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Robbie

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If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« on: October 12, 2006, 06:18:57 PM »
Speak on this.

I'm curious to see what opinions pros have on this...
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2006, 06:20:06 PM »
Quote from: Robbie on October 12, 2006, 06:18:57 PM
Speak on this.

I'm curious to see what opinions pros have on this...

Its too easy..

Parallel bar dips
Chins/ pull ups
BB squats
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2006, 06:23:16 PM »
Deadlift
Incline Bench Press
Squat
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2006, 06:26:53 PM »
Quote from: TheAnimal on October 12, 2006, 06:23:16 PM
Deadlift
Incline Bench Press
Squat
bingo...same...you could probably get a complete body just by using these three lifts twice a week with a decent diet

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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2006, 06:28:56 PM »
Quote from: affy on October 12, 2006, 06:26:53 PM
bingo...same...you could probably get a complete body just by using these three lifts twice a week with a decent diet



Yeah that's a good combo! Maybe substitute deads with clean and presses or chins.
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2006, 06:30:30 PM »
Barbell Row
Incline Bench Press
Squat
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2006, 06:36:06 PM »
squats
bench
deadlift

if no weighst were arournd
chins/pullups
dips
hindu squats
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2006, 06:37:07 PM »
dirty sanchez
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2006, 06:49:22 PM »
tricep kickbacks, butt blaster, inner thigh machine.



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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2006, 06:55:53 PM »
uh.....forearm wrist curls....tongue push ups....& toe curls.

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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2006, 07:06:39 PM »
slight incline dumbell press, lat pull down, hack squat. ;)
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2006, 07:10:04 PM »
Quote from: controldenied33 on October 12, 2006, 06:30:30 PM
Barbell Row
Incline Bench Press
Squat
Ditto
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2006, 07:11:10 PM »
squats
calve raises
chins
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2006, 07:14:09 PM »
I'd look for a gym that allowed its members to do more than 3 exercises.


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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2006, 07:15:04 PM »
Quote from: daddywaddy on October 12, 2006, 07:11:10 PM
squats
calve raises
chins

haha why not begin using the calve raises now?
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2006, 07:48:36 PM »
Quote from: alexxx on October 12, 2006, 07:15:04 PM
haha why not begin using the calve raises now?

ive started working calves and hamstrings everyday post mr.getbig contest. but pre mr.get big i never worked calves or hams. you will see the sickest difference next contest
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2006, 07:50:17 PM »
Quote from: daddywaddy on October 12, 2006, 07:48:36 PM
ive started working calves and hamstrings everyday post mr.getbig contest. but pre mr.get big i never worked calves or hams. you will see the sickest difference next contest

Cool. On my part I have already gained 2 1/2 inches on my chest and an inch on everything else except waist. :)
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2006, 07:50:59 PM »
Quote from: daddywaddy on October 12, 2006, 07:48:36 PM
ive started working calves and hamstrings everyday post mr.getbig contest. but pre mr.get big i never worked calves or hams. you will see the sickest difference next contest

Make sure you blitz the rear delts, it will make a difference.
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2006, 08:00:10 PM »
Quote from: alexxx on October 12, 2006, 07:50:17 PM
Cool. On my part I have already gained 2 1/2 inches on my chest and an inch on everything else except waist. :)

how much time are you in the gym? how many days per week?

im in there 7 days a week for 2 hours sometimes more
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2006, 08:02:40 PM »
Quote from: daddywaddy on October 12, 2006, 08:00:10 PM
how much time are you in the gym? how many days per week?

im in there 7 days a week for 2 hours sometimes more

Everyday bro!
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2006, 08:05:43 PM »
Quote from: daddywaddy on October 12, 2006, 08:04:08 PM
how many hours?

Depends. Today I did 2 hours of arms plus 23min of cardio. I am thinking of switching to fullbody routines. I do so much different things and its fun to try out different training routines.
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« Reply #22 on: October 12, 2006, 08:06:38 PM »
Quote from: alexxx on October 12, 2006, 08:05:43 PM
Depends. Today I did 2 hours of arms plus 23min of cardio. I am thinking of switching to fullbody routines. I do so much different things and its fun to try out different training routines.

One thing I noticed about you alexxx. You sure change your routines regularly. discuss.
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #23 on: October 12, 2006, 08:08:55 PM »
Quote from: AVBG on October 12, 2006, 08:06:38 PM
One thing I noticed about you alexxx. You sure change your routines regularly. discuss.


I can't keep away from the gym. I like to test and see which routine does what to my physique. I want to be the best I can be.
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Re: If you could only ever do 3 exercises in the gym, what would they be?
« Reply #24 on: October 12, 2006, 08:26:11 PM »
Quote from: alexxx on October 12, 2006, 08:08:55 PM
I can't keep away from the gym. I like to test and see which routine does what to my physique. I want to be the best I can be.

IMO, I think (and I might be wrong) you might not spend enough time on any one routine to get its benefits..food for thought.
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