strength training - favorites?

bonjojo
bonjojo Posts: 114 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I need to add some strength training! If you only had time to do 3 exercises, what would they be (excluding core work)?

I'm excluding core work because I already consider it a priority - on that note, what are your favorite core excercises?

My usual cardio includes walking most days, Zumba class on 2 days, and xbox Kinect Zumba on 1 or 2 days when I don't have my Zumba class. I definately need some upper-body work!

Thanks all,

Bonnie Jo
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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    deadlifts
    turkish get ups
    pull ups
  • travismartin
    travismartin Posts: 1
    1) Barbell squats.
    2) Deadlifts.
    3) More barbell squats and deadlifts.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Squat, Deadlift, Bench.
  • alyhuggan
    alyhuggan Posts: 717 Member
    Deadlift, Squat, Bench.
  • lovesweetlove
    lovesweetlove Posts: 40
    biceps curl, triceps pull-down, bench press
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    I like planks, mountain climbers, and my big one is the ab roller at the end of all that

    :explode:
  • thirstyflea
    thirstyflea Posts: 114 Member
    Deadlifts, Squats, push-ups
  • rick_po
    rick_po Posts: 449 Member
    I second the squats and deadlifts, but if you're just looking for upper body, I'd do

    Over-head or military press
    Bench press
    Bent-over rows
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    If there were three, and only three, then I would choose:

    Barbell Squats
    Barbell Benchpress
    Pull-ups

    These three hit basically all the major muscle groups.

    If I could add three more:

    Deadlifts
    Bent-over rows
    Military Press
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Squat
    Deadlift
    Bench Press
  • _kannnd
    _kannnd Posts: 247 Member
    Deadlifts, overhead shoulder presses, and squats
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Squat, Deadlift, Bench.

    ^^that
  • steve1686
    steve1686 Posts: 346 Member
    pull ups
    dips
    squats
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Bump
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Squat, Deadlift, Incline Press
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I do not understand the point of doing squats AND deadlifts if only three exercises may be done. Both are wonderful exercises and part of a well-balanced workout plan, but what about biceps and upper back?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    Squat, Deadlift, Bench.
    Yeah, you pretty much hit every body part with these.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • lhatt83
    lhatt83 Posts: 33 Member
    Deadlifts, Squats, push-ups

    ^^Agreed
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I do not understand the point of doing squats AND deadlifts if only three exercises may be done. Both are wonderful exercises and part of a well-balanced workout plan, but what about biceps and upper back?

    Squats are more quad dominant, deadlifts work the posterior chain more.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    My *favorites* are squat, overhead press, and one-arm dumbbell rows but I'll have to agree with those who are saying squat, dl, and bench press for the most important. :tongue:
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    i cant believe you are all sleeping on the turkish get up .

    no wonder i draw a crowd in the gym when i do these :laugh:
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Squat and pull-up, no question. The 3rd exercise I'd cycle between deadlifts and bench press.
  • tinak33
    tinak33 Posts: 9,883 Member
    1) Barbell squats.
    2) Deadlifts.
    3) More barbell squats and deadlifts.


    ^^^^^ yeah.
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    i cant believe you are all sleeping on the turkish get up .

    no wonder i draw a crowd in the gym when i do these :laugh:

    TGUs are great, but I wouldn't giveup squatting pressing or pulling for them.
  • kokalvt
    kokalvt Posts: 143
    1. Squats
    2. Pull-ups
    3. Bent-over rows
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Squat and pull-up, no question. The 3rd exercise I'd cycle between deadlifts and bench press.

    Stop cheating.

    That's just like a triathlete, trying to find shortcuts in everything =P
  • AnnaMolly17
    AnnaMolly17 Posts: 91 Member
    1. Squats
    2. Deadlifts
    3. Dumbbell Shoulder Press
  • FitnSassy
    FitnSassy Posts: 263 Member
    Bump
  • _kannnd
    _kannnd Posts: 247 Member
    I do not understand the point of doing squats AND deadlifts if only three exercises may be done. Both are wonderful exercises and part of a well-balanced workout plan, but what about biceps and upper back?

    I do those too, but I listed my favorites :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Pushups, squats and tricep dips.

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