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1. I see reddit's bodyweightfitness routine [1] recommended frequently (though I personally lift weights so don't have experience with callisthenics) 2. Keep i

1. I see reddit's bodyweightfitness routine [1] recommended frequently (though I personally lift weights so don't have experience with callisthenics) 2. Keep in mind that most influencers, actors, athletes, and trainers have gained their physique through genetic luck, drugs, unhealthy eating, camera tricks, lack of balance in life, and extremely hard work guided by one-on-one coaching. It might take you 12 months to look muscular if you're a normal person doing a normal routine. Good strength routines will have you making regular small increases in resistance, so you will see constant small progress in strength on a daily/weekly/round basis from the beginning! 3. Spend a week tracking what you eat in an app like Cronometer. Those results will guide you on how best to modify your diet: the default macro/micronutrient targets in the app aren't a bad place to start. It's often recommended to increase protein and calorie intake above those targets if you're trying to put on lots of muscle. Finally the sibling comment about goals is a great one. I'd suggest your #1 goal should be to not get injured, as injury will prevent you from achieving your other goals (and is very common when starting new sports/activities!) [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/routines/bwf-primer https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/routines/bwf...

pja 4y ago
Yes, the r/bodyweightfitness recommended routine is a good place to start. Gets you over that “what do I do?” hump.
- aledue 4y ago
  There's also the new Body Weight Strength Foundations (BWSF) Routine [0]. BWSF is the routine they now recommend, not to be confused with the Recommended Routine ;) [0] https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/routines/bwsf https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/routines/bws...
  - pja 4y ago
    Confusing! But thanks for the update :)
hellectronic 4y ago
I can recommend the bodyweightfitness reddit too. A few years ago I read a lot in this subreddit and I execised a lot at home. If you like to read on the subject go on, but as others point out do not make it to complicated. You do not train for competitive reasons. This is what I would say to my younger me 20 years ago: - As you will read in the reddit: vertical and horizontal pulling, vertical and horizontal pushing exercise, e.g. pullups, pushups etc. - You do not need a lot of exercises. If you want to do more, two exercises are sufficient, e.g. two different horizontal push... - Do 3-5 sets, 8-12 repetitions per exercise. Thats for building muscle. On your last rep you should feel, that you only could do 1-2 more reps. Pause 90 sec - 2 min. - Do not get to complicated. If you feel great make 5 sets. If you feel not rested enough do 3. Select an exercise progression that has the needed intensity. - Please try to keep the form. Quality reps count. - Get enough rest. You do not need to train everyday. 2-3 times a week is enough. And sometimes only 1 time. Just be consistent. - For the diet: In generall it matters how much you eat and what you eat. Coach Summer answered in an reddit AMA: "What diet are your students following?" - "The see food diet. They see it and they eat it". If you can afford beans then beans. If cou can afford more, then beans ; ). - And the most important - just have fun : ) As another good resource I really liked the interview betwween Huberman and Galpin https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-how-to-build-strength-muscle-size-and-endurance/ https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-how-to-build-strength...

pja 4y ago

Yes, the r/bodyweightfitness recommended routine is a good place to start. Gets you over that “what do I do?” hump.

aledue 4y ago
There's also the new Body Weight Strength Foundations (BWSF) Routine [0]. BWSF is the routine they now recommend, not to be confused with the Recommended Routine ;) [0] https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/routines/bwsf https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/routines/bws...
- pja 4y ago
  Confusing! But thanks for the update :)

hellectronic 4y ago

I can recommend the bodyweightfitness reddit too. A few years ago I read a lot in this subreddit and I execised a lot at home. If you like to read on the subject go on, but as others point out do not make it to complicated. You do not train for competitive reasons. This is what I would say to my younger me 20 years ago: - As you will read in the reddit: vertical and horizontal pulling, vertical and horizontal pushing exercise, e.g. pullups, pushups etc. - You do not need a lot of exercises. If you want to do more, two exercises are sufficient, e.g. two different horizontal push... - Do 3-5 sets, 8-12 repetitions per exercise. Thats for building muscle. On your last rep you should feel, that you only could do 1-2 more reps. Pause 90 sec - 2 min. - Do not get to complicated. If you feel great make 5 sets. If you feel not rested enough do 3. Select an exercise progression that has the needed intensity. - Please try to keep the form. Quality reps count. - Get enough rest. You do not need to train everyday. 2-3 times a week is enough. And sometimes only 1 time. Just be consistent. - For the diet: In generall it matters how much you eat and what you eat. Coach Summer answered in an reddit AMA: "What diet are your students following?" - "The see food diet. They see it and they eat it". If you can afford beans then beans. If cou can afford more, then beans ; ). - And the most important - just have fun : ) As another good resource I really liked the interview betwween Huberman and Galpin https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-how-to-build-strength-muscle-size-and-endurance/ https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-how-to-build-strength...