 2019-10-26T03:34:03+00:00

Why cant you go to a gym?

Title	I’m 16 and need help with working out
Author	goofedgooberonig
Upvotes	15
Comments	27
Date	October 26, 2019 1:41 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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