asterrdc

asterrdc t1_jbj9le7 wrote

Reply to comment by okbuddy9970 in TIFU by almost getting myself killed at the gym by okbuddy9970

So it looks like you are a beginner. By all means, do the exercises that you prefer and enjoy more, but at this stage just focus on becoming stronger in a moderate weight/moderate reps range, like a 6 to 10 per set. If you just want to be bigger and stronger and you don't intend to start doing powerlifting or other PR based competitions/sports, just do a well rounded routine consisting in chest presses, shoulder presses, rows, pullups, squats and hinges and focus on getting stronger all-around without stressing for records.
Also, do your humble pushups! They are an amazing exercise for beginners

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asterrdc t1_jbj8w2r wrote

Reply to TIFU by almost getting myself killed at the gym by okbuddy9970

First of all, are we talking kilos or lbs? Still, always ask for a spotter when trying PRs and if possible when alone use safeties in the rack in you have them, or switch to dumbbell chest pressing/dips/weighted pushup or other exercise when you can opt out in an easier way

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