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i’d like you to know that you are one of the few people that legitimately make exercising and going to the gym less anxiety inducing. im not working out right now, but im definitely planning on bulking and working out, to reach a more androgynous frame. public exercise/gym going has always been really tough for me, but you’re a huge motivation!!
(also your back and arms are soooo fucking mmmfggh)
Public exercise was terrifying to me at first, I used to drown my body in 1980s style sweats and wear a baseball cap withy hood pulled up at the same time. Going with a friend helps a lot (if you can) and/or build confidence at home first with body weight exercises and light dumbbells. It stops being scary when you realize suddenly you’re lifting heavier and doing things even cis guys can’t.
I’m obsessed with back/arms and can do back extensions holding a 45lb plate lol it’s nothing, just because I like defined back dimples.
got any advice for starting to go to the gym alone? i know i just gotta be the biggest guy there but ngl im kinda afraid to start out with how small i am, still in the judgement scary phase
Tbh if you don’t go to a crazy upscale gym that’s super expensive or something most people will be really fucking chill with you. Sometimes roided out guys are dicks, but when I was a tinnnnnyyyy twinky baby big dudes would come up to me unprompted and give me pep talks. I was so stupid and scared I didn’t know how to adjust the cable height for tricep extensions and a guy helped me do it and demonstrated proper form with no judgement whatsoever. The amount of times a man said “everyone starts somewhere” or “you’re dedication is an inspiration to me”, “I can see you’re always pushing yourself to failure and getting stronger” or noticing and pointing out my growth. I can think of maybe 3 times anyone was rude to me and that’s with lifting 3-5x a week every week with absolute consistency, like no matter WHAT I didn’t miss. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again I was in double digit weights before I started, if I can do it ANYONE can!
If you need routine advice that’s another story and I’ve talked about it on other posts too on #lifting routine, and also bulking on #bulking and eating related.