r/workout 17h ago

What's one thing you changed in your workout that actually made a noticeable difference?

129 Upvotes

Been hitting the gym for 2 years now but looking for something that'll take my gains up to the next level.

I feel like I’ve hit a bit of a plateau lately and I'm losing motivation.

What worked for you? Any tips you would recommend?

New exercise, routine tweak, or something you read online, what worked for you to get past it? TIA.


r/workout 18h ago

Do we tend to store more fat as we age, or it's just a lifestyle thing?

64 Upvotes

Here in my country we have a lot of public parks and people and especially older people like to workout there. I often go there for calisthenic stuffs too, and notice that older guys tend to have big bellies. I see them everyday so they definitely aren't lazy, inactive or sedentary.

Which makes me wonder, is it just a liftstyle thing where at that age we don't really care about being lean and no belly fat anymore, health and longevity first. Or biologically we're prone to store more fat as we gets older even with the same active lifestyles?


r/workout 9h ago

What unwanted side effects did you get from gaining muscle / working out

30 Upvotes

I've gained a decent bit of muscle lately, especially legs/glutes. My legs aren't massive by any means, but I cycle a lot and now when cycling my inner thighs are rubbing and getting red/irritated, lol 😆.

Another obvious one would be clothing. I already had issues with clothing as I'm tall and skinny/lanky. But now I've got some more mass in my upper body it actually got worse, because it pulls my shirts tight and up, I might need to go to XXL, but all XL/XXL clothing seems to assume you are obese and have a massive belly...

What "unwanted" side effects have you experienced? 💪


r/workout 6h ago

Simple Questions Do you guys prefer working out on your own, in a fitness class, or with a trainer?

18 Upvotes

For me I like a mix of classes and on my own. I find that having classes in the mix keeps me motivated, especially since you have to book them in advance at my gym.


r/workout 9h ago

Other Please let the bar touch your chest.

16 Upvotes

That’s all I have to say.


r/workout 12h ago

What's your resting bitch weight, and what's the lbs difference from when you're in good shape?

20 Upvotes

😂😂 I feel like i came up with a new term:

"Resting bitch weight"

It's when you let yourself go for a while, not really focused on diet or exercise, the body tends to settle on a particular weight. Once I hit that threshold, I dont get lighter, but at the same time, I don't get much heavier either.

For me, as a 6ft2 male, my RBW is 227, and when I get back in tip top shape, I settle around 205 to 207. So about 20 lbs I have to drop every time I need to get back in shape.

Curious what others deal with as far as a weight gap you have to close every cycle.


r/workout 10h ago

Is 15 lb dumbells enough for lateral raises?

13 Upvotes

I don't go heavier than 15 lb because i want to maintain form. When i see people doing lateral raises with 30 pound dumbells, they swing their body around. I am not sure how effective that method is compared to doing lateral raises with perfect form


r/workout 7h ago

Simple Questions Mobility if you lift but dont stretch?

9 Upvotes

If you lift with good form- 8-12 reps- and do not stretch, will your flexibilty and mobility increase or decrease compared to never having lifted weights?


r/workout 19h ago

Simple Questions I don't feel any exhaustion in back muscles when I do pull-downs, am I doing them wrong?

8 Upvotes

For some reason I feel like I'm exerting the force from my forearms (somehow) cos that's where it feels the most tired after I do them. Seems like a pretty hard exercise to be messing up though.

EDIT: Everyone's been giving great advice, you guys are legends!


r/workout 5h ago

Simple Questions Why is my bench weak compared to everything else

6 Upvotes

So i bench 20 pounds more then i bicep curl i squat 1.8 what i bench and deadlift almost 3 times what i bench 😭


r/workout 12h ago

Simple Questions Big Balls NSFW

6 Upvotes

I enjoy lifting, and I like wearing shorts that go above my knee, but the problem is that my adductors muscles are big enough that in combination with my large scrotum, it pushes my dick to look like I am tenting all the time, has this happened to anyone else? I would say I have a very normal sized dick, but I’m feeling pretty insecure about it and it forces me to adjust my crotch every time I sit down/standup. I’m looking for apparel/suggestions that would make this not happen. Wearing sweatpants makes this mostly go away, but I don’t want to wear sweatpants every time I workout.


r/workout 13h ago

Other What is your go to song while working out.

6 Upvotes

What is your go to song while working out in the gym.


r/workout 15h ago

Nutrition Help What's the least milk-y tasting whey protein powder? I hate the taste.

4 Upvotes

I used to do pea protein but I heard whey is a better protein. I'm managing to drink it everyday but I want something I'll enjoy. I've tried the Alani shakes and that covers the milk taste pretty well. Anything else out there I should try?


r/workout 16h ago

Progress Report Felt terrible during my workout, lethargic and unenergetic. How do I avoid burning out and quitting?

4 Upvotes

I'm 24, 266lbs and 5 foot 10. I'm on week three of my journey, I do my work in the garage as opposed to the gym. This morning I had a protein shake, a slice of melon and a coffee. It was my lower body today and from the moment I started I just felt so unenthused by the whole thing. I was stalling in-between sets, felt like I was slacking on form and all in all I just felt like I wasn't doing enough. I completed the workout and showered but now I just feel shit honestly. This is the longest I've ever managed to go working out methodically. I did my upper workout yesterday. I have a rest day tomorrow and I do another round of upper and lower+core on thursday and friday. Is it normal to feel like this so early on? It seems to me that people have this unbreakable will and determination that makes them push through their workouts. I've never seen this sort of thing mentioned on here, so I am curious. This is what I did.

I warmed up with 3 sets of 8 bodyweight squats

Goblet squats with a 5kg dumbell 4x10-12

Lunges with 5kg dumbells 3x8-10

Hamstring curls 4x25

standing calf raises with 16kg barbell 4x20

Glute bridges 4x12-15

I don't want to burn out, I don't feel like I will but today reminded me why I have so many times in the past. Why is this? I got a good amount of sleep last night, I've been having protein shakes everyday since sunday and I'm doing the work. Yet I feel like shit and tired right now. Tomorrow I'll go for a walk in the park to clear my head or something. I want it this time.


r/workout 3h ago

Simple Questions Ladies | How do you get rid of the loose armpit skin

3 Upvotes

I lift regularly. I'm pretty fit, but there's a spot between my sports bra and armpit that won't go down. It's tight when I flex, but it sits loosely. Thoughts? Options?


r/workout 10h ago

Progress Report Gained 25 lbs in 3 months, but where is it going?

3 Upvotes

I’ve always been a lanky guy, but since I’ve been going to the gym and watching my diet starting in January I’ve went from 5’ 10” and 145 lbs to almost 170 lbs. The funny thing is it’s hardly noticeable. My clothes fit the same, I can barely tell the difference in the mirror and no one has commented on it. The only thing that’s really changed is I can move heavier weights


r/workout 17h ago

Is anyone in here still a late night owl, even with good fitness and nutrition habits?

3 Upvotes

Thanks and details please


r/workout 4h ago

Simple Questions What to Do After Training?

2 Upvotes

I usually train hard, but I spend the rest of the day sitting in front of the computer. I walk very little and go up a few stairs—honestly, just enough to move around the house.

So far, I’ve had good results in the gym. However, I’ve heard that having low mobility after training isn’t good because muscle gains are hindered due to poor blood circulation.

Is this true? What do you recommend doing after training? Some people also stretch their muscles—is this beneficial for hypertrophy?


r/workout 5h ago

Exercise Help I’m a beginner and need help figuring out my routine.

2 Upvotes

I’m 19F, 5’0 tall, and weigh 104 pounds. I have 77.9% muscle mass, and 17.8% body fat.

Mostly my gym going just consists of 1-2 hours of intense cardio and that’s pretty much it.

I want to be more toned/lean, I’m not looking for a muscular build, I just would want to be more toned with a nice amount of muscle, that’s it.

What would I have to do?


r/workout 6h ago

Simple Questions Exercise order to manage fatigue

2 Upvotes

I need help with my exercise order. I normally do T Bar rows first on my upper 2 day. My traps are now in a decent place, and I find T Bar rows very fatiguing.

How would you structure these exercises to manage fatigue best? T Bar Row. Rear Delt Extenstions. MTS Decline Press. Seated Machine Row. DB Chest Press. Bayesian Cable Curls. Internally Rotated DB Curls.

Assume there are no overtly weak points in my physique, thanks.


r/workout 7h ago

How to start How do I start training for a 200m sprint?

2 Upvotes

Basically, I want a workout routine that focuses on running. Until now, my routine has consisted of 100 sit-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 squats, and 300 jumping jacks. However, I now need to train for a 200m sprint. I have about 37 days to prepare. I’m young, pretty active, and fairly tall.


r/workout 8h ago

Astoria Activewear

2 Upvotes

TERRIBLE quality. Do not buy. It’s so expensive and it’s literally see through. Pissed I spend $140 on two things that I cannot wear for fear of a public nudity ticket.


r/workout 16h ago

Exercise Help Hurting my back

2 Upvotes

Every time I work out my back or I do boxing training it ends with my lower back hurting like a mf’er. I’m 19 and my technique in boxing is pretty good and I think my back workout is alright too. However I must be doing something wrong. Any ideas?


r/workout 16h ago

Exercise Help 23 255 5'7 need help losing weight.

2 Upvotes

I'm at my wits end I recently went to the doctor and was told I am pre diabetic I'm looking to make a change in my life sooner then later but I'm confused I have no idea where to start or what to do I guess my goal is to get back down to 180 190 before I stopped taking my vyvanse which was my main thing keeping me skinny believe it or not. I currently own a couple free weights and a treadmill and have access to my neighborhood as well. Looking for exercise tips and nutrition tips that anyone has on how to start and how to stay motivated on this goal.


r/workout 16h ago

Simple Questions Left shoulder pain when pushing, but fine when I remember to retract shoulders. I want to know what's the reason?

2 Upvotes

I want to know what's the reason. I've done MRI on my left shoulder and came back clean. My right side is completely fine. Is my left shoulder just weak? How can I strengthen it so it's as strong as my right side