Best Exercises for Strength

It may seem appealing to make your workout routine more complicated - but does more complicated mean more effective? If you want to get strong, keep it simple. Simple + hard =effective.



In a previous video, we discussed the three criteria for strength and how to apply those to get strong.

In this video, we discuss the four best strength exercises that fit the three criteria and therefore get us the strongest. These exercises are the squat, deadlift, press and bench press.

The simplest training program that yields the greatest strength return is the most effective.

For an effective strength program--the program that best gets you get strong and accomplish your goals--keep it simple and hard.

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[mesaja]

1- Squat
2- Deadlift
3- Press
4- Bench Press

[joelavond]

Who else uses Monday (National Chest Day) as Leg day because all the power racks are free???

[nellosnook]

The best advice I’ve ever received for life-long diet & exercise:
“Do what you can do consistently on a daily basis—NOT what someone expects or tells you to do right now.”

[andrewcira]

I've been lifting on and off for many years until I started a program using the 4 main lifts,
I am stronger now than ever before, best results with these simple 4 exercises.

[hadichehadi]

Focus on compound lifts and you will get jacked. I usually do full body 3x/week performing:
- Squats
- Leg Curls
- Bench Press
- OHP
- Pull Ups
- Rows

[nikolaoscharalampidis]

This channel is pure gold. No nonsense, no fluffy talking or over-analysis. Great content, very informative.

[Maya-xsxn]

This is invaluable advice!! I went back to the gym and those where exactly the four exercises I started with to gain strength. The more stronger I get the better I can performed and enjoy my routine. For us women it takes longer to get gains, but when you progress it’s priceless. Thank you.❤

[kierans]

a someone who is lifting for strength over size, really appreciate this vid man. keep it up

[FernandoGarcia-lfyh]

in a world full of "tweaks" and "you're doin' it wrong", this kind of videos is what we really need thus we should discard all the fancy crap. Thanks.

[thomasdc]

My primary and main exercises are: squats, deadlift, bench, press, row. Additionally I also do (once a week) hamstring (RDL or curls), lat pull and face pull. Simple.

[Westward_blowfly]

Ive just started working out after a long period of sickness! And found out I better sit down to learn about different training techniques, so I'm able to do more at the gym and not be scared of doing anything wrong! I came over this channel and it motivates me a lot! My goal is to get stronger, so this video is perfect. Thankyou so much for educating! It is really important to do research about muscles and different training types !

[Bthast]

Doing a 5x5 stronglifts program set my strength foundation with these moves plus barbell row. Hugely fundamental.

[Mr-mopar]

As older lifter I focus on squat, rack pull, ohp, rows, and loaded carries like farmers walk and over head carries. I don’t do much benching anymore . I also make sure I work my grip after every workout to make sure I don’t lose it as I get into my older years.

[bentuinstra]

I've been doing a lot of research about lifting. Thanks for reminding me to keep it simple. I'll throw these in the list, thanks!

[elpollolocoman]

Finally, a video without a long story telling advice, just to the point. Thank you.

[FMN]

Ever since middle school, I've been active in team sports (hockey, frisbee, volleyball, etc.) or martial arts. They didn't call for much heavy weight lifting; moreso routines to support functional fitness were helpful and seemed to do the trick. Recently becoming a Firefighter, I've had to adjust my baseline fitness style and start lifting heavy weight. For about a month now, I've followed a program made by a friend and it includes all exercises mentioned here! BBL has been a great help when to me as I start (though late it seems at 33yrs old) on this hard but rewarding journey. Lastly, BIG props to whoever owns that Systematic Theology! 😉👏💪👆

[eminem]

If I could give this video 10/5 stars, I would. This is what everyone should hear.

[junky]

I had a back spasm at work bending over to pick up a bottle of ketchup 😑 I was 24 at the time. . . Doctor gave me and Xray and muscle relaxers. I’ve started barbell training and can feel a difference. Just a little tightness but definitely an improvement.

[gabrielfaria]

That's great info
I've trained for hypertrophy for 1 year, and although I got good results, once I decided to focus on strength training and do these exercises you listed, I saw insane results and not only my strength increased dramatically, but I got a lot more muscular volume.
People underestimate strength training and at least for me it is what builds the most muscle!