Exercise selection is a major factor when it comes to training. The exercises you choose to perform can have many positive adaptions in regards to hypertrophy and performance, or they can become a waste of time for you.
Now when it comes to choosing what exercises will be most beneficial for you, there are a range of factors to consider: - They should match your goals.
- You should be able to perform them with perfect technique.
- Machines and free weights can both be useful; selecting one or the other is goal dependant.
- For muscle growth you want to maximise range of motion of the target muscle(s).
- The amount of time you have to complete a training session.
- Whether your focus is on mulitjoint or single joint exercises.
These factors are very important especially when it comes to training for hypertrophy. At the end of the day, there are many variables that come into play when searching for your best exercises - Individual goals, your genetical predispositions, or just personal preference. All of these need to be properly aligned with the selected exercises in order to achieve the best possible results.
You don’t need to spend countless hours in the gym, performing a number of exercises for one muscle group. My advice is to choose 3-4 exercises that are going to allow you to target the muscle group being trained, and focus on the quality of the exercises. Utilise multijoint exercises combined with perfect technique and progressive overload. As your goals change your training and exercise selection will change, however, the same principles will remain.
Train hard, but also remember to train smart.
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