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SingleVisit999 t1_j5ifvu1 wrote

Reply to comment by dfreinc in LPT: To get the most muscle/sculpting for your buck at the gym, focus on compound lifts—the exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups. You only really need overhead press, bench press, squat, deadlift, rows, dips, and maybe pull-ups. These will give you most workout for the energy you put forth. by [deleted]

Also, keep conscious of maintaining good form and know your limits: don't push yourself so hard you blow out your back and knees and/or tear your rotator cuffs. When you start to feel pain, back off instead of crippling yourself.

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dfreinc t1_j5ig0ue wrote

that's what i'm always saying. i preach like a sloth. lift, very, slow. it's the way to do it. 🤷‍♂️

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vinceftw t1_j5jfhj6 wrote

What is very slow? It helps building muscle for sure but lifting faster has benefits for strength, explosiveness and athleticism.

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FootsieMcDingus t1_j5jjbqr wrote

I like to incorporate slow then fast, at least for things like bench/dumbell/overhead press. So let the weight down slow then explode back up

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vinceftw t1_j5jjlsw wrote

That's the general consensus for the optimal lifting form I think.

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ATL28-NE3 t1_j5ju1lh wrote

That's the best way to do it. A slow controlled eccentric, pause for big stretch, explosive concentric. I think of trying to punch the weights through the ceiling.

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