Alternatives to weight lifting reddit 22 votes, 102 comments. Stick With Bodyweight Movements/Calisthenics Jun 8, 2020 ยท Are there other ways to lift besides just grinding through sets in the gym/at home? Group setting type stuff? I've always liked things like Orange Theory and Crossfit (pre-COVID), but I also get that this isn't really feasible for heavy lifting, and tends to always be combined with cardio. Whether or not a person wants an elevated heel for squatting (oly shoe) will depend on personal preference and mobility. Here are five of the best free options: Dr. If we are doing anything sumo, I use the mini bands on the weight end cap to help. Got more serious in my late teens, did Olympic Lifting (was not good) and by my early 20s suffered from multiple injuries that slowed me down substantially. Or you could start mastering bodyweight strength and gymnastic static holds. They made the BEST belts in my opinion for a long time. A subreddit for general weight training discussion, focused on intermediate level and above in experience and strength, for those ranging from strength sport competitors, sports that benefit from weight training, or weight training enthusiasts. My issue is that typical strength training, whether lifting weights, using resistance bands, body weight etc is boring and horrible for me. gxlrhfxyobqqlhjpisedzbnvbowbdwysuakpvzccycnsydbgusdaryytjrvznxscldhimqpvlgc