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failing to do full reps on certain exercises (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by thespacecowboy@lemmy.world to c/fitness@lemmy.world

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Hello guys, so now I finally managed to get going and work out consistently (currently I've been doing it for 2 weeks) at home with a barbell currently I noticed that particularly when trying to do lunges I cannot complete the sets not even without the barbell.

Would it ok if I cannot complete the sets or would you suggest me to do something else in order to gain the strength to do them?

As well if you could share some YouTube that teaches how to have an integral work out only with a barbell would be great.

Thanks.

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[–] thespacecowboy@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Well so far I've been doing for legs are the following

Squats 3 Sets 6 Reps

Barbell Lunges 3 Sets 6 Reps

Sumo Deadlifts 3 Sets 6 Reps

Side to Side Lunges 3 Sets 6 Reps/Side

I can complete the 3 sets of squats and the sumo dead lifts I have no issues there but struggle immensely with the lunges. I'll check Jeff but I think I'll need to work out into refining my workouts so I can get the most out of them.

[–] viking 1 points 8 months ago (3 children)

So how many sets do you manage?

[–] thespacecowboy@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Honestly I cannot even complete a set like I could do 6 with my right leg but basically none with the left one, is like I'm blocked and my thighs shake like crazy

[–] viking 1 points 8 months ago

Then I'd suggest you reduce the weight until you find something you're comfortable with, and slowly build up from there. You don't need to use the same weight for every single exercise.

To build general strength in your thighs, it's best not to do repetitive motions as well but to hold certain positions longer and longer.

Look up the Warrior 1 yoga pose for example, it's basically a low lunge with your arms raised straight up. Do that as a warm-up (hold for 5, 8, 10 seconds increasingly) and build up your thigh muscles.

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