Scuka1 t1_j5ipghj wrote on January 23, 2023 at 7:27 AM

Reply to comment by Salkin8 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]

Something is better than nothing, but there are limitations to bodyweight exercises.

The big advantage of barbell exercises is the fact that they can be adjusted for each individual, regardless of where they are. From complete beginners to elite athletes, everybody can perform a barbell exercise in a way that's beneficial for them. You can precisely dose the weight you need at that particular moment, which is something that's much more difficult to do on many bodyweight exercises.

But, if you don't have access to a gym, do bodyweight by all means, it's still a great thing to do.

Btw., I believe the OP didn't mean "buck" in the literal sense, as in money.