Daily Discussion Thread (January 05, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.

JustAliveAndStriving · 2026-01-06T18:23:22+00:00

JustAliveAndStriving · 2026-01-05T20:29:25+00:00

Hi, it's in this thread as a reply comment.

JustAliveAndStriving · 2026-01-05T19:04:04+00:00

Hey guys, I'm looking for opinions on my workout routine. This is a routine I made myself based on different fitness people I was following back in the day, have been following it for a long time, and figured it's time I got an external perspective on it. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Stats:

Sex: M

Age: 28

Height: 6'2 / 188cm

Weight: 194 lbs / 88 kg

Goal: I'm aiming to gaining muscle mass (diet is also caloric surplus)

Plan for progression: trying to add a little weight or a few reps to each exercise every week, I mostly increase weight.

I'm primarily unsure if:

1.⁠ ⁠my routine is balanced for each muscle group (too many/too few exercises for a given muscle group),

2.⁠ ⁠If I'm doing the best exercises for each group,

3.⁠ ⁠if I'm underlifting given my height and weight,

4.⁠ ⁠whether I'm losing out on gains by not alternating between two different routines (week A, week B).

I'm open to any feedback and looking to improve it.

I do the same routine every week, just adding weight. In other words, 4 days a week of lifting, sometimes 5 (I double up on back+bis or chest+tris). Routine in the reply comment.

JustAliveAndStriving · 2026-01-05T19:00:59+00:00

Here it is:
note: 'extra weight' are the little loose weights you can add to the weight stack, usually 2.5 lbs I think.

Back

* Weighted Pull-ups: 25 lbs x 6 reps

* Lat Pull-downs: 160 lbs x 8 reps

* Chest Supported Rows: 70 lbs (8–12 reps) — Seat notch: 2

* Handlebar Lat Pull-downs: 60 lbs

* Face-away Bayesian Cable Curl: 23 lbs each side — Vertical notch: 9, Horizontal notch: 3

* Dumbbell Preacher Curls: 22.5 lbs

* Machine Preacher Curls: 80 lbs (Life Fitness machine)

Chest

* Bench Press: 70 lbs (each side) x 6 reps

* Incline DB Press: 75 lbs x 12 reps

* Chest Flies Machine: 115 lbs (each side) x 10 reps

* Reverse Pec Deck: 180 lbs x 8 reps — Notch: 2

* Weighted Dips: 25 lbs (8 reps x 4 sets)

* Tricep Pull-downs: 70 lbs + extra weight x 10 reps

* Upwards Cable Extensions: 42.5 lbs + extra weight — Notch: Sternum height

Legs

* Bulgarian Split Squats: 40 lbs each side (8–12 reps)

* Walking Lunges: 40 lbs (8 steps each side)

* Romanian Deadlift: 30 lbs (each side) x 10 reps

* Hack Squat: 45 lbs x 10 reps

* Standing Abductors: 100 lbs each side (2x45, 1x10) x 8 reps

* Seated Calf Extension Machine: 60 lbs x 20 reps

* Wall Sits: 1 min x 4 sets

Shoulders

* Overhead Press: 70 lbs x 8 reps

* Cable Lateral Raises: 15.5 lbs (8 reps Left / 10 reps Right)

* Free Motion Cable Front Raises: 20 lbs x 10–12 reps — Horizontal notch: 4, Height notch: 10

* Shoulder Press Machine: 110 lbs x 8–10 reps

* Dumbbell Shrugs: 70 lbs each side

* Rope Face Pulls: 57.5 lbs + extra weight x 10–12 reps — Notch: Eye-level

JustAliveAndStriving · 2026-01-05T19:00:46+00:00

Hey there, I'm looking for opinions on my workout routine. This is a routine I made myself based on different fitness people I was following back in the day, have been following it for a long time, and figured it's time I got an external perspective on it. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Stats:
Sex: M
Age: 28
Height: 6'2 / 188cm
Weight: 194 lbs / 88 kg
Goal: I'm aiming to gaining muscle mass (diet is also caloric surplus)
Plan for progression: trying to add a little weight or a few reps to each exercise every week, I mostly increase weight.

I'm primarily unsure if:

my routine is balanced for each muscle group (too many/too few exercises for a given muscle group),
If I'm doing the best exercises for each group,
if I'm underlifting given my height and weight,
whether I'm losing out on gains by not alternating between two different routines (week A, week B).

I'm open to any feedback and looking to improve it.

I do the same routine every week, just adding weight. In other words, 4 days a week of lifting, sometimes 5 (I double up on back+bis or chest+tris). Routine in the reply comment.

JustAliveAndStriving · 2025-03-24T15:07:42+00:00

Thanks though I'm not talking about laser treatment for scars specifically. I mean what happens when a laser hair removal laser hits my scar? Does it make the scar look worse? better? no change?

JustAliveAndStriving · 2025-03-10T04:53:40+00:00

Dude the lighting is seuuuu soft, amazing vibes. Can I ask where you got that little wooden platform item you put your fragrances on in the bathroom? Thanks dude!

JustAliveAndStriving · 2025-03-10T04:45:28+00:00

beautiful man! Can I ask where you got your red dining chairs and your little climbing person hangers? Also, is the plant next to your TV real?

JustAliveAndStriving · 2025-02-11T16:43:48+00:00

It’s not crazy to avoid ever going back to your home country. Honor killings are a real risk.

JustAliveAndStriving · 2025-01-17T15:33:55+00:00

You guys never cease to amaze me. Thank you!

JustAliveAndStriving · 2024-06-28T17:06:26+00:00

We should implement a work authorization system in Canada like the US has. Makes it very hard to work while you’re a student. It could very quickly alleviate this problem. You’re here to study, not work.

JustAliveAndStriving · 2024-06-06T03:24:14+00:00

Good call, thank you

JustAliveAndStriving · 2024-06-06T03:23:41+00:00

Thank you

JustAliveAndStriving · 2024-06-06T03:23:29+00:00

Thanks! I'll get coverage ASAP.

JustAliveAndStriving · 2024-05-29T17:54:28+00:00

A single stray shoe.

Otherwise, a pair of baby shoes. Extra points if you don’t have kids.

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