Do You Even Lift Bro?

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(02-07-2025, 07:32 PM)Norm Minder Wrote: Make sure you're going consistently and regularly. Work it into your schedule accordingly and keep going until it becomes a habit and don't miss a day because you "don't feel like it".

The day you stop making gains is the day you stop going entirely. Too many people quit too early and never reap the benefits. Don't be one of them.

Also proper form is better than heavier weight always keep that on mind

How often do you go, like 2-3x a week? Was trying to pick a gym close to my place to not make that an excuse to not go, but the closest one is an expensive LA fitness. I know everyone is gonna tell me not to cheap out on health, but I also can't be signing up for memberships that eat significantly into my budget, especially these days.

(02-08-2025, 03:37 PM)dong Wrote: Comment above me explained just about everything I'd tell you split wise. There are tons of helpful videos out there that go in depth on each exercise. If you're wanting to bulk up I recommend doing a clean bulk.. you'll have to reach exactly how to do that though. I did a dirty bulk for the culture, but you'll feel awful during.

Biggest piece of advice I can offer is to not lift more than you're capable of (essentially ego lifting). Find something that is uncomfortable, but you're still able to do 8-12 reps for 3 sets and not sacrifice your form. After awhile you'll build strength and keep upping the weight. You'll want to ALWAYS focus on proper form and make sure you feel all the different contractions. Allow proper time for recovery between each set unless you're super setting something.

I do cardio just about every session now. Times vary depending on what day it is for me, but I try to do at least a half hour. If you wanna cut weight you should try treadmill incline of 11+ and put speed at 3.5 or 4. It is a pain, but helps A LOT.

For supplements I just take daily men's vitamins, protein shakes/powder, creatine, sometimes pre-workout (that is NOT required).

Appreciate it dong, I'm not the show off type so I don't bite off more than I can chew so to speak, I'm very risk-averse in life. Thanks for the cardio tip too, weight loss is def more of what I'm going for at the moment, not bulking.