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AngelKnives t1_j5jtmo3 wrote
Reply to comment by CrazyStar_ in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
It doesn't ignore those muscles at all.
biceps - pull ups
triceps - bench
traps - overhead press
abs - fair enough, however they are used to stabilise the body in most of these exercises, they're not really challenged. I would swap dips for an ab exercise if I were OP.
calves - squat
lateral delts - rows
I agree it all depends on your goals. For most beginners, the compound lifts are definitely the way to go and I think that's who OP was targeting.
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ixramuffin t1_j5jtfhw wrote
Reply to comment by JohnTomorrow in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Depends on your definition of "great". It's very inefficient in terms of time invested. Furthermore, physical labour rarely involves progressive overload.
Your body quickly becomes accustomed to the level of strain that is required of it. You will reach some base level of fitness required for the job and quickly plateau.
I don't know what you mean by getting into "shape" but I would argue that physical labour is much better for that. I understand getting into "shape" as losing weight (highly dependent on your diet, though) and possibly gaining some cardiovascular endurance.
In short, physical labour is great for burning calories but not for building muscle.
bakedjennett t1_j5jt9xa wrote
Reply to comment by Hedser91 in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
No lift “adds definition” eating and dryness does that. The deadlift provides almost total body stimulus and can be very easily progressively loaded. “Just because something is heavy doesn’t mean it’ll lead to more muscle” - correct, but more stimuli is the definition of leading to more muscle.
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hibernatepaths t1_j5jt3c6 wrote
Reply to comment by crappygodmother in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Every body is different, but mechanically they work more-or-less the same.
Gonzo458 t1_j5jsyd1 wrote
Reply to comment by PM_ME_YOUR_GREYJOYS in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Are there certain exercises that should be paired together? Like, going from presses to flys because it stretches? Idk if that makes sense. Someone I did a session with constructed their routine like that and it made sense to me so I was curious if routines are usually planned that way.
Malk25 t1_j5jsvlc wrote
Reply to comment by CrazyStar_ in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Now this is bad advice! We're talking about what beginners should focus on for building a base of strength, and you go right into thinking the "show" muscles i.e. abs and arms are the most important. Focusing on what you mentioned makes sense for early intermediates who prioritize aesthetics, not the general population.
Ken_from_Barbie t1_j5jsv1c wrote
Making your bed is a good way to pattern positive productive behavior habits but it really doesn't change the way you use the bed
Hedser91 t1_j5jssua wrote
Reply to comment by bakedjennett in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Deadlifts have been proven not to add definition to the body. Just because something is heavy doesn't mean it'll lead to more muscle. There is a difference between strongmen and bodybuilders.
Em_Adespoton t1_j5jsq50 wrote
Reply to LPT: If you are looking at your phone while stopped at a red light, hold the phone up in front of you rather than looking down at it. You will notice when the light changes and traffic starts moving. by no_username_for_me
If you live in one of the few jurisdictions where looking at your phone is legal while driving, get a dash mount for it, because touching your phone while driving is likely still illegal.
And make sure the dash mount is positioned where the phone doesn’t obstruct your view of the outside, but is as close to the hood horizon as possible.
bakedjennett t1_j5jspxt wrote
Reply to comment by GuardianMike in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Bench is “bad” for chest because there are other more isolating movements for the chest. But the whole point of this list is compound not iso
hibernatepaths t1_j5jsmpl wrote
Reply to comment by CrazyStar_ in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
I don’t think you understand “bang for your buck”. If you can do a tri exercise that also hits other muscle groups, that is better bang for your buck. Two birds with one stone. Three muscle groups for the time it normally takes to do one.
Bang, if you will, for buck.
[deleted] OP t1_j5jsj95 wrote
Reply to LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
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bakedjennett t1_j5jshks wrote
Reply to comment by crappygodmother in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Incorrect. Form and specific style may change but the overall lifts remain the same
bakedjennett t1_j5jsdjc wrote
Reply to comment by Hedser91 in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
In what way does the deadlift, the compoundiest compound movement that crosses almost every joint of your body not good for total development.
Pull-ups are more “iso” than any other lift on that list?
vegasghost t1_j5jscah wrote
Reply to LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Also try, putting the phone down and doing a set.
bakedjennett t1_j5js58d wrote
Reply to comment by CrazyStar_ in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Ah yes, I too speak about things I don’t understand on the internet as if I’m an expert
HiVisVestNinja t1_j5js4lf wrote
Reply to LPT: If you are looking at your phone while stopped at a red light, hold the phone up in front of you rather than looking down at it. You will notice when the light changes and traffic starts moving. by no_username_for_me
RLPT (and also the lawful behavior in most countries): don't look at your phone while behind the wheel.
fldsld t1_j5jrs07 wrote
Reply to LPT: A good financial habit to get into is treating money as hours of work. Ask yourself how many hours of work something would take if you buy it. The awareness of the amount of time you put into purchases helps reduce compulsive spending. by humvee911
Hours of work = hours of your life. Life is not a dress rehearsal and how much of your life do you trade for money and the things you think you want? Most people seem to live their lives mortgaging the future, and it seems many of our hardships are of our own doing. Try to think of it as doing little things today because you owe it to your future self.
ImTheHipHopapotamus t1_j5jrghe wrote
Reply to comment by GuardianMike in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
This is so wrong. Bench press is great for growing your pectoral muscles however you do it, be it barbell or dumbbells. Its best to include other chest exercises to hit upper and lower chest too. Like incline bench for upper chest, cable crossovers or chest press machine for middle chest, and then kneeling x presses for lower chest.
I hate reading anything about fitness or workouts on here as people just spout so much disinformation its crazy.
keepthetips t1_j5jr9ny wrote
Reply to LPT: If you are looking at your phone while stopped at a red light, hold the phone up in front of you rather than looking down at it. You will notice when the light changes and traffic starts moving. by no_username_for_me
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ImTheHipHopapotamus t1_j5jqpx6 wrote
Reply to comment by TheDismal_Scientist in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Man i’d be careful about using the smith machine for skill crushers. It limits your range of motion to just up and down.
Best to grab a flat bench and an ez-bar and perform your skullcrushers like that, but aiming above your head. Your starting point should be like 30 degrees back from lifting your arms straight and then you just bend your elbows and the bar should go above your head.
Athlean X shows them - think he calls they lying Tricep extensions in his best Tricep exercises.
hibernatepaths t1_j5jtn0y wrote
Reply to comment by CofferCrypto in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]
Start light and work on form as you progress. Your abs will strengthen along with everything else.
Squats are basically an ab / stability workout for me at this point. The weakest link will feel the burn and get stronger.