While so many people wallowing in loserdom is in part systemic, the corporate propaganda about how very hard it is to do anything but this is not even remotely true.

It’s very easy to buy a set of used adjustable dumbbells ($100) and a used bench ($50) and then you can stop wallowing. That’s all you need. Barbells, plates, squat racks and all that shit is nice, but you don’t need it at all. I can make you fucking buff as all hell if you give me that and a couple of years of consistent effort.

Believe it.