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i cant even lift the chest bar???

what is wrong with me??

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Original post by jackbeenstalk191
what is wrong with me??


Then just start with some free weights or some press ups? Everyone starts somewhere. If you are consistent then improvents will be quick.
should I keep doing chest press with bar only then? I can do 5kg on top of it but not a lot of reps lol.
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Original post by illusionz
Get a proper routine. Read the FAQ.

huh
There is nothing wrong with you. Everyone starts out in different spots, so it's not good to compare yourself to others who can do more. I recommend starting with pushups or dumbbell based workouts. It will take time but as long as you stay committed, you will get stronger. Benching with dumbbells is one of the best chest workouts you can do, even more so than the traditional bench press, so I would start with that. I found this article with a few chest exercises to try out until you can start benching normally: https://www.openfit.com/chest-and-triceps-workout-exercises
@FTheOpps I didn't know you have a second account 😁
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@FTheOpps I didn't know you have a second account 😁


I've actually starting lifting :rofl:

You should be tagging @syrup.02 :lol:
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bruv i train at 45 get outtta here
Original post by FTheOpps
I've actually starting lifting :rofl:

You should be tagging @syrup.02 :lol:
Original post by syrup.02
bruv i'll train when I'm 45 get outtta here

That's years away fam :rofl:
If you can do 5 reps for 5 sets then stick with the bar.

If not, use the dumbells. Maybe 5kg on each hand?

a 5x5 workout is great for a beginner to create your foundation. (5x5 workout - search it on google ye)
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Original post by FTheOpps
I'm years from being as hench as @syrup.02 :rofl:


indeed indeed
Original post by syrup.02
Actually I lift 45g at a time, not in 45 years you handsome paki


Ohhh my bad :biggrin:
The bar weights 20 kg alone. Also it’s harder to balance the bar when there is no weight on it. Add 5 kg on both sides and have a friend spot for you. I guarantee you will find it easier than having no weights on.
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I think sometimes people forget that the bar itself is heavy as it is. It’s about 20kg on its own. Use dumbbells first so you can build your chest up to the level that you can lift the bar first.
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ohhh my bad indeed
Original post by FTheOpps
Your bad!! Im acc a bery ugly pakistani :biggrin:
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Original post by jackbeenstalk191
what is wrong with me??

There's nothing wrong, it's just that you need to start from somewhere and make progress. :smile:
Original post by syrup.02
ohhh I wish I could gro-

I was gonna say suttin but I realised it was too deep to go on here :rofl:
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you mean grow a beard?? :rofl:
Original post by FTheOpps
I was gonna say suttin but I realised it was too deep to go on here :rofl:
Original post by syrup.02
you mean grow a beard?? :rofl:


Yh that :lol:

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