hey /fit/ I really want to go to the gym and get fit. My problem

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>>39947947
I did

>>39947935
Practically everything is on the internet.

Why are you letting social anxiety stop you? If you need a spot just open your mouth and ask

>>39947935
nigga just learn as you go, shit is not that complicated. but don't forget to tip the receptionist

>>39947935
I was terrified of all this shit too. At the end of the day I was more terrified of being a weak little bitch for the rest of my life.

Get it done famb. If not, good more racks for me.

>>39947985
thanks for the advice.

Do most people go to the gym alone?

>>39947935
Read this:
https://stronglifts.com/5x5/

Goes through everything. Also, you don't need friends ... they're a detraction.

>>39948018
Can I do this at Planet Fitness?

>>39948011
Yes, bring music and wear headphones, do your thing.

>>39948185
No. Avoid Planet Fitness. That's not how a man moves iron.

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>>39947935
I was in your exact boat when I first started (6 months ago), so obviously I'm not an expert, but I've learned a few things. First, start with machines for a little while til you get a bit stronger. Once you get a bit stronger, get to the free weight compound lifts, because they're very important. Gym etiquette don't really exist, just re-rack your shit or wipe your stuff down if you left a huge amount of sweat. Don't worry too much about a routine right away, you'll get that figured out as time goes on. Also the biggest tip I can give you is to not give a fuck about the rest of the people around you - anxiety is the greatest goblin. Learn to tune out the people around you and become the best version of yourself that you can be.

Good luck and godspeed anon

>>39948341
thank you

>>39948377
No problem brother

>>39948185
>>39948240
Planet Fitness is fucking fine, you don't need an extensive powerlifting setup if you're a beginner. Stop memeing.

>>39948508
No. Planet Fitness is not suitable for any standard barbell based routine. It's also a feminised environment and full of people you won't strive to compete with and/or aspire to. It's low energy and will make you lift weaker. But hey, if you want a friendly safe unintimidating safe space with pizza every week, go ahead. Just remember that you're too much of a week willed pussy that you resorting to a unchallenging and castrated excuse for the iron temple that should be where you belong, as a functioning man.