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    Beginner Fitness: Daily Simple Questions Thread - November 04, 2020

    Beginner Fitness: Daily Simple Questions Thread - November 04, 2020


    Daily Simple Questions Thread - November 04, 2020

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:04 AM PST

    Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread - Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer.

    As always, be sure to read the wiki first. Like, all of it.

    Also, there's a handy-dandy search bar to your right, and if you didn't know, you can also use Google to search fittit by using the limiter "site:reddit.com/r/fitness" after your search topic.

    Other good resources to search are Exrx.net for exercise-related topics and Examine.com for nutrition and supplement science.

    Be aware that the more relevant information you add, the more relevant the answers you receive will be. And if you are posting about your routine, please make sure you follow the guidelines.

    (Please note: This is not a place for general small talk or chit-chat. Also, the community decided long ago that we keep jokes, trolling, and memes outside of the Daily Q&A threads. Please use the downvote / report button when necessary.)

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    22 Months of training (Aged 29 Currented)

    Posted: 03 Nov 2020 11:00 AM PST

    Background

    Always been pretty lean, developed a gut and simply started to go to the gym just to lose my belly.

    Bio:

    • Gender: Male
    • Height: 175cm (5ft9)
    • Weight: 176lb

    Image from 4 Months in till the Present (22 Months after)

    https://i.imgur.com/KYSJiYT.jpeg

    https://i.imgur.com/lZYh6ae.png

    Diet

    • Caloric intake: ~2300 calories
    • Macros: ~200 grams of protein, ~ 170 grams of carbs, ~ 30 grams of fat

    I eat a lot of protein to stay satiated, carbs for energy and fat is needed. I intend to increase my fats uptake.

    I think I am somewhat in maintenance, thinking of increasing caloric intake, but not too sure. I am still educating myself on how to better improve.

    Workout Routine (3 sets each for the most part)

    I train to be as safe as possible and prioritise form over everything. I don't go for maxes, rarely ever do. I track my progress in order to be able to numerically implement progressive overload and see my progress from workout to workout.

    I have a Push, Pull and Leg split and rest the following day, then repeat.

    My philosophy is basically go heavy initially to quickly induce fatigue then relatively lower weights to safely push to failure and beyond.

    • Push Routine: Bench press (80kg for 13 reps), Dumbbell Press (28kg for 11 reps) , Dumbbell Incline (24kg for 9 reps), Dips (70kg for 20 reps) , Triceps Pulls (weight at gym inconsistent... 15 reps) and Bicep Curls (18kg for 7 reps each arm) and 3 sets of each.
    • Pull Routine: Deadlift (100kg for 8 reps), Pull Ups/Trying to do more Chin-ups (13 reps bodyweight), Lat Pulls (45kg for 12 reps), Side Lats (Shoulders - I don't pay them enough attention, but tend to easily feel pain there 37kg for 9 reps).
    • Legs: Squats (70kg for 9 reps), Leg Press (109kg for 18 reps), Leg Extension (69.4kg for 14 reps), Hamstring Curls (45kg for 12).

    Did a 100kg on the bench for 7 reps once, but since then, it's 6 consistently. Gone back to lower weights for higher reps as strength isn't my main goal and generally don't like to go too heavy as it's not always safest.

    Supplements

    1. Kre-Alkalyn (Creatine Monohydrate better scientific back up, but I feel stronger on Kre... may be placebo)
    2. Omega 3s
    3. Vitamin D
    4. L-Citrulline

    Self-Assessment and Goals

    Lots to improve on fore sure, but I will slowly gain more experience and learn from others as time passes.

    Really dislike my back, lacks width, but will look to implement more exercises and do more research.

    Not in a rush and intend to just go at my own pace and enjoy the journey.

    Never ever look at Instagram pictures as they're unrealistic and just want to progress as far as my genetics allows even though I started at a pretty late age imo.

    Hope there are more gains in the next 2-3 years, but worst case scenario, I'm content.

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    Rant Wednesday

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:04 AM PST

    Welcome to Rant Wednesday: It's your time to let your gym/fitness/nutrition related frustrations out!

    There is no guiding question to help stir up some rage-feels, feel free to fire at will, ranting about anything and everything that's been pissing you off or getting on your nerves!

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    Front squat neck marks

    Posted: 03 Nov 2020 09:29 PM PST

    I did front squats today and my wife is convinced that the marks on my neck are hickies. I am fair skinned and and pressure from the bare usually leaves a mark for a few days. I wear a sweatshirt to prevent this but always seems to have marks. Is there a good way to prevent this?

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    Can't feel the hip thrust in my glutes!

    Posted: 03 Nov 2020 11:50 PM PST

    Hey everyone! I've been doing hip thrusts for a month now and I still can't feel it in my glutes. I've played with the weights, made sure my shins are perpendicular to the ground, tried several benches with different heights, tried adding a resistance band but nothing seems to be working. Even walking lunges are working my glutes better than the hip thrust. Any advice?

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    People’s experience with Single Arm Dumbbell Bench?

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 03:24 AM PST

    So with lockdown coming back in the uk I'm once again limited with weight, anyone experienced with this movement as I'm concerned balancing the weight and overall stability would be the limiting factor more often than not

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    Unsure on best way forward

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:36 AM PST

    For context, about 4 years ago I was 65 kg, and since then I've been at the gym very on and off (think 4/5 months on then 4/5 months off) which I haven't been happy about.

    Recently got back into gym after an elbow injury which put me out ~4 months. Starting to actually have time for it and take it seriously right now and I'm not sure if my best start is to cut or to bulk.

    Currently running PPL intermediate 6x a week.

    Age: 22
    Height: 187cm (~6'2)
    Current Weight: 84kg (~185lb)
    Current picture with bad lighting: https://imgur.com/a/DPhihp1

    Lifts (not sure if important but here):
    Deadlift: ~100kg x 3
    Squat: ~100kg x 3
    Bench: 30kg dumbells x 5

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    Has anyone purchased a Workout Programme and what does it include ?

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:24 AM PST

    I'm looking for some information and insights. have multiple questions and want to push past the advanced level.

    Would also like to vary my training for example more into hybrid performance

    Thanks

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    Monthly Apps, Gadgets and Gear Megathread!

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:04 AM PST

    Welcome to the Monthly Apps, Gadgets and Gear Megathread!

    This thread is for sharing fitness related apps, technological gadgets, and training gear that you've found helpful for your fitness goals.

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    Why does it hurt so much to stop running?

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 01:23 AM PST

    This is mostly a curiosity question, usually when I run the hardest part is just the start and then I get into a trance for the 30 minutes or so I usually go at.

    But the most painful part by far for me is stopping, why is that? Whenever I stop I feel like my legs will no longer support my weight even though 10 seconds ago they felt relatively fine as I ran.

    (I searched this up but only found people expressing pain as they ran instead of after).

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    what is rootbeer oil?

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 01:20 AM PST

    I did a search for bpc 157 which lead me to a page for hydrogen water what? which had a blog about his usage of bpc157, and then someone in a comment mentioned rootbeer oil. I googled it, and it's supposed to heal everything from the center? It's really DSMO and a few other things. Is this real?

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    Chest lifting workouts

    Posted: 04 Nov 2020 01:09 AM PST

    Has anyone tried chest workouts that really worked? I have tried several but I don't feel anything in that area. Or is it even possible to lift your chest at home? ( resistance bands? )

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    feeling sore/kinda ill after a intense workout

    Posted: 03 Nov 2020 11:15 PM PST

    recently after my workouts I feel really sore/ a little ill, then the next day I feel fine. I looked it up online and saw something about a fitness hangover? I'm not sure if thats it, I'm curious if anyone else have gone through something like this? (This is my second month weightlifting seriously again, I drink enough water as well)

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    I live at place - which is 134 meters above sea level. I have the option to travel to place B which is more than 400 meters above sea level. Would it be useful for me to travel to place A every day and train there a few hours and then go back to place B?

    Posted: 03 Nov 2020 09:16 PM PST

    I want to train at higher altitudes however my apartment is at 134 meters above sea level.

    I can travel every day to the other place which is 400 meters above sea level but I would obviously have to go back to my apartment since I need to sleep somewhere.

    Is there any point in me doing that? Will my body get adapted to training at higher altitudes or not since I won't be at 400 meters 24/7?

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