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3 Exercises For A Strong/Aesthetic Physique
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As many have echoed, it's essential to do some leg work even if it's not crazy heavy. Legs are a foundation and hold up the upper body. So no leg foundation is like a house with a weak foundation. May look pretty on the outside, but eventually if the foundation suffers, the rest just collapses.
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I do leg work? haha @ninerbuff0
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gtmfitness wrote: »I don't think @_dracarys_ or @mantium999 read the last sentence of my post. Those 3 exercises are not the only exercises in my routine.
No, I read it just fine. I define "emphasis" as what has to happen, no matter what. So, if the rest of the workout has to get nixed for some reason, at least the emphasis got done. So, I would choose to emphasize a few exercises that hit every major muscle, and supplement accordingly.0 -
I've found with most people that don't squat, the real story is that they don't want to start from scratch and relearn how to squat correctly because they don't want everyone to see them squatting the bar with no weights on it.
"That's the classic nature of people, though. We'll skip the basics and get pissed when the sexy stuff doesn't work." - Martin Rooney0 -
What if you don't have equipment for such exercises or don't have a gym membership? What then????????????0
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gtmfitness wrote: »Wow I had no idea this work spark some big outrage. The squat is just another exercise. Relax. I used to squat...I have no desire to grow my legs any larger than they are now. I like to keep them in proportion with my upper body and focus on jumping higher and sprinting faster.
Squats are fantastic for beginners to build up their legs....
Uhm.... then you should squat. There is a lot of research out there that shows a strong correlation between squats and sprints, as well as vertical jump.0 -
Yet not mentioned on a "strong/aesthetic" physique. So if the average newbie came on here to learn and had no knowledge of leg work, your post may lead them to believe it's not necessary.gtmfitness wrote: »I do leg work? haha @ninerbuff
If fitness instruction is your job, you don't make your workouts everyone else's workout. This is a common mistake that many new people in fitness instruction make. You emphasize on others weaknesses and fine tune their strengths.
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No thank you.
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LolBroScience wrote: »
Uhm.... then you should squat. There is a lot of research out there that shows a strong correlation between squats and sprints, as well as vertical jump.
Kyle, squats are only for women and beginners. Your program that makes you squat 4 times per week is bad mmkay. You need to stop squatting.0 -
You are absolutely correct @ninerbuff ! The post was a mere suggestion for people to consider adding those exercises into their routines.0
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And I don't disagree with them. To me they are 3 of the best foundation exercises anyone can do for upper body. You can still edit I believe. If not let me know and I'll fix it for you.gtmfitness wrote: »You are absolutely correct @ninerbuff ! The post was a mere suggestion for people to consider adding those exercises into their routines.
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My three exercises for a strong AND aesthetic physique are squats, barbell rows and chest focused dips.0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »
Chest focused dips. Interesting. I'll have to try those. I'm just used to the tricep ones.
You have to lean forward into the dip. It takes some time and focus to get them right, especially if you add weight. When you add weights you need a belt, unlike regular dips where you are centered and can hold weight with your feet.0 -
Ok, I'll play. Here are my 3 fave exercises: curls, curls in the squat rack, curls right in front of the dumbbell rack.-2
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asflatasapancake wrote: »
Chest focused dips. Interesting. I'll have to try those. I'm just used to the tricep ones.
It's all 'bout that angle boss....... The ladies know best too!!!!!
For realz doe...... your dips can have a chest or tricep emphasis yet develop both.....
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My 4...
1 - Clean and Jerk
2 - Snatch
3 - Squat Variations
4 - Dead Lift Variations
Then some accessory stuff...0 -
The way I was taught to do them is put my legs forward and tuck my chin on my chest making sure my elbows flare out.asflatasapancake wrote: »
Chest focused dips. Interesting. I'll have to try those. I'm just used to the tricep ones.
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Some_Watery_Tart wrote: »Ok, I'll play. Here are my 3 fave exercises: curls, curls in the squat rack, curls right in front of the dumbbell rack.
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cwolfman13 wrote: »My 4...
1 - Clean and Jerk
2 - Snatch
3 - Squat Variations
4 - Dead Lift Variations
Then some accessory stuff...
Snatch always!!!! Clean and Jerk if snatch isn't available..........
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gtmfitness wrote: »My apologies... I don't squat haha
That post was kinda leaning towards males.
But for females, sure! Squat
I work on weighted pistol squats and bulgarian split squats over normal squats nowadays. I feel they target the *kitten* more.
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Cranquistador wrote: »
Childish lifting humor....I'm so ashamed of myself.....0 -
Sniggers0
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This just... wow, I don't get this at all. I mean, I guess if the "aesthetic physique" look you're going for is "so top-heavy, a stiff breeze is a real threat...."0 -
Drop and gimme 20
Childish lifting humor....I'm so ashamed of myself.....
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where are the squats and deadlifts?????????0
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gtmfitness wrote: »My apologies... I don't squat haha
That post was kinda leaning towards males.
But for females, sure! Squat
I work on weighted pistol squats and bulgarian split squats over normal squats nowadays. I feel they target the *kitten* more.
wut????
so I am doing it wrong?0
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