QUOTE(kampungpeopleinkl @ Jul 29 2020, 10:27 AM)
I am decently thin, but my upper body is fat. I guess that's what people call as "skinny fat". I don't know if I should start with either bulking or cutting. Also, from my first day(and one free session with the gym's personal trainer), I don't have enough strength to complete the full 10 reps of the basic exercises like squats, push ups, sit ups and etcera. How can I get enough strength to do any general exercises?
If youβre thin, focus on big muscle groups such as chest, back and legs.
Do compound exercises rather than isolation.
Create a set of reps for every exercise type.
If you donβt have the strength to complete full 10 reps, it is fine, no big deal.
Try to do something like this instead i.e 4 sets of bench press.
As your increase your weight, you lower your reps.
1x10 reps, 2x8 reps, 3x6 reps, 4x4 reps.
Carefully choose weight you can handle until that last set (4x4 reps).
Focus on the technique and stick to the regimen until you feel that 4x 4 reps is easy later on you know you gain strength.
Donβt forget to take a break after you finish a set i.e 45 seconds. Loosen up and stretch.
And have a rest day to recover those muscles.