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I only workout 3 days a week - full body in 30 mins. pullups, handstand pushups, jumping squats and plyopushups. do them back to back (about 2.5 minutes) rest for 1 minute then repeat 5 times). Give yourself a day between weight bearing exerciese or your muscles don't recover properly. I'd initially stick to body weight…

Sometimes incidental training helps the core. Any exercise where you are lifting weights whilst standing helps out (yes, deadlifts are excellent). Don't forget your upper back either (pull-ups are probably one of the best bodyweight exercises).

Weights help but aren't necessary. Most of my gains have been achieved via body weight exercises e.g. the best exercise for lat width are pull-ups and they really work the arms as well. Handstand pushups are great for shoulders etc. If you want to add to resistance without buying more dumb bells why not use resistance…

I've only read a few other posts so sorry if I've repeated myself. Why continue to do something that you really don't want to do. You're just wasting your time - and its a limited resource. If fitness is your goal then consider: weights done in circuit fashion. You will get fitter, stonger and its a lot quicker and more…

I did the same thing. I am able to lots of wide grip pull-ups and chins but had difficulty doing a muscle up. Its harder as you have to try to prevent the rings from moving around too much. Persevere. I can now do about 10 muscle ups (technique mainly).

I admire you. You're not sitting on your bum feeling sorry for yourself but getting up and wanting to be proactive. Good on you. I do think you need some very specialied advice though so you may wish to speak to a personal trainer, experienced with this type of issue. don't give up

To gamerguy123, everyone had to start at some point. I was in the army over 35 years ago and could barely do 2 chinups. Over the years i started then stopped. About 18 months ago I started again in a committed fashion. Now, aged 55 I can do 30 wide grip pull-ups, or 10 with 30 pounds weighed belt. My lats grew and grew…

The rationale is that when you work hard with resistance training you tear muscle down so a good diet and recovery time between training enables you to rebuild and get strong. It is suggested that you allow 48 hours between reworking a muscle. Hence the 3 x a week training routine is effective and popular. The issue is…

Dumb bells are great and very versatile. Contrary to popular belief a moderate weighted set can be increasingly challenging if you use rubber resistance bands. I use 50 pound sets for db bench press now but the bands substantially add to the resistance.

Resistance training is a great way to increase strength, burn fat and increase your fitness. You can use body weight only or use machines or free weights, it doesn't matter as you are using your strength to overcome the resistance. If you know nothing at all then I suggest you either buy a book, look up info online or join…

I don't believe that you can't build on a deficit. I have cut my calorie intake down to about 1500 for the last 2 months in an attempt to burn fat. I have also maintained my exercise regimen. I've built my arms up by about 1/2 inch (16 inches), added muscle to my shoulders, and my shirts don't fit due to my back (see my…

I only train at home. Most exercises, with the exception of heavy squats, dead-lifts and bench press, can be done at home. It just takes a bit of discipline.

This is very good advice. Many people have good intentions but may not have the clinical awareness that you need. See your doctor, then based on this consult a qualified trainer. You're 21 and you have many years to achieve better outcomes for yourself. Life is not a sprint but a marathon. Good luck

I use resistance bands for many of my lifts. It does add to both positive and negative aspects of any weight substantially, but particularly the negative aspect. It's not necessary to slow down the lowering of the weight but just to control it as it's lowered. It's possible to use them for most exercise (pull-ups are very…

Burpees. These are the king of exercises. Do a pushup, skip your feet under you then jump up. If this instruction doesn't make sense have a look at youtube. Most often done in HIIT or Tabata style. This will definately improve fitness. I don't run but improved my fitness incredibly with burpees. If you have some dumb bells…

I forgot to add that 'exercise bands' are excellent to add resistance if you want some additional resistance

I almost exclusively use body weight exercises and have made very good gains without conventional weights. For example there is 'no better' exercise to widen the lats then wide grip pull-ups'. So please don't think you have to go to a gym or buy lots of equipment to benefit from training - you don't. My go to exercises…

I have similar issues. Sometimes the feeling seems to stop. The best indicator strength is improving is when you increase resistance or endurance. Squeezing the bicep at the top of a concentration - like you're trying to cramp it - might help though. Drop sets are another way to get that feeling back. I also use bands and…

I built my lats and rear deltoids pretty much exclusively with wide grip pull-ups. I also do sets of handstand push-ups but also believe they target the anterior head of the deltoids.

I asked the same question the other day. i managed to find a device called the 'Vancell PerformTek', which is used to monitor heart rate. The author provides some data in relation to his / her own heart rate whilst doing various resistance exercises.

Good on you

why not incorporate both into a workout? You could do routine of weight bearing exercises via a circuit e.g. 5 mintues, rest for a minute or two then do the circuit again. Essentially, supersets / giant sets do this. The rationale is you do e.g. back, then shoulders then legs then chest, then biceps then shoulders (or…

I only train at home. I have been a member of a gym years ago but could get to train for the same reasons you mentioned. I did buy some adjustable dumbbells, a trx and a pull-up bar. I use them 3 x weekly and haven't looked back. Some simple body weight exercise e.g. pull-ups, burpsees, are excellent as cardio and to build…

Exercising on an empty stomach is believed to be an excellent way towards weight loss and even lean muscle gain. If you want to know more search for 'Leangains'. Many of the traditional theories about the importance of eating before training are challenged by the author, Martin Berkhan.

Hi there, It doesn't matter what others can or can't do. It only matters what you do. Good on you for trying and keep at it. There will always be someone better and worse than you. Everyone, even really strong blokes, have to start somewhere. Chances are they would probably try to help you anyway. If you want to do…

Hi, i've just joined MFP. I joined because i've got an online trainer who advises on meals, macronutrients and similar issues. I've been training in a haphazzard way for years now and have only just begun to take it seriously. i have lived in Adelaide most of my life (over 50 years). Great place to live but I like to get…

I workout 3 x weekly and do mainly body weight (pullups, handstand pushups, jumping squats etc) and I read somewhere if your next session is suboptimal then you have probably overtained. Mind you, its probably also related to age (I'm 55 so perhaps I need more time to let my body recover).