The 6 Movements You Will Ever Need!

Lifting can be a very simple endeavor. You do not need all the bells and whistles that others may claim. Dumbbell curls, lunges, cable machines, and the dreaded smith machine. All these things have been made in order to reach a different side of the market that includes people that need that pool noodle on the bar in order for them to squat.

A barbell, weight plates, a rack and a bench are all that is needed in order to get as strong as you want. There are plenty of exercises that one can do with these simple and basic tools. Some of the strongest people on this planet were here before the invention of any of the equipment in today's commercial gyms.

It's time to stop making excuses as to why being strong is so hard . Facts are anything of worth is worth working hard for. Strength training is no different. Getting big and strong doesn't happen because you wish it to. Time spent under the bar is what will get you the results you want.

Let's stop being that person who sits in front of the dumbbell rack doing endless sets of curls and other "accessory" movements, Let's get back to basics and get the size and strength we really want.

The truth is that the 6 movements I am about to list here should take up most of if not all of your time spent in the gym. Let's get something clear here, I am not saying that accessory movements are not valuable, I am simply stating that replacing the major compound movements with standing in front of a mirror, staring at your biceps and considering it a workout is delusional.

The Squat

Squatting is the king of the lifts. There is no exercise that can match a heavy barbell back squat. Not one movement recruits more muscle fibers, nervous system activity, or even mental fortitude. It is also the one lift everyone hates doing. But it is also the one lift everyone needs to be doing.

The Front Squat

The front squat is a create movement for quadriceps development as well as forcing thoracic extension. It is also a great developer of mental capacity, cause if you though a heavy back squat hurt than you are in for a treat when performing front squats.

The Bench Press

Well the movement goes without saying, everyone love the bench press. It is the prototypical gym lifts for anyone who steps into a commercial gym. That being said it is a great developer of triceps, front delt, and chest size and strength.

The Overhead press

This is a movement a significant amount of people dislike doing as well, Cause they feel it hurts their lower back. However with proper coaching and with proper form this movement is the top developer of pressing strength and overall upper body ability.

The Deadlift

Many coin the deadlift as the king of the lifts, In many ways I agree, There isn't many other movements quite as primal as this one. Picking up an immense weight and putting it back down is definitely fun. It is however the number one developer of pulling ability as well as an increase in posterior chain musculature.

The Row

The barbell row second only to the deadlift when it comes to building upper back strength. It is a great supplementary exercise for all of the main lifts. Having a thick upper back will help every single one of the lifts listed above.

It's a choice

Being strong is a choice as is being weak. If your goals include being strong and being able to perform better as an athlete, or even a be a stronger person for whatever you do in life, then look no further than these 6 lifts. Program a solid workout around these lifts and your well on your way to being strong. Remember that choosing to be strong is definitely not a hard decision, however doing something about that decision is another story. Its time to make the choice and take the steps you need to be the strongest person you can possibly be.

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