Who needs the shy girl workouts?
Are you avoiding going to the gym because it feels awkward to workout while so many people are around you? Chances are you might be feeling intimidated at the gym, which is completely normal and actually quite common. If that is how you feel, then the shy girl workout trend, widely popular on Twitter, can come to your rescue.
Feeling intimidated at gym is more common than you think
Many people feel overwhelmed and intimidated to work out at the gym. They might worry that other people are judging them or could feel overwhelmed with all the complicated gym equipment they have no clue how to use.
Whatever the reason behind your shyness, this TikTok workout trend can help you feel more comfortable to break a sweat at a public workout place. All you need is a corner, a yoga mat and a pair of dumbbells (in the weight you can comfortably workout with). Eventually, once you get more comfortable, you can start exploring other parts as well as equipment of the gym. Here are some workouts from this trend to try and achieve fitness as well as confidence at the gym. Do 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps for each exercise, depending on your fitness level and goals.
Goblet squats
Start by holding the dumbbell vertically, gripping it with both hands underneath the top of the weight. Keep the dumbbell close to your chest. Point your knees in the same direction as your toes. Inhale and begin to squat. Keep your core tight and torso upright. Drive through your heels back to the starting position.
Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs)
Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold the dumbbells out in front of you, near your thighs. Keeping your back and legs straight, bend at the waist, sending your hips back as you lower the dumbbells toward the ground. Make sure your weight is in your heels and inhale. Maintain that position and lower yourself as far as your flexibility allows. Drive back to the starting position and exhale.
Shoulder press
Hold the dumbbells by your shoulders with your palms facing forwards and your elbows out to the sides. Now bent at a 90 degree angle. Without leaning back, extend through your elbows to press the weights above your head. Slowly return to the starting position.
Dumbbell rows
Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart in front of the bench. Push your hips back and lower your torso down. Rest one palm on the bench and grab a dumbbell with the other. Squeeze your glutes and abs. Your back should be flat and your head should be in a neutral position. Drive your elbow up, rowing the weight. Avoid rotating your lower back. Pause for a second and then lower the weight back down. Switch sides.
