Don’t think that this list is the end useful things. Don’t even think that using indicator lifts are the only way to train. Really, everything you are doing should serve a purpose, which means it’s all important. Approach every rep, let alone set or exercise, with an attack mentality. So if you’re feeling fuzzy about [...]
Don’t think that this list is the end useful things. Don’t even think that using indicator lifts are the only way to train. Really, everything you are doing should serve a purpose, which means it’s all important. Approach every rep, let alone set or exercise, with an attack mentality. So if you’re feeling fuzzy about my pseudo-philosophy of training, I have an easy solution for you.
Do whatever you want.
Nothing you see writing in a program, can teach you hard work and consistency, and these two trump any exercise that you will see online or in a magazine.
But whatever path you choose, remember that you’re a reflection of your priorities. You better not be lounging about the bench all day if you want big legs. Likewise, you’re not going to find many big guys that won’t be able to narrow down their progress into a handful of solid lifts.
But don’t listen to them.
If everyone found success in the same lifts, we would know which ones superseded steroids. You need to find what works for you. You won’t nail it on the first try, but hey, that’s when consistency has your back.
Here is my list of useful exercises. Feel free to add more by commenting. I’ll update this list as they flow through.
Chest: 30 degree incline press (more upper), dips (more lower)
Shoulders: Push press, overhead press, lateral raises with some body english
Back: Chin ups/pull ups, rows (single arm, too), deadlifts
Arms: cheat curls, barbell curls (thick bar), overhead tricep extensions, close grip bench, incline curls, dips, chin ups
Legs: squats, snatch grip deadlifts, donkey calf raises
Well, what do you think?