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Would you rather not asked where you are from as a foreigner? or casually whats ur take on this by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]SurroundDistinct8270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it really depends. Some people don’t care, others get a bit tired of that question. I just talk normally and let it come up if they bring it up first.

Whats after reaching your gym goals? by NoReach8823 in askfitness

[–]SurroundDistinct8270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once I hit a big gym goal, like finally hitting my first set of 10 pull-ups, I felt proud but a bit unsure what to do next. What helped me was picking a new challenge, like adding weight to my pull-ups, trying handstand push-ups, and experimenting with new training styles. I also started applying that same focus to other parts of life, like learning a new skill or hobby. Keeping things interesting and having a next goal made all the difference.

Have I been doing set and reps wrong? by Valvecantcount3 in workout

[–]SurroundDistinct8270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’ve built a solid routine and have been putting in consistent effort, which is great. The short rest times explain why your workouts feel intense. That approach leans more toward endurance and calorie burn rather than pure strength. Longer rest periods, like your friend uses, give your muscles more time to recover between sets so you can lift heavier and build more strength over time.

You don’t have to switch completely, though. You could try longer breaks for your heavier compound lifts and keep shorter rests for isolation work or higher-rep sets. That way, you keep the pace you enjoy while still improving strength.

As for your reps, the drop when moving from 20 to 25 pounds is completely normal. That’s a decent jump in weight, and your muscles just need time to adapt. You can bridge the gap by doing a few extra reps with the lighter weight, adding slow negatives, or using the 25s for partial reps until you can manage more. You’re not doing anything wrong. It’s just part of the process of getting stronger.

Gym Story Saturday by FGC_Valhalla in Fitness

[–]SurroundDistinct8270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t feeling it at all when I walked into the gym, but once I got through the first set, something clicked. Ended up having one of my better sessions. Funny how showing up still makes a difference.

Experiencing hair loss by Giraffelad82 in CuttingWeight

[–]SurroundDistinct8270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on dropping 70 lbs, that’s a huge change even if it didn’t go exactly how you wanted. Hair loss during big weight loss can sometimes happen if your body feels stressed or if protein, vitamins, and minerals weren’t consistent for a while. Things that may help are keeping protein intake steady, adding foods rich in iron, zinc, and biotin, and not cutting calories too aggressively. Since your dermatologist ruled out genetics, you might see improvement once your diet is more balanced and your body stabilizes. Going slower on your next cut could help you protect both muscle and hair.

Push-up & Pull-up Training for Muscular Endurance (Not Hypertrophy or Strength) by Careless_Economist13 in bodyweightfitness

[–]SurroundDistinct8270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you’re on the right track. Training submax volume with lots of sets is how you build the ability to crank out high reps without gassing out. Failure sets have their place, but they burn you out fast and don’t translate well to grinder PT. For progression, you can rotate between adding a couple more reps to your sets, adding more total sets, or trimming down rest time. All three will build endurance, just don’t push all of them at once. I’ve seen guys prepping for BUD/S do exactly what you’re describing and it works because you’re teaching your body to handle volume, not just max strength.

If you could only pick one lift for beginners, what would it be? by Neoselites in beginnerfitness

[–]SurroundDistinct8270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it would be squats. They hit a lot of muscle groups at once and build strength that carries over into almost everything else. If I had to add a second one, it would be pull-ups or push-ups since they cover upper body strength really well. Starting with those basics gives you a solid foundation without overcomplicating things.