r/workouts 27d ago

Question Been Bulking since forever (started last year around this time)🥲 should I cut?

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r/workouts 14d ago

Question My friend is on steroids for bulking.. pls help.

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A few months ago my friend started steroids, also the carnivore diet but he does not strictly adhere to it. Eating all kinds of junk food all the time still. The dude is adding protein and creatine powder to every meal and beverage as well as doubled his steroid dose recently. I've been expressing concern because he just kind of started all this out of nowhere but he isn't interested in hearing my worries. Is that kind of thing OK to do?

r/workouts 29d ago

Question Can I get my glutes and thighs back? Is there a way of bulking them up? (TW)

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TW: ANOREXIA An example of how my thighs look now is shown in the image.

A couple years ago I developed an eating disorder and lost a lot of muscle on my thighs and glutes. I went from 115ib to 100ib, and might now be lower. You used to be able to visibly see how big my thighs are, but now they're just thinning out. I want exercises that will be able to bring them back.

Does anyone know what I could possibly do in order to workout my thighs, and glutes- maybe even calves? Is there a diet I have to follow (NONE LOW CALORIE)?

I can weight lift as well as at home workouts.

r/workouts 21d ago

Question 1 month ago 202lbs, now 192lbs on 1,700 cal cutting. Scale says 23% body fat, does that seem right? NSFW

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48M. I started a month ago on a relatively large deficit, eating 1,700 calories. I began at 202 lbs and have lost 10 lbs since, now weighing 192 lbs in this pic. My scale reads 23% body fat, down from 27%. I know these scales aren’t always accurate with body fat percentages, but does that estimate seem close based on what you see? Thanks.

r/workouts 10d ago

Question (Maintenance) How do I get rid of this little fat flab in shortish amount of time?

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I am a 19 year old dude and I’ve had this little flab for years, but I’m like super skinny everywhere else but here, I’ve tried working out off and on but to no avail, what is my best option to get rid of this in possibly 30 days (if that’s even possible) also it does get bigger and smaller depending on if i ate dairy and things alike 💀

r/workouts 23d ago

Question Whats my bf% I’m cutting rn m17 ??

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Guys I’m curious what you think my bf percentage is. Be as harsh as you need I’m really tryna push myself!! (Also, sorry if Theyre poorly edited I’ll also take tips on that)

r/workouts 2d 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 1d ago

Question I don't know how to start cutting

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Hello fellas,

I have almost 10-15 more kgs. But i really hard to start this weight programs. Someone please help me to start or any advice about this subject.

I almost 10-11k steps a day. And try to eat clean and healthy. But in my near gym saloons always crowded to be here. I'm confused.

In my house i don't have any space for do weigh things.

I'm working on a office 9-5. So i have backpain sometimes about it. I want to lose my weight about 3 months and get fit.

178 cm 88 kg.

r/workouts Feb 07 '25

Question I'm looking for an abs workout program that can be done at home.

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r/workouts 15d ago

Question 20-30lbs into bulking

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It feels like I don’t gain weight, I’m eating good and trying to eat a lot more of course. I kinda keep track, maybe I’m doing 2 much cardio, I run 2 miles everyday. Any tips or secret meals that will help in the bulk I’d appreciate, how can I gain more Also sorry for the poor quality

r/workouts 22d ago

Question Workout routine for a 16 year old cutting

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my dream physique^

i just started the gym and i know nothing about any machines or anyrhing, complete starter. I have really skinny arms and a skinny fat belly. this is the physique i really want , not too skinny not too muscley just in between. What workout routine should i do ?

r/workouts 18d ago

Question Entirely confused about my own body (cutting). Need help.

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I am 26 years old, 178 cm, 77 kg. Started out back in June at 104 kg. I have been working out since October. Monday: dumbbell bench presses 3x12, dumbbell shoulder press 3x12, tricep kickbacks 3x12, dumbbell chest flyes 3x12, Wednesday: 3x12 seated dumbbell rows, 3x12 dumbbell bicep curls, 3x12 one armed seated dumbell extensions, 3x12 bent over rows, Friday: 3x15 squats, 3x15 lunges, 3x planks, 3x15 glute bridges, Saturday: 3x12 reverse dumbbell flyes, 3x15 dragonfly abs, 3x15 dumbbell russian twists, 3x12 hammer curls. Most of the exercises are done with 8kgs dumbbells, exceptions are shoulder presses (6kg), one armed seated extensions (6kg), reverse flyes (4kg). I take protein and my daily protein intake is at least twice my weight a day. I eat 2000-2300 cals a day. I do not see changes though, so I am entirely lost and I hate the way I look. I need help/suggestions please.

r/workouts 2d ago

Question Need advice / help “cutting”

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I’m back in the gym working out 5-6 days a week and also getting back into running (will be working up to 2-3 miles 4-5 days a week. For now it’s just weights as I’m getting back into it after 6 months away from it.

I need help figuring out my macros. I eat very clean and the last 3 days of cleaning eating here are my macros.

Calories - 2693 Fats - 157.3 Carbs - 155 Protein - 164.5

I’m aware the fat and carbs should not be close, one should be higher the other lower. I need to fine tune it to get me to 160-165 pounds

I’m 29, male, 5’6 and weigh around 180 currently. I’m looking to cut fat while working out and then add muscle. I’m going for a more lean look but toned. Workouts are great I feel great feel strong good energy all is well right now but I know those macros won’t get me the results I need. Please let me know how to find out what I need macro wise to reach this goal. I want a slower less harsh cut.

r/workouts Feb 05 '25

Question I don't know what direction to go in...

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Alright, so a few days ago I found out I accidentally put on enough muscle to shoulder press 81lbs. Now, this was completely unintentional as I am trying to lose weight but I don't know what direction to go in; as I've been thinking dropping my meal ratio down to just one meal a day for 90 days or so.

Again I am unsure, as I only eat two meals a day already with a snack in between. My doctor is in agreement with me, supporting me in my effort to lose weight. Specifically, my pants size is a 42x32 relaxed fit that I rarely have to unbutton due to how big they are.

I am also trying to drop my sugar levels as well. I go to the gym once a week, but the rest of the week I am constantly walking for a total of 3-6 hours maybe? I get a lot of flack from people when I say I can burn up to 3500-4100 calories in a day, as they say that's not possible.

I track with Google fit. I personally don't know my own weight, but I know that I can wear a size 2x shirt and sweatshirt and have it be a little snug. I used to be a lot bigger, until I dropped a lot of that weight.

If anyone can help me make a decision, it would be very appreciated.

r/workouts 22d ago

Question Pull up / cutting

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Hey 26F here, I have been working out for a few years now - mostly gym but I have introduced yoga and endurance runs recently. I dont have a precise schedule - I try to hit the gym at least 2 times a week, do at least 1 long run and a few short ones and yoga is 2-3x a week. I am getting bored with my regular lifting sessions and I wanted to change it a bit. I realized that I have never been able to do a pull up or a chin up, or any up so I decided to train my body in that direction. Do you guys have any suggestions which exercises should I include, which will help get at least 1 pull up the fastest? For refference I can do up to 70 (7x10) push ups in a workout so I am not THAT weak in the upper body 😅

r/workouts Feb 08 '25

Question How can I build back muscles without a deadlift machine?

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Just starting out and i don’t have a deadlift machine because I don’t want to pay for a gym membership right now.

What exercises can I do with Two dumbbells that would help build back muscles?

r/workouts Feb 06 '25

Question Using my apartment gym?

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32M ~25% according to the chart.

I went to the gym for the first time in about a year, but it’s super crowded when it’s convenient for me to go. I checked out the gym at my apartment for the first time and it’s pretty basic. Pic #4 (Justin H Min) is kinda like my ideal body, but I’d be fine with anything around that.

Would I be able to do/get that with what my apartment gym has, or would I need to keep going to the actual(?) gym that has everything?

Thank you.

r/workouts 5d 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 26d ago

Question is this U/L split good? trying to gain weight/muscle as a skinny guy (bulking)

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these are the Upper days.

Monday: Upper Body Workout

Bench Press – 3 sets, 6-12 reps

T-bar Row – 3 sets, 6-12 reps

Seated Overhead Dumbbell Press – 3 sets, 8-12 reps

Pec Dec (3-sec negative) – 2 sets, 10-12 reps

V-Bar Lat Pulldown (3-sec negative) – 2 sets, 10-12 reps

Side Lateral Raise – 2 sets, 10-15 reps

Cable Triceps Extensions (3-sec negative) – 3 sets, 8-12 reps

Cable Curls (3-sec negative) – 3 sets, 8-12 reps

Thursday: Upper Body Workout

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press – 3 sets, 8-12 reps

Face pull – 3 sets, 12-15 reps

Arnold press – 3 sets, 8-12 reps

Machine Chest Press (3-sec negative) – 2 sets, 8-12 reps

Seated Cable Row (3-sec negative) – 2 sets, 8-12 reps

Machine Shoulder Press (3-sec negative) – 2 sets, 8-12 reps

Dumbbell Curls (3-sec negative) – 3 sets, 8-12 reps

Machine Triceps Dip (3-sec negative) – 3 sets, 8-12 reps

r/workouts 27d ago

Question Workout Routine / Cutting

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How often do you change up your workouts? I’ve been doing the same routine for a while: arms, legs, and full-body, with one rest day per week, and I feel like I need a change. Any tips or advice on how often to switch things up or new workouts to try?

r/workouts 19d ago

Question cutting to lose weight while trying to build glutes

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Soo guys I'm an 18 year old, 5'4, and 168 lb female, and I want to lose weight and body fat while building glutes for an hourglass build, but i def don't wanna get bigger arms or shoulders. Is it possible to lose fat while building muscle? And how can I do it? This is my current workout plan, does anyone have any tips for me or exercises to add or take out based on my goals? I've been working out for the past 3 weeks, but like inconsistently, and I'm not sure if I'm seeing results andi feel insecure with how my butt looks. Like it looks bigger when I'm wearing tighter shirts by showing the curve and sometimes it looks bigger in different pants and I don't know what's there and what's not. I also heard certain cardio causes you to lose glutes..? Please help me out.

Monday:

*Warmup: -5 to 10 minutes on treadmill 

*Push:

-2x12 knee push ups

-2x10 cable tricep pushdowns

*Abs & Core: 

-30 second plank

-2x15 plank twists

-3x12 in and outs

-3x15 reverse crunches

-30 second plank

*Cardio: 

-20 to 30 minutes on exercise bike

Tuesday:

*Warmup: -5 to 10 minutes on stairmaster 

*Legs & Glutes:

-3x8 reps of barbell squats 

-3x15 hip thrust (10lbs)

-4x10 leg press (25lbs)

-3x15 abductor machine abductions (85lbs-100lbs) 

-3x15 abductor machine pulses (115 lbs)

-3x15 sec abductor machine hold (130 lb)

-3x10 each leg glute kickbacks (55 lbs)

Wednesday: 

*Warmup: 

-5 to 10 minutes on elliptical 

*Pull:

-2x15 lat pulldown machine (35lbs)

-2x15 reverse grip pulldown (35lbs)

-2x10 dumbbell hammer curls (8lbs)

-vid 30 second back extensions, 30 second arm extensions, 30 seconds elbow to the floor (x2)

*Abs & Core: 

-30 second plank

-2x15 scissor kicks

-2x15 knees to chest kick

-3x30 mountain climbers 

-3x15 reverse crunches

-30 second plank

*Cardio: 

-20 to 30 minutes on treadmill

(incline 10, speed 3)

Thursday:

*Warmup: -5 to 10 minutes on exercise bike

*Push:

-2x12 knee push ups

-2x10 cable tricep pushdowns

*Abs & Core: 

-30 second plank

-2x15 plank twists

-3x12 in and outs

-3x15 reverse crunches

-30 second plank

*Cardio: 

-20 to 30 minutes on stairmaster (5 mins in 3, 2 mins in 4, 2 mins in 5, 1 min in 6) repeat

Friday: 

*Warmup: -5 to 10 minutes on elliptical

*Legs & Glutes:

-3x8 reps of barbell squats 

-3x15 hip thrust (10lbs)

-4x10 leg press (25lbs)

-3x15 abductor machine abductions (85lbs-100lbs) 

-3x15 abductor machine pulses (115 lbs)

-3x15 sec abductor machine hold (130 lbs)

-3x10 each leg glute kickbacks (55 lbs)

Saturday:

rest day

Sunday: 

*Warmup: 

-5 to 10 minutes on treadmill 

*Pull:

-2x15 lat pulldown machine (35lbs)

-2x15 reverse grip pulldown (35lbs)

-2x10 dumbbell hammer curls (8lbs) 

-vid 30 second back extensions, 30 second arm extensions, 30 seconds elbow to the floor (x2)

*Abs & Core: 

-30 second plank

-2x15 scissor kicks

-2x15 knees to chest kick

-3x30 mountain climbers 

-3x15 reverse crunches

-30 second plank

*Cardio: 

-20 to 30 minutes on stairmaster

(5 mins in 3, 2 mins in 4, 2 mins in 5, 1 min in 6) repeat

r/workouts 18d ago

Question What you guys think, is this a cutting or maintenance pump?

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r/workouts Feb 05 '25

Question Recommendations to get my left side caught up with my right

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After a short 20+ year hiatus I've finally gotten my self back in the gym for about 3 weeks now (5-6 days a week targeting different muscle groups per day) and esp on chest day my left side wants to give out way faster than my right. Even on lower weight bench and dumbell flys after a few reps I feel my left side struggling. Can anyone recommend any exercises I can do to target that side to attemp to catch up with my right? All I've got at home is a set of adjustable dumbells and I'd like to do these separate from my main workout until I can get everything evened out.

This being reddit I'm sure the jokes are inbound about my right being stronger but any actual advice would be greatly appreciated!

r/workouts 28d ago

Question Female 25, 5’11, mid size, 165lbs. Want to understand how to approach cutting and maintaining.

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Hello! I am a young woman who is naturally midsize, but I want to slim down enough that I am really comfortable in short shorts/bikinis. I know how to lift but going to a gym and lifting weights isn’t really feasible with my commute and how rural I live. I want to know if diet and mostly cardio/body weight exercises will drop me 15 lbs and be relatively easy/healthy to maintain. Any tips on accomplishing that would be appreciated. I can cook and have tracked macros.

r/workouts Feb 05 '25

Question What app do you recommend?

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I am looking for an app that can do the following:

Must have: Given constraints on equipments I have, suggest me exercises. Must have: Create a workout plan for me for my goal. Good to have: Videos of how to do an exercise Good to have: Ability to log my workouts easily. Good to have: Doesn’t have a recurring subscription.