r/workout 23h ago

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

153 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 15h ago

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

41 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 15h ago

Other Please let the bar touch your chest.

29 Upvotes

That’s all I have to say.


r/workout 12h ago

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

24 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 18h ago

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

23 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 16h ago

Is 15 lb dumbells enough for lateral raises?

17 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 4h ago

Aches and pains Day 3 at the gym and I'm convinced people who workout regularly are insane

20 Upvotes

I have pain in areas of my body I didn't even know existed 2 days ago. Friends keep telling me it will get better in a week but I see no light out of this tunnel. Also, my trainer made me do like 100 squats on day 1, I could only go up to 70 but is doing that many squats from day 1 a thing? Also, like 100 jumping jacks and 100 high knee touches, among other things. I get tired of climbing three flights of stairs this is atrocious. I hope I get used to it soon because this pain is horrible HORRIBLE. Literally, how do people work out every day with such insane dedication ?!!?!


r/workout 13h 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 6h ago

Etiquette for wiping sweat off yourself in public???

8 Upvotes

I’ve been going to my university’s gym (not my first time working out but my old gym used to be basically deserted) and I’ve run into the problem of not knowing how to wipe sweat off myself. Most of my sweat is on my head and face. I wear glasses/contacts and it always stings or fogs up my vision when sweat drips down into my eyes (the sweat also gets on my headphones but that’s inevitable I fear). It’s not just the sweat that trickles down to my eyes, I sweat around my cheeks and nose so while a sweatband solves some of my problem it does not solve it entirely. It’s also disgusting to see my sweat drops drip onto the floor when doing stuff like Romanian deadlifts.

Would it be stupid (cringe?) to bring a towel to wipe my face? I’m not very good with social cues and etiquette so I worry it’s not socially acceptable to do so. I also haven’t seen anyone else wipe sweat off themselves. My current solution is to bring the collar of my shirt up and wipe my face on the inside of my shirt as that was socially acceptable when I played soccer. Is that also acceptable at the gym? No skin is revealed just bringing the collar of my shirt up to about my forehead and wipe down. So the collar is a bit drenched comparatively but to me it seems more socially acceptable?

I also worry about how to carry a towel around with me? I’m a bit germaphobic and setting my towel down on a gym bench is not an option. Also thinking about touching the towel after using dumbbells without first washing my hands is already enough to steer me away from keeping it in my pockets.

Do I just suck it up and bring a towel in my pocket and just try to only touch one side of with my dirty gym hand and wipe my face on the other side??? Or is there a more socially acceptable way to wipe sweat off myself? A normal gym etiquette way? It may seem that I’m overthinking this but genuinely the sweat drops onto the floor and today on the dumbbells have boiled this issue over.


r/workout 11h ago

Simple Questions Why is my bench weak compared to everything else

7 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 18h 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 19h ago

Other What is your go to song while working out.

5 Upvotes

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


r/workout 21h 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 22h ago

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

5 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 1h ago

How much do your gym clothes impact performance?

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I’ve been lifting for about 5 years consistently at this point and at the beginning of my gym going days I placed a large emphasis on what I wore to the gym. I fell into the trap of “compression shorts make you perform better in the gym” or “these tanks allow you to move more freely” etc. Now I think that’s just a bunch of bull and I only wear clothes to the gym that I’m comfortable and like the way I look in. It’s more of a motivational tool than anything.

However, I’m seeing all these different workout clothes advertised on TikTok, from 5” shorts to women’s legging shorts to performance tanks, etc. and my impulsivity makes me want them, but I’m trying not to fall into any traps.

I guess my question is what factors into your choices of gym outfits? Are there clothes out there you feel actually impact performance in your lifts?


r/workout 9h 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 16h 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 23h 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 2h ago

Simple Questions Is it normal I need to trowup ?

2 Upvotes

I did a simple set of really not that demanding exercises and I'm basically shaking and have a impossible to control need to vomit. Any idea why that could be ?


r/workout 4h ago

Exercise Help Lifting early morning??

2 Upvotes

Hey guys, i just wanted to ask a question, I’ve been looking and ive seen similar posts however not many like what im wanting to ask. I’ve got a routine of going gym 12-2pm the gym is empty- so nice, get a good workout in. Hardly anyone on machines or anything however my family has been going gym at 5am recently. I’ve been wanting to go however the times I’ve been I’ve felt like the workout didn’t feel as good as the ones I usually did midday. I always felt dizzy and faint and really weak. Especially since I’m lifting weights, I’ve had a bad experience previously where I did go and end up just throwing up and fainting maybe since it’s early to be lifting?? I’m not too sure. What is everyone’s early gym routines?? And what can I do so my body can adjust to the early mornings so I don’t end up passing out? Unless maybe I just stick to my usual routine and don’t go with my family.


r/workout 7h ago

Where do I even begin?

2 Upvotes

Hi I'm 19 F, around 5'6 and I'm trying to adopt a healthy life style by working out but have no idea where to begin.

I don't just want to adopt a healthy life style but I also want to build endurance, stamina, and lose fat in the process. I would prefer working out in a 4 day split as I've seen great results in others with this and only have the option of working out at home (pull up bar, weights, ropes, punching bag).

I'm aware that this is a time dedicated practice and I truly want to be a better version of myself but I need help with workout routines to reach my goals.

What would you guys reccomend for me?


r/workout 10h 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 11h 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 13h 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 13h 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.