In the gym, It's hard to improve on the basics, the exercises that were most effective for muscle gain and fat loss 40 years ago are the best we have now, with only a few exceptions. Despite this, I see too many gym-goers needlessly adding extra exercises and "variety" to their routine. Instead, the average gym-goer would benefit most by changing other variables in their workout; load, rest periods, rep range, and volume.
Take powerlifters for example, they have superhuman size and strength by only training "the big 3" lifts with usually a few other accessory exercises. Even look at Crossfit, of which actually has a large exercise library. In each workout they only take you through a few exercises total…and it will kick your ass.
Focus on the most effective exercises and when you want to change your workout, try changing load, rest, rep range, and volume before you add unnecessary exercises.
Take powerlifters for example, they have superhuman size and strength by only training "the big 3" lifts with usually a few other accessory exercises. Even look at Crossfit, of which actually has a large exercise library. In each workout they only take you through a few exercises total…and it will kick your ass.
Focus on the most effective exercises and when you want to change your workout, try changing load, rest, rep range, and volume before you add unnecessary exercises.
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