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My biggest question,
How do I optimize my recovery?

I can train like a freak, lift tons like lb's but after 4 days i'm still sore

>>39323601
Water and rest muscles that you were working the day before. Dont over exert yourself, you should not be taking multiple days off because of recovery. Find a balance between a challenging workout and low recovery times.

>>39323511
Fuck off. Lifting DOESN'T get women. Women like /fa/ not /fit/.

>>39323601

If you are a beginner I would assume you are experiencing DOMS, which occurs when microtears happen in the muscle, microtears are good because it tells your body that it needs to grow larger.

DOMS go away quickly after two weeks or so, and it is perfectly normal. When the burn goes away don't worry, you're muscle groups have just become accustomed to the exercise.

This is also why famous bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger like to switch it up, so every muscle group is shocked with a different exercise.

Just give it time anon, and good luck.

>>39323666

Calm down there satan.

>>39323663
>>39323801

Thanks for reactions pals.
Im a beginner yes. But I just should lift as much as I can right? Push myself to the edge when I hit the gym. heared some things about avoiding 'going to faillure'. Makes me sort of insecure because I dont know what's good then.

>>39324265
>heared some things about avoiding 'going to faillure'.

This is based on the idea of over training, which definitely does exist, but has no bearings on your situation.

I would advise you go as hard as you can without injuring yourself, don't go too heavy and try failure until you've been lifting for a few months and have a firm grip on your limits. Injuries are no fucking joke, and they WILL happen if you aren't careful.

Follow the Starting Strength program by Mark Rippetoe and educate yourself with it's exercises, that should do you well, good luck anon.

>>39323666
>Fuck off. Lifting DOESN'T get women. Women like /fa/ not /fit/.
/fa/ doesn't get you women either, but like being fit, it HELPS you to be more DESIRABLE
You're a fucking dumb shit if you think women won't choose a fit guy over a pudgy fat fuck with a muffin top or some skeleton

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>>39323511
>70lbs

jajijejojew

>>39324433
Thanks man, I really appreciate the advice.
I will lift heavy and hit the gym hard.

>gained some fat
>want to lose it
>if I go on a cut I'll lose strength
>fat distribution so shit I only gain fat in my stomach and tits

Are there any workouts for people who cant attend gym? Like doing pushups and pullups.

>>39324877
>>39324877
Bodyweight exercises aka calisthenics.

If only 4chan had a board for fitness related topics.

>>39324855
>>fat distribution so shit I only gain fat in my stomach and tits
Better than having most of your fat go to your thighs, hips and ass
I look like a fucking woman

>>39324877
>pushups
>situps
>pullups (either bar at home or monkey bar at park)
>bench press with suitcase full of rocks or sand
>squats with backpack of sand
>dips straddling between two chairs
>farmers walk with heavy objects/appliances
>curls with heavy objects appliances

>>39324893
Will i get stronger from doing them or it's most of aesthetical purposes?
t. 6'4 260 lbs anon

>>39324907
at least you have no tits

>>39324920
My tits are getting bigger, but I hate my ass and thighs, tummy also