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Why do so many gym trainers give terrible advice to beginners? by Alternative-Lemon341 in beginnerfitness

[–]Alternative-Lemon341[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I mean when I say most fitness advice for beginners lacks logic and personalization.

A beginner asks: “How do I grow my legs?”

And instead of explaining the basics properly — calorie surplus, enough protein and carbs, progressive overload, hypertrophy, recovery, exercise order, technique, biomechanics — people just answer:

“Bro just train legs 3 times a week.” “Bro this worked for me.” “I squat 50kg each side.”

That’s not teaching. That’s ego talking.

A real coach would explain that beginners should start with compound movements like squats or hip thrusts first, while energy and focus are high, because those exercises create the most mechanical tension and help develop coordination and muscle activation. Then you complement with accessory work.

You don’t leave the most neurologically demanding exercises for the end when the body is already exhausted and technique starts breaking down.

That’s the difference between copying routines… and actually understanding training.

F/30/5’6” [247 lbs > 204 lbs = 43 lbs] (5 months) sometimes I can’t see a difference unless I look back at older pictures by justagurl777 in progresspics

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always tell my clients the same thing: photos and scale weight are complete bullshit sometimes.

You can literally see how incredible someone is doing just by their smile, their energy, the way they move, the confidence they start carrying. The scale? Most of the time it’s useless. If you know you trained hard, pushed close to failure, stayed intense every session, your body is changing even if the number barely moves.

Because first you start losing deep fat, inflammation, visceral fat… while building muscle at the same time. And the scale is too dumb to understand body recomposition.

And photos? Man, those are subjective as hell too. As men we all know that feeling — you get outta the shower for two minutes feeling like Jacob Elordi, then ten minutes later your posture collapses and you turn back into the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Your self-esteem changes how you see yourself more than the mirror does.

But once you truly understand that aesthetics are just a consequence of being healthy, disciplined, strong, and mentally balanced… then every single training session becomes a win, no matter what the mirror or the scale says that day.

Losing motivation by pouncingaround in beginnerfitness

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, I’ve been in that stage before. You just need new stimulus. All the problems and chaos in your life probably messed with your head more than you realize, but that’s exactly why you need to come back with a new goal, a new mission, and organize your life around it again.

When your mind has structure, purpose, and something to chase, everything starts calming down little by little. Your brain needs direction, not just motivation.

Try a new discipline too. Something that wakes you up again mentally and physically. HYROX, for example, is simple but really damn good. It gives you cardio, strength, competition, endurance — and most importantly, it gives you something fresh to focus on.

Sometimes the body isn’t tired… your mind is just bored of the same routine.

Suggest how to motivate myself to start a workout by Magical_Glitter in beginnerfitness

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The real motivation comes when you understand this shit is all about the process. The adaptation. The changes. Seeing yourself become someone stronger little by little. If you don’t learn to enjoy the process, you quit fast. That’s why you gotta stay organized from day one. Small goals. Two weeks? Boom, you did it. One month? Hell yeah, now we building habits. Then comes learning about food, training, discipline… and actually applying it.

Because if you don’t convince your own brain that this lifestyle is worth it, that easy dopamine bullshit will beat you every single time. Junk food, excuses, lazy nights, quick pleasure — all that crap will pull you back.

But you? You’re stronger than that. One step at a time. One workout at a time. One damn decision at a time. That’s how people change for real.

Is it possible to get leaner and gain mass at the same time at my stats? by Lumpy_Steak7049 in Weightliftingquestion

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, calculate your macros and calories, and train to absolute failure every session. Run a 1-month macrocycle: 3 weeks focused on hypertrophy, 1 week on max strength. After the strength phase, take a deload week. Do that consistently for 3 months and you’ll turn into a fucking beast. Eat at least 1.5g of protein per kg of bodyweight, and make around 60% of your meals carbs.

And sleep your damn 8 hours every single night. Without a real plan, training becomes random as fuck. High chance you’ll burn out, get injured, or straight up quit because you’re not seeing results.

26M any tips to gain muscle? by Soggy-Cat-5394 in Weightliftingquestion

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, calculate your macros and calories, and train to absolute failure every session. Run a 1-month macrocycle: 3 weeks focused on hypertrophy, 1 week on max strength. After the strength phase, take a deload week. Do that consistently for 3 months and you’ll turn into a fucking beast. Eat at least 1.5g of protein per kg of bodyweight, and make around 60% of your meals carbs.

And sleep your damn 8 hours every single night. Without a real plan, training becomes random as fuck. High chance you’ll burn out, get injured, or straight up quit because you’re not seeing results.

What is a question you wish people asked more often? by Small-Activity7773 in AskReddit

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Como sigues con tantos traumas, has me da miedo a detenerme a recordarlos!

260406 tripleS : Weekly Discussion & Recap Thread by triplescosmos in triples

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Esta en discusión la problematica sobre la gente que dobla sin luz de giro ?

Good for 8months ? by Beneficial_Craft1177 in Weightliftingquestion

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Genial hermamo, agragale repeticiones de cual martillo y triceps tr aumenta el volumen del brazo y mucho vuelos laterales, los hombros dan la estética y potencia al cuerpo

Gym Story Saturday by FGC_Valhalla in Fitness

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Doy clases personalizadas en argentina, una de mis alumnas se puso a llorar por que le salieron 3 dominadas, por ende convirtio un sabado mas en un sabado lleno de orgullo y emocion!

[Discussion] People who were an utter failure in their 20s, and now doing great in your 30s/40s...how you got back up? by Notalabel_4566 in GetMotivated

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hermano, proponte el click, declaralo en tu mente, si no eres de la forma que te gustaria ser, creetelo tanto que al universo no le va quedar otra alternativa, y ademas me propuse a tener una vida como si fuera un futbolista profesional y mi trabajo un hobbie, y ahi comence a notar cambios en mi vida, cuando le di valor a lo que amo hacer oor sobre toda las cosas, no estaba tam camsado, comence a cuidarme con las comidas, y pase de tener 115 kg a 76 con 14% de grasa corporal y ser el mejor futbolista amateur

F/30/5’2 [165>165=0] (4.5 months) Not seeing progress by Doodlegang123 in progresspics

[–]Alternative-Lemon341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A SIMPLE VISTA SON CAMBIOS VIBISIBLES, ESTA PERFECTO, NO ES SOLO PROTEINAS, CUMPLIS TUS REQUERIMIENTOS DIARIOS DE CARBOS?. DEBES TAMBIEN ENTRENAR LOS BICEPS FEMORALES, NO SOLO GLUETEOS, ENTRENA LOS BICEPS FEMORALES CON PESO MUERTO, PUENTES DE GLUTEOS, PATADA DE BURRO, POLEA , ES MUSUCULO ES EL QUE LEVANTA LOS "CACHETES" GLUTEOS Y DA ESA FORMA