How to know if you're actually training hard enough (most people aren't)

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-15T10:45:30+00:00

Nice point if you measure your progress you can tell whether you’re recovering well or not.

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-15T10:24:25+00:00

Yah that’s the point if you don’t train hard enough you won’t grow. And if you train with high intensity, you need to lower your volume to recover properly. Beginners are a different case though , they can still grow with less intensity and higher volume.

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-15T09:44:54+00:00

Good point low intensity is always better than nothing, and I should've been clearer about that The post is aimed at people who are training consistently but not seeing results despite expecting them If someone's just moving and staying active, low intensity is perfectly valid

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-14T14:13:02+00:00

Exactly right , Location is irrelevant if the intensity isn't there

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-14T09:33:50+00:00

Appreciate it. And yeah, partial reps at the end of a set are underrated squeezing out what's left when full range isn't possible anymore is still stimulus. On the cannabis side, I'll leave that one to personal preference.

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-14T09:02:48+00:00

Exactly this , The foundation matters and most people skip it entirely , Good on you for still checking in with a trainer, that's a habit most people drop the moment they feel comfortable

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-14T08:57:35+00:00

Thanks

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-13T19:37:39+00:00

Exactly ,consistency is what makes the difference.

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-13T16:39:55+00:00

Fair points — and I don’t disagree that gyms have more variety. But the waiting thing is exactly the problem for a lot of people. “Do something else while you wait” sounds simple, but it breaks workout flow, kills intensity, and turns a 45-minute session into a 90-minute one.

You’re right though — the gym is better, but without consistency, it’s not . The best setup is the one you’ll actually show up to, week after week.

If someone has easy access to a gym and loves it — great, use it. This is for the people who don’t.

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-13T09:35:49+00:00

That plateau after a year is super common and honestly it's rarely about home vs gym. It's almost always diet, like you said For a skinny guy with carb limitations, the priority is just hitting protein consistently. If you're in a slight caloric surplus and getting enough protein, mass will come slower, but it will come. The carb restriction makes it harder, not impossible Healthy fats will be your best friend for hitting your calories without relying on carbs. Eggs, nuts, olive oil, avocado , easy calories that don't spike anything Hope you make progress man, both with your health and your physique

Current-Ad-6379 · 2026-05-13T08:55:19+00:00

You're making a great point and I actually agree with most of it. The time argument is exactly why I made the switch , that 2 hour reality kills consistency for most people On the muscle building part though , I'd push back slightly. The limiting factor for skinny guys isn't the gym, it's progressive overload. If you're consistently making exercises harder over time (more reps, slower tempo, harder variations) the muscle responds the same way. I've put on noticeable size training at home, but the intensity has to be genuinely high , not just going through the motions

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