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One chest isolation exercise enough?
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02-26-2006, 06:59 PM
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Your Pretend Friend
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One chest isolation exercise enough?
I do DB presses and bench and what not but the only isolation movement I do for my chest are flys, is that enough?
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02-26-2006, 07:14 PM
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Functional Lifting = Life
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Why do you feel an isolation exercise is necessary?
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02-26-2006, 07:22 PM
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Nothing else really hits my chest, i never feel the pump or even get sore in my chest if I dont, I know that's not a really good indicator but it just doesn't seem like I hit them enough.
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02-26-2006, 07:27 PM
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Why don't you just try a little experiment? Stick to just compound movements for, say, six sessions in which those exercises are involved (so six weeks if you train each routine once a week). Record all the numbers you need to (either weights and/or measurements). Next, add an isolation movement (or two or however many you'd like) and use the new routine for the same amount of time. Record all the same details as you did before. Compare the routines, decide which gave you better results, and then you might have a better idea of whether isolation movements are best for you. Usually I just say not to do them, but I'm going to make more of an effort to try to not convert everyone over to my extreme of thinking.  |
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02-26-2006, 11:04 PM
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I think that's just fine. If it's a true weakpoint, then you could add in some extra work for your chest. I would say that most people just feel like their chest needs to look like Arnold's to be balanced, but that is not the case. Same with arms. Why does everyone think their biceps are lagging behind? Such bullshit. No they're not. Your goddamned legs are lagging behind. Okay, end rant, sorry.
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02-27-2006, 12:07 AM
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Lexen Xtreme
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
I think that's just fine. If it's a true weakpoint, then you could add in some extra work for your chest. I would say that most people just feel like their chest needs to look like Arnold's to be balanced, but that is not the case. Same with arms. Why does everyone think their biceps are lagging behind? Such bullshit. No they're not. Your goddamned legs are lagging behind. Okay, end rant, sorry.
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 In my case, I think my arms/biceps are lagging compared to my lower body. |
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02-27-2006, 12:45 AM
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Fueled by Testosterone
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Originally Posted by Seanp156
In my case, I think my arms/biceps are lagging compared to my lower body. |
I mean it's possible, but there is a small chest and bicep dysmorphia disease running rampant in the weight training community. |
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