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    Originally Posted by KidAlchemy View Post
    Calf raises of any sort. Just looks ridiculous.
    someone has baby calfs
    No one cared who I was before I put on the calves.

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    Are we talking bodybuilding or lifting for strength?
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    lots of banned camp members ITT.

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    Originally Posted by LiftingSteve93 View Post
    Are we talking bodybuilding or lifting for strength?
    Any exercise you think is overrated.
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    Originally Posted by -Lucifer View Post
    Any exercise you think is overrated.
    So just by thinking #said# exercise, I (or him) is making it overrated?

    BTW: Dips to target the pecs.
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    Originally Posted by -Lucifer View Post
    Any exercise you think is overrated.
    Well I think parallel squats are overrated by the general population. But they aren't overrated for powerlifting.
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    Originally Posted by alexanderberg View Post
    In your opinion, what is the most overrated exercise and why?
    Ok i know some people will not like this but most isolation exercises are overrated and overused. compounds all the way
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    Originally Posted by superkhurram View Post
    wow anybody talking smack about squats obviously is either a woman, or hasn't squatted anything over 135 lb
    obviously if you squat for 3 reps with 100 lb, you aint gonna see **** for growth...maybe you people should man up and force the growth in your weak ass body....all the pros are squatting....only people that aren't are you noobs that are too attatched to their skinny jeans



    anyways my pick for most useless exercise = tricep pressdown lolz
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    Originally Posted by GeneralSerpant View Post
    Donkey calf-raises. Are they standing calf-raises, or seated calf-raises? Please.
    They are standing calf raise.
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    Originally Posted by kratosbrah View Post
    Perfect example of the kind of guy referred to in post #50.
    Well I agree with you and I so happen to be a woman ! Squats best leg exercise for raw mass. Hands down...
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    Originally Posted by LiftingSteve93 View Post
    Well I think parallel squats are overrated by the general population. But they aren't overrated for powerlifting.
    I blame the Rippetoe/SS parrots.
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    Originally Posted by -Lucifer View Post
    I blame the Rippetoe/SS parrots.
    Yeah, I prefer ATG
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    Originally Posted by LiftingSteve93 View Post
    Yeah, I prefer ATG
    The atg squat is even more overrated. Everyone and thier mother would recommend it. 'ATG or die' is their favourite bumper sticker.
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    for me, the flye. never really felt it working anything, never saw results.

    front raises. Done by nearly every beginner (6 months - 1 year) that thinks he knows what he's doing because he's graduated from solely bb bench and bicep curls every day. overhead press works front delts way better, and also hits a number of other muscles.
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    ATG squats. Some people simply do not possess the body mechanics to reach that depth without seriously compromising core stability, yet are likely no less "alpha" squatting to parallel. Hell, this applies to any exercise touted by the masses as indispensable and a prerequisite for attaining "hardcore" status. Gorillas can snatch Hummers loaded with fat chicks but all they do is eat grass and throw poo.
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    Originally Posted by -Lucifer View Post
    The atg squat is even more overrated. Everyone and thier mother would recommend it. 'ATG or die' is their favourite bumper sticker.
    Haha idk about that, but I do know its useful to strongman
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    NOT the deadlift, flat bench or squat...but then again I'm more partial to powerlifting than straight-up bodybuilding. Most overrated? Dumbbell curl.
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    Originally Posted by CanadianEric View Post
    Dumbbell curl.
    I do find barbell curls to be on par, a lot. Dumbbell curls are about equal as far as I think.
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    I should clarify my stance. On this site, the most overrated exercise is the back squat.

    For the common masses, I dunno, I'd have to pay attention to more people I guess. Probably half a dozen ab exercises, the leg press, or flat BB bench.
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    ANY tricep isolation exercise.
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    One of the most underrated: *Incline* DB Curls.

    LOL @ isolation exercises, all tricep isolations, all calf raises, etc.

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    Originally Posted by retiredrunner View Post
    ATG squats. Some people simply do not possess the body mechanics to reach that depth without seriously compromising core stability, yet are likely no less "alpha" squatting to parallel. Hell, this applies to any exercise touted by the masses as indispensable and a prerequisite for attaining "hardcore" status. Gorillas can snatch Hummers loaded with fat chicks but all they do is eat grass and throw poo.
    I think ATG is worthless unless your sport calls for it. For example, an Olympic lifter would benefit from ATG, but I know they perform the front squat more often than the back squat.

    The low bar parallel squat is the best choice if you just want to get stronger.
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    Originally Posted by MichaelCJ View Post
    One of the most underrated: *Incline* DB Curls.

    LOL @ isolation exercises, all tricep isolations, all calf raises, etc.

    brb growing teh killer calfz from SKWAT!
    I love incline dumbbell curls, probably the single best exercise for biceps.

    To target the long head of the triceps effectively, isolation exercises are useful. Also, agree with the point on calves. Squats will not grow humongous calves, just like rows with a pronated grips won't build huge biceps.

    While compound exercises are great and one's routine should consist of those mostly, the compound Nazis need to chill
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    yup. for some reason people get too fixated on one thing instead of comprehending a whole sentence. hell, running involves using your legs but it doesn't mean it's gonna make them grow much.
    Let's take this is step further (since the extra step is taken with squats). When you run, assuming you're running with quality technique (and extraordinarily rare sight, mind you) you have to use your glute medius and glute minimus to stabilise the pelvis. You have to use your abs and erectors to stabilise the spine. You use the lats and deltoids to move your arms back and forth. You even use your biceps to bend the elbows. Clearly running is great for building the whole body.

    I agree with the guys who say squats are overrated. That's not to say I think squats are a bad exercise, but they're a leg exercise that's limited by your trunk strength. Back squats in particular are a great general exercise, but the problem with being general is that for each individual function generally covered by the exercise, you could find an exercise that specifically develops that function more effectively.

    Barbell bench press does very little for chest in my experience. I find DBBP is much easier to focus on the chest.

    Barbell overhead press, likewise, tends to be more triceps than shoulders, in my experience. And contrary to what Rip says, it sucks for posterior deltoids.

    Pendlay rows. I've never been able to get a good trap and lat workout from these.

    Pull ups. Too easy to swing and cheat, and for the average Joe too much load (even at bodyweight) to be able to focus on the muscles you're trying to use. People just want to get their chin up to the bar, and seldom aren't half as concerned about how they get it there.

    Power cleans. I love power cleans, but I've found they serve more purpose in having fun than in building muscle, strength or power. Speed pulls or power shrugs are probably more effective.
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    Most overrated? Barbell shrugs. Maybe it's due to even the weakest lifters being able to load the bar with a huge amount of plates. And why do these people insist on using the squat rack for this. Which they then leave the loaded bar on the spotter bars.
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    Originally Posted by darrenash View Post
    Most overrated? Barbell shrugs. Maybe it's due to even the weakest lifters being able to load the bar with a huge amount of plates. And why do these people insist on using the squat rack for this. Which they then leave the loaded bar on the spotter bars.
    I do mine on the smith machine. Great exercise.
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    Originally Posted by darrenash View Post
    Most overrated? Barbell shrugs. Maybe it's due to even the weakest lifters being able to load the bar with a huge amount of plates. And why do these people insist on using the squat rack for this. Which they then leave the loaded bar on the spotter bars.
    I generally dislike barbell shrugs due to the lack of range of motion. Dumbbells are better, but it's very easy to surpass the gym's heaviest dumbbells. Trap bar shrugs would probably be great, but my gym doesn't have those, sadly.

    But yes, it's a huge ego exercise for many people and many hog a squat rack, for example.
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    leg press is by far the most over rated exercise on the planet! people think it's so awesome to put 800 pounds on the leg press round the hell out of their back and screw up their knees. unless you're injured just squat!
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