3 Exercises For A Strong/Aesthetic Physique

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    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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  • gtmfitness
    gtmfitness Posts: 51 Member
    I do leg work? haha @ninerbuff
  • mantium999
    mantium999 Posts: 1,490 Member
    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.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    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 Rooney
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    What if you don't have equipment for such exercises or don't have a gym membership? What then????????????
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    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.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    gtmfitness wrote: »
    I do leg work? haha @ninerbuff
    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.
    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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  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    No thank you.

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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    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.

    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.
  • gtmfitness
    gtmfitness Posts: 51 Member
    You are absolutely correct @ninerbuff ! The post was a mere suggestion for people to consider adding those exercises into their routines.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    gtmfitness wrote: »
    You are absolutely correct @ninerbuff ! The post was a mere suggestion for people to consider adding those exercises into their routines.
    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.

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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    My three exercises for a strong AND aesthetic physique are squats, barbell rows and chest focused dips.
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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    My three exercises for a strong AND aesthetic physique are squats, barbell rows and chest focused dips.

    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.
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    Ok, I'll play. Here are my 3 fave exercises: curls, curls in the squat rack, curls right in front of the dumbbell rack.
  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    My three exercises for a strong AND aesthetic physique are squats, barbell rows and chest focused dips.

    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.....

  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    edited July 2015
    My 4...

    1 - Clean and Jerk
    2 - Snatch
    3 - Squat Variations
    4 - Dead Lift Variations

    Then some accessory stuff...
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    My three exercises for a strong AND aesthetic physique are squats, barbell rows and chest focused dips.

    Chest focused dips. Interesting. I'll have to try those. I'm just used to the tricep ones.
    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.

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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    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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  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    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..........



  • shrinkingletters
    shrinkingletters Posts: 1,008 Member
    edited July 2015
    Serah87 wrote: »
    No thank you.

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    This makes me sad. I like a nice pair of legs, and I'm definitely into a fine a**.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    jmule24 wrote: »
    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..........



    Go on...
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    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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  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    jmule24 wrote: »
    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..........





    Go on...

    Childish lifting humor....I'm so ashamed of myself.....
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Sniggers
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
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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...."
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    jmule24 wrote: »
    jmule24 wrote: »
    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..........





    Go on...

    Childish lifting humor....I'm so ashamed of myself.....
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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    where are the squats and deadlifts?????????
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    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?
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