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Thread: Most overrated exercise?
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01-27-2013, 05:52 PM #91
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01-27-2013, 06:32 PM #94
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lots of banned camp members ITT.
most overated lift...even though I enjoy doing it, Is probably the bb bench.My 5/3/1 progress can be found here.
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I lift one rep at a time.
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01-27-2013, 06:38 PM #95
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01-27-2013, 06:45 PM #96
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01-27-2013, 06:48 PM #97
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01-27-2013, 08:28 PM #104
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01-27-2013, 08:34 PM #105
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.| MISC KNEEDRAGGER |
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01-27-2013, 08:44 PM #106
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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01-27-2013, 10:13 PM #110
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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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01-27-2013, 10:25 PM #111
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01-27-2013, 10:51 PM #113
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01-28-2013, 12:56 AM #114
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01-28-2013, 01:10 AM #115
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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01-28-2013, 01:39 AM #116
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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.SQ 172.5kg. BP 105kg. DL 200kg. OHP 62.5kg @ 67.3kg
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01-28-2013, 02:00 AM #117
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01-28-2013, 07:14 AM #118
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01-28-2013, 07:21 AM #119
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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01-28-2013, 07:24 AM #120
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