Advice required...

Hi everyone and thanks in advance for taking time to look and answer my post.

I have already searched the forum and checked out the stickies but can't really find what I'm looking for.

I am trying to compile a list of the "must do exercises" basically the ones that are the most effective for gains and strength.

For instance say if you could only ever do 10 exercises for the rest of your life which ones would they be?

I would appreciate responses for all different levels of weightlifters for a bit of variety.

[QUOTE=Zmeister;1140782213]Hi everyone and thanks in advance for taking time to look and answer my post.

I have already searched the forum and checked out the stickies but can't really find what I'm looking for.

I am trying to compile a list of the "must do exercises" basically the ones that are the most effective for gains and strength.

For instance say if you could only ever do 10 exercises for the rest of your life which ones would they be?

I would appreciate responses for all different levels of weightlifters for a bit of variety.[/QUOTE]


you must of missed this sticky because all the best exercises are listed here.

[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122509811[/url]

Elliott heuss made an only 4 exercises you'll ever need video. You should watch it.

[QUOTE=oldballs;1140784573]you must of missed this sticky because all the best exercises are listed here.

[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122509811[/url][/QUOTE]

I've already looked through the 1st few pages but its not what I'm looking for.

[QUOTE=heinstein;1140789493]Elliott heuss made an only 4 exercises you'll ever need video. You should watch it.[/QUOTE]

I've had a quick search on youtube and on google but can't find anything related.

Cheers though man.

If you're at a level where you think a "top ten favorite exercise" list is useful to your program, you'll make better progress using one of the routines from this list, that already have lifting parameters laid out for you (exercises, frequency, intensity, start weight, deload, etc...): [url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=151032123[/url]

The thousands of these that are here already:
[QUOTE=Zmeister;1140782213]I have already searched the forum and checked out the stickies but can't really find what I'm looking for.

I am trying to compile a list of the "must do exercises" basically the ones that are the most effective for gains and strength.[/QUOTE]
... are easily searchable (and not of much use beyond the first few)

[QUOTE=heinstein;1140789493]Elliott heuss made an only 4 exercises you'll ever need video. You should watch it.[/QUOTE]

EDIT: I've found it, its Elliot Hulse and it looks pretty good.

Thanks repped.

[QUOTE=SkydogGinsberg;1140796333]If you're at a level where you think a "top ten favorite exercise" list is useful to your program, you'll make better progress using one of the routines from this list, that already have lifting parameters laid out for you (exercises, frequency, intensity, start weight, deload, etc...): [url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=151032123[/url]

The thousands of these that are here already:

... are easily searchable (and not of much use beyond the first few)[/QUOTE]

I'm currently doing the PPL routine and just wanted to check that I was doing the best and most effective exercises possible in my routine.

That is why I wanted other peoples thoughts/opinions so I could compare and change/add certain exercises if needed.

deadlift
squat
overhead press
bench
barbell row
chins
dips
curls
facepulls

Do that lot and you've got a good base IMO. To be honest I don't really do any others.

Hit your compounds then blast any non fatigued muscles with some ISO.


every time your compounds aren't enough to work everything, you need to look back at form or consider adding/replacing some movements.

Or, if you really enjoy time in the gym you can be content with hitting auxiliary ISO movements every workout.

[QUOTE=HarryFlashman;1140823313]deadlift
squat
overhead press
bench
barbell row
chins
dips
curls
facepulls

Do that lot and you've got a good base IMO. To be honest I don't really do any others.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, they all feature within my routine except facepulls. I have never tried doing these so I will give them a go.

Repped.