Gym motivation: Guys, here are some Instagram fitness accounts you need to follow

Updated on: May 18, 2017, 19:15:28 IST

Hindustan Times | By Aditya Dogra, New Delhi

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These Instagram accounts will keep you going in the gym.

If you’re sweating it out in the gym, you need all the motivation to amp up your fitness game. And, these Instagram accounts will help you do just that.

Gymming isn’t that hard, it’s keeping oneself motivated that requires all the effort. We spend countless hours watching motivational videos, browsing through celeb fitness feed, and often end up confused as to who really to follow (or what really to do). Be it yoga, crossfit, heavy lifting or just regular circuit training — we’ve curated a list of male Instagram fitness celebrities that you should follow as your single stop for all the motivation that you need.

Ready to smash those goals? Whether you’re working on achieving those perfect pectorals and washboard abs or just staying strong, these accounts will keep you going.

RICH FRONING (@richfroning)

A little #tbt via @roguefitness

A post shared by richfroning (@richfroning) on Apr 13, 2017 at 5:25pm PDT

CJ KOEGEL (@cjkoegel)

I like my workouts like I like my cell phone carrier... Sprint! #shoot #fun #jumping #photoshoot #Nike #shadow 📸 @jamesfarrellphoto

A post shared by CJ Koegel (@cjkoegel) on Mar 31, 2017 at 7:06pm PDT

DARIAN ALVAREZ (@darianalvarez)

Como va ese lunes familia ? 💪💚✌️ @dlabteam @dlabteam @dlabteam #WeHaveTheFormula #DarianDLab #DarianAlvarez ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📲305.266.8899 - 305.266.9298 📧dlabfitnessteam@gmail.com 🌐http://www.dlabteam.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #DLabTeam #DLabGym #DLabNutritionProgram #DLab #DLT #Fitness #StayFit #FitLife #Miami #FitnessLife #GymLife #DLabLifeStyle #DLabWorld #WeHaveTheFormula #DLabSupplements #Miami

A post shared by Darian Alvarez (@darianalvarez) on May 8, 2017 at 11:40am PDT

KYLE CLARKE (@kyleclarke)

That time I practiced my no leg push-ups while my buddy worked on his levitation planks.

A post shared by Kyle Clarke (@kyleclarke) on Mar 24, 2017 at 2:31pm PDT

LAZAR ANGELOV (@lazar_angelov_official)

#NotBad

A post shared by Lazar Angelov (@lazar_angelov_official) on Apr 14, 2017 at 12:21am PDT

ROB EVANS (@robjamesevans)

When I look at this picture, what goes through my head except "choose your character, from a game like street fighter or something" Tbh I'm not even gonna say what's going through my head, what I think I should have been,what I can be or what I'm gonna be. just gonna do it. The best bit of advice I've ever had is don't worry about the past or the future, just do everything you can right now in the present (work) and your future will sort its self out and your past will make sense. I'm not sure when it will happen just don't sleep on me. Shot by the mad talented @tibonorman for anyone that's looking for fitness modelling shoots hit this man up. As you can see he's a G with the lighting 😜. #boxer #fitness #motivation #watchthisspace #takeover

A post shared by Rob Evans (@robjamesevans) on Apr 7, 2017 at 1:13pm PDT

TONY PANG (@tonypangpersonaltraining)

This over training malarky certainly won't help you grow but it's great for getting lean. 3rd sesh of the day done. Fasted Cardio this morning 60 mins of the treadmill, shoulder sesh this afternoon and then a full body circuit tonight. Definitely have put all those extra kcal and carbs to good use now. Don't feel as watery and starting to dry out again as my conditioning is coming back through. Anything that can help with full body circulation and allows you to get a sweat on is going to help clear that extra film of fluid under the skin. 4 weeks to go and feeling on top of the world after yesterday re-feed. Time for a good week of training and mental torture. Actually enjoyed doing a circuit for a change rather than the usual cardio especially when it's HIIT training which if I was to do it would always be after a weights session as I would want to preserve as many carbs for the weights session and then use whatever is left at night. I would never do fasted HIIT as LISS is better to oxidise fatty acids in a fasted state whereas HIIT is more glycogen dependant so using cardio at specific times for different uses and purposes as well as what you enjoy can make a small difference. Last thing I want to do in the morning is HIIT too. #TheDifference #PhDNutrition #PerformanceNutrition #teampang @phdnutritionuk @extremegymglasgow #Glasgow @preppedandpacked @prepfitnesskitchen #Aesthetics #UKAesthetics @sfnexpo @elitefitnessnetwork #follow #photooftheday #food #fitness #bodybuilding #comp #prep #marcos #flexible #dieting #foodprep #nutrition #bodytransformationcoach #thenextlevel

A post shared by Tony Pang (@tonypangpersonaltraining) on Mar 5, 2017 at 2:05pm PST

JOE HOLDER (@ochosystem)

💥HOUSTON HUSTLE 💥 w/ @thenatebrown cc: @conditionjournal #Ochosystem #CONDITION #NikeTraining

A post shared by Joe Holder (@ochosystem) on Feb 3, 2017 at 5:53pm PST

MIKE MARCHESE (@upyourfitness)

Didn't get a chance to record much action from my last training session of 2016. The #NewYears #Resolution-ers were in full force today. Needless to say, finding prime real-estate to capture my good side was the last thing on my mind. 😅 Be safe and have fun celebrating the new year. 2016 wasn't fair to all of us, but if you're reading this, you have every chance to make 2017 better.

A post shared by Mike Marchese (@upyourfitness) on Dec 31, 2016 at 1:42pm PST

BRET “GLUTE GUY” CONTRERAS (@bretcontreras1)

Good day of training today at @revolutiontraining. Pulled a 605 lb sumo deadlift and benched 245 lbs for 15 reps. The deadlift wouldn't have passed in competition as my grip was slipping so my lockout was soft with too much knee bend. But it's good enough for IG standards. Gonna work on grip strength; it comes up quickly if I train it directly. My left tricep has been iffy so I only did one set of bench. The deadlift rep is 15 lbs under my all-time best and the bench set is a PR. I believe this is the sixth time I've pulled over 600 lbs in my life (601 semi-sumo in competition, 605 conventional at Rev, 600 sumo at Glute Lab, 615 sumo at Glute Lab, 620 sumo at Glute Lab, and this). Then I went home to Glute Lab and did some chest supported rows, prone trap raises, prone rear delt raises, band lateral raises, db curls, band eccentric tricep extensions, db shrugs, db sumo squats, and inverse ham curls. This caps off a solid week of training. Gonna rest up over the weekend and hit it hard on Monday. #gluteguy

A post shared by Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) on Mar 25, 2017 at 3:23am PDT

GUNNAR PETERSON (@gunnarfitness)

Repost. Hard work.

A post shared by Gunnar Peterson (@gunnarfitness) on May 7, 2017 at 8:48pm PDT

JEREMY SCOTT (@jeremyscottfitness)

🎉 The 5-50 Finisher 🎉 The simple set up: 5 movements 50 reps of each must be finished before moving onto the next exercise. 1. 50 Jump Ropes 2. 50 Lateral Mt. Climbers 3. 50 Skater Hops 4. 50 Seal Jacks 5. 50 Close Grip (Diamond) Push-ups - that's 1 cycle track for time chasing quality not just the clock. This is a great little finisher to end any training session or if you want to run through 2-4 cycles it can be a great total body full workout as well. Tag me at #jeremyscottfitness if you give this 5-50 variation a try! #sundayfunday #workout #fitness #fitfam #fitspo #workoutmotivation #fitnessmotivation #menshealth #womenshealth #scottsdale #onlinecoaching #phoenix #47daytransformation #arizona #poolside #poolday #dogs #dogsofinsta #reebok #sweat #fatloss #personaltrainer #health #sunday #sundaymood

A post shared by Jeremy Scott Fitness (@jeremyscottfitness) on Mar 26, 2017 at 12:40pm PDT

HUNTER COOK (@hunterfitness)

Few more days of the Onnit sale! Posted my home collection the other day- here are a few other purchases I keep at the gym. 🔻 Captain America bumper plates for when I turn into Captain Mobility and Swipe Right to see the Iron Man Kettlebell. 🔻 Check it out at http://bit.ly/2peGhRn (clickable link in instagram bio) #HunterFitness #Marvel #Onnit

A post shared by Hunter Cook (@hunterfitness) on Apr 26, 2017 at 6:51am PDT

ANDY SPEER (@andyspeer)

Know your limits, but never stop trying to exceed them. @performixdriven

A post shared by Andy Speer (@andyspeer) on Apr 30, 2017 at 12:41pm PDT

DYLAN WERNER (@dylanwerneryoga)

Energy's natural state is to be in continuous motion. As it travels it's always looking for the path of the least resistance. We can trap energy, harness energy and control energy but this will always go against it's natural state and eventually energy will find its flow or it will no longer be energy. When we move, flow, breath and interact, our intelligent body is also looking for the same path of least resistance. . We can resist being in flow for a some time, work against and try to control it but eventually we will align with the natural state of the universe or end up in a state of suffering. Once we tune into this, we realize that it's not what we do that brings us into harmony but how we not do it.

A post shared by Dylan Werner (@dylanwerneryoga) on May 12, 2017 at 6:54am PDT

BJ GADDOUR (@bjgaddour)

MY FAVORITE SINGLE-LEG MACHINE EXERCISE! I absolutely love the single-leg leg press. It's super accessible and it can allow almost anyone to get full flexion at the hip for maximum glute development. It's also an excellent way to fix imbalances between sides and complement more functional moves like stepups, lunges, and Bulgarian split squats. The added stability also really allows you to dial in a mind-muscle connection and safely chase massive metabolic stress. It's great on any leg press but particularly delicious on the @keiserfitness Air300 Leg Press machine. This machine is designed for explosive concentric actions for a constant resistance throughout the full range of motion. Plus there's no bouncing weight stack at the top from momentum-based dead weight options. Here I'm doing 3 sets of 12 reps/side (about 90 seconds of work) with 250 pounds of air pressure and 30 seconds of rest between sides. I use a slow 4-second eccentric and pause in the hole before maximally extending my hips and knees. This eliminates the stretch reflex so that muscles are doing all of the work. Peak power was 1,337 watts and the goal was to maintain at least 90% of peak power on the first 6 reps and at least 80% of peak power on the final 6 reps based on the digital display. As always, use whatever option you have available and focus on the prescriptions instead of the exact equipment I'm using. You will not be able to go as explosively on the concentric phase but still lift with explosive intent to stimulate those fast-twitch muscle fibers. ALSO- THERE IS NOTHING DANGEROUS ABOUT FULLY EXTENDING YOUR JOINTS! WHAT'S DANGEROUS IS HYPER-EXTENDING THEM! #YouKnowNothingJohnSnow #FlexFriday #LegPress #KeiserFitness #AskYourGymToBuyThis #Legs #LegDay #Glutes #GluteExercises #Quads #TheHamstringGuy #BJGaddour #Air300LegPress

A post shared by BJ Gaddour (@bjgaddour) on May 5, 2017 at 6:47am PDT

GIDEON AKANDE (@getfitwithgiddy)

You can and will reach the top.👆🏿Keep climbing! 💪🏿 #mondaymotivation #youcanyouwill #LetsGetUgly #GideonAkande #wegotgoals #getfitwithgiddy

A post shared by Gideon Akande (@getfitwithgiddy) on May 8, 2017 at 5:18am PDT

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Aditya Dogra
Aditya Dogra writes on art, culture and campus, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.