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/r/gaybrosfitness

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Well I'll be damned

Holy crap. I think I'm getting somewhere.

2 Comments
2024/10/30
02:19 UTC

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Elbow pain (possibly Golfer's Elbow), should I stop my chin ups?

My main source of excercise is a chin up bar I have at home. I have started getting elbow pain over the last 10 days (symptoms consistent with Golfer's Elbow) and I'm wondering whether the chin ups need to stop, at least for a while. I probably caused this with bad form, so I will be careful with that going forward.

I am confused though. The Google AI says that Golfer's Elbow will get worse if I do chin ups, so I should take a break. Other sources in the internet also say this, and that's what the AI is probably using to give that recommendation. But there are some videos (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77cCx1dZp70&t=28s&ab_channel=StartingStrength ) that say the opposite. According to these other specialists, chin ups will actually help heal Golfer's Elbow.

Can anyone please provide some info here? I don't want my chin ups to stop. I already have knee pain from doing bad squats so my leg routine has already needed to stop for a bunch of weeks. But then I don't want to inflict a chronic condition on myself, which could make things harder for the rest of my life. Thanks!!

5 Comments
2024/10/30
00:25 UTC

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Care for obese people

Greetings, I am an obese man from Mexico who is starting out at the gym. This information is relevant because I feel that there is no adequate training for trainers to work with people like me.

Could you advise me on what exercises to avoid and what I recommend to avoid injuries?

It is important for me not to hurt myself because I cannot stop or slow down as recommended by the endocrinologist.

(I put the progression label because it seems to be the closest)

3 Comments
2024/10/29
22:55 UTC

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Have you trained the same muscle area twice a day?

In the case you couldn’t finish your routine and you had to pause and then return later that day to finish it? How did it go?

5 Comments
2024/10/29
22:09 UTC

277

20, 5’10, 145. It’s been 4-5 years and i’m incredibly unhappy with my progress. I’ve hit a major slump/plateau and I’ve lost all motivation to continue. I need some real advice on how get out of this shitty slump 😵‍💫

52 Comments
2024/10/29
11:35 UTC

20

Where do y’all get your workout clothes?

I need some new workout clothes that won’t break the bank!

Edit: Thanks everyone!!

21 Comments
2024/10/29
03:27 UTC

157

Love training outdoors in my backyard while getting a nice tan! 😈😁😁

2 Comments
2024/10/28
22:33 UTC

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Thoughts on extended rest periods?

I’m a regular gym goer, been going 3-4 times a week for years without much of a break (unless I’m sick or something). Quite a few times I’ve heard it mentioned that taking a week or two off is beneficial for your workouts but I’ve only found that it means I get DOMS really bad if I have a week away. What is the general consensus on taking a little time out? And what is the ideal length of time to do it?

16 Comments
2024/10/28
08:50 UTC

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Can I gain muscle while losing weight?

I've always been very overweight, but recently I started using semaglutide and have lost about 30 pounds (375 -> 340 lbs). It feels good to be trending in the right direction, but i don't want to become a twink at the end of the road. My ideal body type goal is beefy bear - big chest and shoulders, but still a little bit of a belly. I would like to start weightlifting more, but I'm not sure that would make sense when I'm cutting calories to lose weight. How do people go about changing their body compositions?

10 Comments
2024/10/27
22:53 UTC

104

Trying to get that thick arms!

8 Comments
2024/10/26
07:51 UTC

15

Happy flex Friday hehe

I’m working on it 😔

4 Comments
2024/10/26
06:30 UTC

94

Happy Friday 💪🏼

4 Comments
2024/10/26
05:00 UTC

12

Almost forgot

1 Comment
2024/10/26
04:58 UTC

243

Do you like my pecs? 😇

5 Comments
2024/10/26
03:55 UTC

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Recommended I pause weightlifting due to hemorrhoid pain, what exercises should I do until fully heal?

Title. Can’t do anything too heavy or strenuous to the ol mine hole. But I’d still like to keep up my muscle growth or at least maintain it if anyone has advice.

2 Comments
2024/10/26
03:43 UTC

37

Making progress

Thoughts?

2 Comments
2024/10/26
02:20 UTC

198

Happy flex Friday! The first day back after sickness is always rough

9 Comments
2024/10/26
01:41 UTC

15

Tricep pump

The gym lighting was being kind to me.

1 Comment
2024/10/26
00:40 UTC

41

Tryin add 10lbs by the end of year

4 Comments
2024/10/25
23:52 UTC

204

8 months progress!

7 Comments
2024/10/25
23:35 UTC

10

Going for Camp Counselor

3 Comments
2024/10/25
23:22 UTC

161

Day 1 at a new gym in a new state. It's weird getting thrown off my routine, but still got in a great push day!

15 Comments
2024/10/25
22:25 UTC

355

Waist to chest ratio…

4 Comments
2024/10/25
22:19 UTC

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