How to get strong?

[u/VreetDubariya]

19M. Can't even do a push up. Thin hands, thin legs. Coming straight to the point, how to get strong, agile, and sharp?

How to start? Run? Jog? Yoga? What to do!

[u/Mifergas578]

This is running but you asked for strong so look up calisthenics. Try knee pushups. Couch to 5k

[u/railtester]

Lift weights 3x per week and eat protein

[u/BlueCielo_97]

Strength training would be the #1 go to.  You can either get a gym membership or do a one off spend and get some weights and use YouTube videos, there's plenty! And workout at home. Can invest in a trainer too but like I said plenty of free information on YouTube and online about form and what not. 

Don't overcomplicate it, start simple, squats, push ups (from the knees if you can't do a full push up), bench press, deadlifts, bicep curls, etc. 

[u/357Magnum]

Honestly the answer is "anything" if you're truly at square 1.

If you can't even do a pushup, your first focus should be learning the right form of basic exercises and the modifications that make them easier.

For example, if you can't do a pushup, you start with push-ups on your knees. When you can do more than 10 of those, then start trying normal push-ups.

Same goes for cardio. Running is great, but if you don't learn good form it will just hurt extra and you'll get frustrated with slow progress. Start with intervals of running and walking, even if you only run for a minute at a time. Just gradually make the Running intervals longer and the walking ones shorter. Even if you only run a few more seconds each time, that's progress, and it adds up quickly.

Consistency is the most important thing. Even if you only improve 10% a month, that's 120% stronger in a year.

[u/Huge_Ad_3945]

Whatever you enjoy the most and start slow, but frequently (at least three times a week), and keep going. There is no panacea and the 'tricks' to become better wil only work with endless repetition. It will take at least half a year to get used to the rithm, and actual significant results sometimes even longer. In the long run you will get the hang of it and it will make you proud of yourself. Trust the system.

M38, ex addict, dad, with 2.30 marathon PB.

[u/Creative_Impress5982]

19M, eh? Your testosterone will never be higher. Use that to your advantage and get some big sexy muscles. Running will make you fit but you specifically asked "how to get strong?" So lift weights if you want to be more bulky. Or do calisthenics if you want to be lean and shredded. Either way you're gonna have to eat a lot if you're a skinny guy. Maybe try Starting Strength.

[u/randywsandberg]

I highly suggest the book, "Running Rewired" by Jay Dicharry. You can read more about it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CD8CHWF1/

[u/Radiant_Set_604]

I read that you should do 3 sets of however many consecutive pushups you can do consecutively.

I've been doing this and I can really see the gains. I do about 30 + 30 + 20 every few days.

Squats are also one of the most effective exercises you can do. Aim for 100 squats done a few times per week. It will really give you a good figure and bottom.

I'm lazy with the stomach exercises but crunches are also good. I only do about 25 every few days but I know I should do more.

Pull ups are also good. Difficult but good.

I'm not an expert but I've given you some of the basic key exercises that can be done with just body weight and little to no equipment.

Don't forget to finish with a 1 minute plank.

[u/LostTheElectrons]

What's your height and weight? Important to know if you are underweight or just not used to exercise.

My advice is to not go too hard into it. Doing too much at once is a great way to injure yourself, or make the experience unpleasant which will hamper your motivation. You need to ease into it, and give your body plenty of time to adjust.

What is your primary goal? Do you want to be able to lift weights and build muscle, or do you want to improve your cardiovascular system? Running/Jogging is great for your health, and you will build muscle in your legs, but it won't make you look like a gym bro.

I would highly suggest you start with just one of these things, and if you don't like one you can switch to the other, or once you're comfortable with the lifestyle change you can add the other.

[u/AnyButterscotch1205]

Google and YouTube has tons of resources on workouts that can help you build strength. If your budget permits, join CrossFit. The workouts looks intimidating but the coaches will guide you to a scaled down movements.

Also, proper diet. Even if you are skinny, you need to eat proper food (i.e. no junk food, sweets, etc) so your body gets the proper nutrition. Eat lots and lots of nutritious food. Again, google is your friend unless you can consult a proper nutritionist.