Arananthony t1_j5j3lk7 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 10:44 AM

Reply to comment by flyingShaq 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]

If the intended audience is for people who never picked up a barbell in their life and just want to look good, they’re better off just doing any “bodybuilding” split which doesn’t require compounds at all. The big 3 lifts are quite technical and is a fast way to get hurt without proper form. A majority of people can’t even perform a pull up or a dip at body weight and will see faster returns using machines instead.