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Chemroo t1_j5jxy00 wrote

Reply to comment by Arananthony 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]

I agree 100%... terrible advice. I remember lots of posts of /r/fitness doing starting strength for 6 months, then posting they look like a centaur with massive legs and no upper body. You need to add accessory work!!

Personally I think the muscles that add the most to a physique are shoulders, lats, and triceps. All of these are NOT trained well with compound lifts and there are better options.

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