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How do you start to legitimately enjoy lifting?

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

Was there ever a time where you didnt feel motivated? It is kind of tricky right, because, it is a hard sell, it is a hard sell to workout for the uninitiated, because you know if you are somebody who has never lifted before or you know somebody who has never lifted before and you have them watch pumping iron and they are listening to arnold talk about how good the pump feels, they just dont get it, they are not going to be able to wrap their head around it and really think, oh yeah, that actually does look really cool, they are just going to think like, oh I mean you are in shape but like whatever.

So for someone like that to start working out for the first like 2 months maybe 3 months, or I mean depending on how your starting point is, if one is starting out on the heavier side, they will have a longer period of time, before you really start to see results.

But I think that is the most important thing, you know, if I didnt see any results from when I started working out. I really do not think I would be having any fun. I think I probably would have stopped a long time ago, because I would be like. I am not seeing any results, so why do it.

So in terms of actually having fun. I think you have to get to a point where you are actually you know progressed at least a few levels than you were as a starter, you know, before you started lifting, so that you can look back and already see the progress that you have made, so you know that the work that you are doing is working and if you continue to do it, you are going to see more and more results over time.

But how do you legitimately enjoy it. I guess that is kind of up to you man. I mean for me. I like it, because it is just cool to push yourself, so just going in and doing a hard workout partially kind of an ego thing you know.

What is your view of it, do you agree and what advice do you have and how do you start to legitimately enjoy lifting?

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By *929Man
32 weeks ago

newcastle

I think it’s like a bug you either catch it or you don’t, i think a lot don’t stick it out long enough to get to the point when training actually feels good, the first few weeks feel horrendous usually, then it sort of clicks in place and enjoy the feeling of pushing to failure and knowing you have your marker of weight and reps to beat next week. A lot give in before then

I can’t actually explain why or how came to love it, training is the highlight of the day, I’ll always think about the next workout in the 24 hours prior mentally going through it imagining how the sets will feel ect as nerdish as that sounds haha

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By *rHotNottsMan
32 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Starting out training it’s very much like starting out saving. You expect it to be linear but it isn’t, the results compound over time and at first it’s hard to see the benefits.

Some people are just wired to get through the tough stuff initially without needing to see the benefits, because they are aligned to longer term goals over short term dopamine spikes.

When I train I tell myself this is my time, I never take my phone with me, I just tell myself this is important and I need it For my physical and mental health & I enjoy it. I’ve never needed any other motivation than that.

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By *tudFuckMan
32 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

Agree on the points raised about some people being naturally more “physical” than others, but maybe that’s a confidence thing.

Lifting with friends definitely helps get over the initial bump, but I’ve seen the biggest driver be the confidence people get from seeing the numbers going up (weight lifted, muscle mass, cardio gains!) and realising they were capable after all.

Then it eventually becomes type 2 fun chasing 1-5kg a year

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
32 weeks ago

North West

Yeah, I've always enjoyed lifting, since I started at 14.

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By *rFoxAndXenoCouple
32 weeks ago

Weymouth

I started lifting in 2017 then didn't do it consistently for a few years - I joined the gym at the start of this year with Mr Fox and I absolutely have the bug! Maybe it's because I've always had a difficult relationship with exercise but I find every single workout, set and rep a huge confidence boost that spurs me on! - Xeno

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By *antam AvershiresMan
32 weeks ago

Falme

I think at the beginning money spent on a PT or a specific lifting coach is really important.

I think a lot of people get put off as they try to imitate what they have read or watched online and quickly get it wrong or over do it so get put off.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
32 weeks ago

chichester

I am targeting to have a peachy bum by Xmas is my drive

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By *eordieJeansCouple
32 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I personally think the best way to start to enjoy it is to set realistic targets. Like adding 5-10kg to your bench/squat/deadlift in a certain time frame. Once you start smashing those targets you start to fall in love with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

Health, fitness and all things related is my passion.

I can see how a lot of people can find it mundane and boring. Especially if you are doing the same thing week in week out.

My motivation comes from seeing results. Once you see tangible differences (in whatever form that may be) I find the motivation, at least for me, just grows and grows.

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By *TG3Man
32 weeks ago

Dorchester

When you can pick it up without pain

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By *az26Man
32 weeks ago

Solihull

I started lifting in 2011. I was pretty unhealthy, eating anything and everything as a 16 year old. Truth be told I didn’t know I was fat, as weird as that is… until one day I walked down the stairs and my literal man boobs started to jiggle.

Nobody told me to work out, or how, but since 16, for the most part (other than covid) I’ve been training consistently, anywhere between 3-6 days a week depending on my level motivation.

I’d say I enjoy it, however, I’d be lying if that was 100% of the case. The feeling of joy comes after the gym session. Perhaps sometimes its fun if you have a good pump, but for the most part I go so I don’t become fat and stodgy lol

I used to tell myself I train so I can eat more haha!

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By *reeneyes40Man
32 weeks ago

cambridge

I think “lifting” might put some people off as it might be associated by many with powerlifting, chalk, smelling salts, lots of noise etc..

I tend not to lift really heavy weights these days but I still use weight a lot when I’m training, whether it’s a bar, a kettlebell or some dumbbells.

I think training with some weight could be seen as less intimidating and more people might get started that way and get into it.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.


"I think it’s like a bug you either catch it or you don’t, i think a lot don’t stick it out long enough to get to the point when training actually feels good, the first few weeks feel horrendous usually, then it sort of clicks in place and enjoy the feeling of pushing to failure and knowing you have your marker of weight and reps to beat next week. A lot give in before then

I can’t actually explain why or how came to love it, training is the highlight of the day, I’ll always think about the next workout in the 24 hours prior mentally going through it imagining how the sets will feel ect as nerdish as that sounds haha "
Yes, you are right there. I also think it is something you catch or not, that is good, it is the highlight of my day too

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By *affie100Woman
32 weeks ago

Central belt

For me i compete, and that's my primary driver to go and train really fucking hard, week in week out so i see the numbers go up and translate into better results at more prestigious competitions etc. But when i first saw bicep lines, delts, bulging quads etc was very cool also, so i do like to chip away at those too.

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago


"I am targeting to have a peachy bum by Xmas is my drive "

Clamshell with resistance bands

fire hydrants With resistance bands

Barbell bend over rows

Glute bridges with barbell

when you max out the resistance bands as I find it’s hard to find leg ones that are high wight

Start dubbing them up

Like 2 50lb resistance bands

Hopefully this helps worked wonders for me

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.


"Starting out training it’s very much like starting out saving. You expect it to be linear but it isn’t, the results compound over time and at first it’s hard to see the benefits.

Some people are just wired to get through the tough stuff initially without needing to see the benefits, because they are aligned to longer term goals over short term dopamine spikes.

When I train I tell myself this is my time, I never take my phone with me, I just tell myself this is important and I need it For my physical and mental health & I enjoy it. I’ve never needed any other motivation than that."
Yes, you are right there, results comes over time, that is good you tell yourself that too

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By *oozleMan
32 weeks ago

high wycombe

Been lifting on and off for years, never to really bulk up though, more to keep myself trim and in shape. Started when I was about 16 and kept going ever since, definitely noticed a change when I got to 40 though as it’s not that you can’t life as well, more the time it takes to repair.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.


"Yeah, I've always enjoyed lifting, since I started at 14. "
That is good you have always enjoyed lifting too

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By *exxyyDy11Man
32 weeks ago

Darwen

I've been lifting on and off for years. But I am mostly into calisthenics. I motivate myself by wanting to have a healthy body even when I'm elderly. I first did exercise to look good and to impress women. After a while that goes away and my main focus to do it for me.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
32 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.


"Was there ever a time where you didnt feel motivated? It is kind of tricky right, because, it is a hard sell, it is a hard sell to workout for the uninitiated, because you know if you are somebody who has never lifted before or you know somebody who has never lifted before and you have them watch pumping iron and they are listening to arnold talk about how good the pump feels, they just dont get it, they are not going to be able to wrap their head around it and really think, oh yeah, that actually does look really cool, they are just going to think like, oh I mean you are in shape but like whatever.

So for someone like that to start working out for the first like 2 months maybe 3 months, or I mean depending on how your starting point is, if one is starting out on the heavier side, they will have a longer period of time, before you really start to see results.

But I think that is the most important thing, you know, if I didnt see any results from when I started working out. I really do not think I would be having any fun. I think I probably would have stopped a long time ago, because I would be like. I am not seeing any results, so why do it.

So in terms of actually having fun. I think you have to get to a point where you are actually you know progressed at least a few levels than you were as a starter, you know, before you started lifting, so that you can look back and already see the progress that you have made, so you know that the work that you are doing is working and if you continue to do it, you are going to see more and more results over time.

But how do you legitimately enjoy it. I guess that is kind of up to you man. I mean for me. I like it, because it is just cool to push yourself, so just going in and doing a hard workout partially kind of an ego thing you know.

What is your view of it, do you agree and what advice do you have and how do you start to legitimately enjoy lifting? "

Well you got it, "it's the pump"

There's no feeling like it, getting jacked and swoll

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
32 weeks ago

Sunderland

I guess it's different for everyone. I started lifting about 25 years ago (god I feel old) and loved it from day 1. Just never stopped. Longest break I've ever taken is probably a week while on holidays.

I often feel the issue is too many people start with the wrong view point. They start training or lifting because they feel they have to so they can be healthy. But instead they should be thinking "I get to train".

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.


"I personally think the best way to start to enjoy it is to set realistic targets. Like adding 5-10kg to your bench/squat/deadlift in a certain time frame. Once you start smashing those targets you start to fall in love with it."
Yes, you are right there, setting realistic goals is the key too

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By *affie100Woman
32 weeks ago

Central belt

Legit the best bit of my day. I wemt and pulled 190kg x 5 tonight and I'm buzzing. If it's not a gym day, I'm already looking forward to the day after when it is a gym day.

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By *rHotNottsMan
32 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I actually enjoy post training DOMS. As long as it’s not brutal and I can move around ok, it’s a nice feeling.

Similar to after a BDSM session when your bitten, bruised, skin burning. Press into that pain and remember the good times how you got it

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.


"For me i compete, and that's my primary driver to go and train really fucking hard, week in week out so i see the numbers go up and translate into better results at more prestigious competitions etc. But when i first saw bicep lines, delts, bulging quads etc was very cool also, so i do like to chip away at those too. "
That is a good drive to train hard too as you compete and yes, it is cool to see the first vains as well

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By *stwo2023Couple
32 weeks ago

Worcester

Fir me I had always wanted to try it but got intimidated looking at that section of the public gyms!

I found a gym near me run by a female GB powerlifting champion who had started sessions specifically aimed at ladies who wanted to get into the sport. That was 4 years ago and safe to say I'm hooked.

I learnt proper form and an now confident to go into any gym and lift heavy (for me) weights.

Evie

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
32 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.


"Fir me I had always wanted to try it but got intimidated looking at that section of the public gyms!

I found a gym near me run by a female GB powerlifting champion who had started sessions specifically aimed at ladies who wanted to get into the sport. That was 4 years ago and safe to say I'm hooked.

I learnt proper form and an now confident to go into any gym and lift heavy (for me) weights.

Evie "
That is good and how you got hooked on it after that too

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