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Mistakes you made when you just started out at the gym thread
>I used to put clips on the smith machine when I benched
>pic unrelated
>>37402462
i didnt deadlift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFZ4-tY55qQ
When I first started I used to stand on my toes when I squatted. I'd also bench press over my face.
I used a smith machine.
>>37402462
I drank water in between sets
>>37402492
>When I first started I used to stand on my toes when I squatted
I wore headphones in the gym
>>37402501
yea, now I dont drink water at all and feel a lot better
>>37402462
I used to wear basketball shorts to the gym and I didn't read the sticky.
>>37402462
FUCK
>>37402537
yea this makes you puke doesnt it? almost puked the other day.. i luv muh watuh
>>37402546
What do people wear to the gym? Usually I just see basketball shorts/leggings/sweatpants
although only curlbros wear sweatpants
>>37402501
Why drinking water is bad?
>>37402575
summer
>>37402561
>to the gym
Anon, I think you're missing the real issue.
>>37402535
>adphones in
What's wrong with that? I'm doing that all the time.
>>37402579
elaborate pls
>>37402644
You're here from this years summer.
Lets see where to start
>Would push press believing this did something other then hinder my progress
>sumo deadlift
>Pullups with 1/3 ROM because i was weak
>Viewing someone do something with dumbbells and always feel the need to say something under by breath such as "Fucking idiots.. wasting time not using a barbell
>See someone using cables and always feel the need to say something under by breath such as "Fucking idiots.. wasting time not using a barbell
>Viewing all the people on cadrio believing you dont need cardio to get get ripped
>>37402675
>sumo deadlift
?
> going heavy on chest flies
> pulling with wrists/arms on back movements
> not stretching
> not eating
>>37402644
>>37402661
You're a newfag that doesn't know the
>drinking water between sets
meme.
It's a meme. Drink your water.
Bro split.
Barbell bench bouncing
>>37402462
>doing a brosplit on the first day
Trusting a fart and shitting myself.
Happened 30 minutes ago actually. Lucky i was in the garage
>No doing core work
>still not doing it
For reals tho familia i dont think i can do a sit-up and its been 9 months
>brosplit
>hitting muscles less than once instead of at least 2 times a week
>not knowing shit about nutrition and never counting macros or eat enough in general
>thinking the gym staff knows Jack shit about lifting
>>37402947
Started out doing arms 3x a week and chest 3x a week. One rest day. Ate like shit. Minimal gains.
>>37402991
>i dont think i can do a sit-up
kek,americans
>>37402462
Signing up for Planet Fitness.
Seriously, I want to change my life for the better because I play WoW for hours on end and don't have a job for the summer but I blindly signed up for PF knowing nothing about cardio or lifting or dieting.
>>37403392
thats not a mistake.thats a step for the better if anything.You can train your body effectively in planet fitness.you just have to be smart and use dumbbells.
>>37402493
So many lost gains. :(
>>37402579
>kek'd
>>37402484
damn you knew how to lift, what happened?
>>37402462
I fell for the SL meme
Not knowing how to brace properly
Didn't do enough volumes on upper body
lifted to much to often to soon with a SHIT diet now i have strech marks, a lesson well learned.
granted genetics have some play in it but now ive cleaned my shit up and not gone all guns blazing ive had 1 or 2 tiny strech marks form instead, i just wish the ones i got years ago would turn fucking white already some have and i dont give a fuck about them but the pruple ones annoy the shit out of me
I fell for the SS and gomad meme
>Bought the cardio is bad for gains meme
>Didn't start a routine for way too long
>Benched over my face
>Bad form on pretty much everything
>Almost no pulling/rowing movements for way too long
>Lifting too heavy on lateral raises, flyes etc
>Not counting/tracking food
>Not understanding diet is more important than lifting for way too long
i didn't stretch so when i squatted i'd always have butt wink. it left me with pretty bad back pain after every set until i fixed it.
>diet is everything
>get those shoulders back. like, right back
>no DOMS isn't a bad thing
I spent almost 2 months working out with a personal trainer that overtrained me each time in a gym that has almost no free weights.
Also almost messed up my back by pulling a muscle while deadlifting due to shit form.
>>37402546
What's wrong with bball shorts?
>>37403980
>no DOMS isn't a bad thing
The only time I had DOMS was after the first 2-3 times I worked out. Is this bad?
>>37402462
>Google first routine
>4 sets bicep curl 12, 12, 10, 10
>donno what set is
>do 12,12,10,10 as one set
>mfw 4x4x12,12,10,10
>16 sets of bicep curls
>45 mins of bicep curls
>1 of 4 bicep exercises.
>>37403980
>get those shoulders back
what do you mean
>>37404094
What's your split? PPL or something where you work same muscles 2x a week?
>>37404154
SL 5x5 same lifts every 4 days except for squatting every 2 days.
>>37402462
I used to ohp in the squat rack also did weighted dips
>>37404188
>ohp anywhere but the squat rack
>doing weighted dips is bad
>>37402462
I cringe so much when thinking about my novice times.
>do SS
>finish squats
>use the EXACT SAME BAR for my OHP
>don't use clips for OHP
>when pt would tell me to use clips, I'd always grudgingly do it and mumble to myself something about "not needing it"
God I feel like hiding just typing this
>>37402575
>>37404074
>>37404231
Youhavetogoback.webm
>>37404133
Retract the scapula.
Sir, I think you mean
The Press
I did SS.
>>37404233
huh
>>37404119
45 mins/exercise * 4 exercises = 3 hours.
Still 5 hours short of a proper arms day.
>>37404263
RIP in pieces trex
>>37404263
>>37404321
hello fellow comedians! :)
i didn't try to get abs
>>37404336
Never forget to chrunch for spot reducing fat around your belly. Real beginners mistake.
>>37402462
> I didn't buy a p90x instead of falling for the starting strength + gomad meme
> believed /fit/ when they said pre-workout supplements don't work
>>37404233
Favorite pasta desu
>>37404359
p90x is just cardio / aerobics
what does it have to do with lifting?
>>37404408
>implying
>>37404421
I hate when I always mess up my workout and turn black. What the fuck am I supposed to do with an 8 inch dick?
>>37402462
>fell for p90x meme
>then fell for bodybeast meme
>then fell for SL meme
when will i ever learn?
>following bb.com brosplits for the first 2 years and making shit strength gains
>30 minute post-workout window
>smith machine squats cuz no squat rack
>worked out at a gym that only had 20lbs barbells and thinking they were 45lbs, dem feels when I switched gyms
>>37402484
That lumbar doesn't look entirely okay, does it?
>>37402698
don't worry its the same anon that doesn't do push press because it "does nothing but hinder his progress"
>>37402462
Didn't understand how figure eight straps worked for at least 2 or 3 months. Would put the bar through one of the loops and my arm through one of the other loops up my forearm.
Unfortunately this worked pretty well and I continued the habit for a while probably til I saw someone doing it the correct way...
>>37404421
Yes, that program is great for cutting, so if you had muscles underneath the fat then you'll see them once you lose weight
You're pretty much a summerfag if you think that cardio and aerobics will actually help you gain muscle.
>>37402512
are your toes aesthetic now
>>37402561
it's a meme i'm pretty sure that it's fine to wear basketball shorts at the gym
>>37404421
Either a shill, retard or meme-er
>implying pushups and cable shit built that chest
>>37402974
Happened to me when I started my workout. Finished my workout commando
>>37404433
Bend it all the way around so it reaches your unholy hole
Have fun
>>37404343
kek
>thought eating right was eating whole wheat bread and cold cuts
>fell for the "eat every two hours" meme.
>thought planet fitness was a good idea
I don't even count that year as trying to be a fitter me.
>>37404525
>Implying 1 handed planche pushups can't build that chest
>>37402462
>lifting at a community center gym in a ghetto neighborhood
it was like going on one of those scared straight programs for school every other day
>>37402575
Ramadan
>>37402639
>adphones
Who else here /adstation/ for new PR's?
>>37404802
Salam aleikum, brother.
>>37404233
Tell me why this is bad, because I do this.
>>37402639
Literally nothing wrong with it as long as they don't hinder movements. I usually take them out for squats and deadlifts
>>37403980
>>37404254
>>>get those shoulders back. like, right back
What's wrong with that?
>>37402561
Above the knee shorts most days, track shorts on leg days.
>>37402698
Hopefully he means the the sumo form didn't fit the mechanics of his body properly.
Or he might be retarded.
>>37402991
How do you do any leg lifts without a core?
>>37402484
Shit form
>>37404094
gotta have doms everytime you work out buddy. it's not needed to make gains but you should have some when working out hard enough
>>37402559
If you drink too much you can puke. A little is fine. The best thing to do if you feel dehydrated is to sip a little and swish it in your mouth. It's what martial artists due durring fights.
>>37402484
He lifts way too much with his thighs
>>37402575
You have to hydrate yourself throughout the day. Only take little sips to get rid of the dry feeling and then continue hydrating yourself properly after workout.
didn't tip the receptionist
seriously, 93 replies and no one posted this? wtf fit.
>>37406091
My squat is suffering pretty bad. Like it hasn't progressed in ages
>>37402484
nice bro, make sure you pull the slack out of the bar though. you might snap your shit
>>37402462
Not increasing the weight as often as needed
>>37409526
How often should you increase it?
>>37402462
I didn't know any of the stuff in this pic.
>>37409605
About every week or so. Depends on how much effort you put in your lifting. I've been going everyday for the past few months and my muscles seem to be keeping up with the increasing weight. It really depends on your workout schedule.
>>37402462
I saw people squatting 2, 3 plates. I had never done squats before, so I'm like "I'll just try one plate just to get a feel for it, how hard could it be?"
Apparently very fucking hard. I don't know how but I somehow managed to Good Morning that shit. That was six months ago and my neck STILL hurts.
>>37402501
nigga just sip a little, if you drink half a bottle between sets you obviously will feel like shit
>I used to use this thing at the gym for squats
I thought I could lift alot, can't really.
>>37402462
who is this semen di mon?
its important.
>>37402462
>Only worked out my chest shoulders biceps and abs.
I would seriously do bench, over head press, biceps curls, hanging leg raises every other day.
My shoulders pulled forward and rounded horribly.
>>37402462
cutting off my own dick to increase test
>>37402501
yeah no, fuck you. I like my water nigga
So many is hard to keep track but I'll try to name some.
Didn't stretch, 3 months in I fucked up my hip and had to take 3 weeks of rest, thank god it wasn't worse
Mixed milk with whey creating a slimy clumpy mess
Squat mornings
Spent too much time in beginner routines
Lifting in old chucks that were falling apart and were uncomfortable as hell.
>>37402484
Not trying to be one of those guys cause I can't even pull that
>tfw 180kgx1
But you're locking out your knees and then finishing the lift with your lower back, try to do those simultaneously, will probably improve your numbers
>>37412338
Fucking kek at least you got swole. I neglected curls and bench altogether and the only thing that is developed is my upper chest, shoulders, and upper back. My biceps are flatter than a korean's ass.
>>37403605
Bio oil
>Do it
>>37404482
If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid.
I didn't go to a dead hang when doing pull-ups and chin-ups. I was only going down halfway.
>>37412881
THinkng of getting this shit how does it work?
>>37402772
this
>>37403927
What stretches do you do? My hammies are pretty tight and it's hard to go below parallel
>>37405363
You pull your shoulders back so they don't slouch. It's for posture
>>37408778
this
>>37411155
This visual is the best
>>37402675
Push press is fantastic. The only haters of push press program it too often or fail to increase weight.
If you raise your push press from 185 to 225, you're either seriously strengthening your tris/delts or you're adding an inch or two to your vertical jump.
>>37402484
When the 45 moves out of the way of those fucking calves tho. I'm dyin
>>37402575
Ask them about bread next.
>>37402462
Hello anons, who is the pic related cum dumpster?
I never felt a chest workout until I did dips...I always felt my shoulders get tired before until I hit about 205 on the bench...now I do a slight arc and feel my titties work. My OHP used to be my bench too...that's how bad it was. No one mired how big my shoulders were
>>37413559
>>37412276
>>37402462
https://www.instagram.com/solodenka/?hl=en
Skipped Chinups
>>37404696
i have made the same error
I only did cardio for months because I didn't know how to use weights properly and didn't bother to look it up.
>>37404233
I do shoulders and back on the same day for my current program and have been using the same bar for weeks. Am I supposed to go move more weights off and on to one in the deadlift area? Fuck that, I'm OHPing
>>37402675
>>37403836
I've read cardio has a positive impact but you two make it seem essential.
How impactful is it ?
>>37413095
the big one is the standing pike, the fifth one in pic related.
remember to keep your back straight. bending just to touch the floor makes the stretch less effect.
back straight, push your butt out and hold. it might help to keep a broomstick against your back so you can easily feel when your back is still straight.
>>37402575
smells like summer
>>37414694
1 in 4 people die of heart disease so it's probably good to make sure your heart is as healthy as possible.
The energy and stamina gains are the biggest benefit on everyday life though.
>>37417489
I meant gains-wise.
The energy argument is compelling though.
>>37412662
+ overextending
He won't be as lucky next time
>>37412601
What's some good solutions for ingesting whey ? god i hate it
>>37417836
get neutral flavoured/banana/chocolate flavoured whey and throw it in a blender. add banana's/oats/(chocolate)milk/fruits whatever
seriously, if you dont have a blender, get one.
>>37417859
Thanks a lot dude, real good advice
>>37417863
you should check out if your local supermarket has those packages of frozen red fruits/strawberries etc
they go really well in a shake
>>37406110
Explain?
Went to planet fitness
>>37402535
I wear headphones bc the gym music gay.
>>37414694
Very. Can help lower resting heart rate, but I mainly do it because cardio is an easy way to increase metabolism rate and help circulation, meaning nutrients are carried more effectively to damaged tissues.
>>37417836
find a flavour that you like. optimum nutrition is usually brought up for having good flavors. i'm using their rocky road flavor now and it's pretty good, even with water.
>>37403096
King brosplitter here. Shut your fucking mouth.
Working out Biceps too often led to stretch marks.
Assumed I had correct form without checking myself in a video
God damn I remember just thinking "snap city" when I was watching my low bar squats
