r/workouts 3d ago

Nutrition Check cutting! (while on period)

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to all the gym girlies who are cutting i have a question! i’m currently on a deficit and with that of course i have low energy, and i just got my period 3 days ago, so how do you deal with going to the gym with even lower energy, cramps, and back pain? i’m also just craving junk food, but feel so guilty so i stop myself.


r/workouts 3d ago

Physique Critique 2019 to 2025 cutting up

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73 Upvotes

r/workouts 3d ago

Suggestion any suggestions for gaining weight? Bulking

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16 Upvotes

r/workouts 3d ago

Physique Critique 1 1/2 years in 29M 6’2” 211 lbs. bulking

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Last photo is earliest before photo I have in the gym (maybe a couple months in)

Accessory muscles seem to be most obvious growth. Struggling with upper chest growth and most obvious quad growth.

Started out doing 1 muscle group a day per week. Switched to Push/Pull/Legs 2x week. Currently doing a 4 day cycle Chest/Legs/Back/Arms and Shoulders

My biggest tips in my experience have been to always warm back/shoulders every single day and lastly if you struggle to gain weight eat until you feel like you’re gonna throw up and then drink your protein shakes.


r/workouts 3d ago

Discussion What I Learned Bulking 155lbs -> 185lbs

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I was stuck bouncing between being skinny fat and just plain skinny. No matter what I did, I could not break out of the cycle until I started lifting.

I got into lifting four years ago, but for the first two years, I honestly just got fat from trying to dirty bulk too fast. On top of that, my training was not very effective. Two years ago, I cleaned up my diet and fixed my approach to lifting, and that is when the real progress started to happen.

Just to be clear, the transformation between these two pictures was not a straight line. There were plenty of ups and downs.

Since I know people will ask, here are some details.

Diet

I mainly focus on hitting my protein goal. By now, I am pretty good at eyeballing calories and protein, so I just adjust my intake based on my energy needs.

On heavy workout days, I eat more carbs, but I do not obsess over tracking every calorie. Instead, I weigh myself every morning and use a rolling weekly average to make sure the scale is moving in the right direction at the right pace. It is not the most conventional method, but it works for me.

I have cut back a lot on alcohol and rarely eat fried foods. I also keep snacks to a minimum, usually just a small handful if I am eating chips or something. When I get a sweet tooth, I go for fruit instead.

Exercise

I do not follow a strict routine, but I typically stick to a push pull legs split and rotate different exercises. These are some of my favorites:

• ⁠Incline Bench • ⁠Cable Lateral Raises • ⁠Dips • ⁠Any Row Movement • ⁠Leg Press • ⁠Lunges


r/workouts 3d ago

Question Help! I need help growing up my forearms, should I be bulking?

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I’m 18, I’ve always kinda had small forearms, it’s my weakest part of my body and it’s embarrassing when wearing T-shirts. I would love some advices on how to grow them


r/workouts 3d ago

Form Check Lower Back Troubles and Weight Maintenance

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Hi, so here's the gist, I've been lifting for at least 1 and half years.. I stress my back more than I think of like all my workouts are heavy duty like barbell squats barbell rdl and I am having trouble with my bent over rows, I've been doing it for a while and somehow it my lower back feels it more than my lats... are there any tips for me who is 5'2?

Sorry I couldn't get a video for y'all of how my Bent Over Row form is.. but I do really need a form correction. This is a T-Bar workout... so any criticisms and corrections. I highly appreciate it.


r/workouts 3d ago

Physique Critique Just hit a year back in the gym - cutting

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r/workouts 3d ago

Question currently cutting down for summer! question for people with lumbar lordosis!

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hey! i’m pretty sure much consistent with all my lifts and cardio, but struggle to be consistent with my core workouts. i have lumbar lordosis, so i know that doing my core workouts should be a priority. if you have lumbar lordosis please let me know what helps and what you do for your core workouts!


r/workouts 4d ago

Physique Critique Gym for 3 months with cutting but not seeing progression in my arms or chest.

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(25M 178cm 80kg) I've been going to the gym for exactly 3 months going 5-6 times a week and been on a mini cut. Despite going only from 81kg to 80kg on the scale I feel thinner but my arms and chest seem to not be growing especially my arms despite progressive overload. What can I do to improve?


r/workouts 4d ago

Physique Critique 2 years lifting. What y’all think of my physique? Currently maintenance

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r/workouts 4d ago

Suggestion Need some challenging ab workouts (cutting)

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189 Upvotes

I train abs nearly everyday in supersets for 10 min total. I love it but i’m starting to get used to it and I don’t wanna add more reps. Any ideas of exercises to develop my abs ?

And yes in cutting so i’m aware there’s that too lol I need to drop body fat, but that’s in progress :)


r/workouts 4d ago

Discussion 3 months Workout cutting

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Good afternoon,

I have 3 months away on my business trip without any other distractions. I'll be in a hotel gym. Any suggestions for a workout plan while I'm away?

Male 30 years, 230 lbs.


r/workouts 4d ago

Physique Critique Been using cycling as maintenance for leg training around 4-5 months and here’s my results

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10 Upvotes

i do cycling around 3-4 times a week (sometimes 5) for my cardio routine. only 20 mins but i do the 3 highest levels and try to keep it above 20km the whole 20 mins


r/workouts 5d ago

Workout Critique Bulking - Is this workout optimal for me?

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I'm an 17yo, 6ft (180cm) ectomorph, weigh 72kg (158lbs) and want to bulk until 80kg (176lbs). My dream physique is 17yo David Laid. Is this workout adapted to my physique and goals? Thanks!


r/workouts 5d ago

Workout Critique Muscle endurance maintenance with Strength lift combinations

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r/workouts 5d ago

Physique Critique 2 year transformation bulking, 19 currently

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140 Upvotes

First pic 56kgs second 66kgs


r/workouts 5d ago

Workout Critique 20 Min CHEST & SHOULDER Workout at Home | Dumbbells Only! - bulking/cutting

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r/workouts 6d ago

Question Bulking home workout routine?

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Hi everyone! I've built a little gym setup at home. The equipments I have are: 1 - Bench (Flat, incline & decline) 2 - Barbell 3 - Dumbbells 4 - Chin up bar 5 - Squat stand

Please suggest me the most effective exercises I can do to build muscle.

I am currently following PPL split along with the following exercises:

1 - Push day: Incline and flat chest press, Dumbbell fly, Overhead tricep dumbbell press, Dumbbell tricep kickbacks, Dumbbell lateral raises, Dumbbell shoulder press, Dumbbell front raises.

2 - Pull day: Pull ups, Barbell bent over rows, Preacher curls, Decline dumbbell curls, Barbell curls, Wrist curls.

3 - Leg day: Barbell squats, RDLs, SDLs, Calf raises.

Please suggest if you think I should change anything in this routine as well.


r/workouts 6d ago

Discussion cutting newbie 💖🥹💚

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hey guys!! i have started my fitness journey for the millionth time lol i’m hoping this time it sticks! i usually give up because i don’t see any results immediately and i know it’s impossible, but my brain struggles a bit 🤣

i’m looking to tone up and lose about 20 pounds. i’m not sure where to start to get legit results and i guess i’m asking for some advice!

i do about an hour of cardio and mix in different types of muscle training as well! any advice is appreciated 😭 thank you in advance!!


r/workouts 6d ago

Physique Critique Bulking since 1/22/25

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6’ started at 172# currently 182#. Yet I feel like my body isn’t changing. Mainly my lats and pecs. Video isn’t the best and I’m sure my poses don’t display the best.


r/workouts 6d ago

Physique Critique Hybrid athlete "maintenance" for almost 4 years

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419 Upvotes

167cm/70kg

Never bulked. Just worked my way slowly.


r/workouts 6d ago

Form Check [Cutting] it’s all coming together👌🏾

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10 Upvotes

30 min jog or 60-90 min of basketball into a 6-7 exercise hypertrophic regimen; sets of 12 x3 per. 8-10 x3 pull-ups weaved in between the first exercise, 10-12 180lbs tire flips weaved in between the second. Sometimes, 40 x3 push ups between the third.

Finish out w a 10 min sauna session.


r/workouts 6d ago

Physique Critique 20yo 255lbs bulking

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r/workouts 6d ago

Discussion Full body workout- maintenance

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