How to get over fear of going to the gym?

[GordonXXX]

How long should I stick to that routine? You’re supposed to change it up pretty often right?

not necessarily. just keep raising the weight by 5 pounds every month or so or when possible. progressive overload. i like 3x12. start light. work harder than last time. do more pull-ups every week than last time. you want to keep getting stronger and the aesthetic results will follow. make sure your diet is on point. eat .82 grams of protein per pound of target body weight per day. limit daily calories to 15X target body weight.

[Zephyr01]

not necessarily. just keep raising the weight by 5 pounds every month or so when possible. progressive overload. work harder than last time. do more pull-ups every week than last time. you want to keep getting stronger and the aesthetic results will follow. make sure your diet is on point. eat .82 grams of protein per pound of target body weight per day. limit daily calories to 15X target body weight.

Thanks for the advice

[tranceNhouse]

Whenever I see those skinny guys in the gym at 6AM I have nothing but respect for them. They’re after it trying to get bigger.

If you’re afraid of people judging you, go when your gym opens In the AM, or late at night if your gym is 24/7.

[GordonXXX]

Thanks for the advice

you're welcome. good luck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkq6hZ-QPgs

[MetalliNattyCa]

You can always go to ******* Fitness Planet Fitness, the judgement free gym



With free pizza on monday

[Zephyr01]

Nobody cares about the weights you're lifting.
You're jsut making excuses cause you don't want to lift.

Nah that’s not what I’m doing man

[Postmort3m]

Then when I get laughed at for lifting such light weight, what should I do about that?

You won’t; nobody gives a sh*t

[Hutrapper]

Then when I get laughed at for lifting such light weight, what should I do about that?

You don't laugh at a sick person for going to the doctor, you don't laugh at a weak person for going to the gym.

If anyone says anything or laughs, its them who is the fuk up. Its those people who have the problem. Fuk those people. Dude, its the same with life. You may not have a clue what you are doing. if people laugh, straight up fuk em. What does laughing do to you? Not a damn thing. Instead of asking us how to prevent people from laughing, you should be over in the programs and exercise forum asking how to achieve your goals.

If you are new, get a good trainer for a while to learn proper form. Or if you are like me, study the hell out of it and watch you tube videos.

In a year or two, if you stick with it you will make gains that will make your head spin if you could see the difference right now.

Try Starting Strength as a total newb and you'll be surprised how fast your progress if you eat like a horse. Then switch to a better program once you further define your goals.

And most of all- even if people laugh at you (they wont)...who cares?

[StoneColdMarko7]

how old are u and how skinny are you?

When I first went to gym I was about 17 years old and by then I put on some decent weight because I was lifting dumbells at home

[japzz]

Don't do curls in the squat rack

Don't do pull ups in the cable crossover

Don't use the cables for too many excercises after each other so others can also use the cable



Then you're golden. Just go and try it out why stress out over it if you can just go and see

[Zephyr01]

you're welcome. good luck.

Yeah the only other advice I’ve been getting is from this guy who is clearly on OJ and he has been telling me to use GH and other stuff I’m 19 btw

[StoneColdMarko7]

Find someone to teach you how to do things properly, and perhaps develop a plan and a goal.

Ain't no one wants to end up on one of those you tube gym fail compilations doing fuky looking air hump looking hip thrusts on the leg abduction machine.

Gym fails are ****ing hilarious I busted my lungs watching that **** few years ago on youtube I need to rewatch that **** hahahahahah 😂

[TheFitLord]

Get a pair of 15 pound dumbbells, and a pair of 20 pound dumbbells, that should be enough to start with. Train at home until you feel you have enough size to go to the gym.

Be sure to get a book that shows you different exercises, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding. It’s available on Kindle.

Don’t forget to Train shoulders, most beginners only train arms. Be sure to do push-ups, also.

[Zephyr01]

how old are u and how skinny are you?

When I first went to gym I was about 17 years old and by then I put on some decent weight because I was lifting dumbells at home

I’m 6’2” 160lbs 19 years old, pretty fukin skinny bro.

[OliverHeldens]

Just take a scoop of preworkout and put headphones in, and you will not give a single fuk about anyone else.

[Zephyr01]

You don't laugh at a sick person for going to the doctor, you don't laugh at a weak person for going to the gym.

If anyone says anything or laughs, its them who is the fuk up. Its those people who have the problem. Fuk those people. Dude, its the same with life. You may not have a clue what you are doing. if people laugh, straight up fuk em. What does laughing do to you? Not a damn thing. Instead of asking us how to prevent people from laughing, you should be over in the programs and exercise forum asking how to achieve your goals.

If you are new, get a good trainer for a while to learn proper form. Or if you are like me, study the hell out of it and watch you tube videos.

In a year or two, if you stick with it you will make gains that will make your head spin if you could see the difference right now.

Try Starting Strength as a total newb and you'll be surprised how fast your progress if you eat like a horse. Then switch to a better program once you further define your goals.

And most of all- even if people laugh at you (they wont)...who cares?

Yeah I hear ya bro, I just get stressed sometimes over chit like that where I feel like I might be judged and mocked

[EasternHammer]

When I was working as a personal trainer, I got matched up with a client who was paralyzed from the waist down. That guy came in every day and worked his ass off, more than any able bodied person I've ever seen. He started out doing dumbbell exercises from his wheelchair with the lightest weights possible. Then I started lifting him out of the chair so he could do bench press. At the end of our time together, that paralyzed guy could bang out 10 pullups at a time with ease.

If a guy like that can get in the gym, what the **** is your excuse? Stop being a coward.

[RackaDo]

i was the same way very skinny when i started. 6'2 145lbs. i started with easy stuff at first, machines and whatever. then gradually tried other stuff the more comfortable i felt. when you're starting off be careful, if you are doing an exercise and it feels stupid or you feel like you're doing it wrong, be careful. don't just think 'ah fuk it' and end up blowing out your back or something. make sure to read chit about how to do exercises and what not

what i'd recommend

machines -> dumbbells -> barbells

then start mixing chit

[StoneColdMarko7]

I’m 6’2” 160lbs 19 years old, pretty fukin skinny bro.

Just go to gym. If there is that desire just go for it. It would be an ideal situation if you put on some weight before the gym and have some training routine and some cockiness attitude to not be "intimidated" by those big guys but nevertheless just go for it. Like some people told you here dont be a pussy lol thats all there is to it

[Hutrapper]

Yeah I hear ya bro, I just get stressed sometimes over chit like that where I feel like I might be judged and mocked

You cant control other people. Only how you react to what they do.

[Zephyr01]

i was the same way very skinny when i started. 6'2 145lbs. i started with easy stuff at first, machines and whatever. then gradually tried other stuff the more comfortable i felt. when you're starting off be careful, if you are doing an exercise and it feels stupid or you feel like you're doing it wrong, be careful. don't just think 'ah fuk it' and end up blowing out your back or something. make sure to read chit about how to do exercises and what not

what i'd recommend

machines -> dumbbells -> barbells

then start mixing chit

Right, I definitely don’t wanna snap some chit up by having terrible form on a lift.

[SpeakethTruth]

I know guys who told me they got mocked when they went to the gym

Yes it happens on occasion. However, if you're a man the natural response is to not let it affect you and just continue to get bigger and stronger. It's really only clown roid heads that train like pussies (always using machines and/or going light as fuk) that mock others in the gym. So in the back of your mind just remember that without the juice they'd be half their size (if that) and their strength levels would take a 50% hit - there's no reason to be insecure about people making fun of you in a gym environment.

[CanardMedic]

Go in, people will point and laugh at you. All you can do is laugh back.

[RackaDo]

I know guys who told me they got mocked when they went to the gym

i remember like the 2nd week i was going continuously, i was sort of mocked at the gym.

guy said to his friend "yeah i used to be as skinny as that guy" i looked up at him (was doing cable pull downs)

and then he noticed i heard him and said sorry

so it can happen

[Pumpinmirin]

Feel like you guys have fallen for an alt hook line and sinker.

OP stop crying and fist yourself you beta *******.

[Zephyr01]

Feel like you guys have fallen for an alt hook line and sinker.

OP stop crying and fist yourself you beta *******.

What? I’m just trying to get some advice about going to the gym I don’t understand why you’re so angry

[sooby]

you'll be stronger than 80% of gym goers within 6 months on a solid routine and being consistent (srs)

[tbonestake]

I think it depends on the gym as far as whether or not you'll be made fun of. Some gyms, normally big commercial ones, have ****ty atmospheres with ****ty people. If you can find something locally owned with friendly people running it you'll have a much better experience than a big box gym

[Zephyr01]

I think it depends on the gym as far as whether or not you'll be made fun of. Some gyms, normally big commercial ones, have ****ty atmospheres with ****ty people. If you can find something locally owned with friendly people running it you'll have a much better experience than a big box gym

It’s a local gym like 10 minutes from my house

[GreenMintTea]

I see skinny guys struggling in the gym all the time. I just think back to when I first got into the gym and how much I struggled to even balance the bar while benching, even as a bigger guy. Everyone starts somewhere, and it's better to start than to not.

Just be mindful of the space around you, and try to be as courteous as possible. If you're not sure about something, just ask. In my experience, most people are willing to take a second to help as long as you're not interrupting them mid-set or when they're completely gassed.