Bro, do you even lift? If so answer me this!

[lawll]

Originally Posted by r00t [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

resistance bands > weight set

physics. weights only give you resistance on the y-plane of gravity, whereas bands are a 3 dimensional matrix

You can't really build much with resistance with bands to work your major muscle groups. But it's whatever your goal is to look like a runner or to have some bulk.

[lawll]

Also 80% of working out is nutrition so make sure that is in check first.

[Clark]

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Best part of the gym is seeing people in better shape than you.

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[Wotsirb401]

I agree with the gym scene it is pretty stupid. I am friends with most of the "big" guys so I am always razzing them about getting bigger cause they are looking small and they hate that. It is almost like a reverse body dismorphia. I would say if you want to start off after 3 years, do only the large muscle groups for now as your body gets used to the motions.
Example do full body workouts 2-3 times a week

Bench Press
Lat pull downs or pull ups if you can
Squats
Tricep pushdowns
Shoulder press

Try to aim for about 3 sets of 10-12, remember to keep the weight low for the first few times , you dont want to hurt for 2 weeks and hate your life, trust me ive trained people who have done this.

[limit]

5-3-1 is definitely not a beginner workout.

everyone who is saying all you need is a pull up bar is kind of a retard. sorry, but thats the truth. the strongest groups in your body cannot be sufficiently challenged with body weight resistance (not to say SOME can't be).

the ideal working ranges for both hypertrophy and strength are 70%+ percent of your max. you will never even get close to this range with your bodyweight, save for some nice wide grip chin-ups maybe.

as a beginner in anything, you need to focus on the fundamentals. there are three movements which will carry you through your entire lifting/fitness career:

-deadlifts
-squats
-the properly executed bench press (a full body lift)

these are the most powerful movements that the body has and they engage massive amounts of muscle to work together at once.

pound those three movements into your head with repetition, criticism and focus. you can add some support lifts into the mix if you feel like you are neglecting a certain area, but those 3 lifts are your focus. chin-ups and a military press would be a great addition to round the mix out for example.

and do incorporate mobility work into your workouts. warm up with dynamic stretches and cool down with static stretches. do not neglect your mobility work -- it'll bite you in your ass if the day comes that you ever want to start playing with more technical workouts.

be consistent, work hard, eat well, sleep well.

[orsk]

Originally Posted by limit [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

5-3-1 is definitely not a beginner workout.

everyone who is saying all you need is a pull up bar is kind of a retard. sorry, but thats the truth. the strongest groups in your body cannot be sufficiently challenged with body weight resistance (not to say SOME can't be).

the ideal working ranges for both hypertrophy and strength are 70%+ percent of your max. you will never even get close to this range with your bodyweight, save for some nice wide grip chin-ups maybe.

as a beginner in anything, you need to focus on the fundamentals. there are three movements which will carry you through your entire lifting/fitness career:

-deadlifts
-squats
-the properly executed bench press (a full body lift)

these are the most powerful movements that the body has and they engage massive amounts of muscle to work together at once.

pound those three movements into your head with repetition, criticism and focus. you can add some support lifts into the mix if you feel like you are neglecting a certain area, but those 3 lifts are your focus. chin-ups and a military press would be a great addition to round the mix out for example.

and do incorporate mobility work into your workouts. warm up with dynamic stretches and cool down with static stretches. do not neglect your mobility work -- it'll bite you in your ass if the day comes that you ever want to start playing with more technical workouts.

be consistent, work hard, eat well, sleep well.

Well then, you are retarded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCpK7GZR700

kthxbye

[HappyTr33z]

Pick up heavy shit, eat beef jerky, grow a beard.

Be man.

[Stinkum]

One thing I have learned is that it's pretty easy for me to go 6 months of consistent exercise. What is very difficult is to exercise consistently over a period of multiple years and make part of my life permanently.

To the people that made it a habit exercise consistently for multiple years, what are your tips? Do you work out in the morning? I find it easy to flake out after a long day of work.

[Swish]

What I love most about people that do a lot of any type physical exercise is that when it comes to advice everyone contradicts each other on every single thing.