Controversial opinions you hold about bodybuilding/nutrition?

[EiFit91]

I’ll start:

It’s ok to skip leg day

[Strawng]

Exercise increases TDEE

Sorry, I just fuking had to say it. Here are mine:


-It’s ok to skip leg day*
-A bro-split is more effective for some lifters.
-Total weekly volume matters, not frequency.
-Fasting is very suboptimal for advanced or even lean intermediate lifters.
-If your programming accounts for it, training to failure on every set can be a viable strategy.
-HIIT is actually sub-optimal for getting particularly lean compared to long durations of walking or even LISS because it causes such a drain on the system.
-The majority of lifters should “eat to progress”, not chase a specific weight on the scale.
-In certain circumstances, “dirty bulking” is a helpful strategy.
-Triceps>>>>>Biceps when it comes to aesthetic arms
-Counting calories strictly isn’t necessary for even the best results.
-Both the idea of “clean eating” & “eat whatever foods you want whenever you want IIFYM bro” are nonsense.

[AdamWW]

Exercise increases TDEE

Sorry, I just fuking had to say it. Here are mine:


-It’s ok to skip leg day*
-A bro-split is more effective for some lifters.
-Total weekly volume matters, not frequency.
-Fasting is very suboptimal for advanced or even lean intermediate lifters.
-If your programming accounts for it, training to failure on every set can be a viable strategy.
-HIIT is actually sub-optimal for getting particularly lean compared to long durations of walking or even LISS because it causes such a drain on the system.
-The majority of lifters should “eat to progress”, not chase a specific weight on the scale.
-In certain circumstances, “dirty bulking” is a helpful strategy.
-Triceps>>>>>Biceps when it comes to aesthetic arms
-Counting calories strictly isn’t necessary for even the best results.
-Both the idea of “clean eating” & “eat whatever foods you want whenever you want IIFYM bro” are nonsense.

You covered basically everything I was going to say…

The TDEE part especially :-)


I would add:

Carbs are required for optimal gains.

[Partyrocking]

FYI, I primarily train for powerlifting/strongman vs. bodybuilding.

Intra-set cardio can be quite helpful
Coffee cake is the best food for meet day and the day before.
High volume/low frequency is good for the off-season and the opposite, low volume/high frequency is good for meet prep

[Strawng]

You covered basically everything I was going to say…

The TDEE part especially :-)


I would add:

Carbs are required for optimal gains.

Of course

& seconded on the carbs

[Camarija]

• Barbell Bench Press is a suboptimal chest builder
• Squats are suboptimal quad builders
• Isolateral Chest Press Machines are the best chest builders
• Leg Press Machines are the best quad builders
• Upright Rows and Leg Extensions are great muscle builders that will not destroy your joints
• Having a dedicated arm day is worthwhile

[AdamWW]

• Barbell Bench Press is a suboptimal chest builder
• Squats are suboptimal quad builders
• Isolateral Chest Press Machines are the best chest builders
• Leg Press Machines are the best quad builders
• Upright Rows and Leg Extensions are great muscle builders that will not destroy your joints
• Having a dedicated arm day is worthwhile

i definitely disagree with much of this

[Camarija]

i definitely disagree with much of this

Wouldn't be controversial otherwise

A few more:

• If you're not grunting or cussing on your last rep, it's not a true 0 RIR
• Caffeine isn't worth it, ever
• Maingaining and Recomping are massive wastes of time. Just bulk, cut, and maintain.