Simple Exercise Variation Categories

[@shakz3969]

I try to stick to 6 exercises so a horizontal push and pull (dips + rows), vertical push and pull (pull ups and BTN press) and a hinge + squat, keeps it simple for me and I enjoy it

[@robingeveke6001]

Same here! Also leaves room to play around and explore different exercises for fun without compromising results much

[@StarcraftDr]

Solid

[@wolfhard3997]

Great video, always love your concise and logical framework to training

[@Fitnessheretic]

Wow I basically think of exercises the same way. I train the four basic movement patterns (squat, hinge, press, pull) 3x a week and I try to select variations that cover the same bases as you outlined. Something that emphasises the bottom e.g. pin lifts , extra ROM lifts and bottom position isometrics. Something that overloads the top e.g. bands/chains, partials, 'cheating' e.g. push press. And thirdly special exercises that train unique qualities not directly train by the big lifts e.g. jefferson curls, front lever, iron cross, cossack squats, bent press, planche, 1 arm snatches etc. I also think about joint angles too so the 3 presses will be something like an OHP, incline press and a flat press. Squatting will be Low bar/zercher vs high bar/front squat. Pulling will be rows vs pullups and hinging (usually a deadlift) will be deficits/heel elevated/snatch grip vs stiff leg variations.

[@resiliencefit3980]

Thank you Will,always wanted to ask this question

[@artv4nd3l4y]

I believe Will's programs have helped take my training to the next level. I was weary about doing jumps at the start and causing fatigue or joint issues, but I believe my work capacity is already higher. You can always limit volume to let joints adapt as needed. It's hard doing squats and deadlifts at the end i.e., but you can still move a lot of weight relatively. The biggest upside is reducing wear and tear on joints. Pre-exhausting muscles is debatable in terms of effectiveness, but I think once you're at a certain strength level, it becomes more necessary. You will see strongman athletes doing upwards of 30 reps for shoulder presses. Is this optimal? No, but when you're shoulder pressing over 400lb with no leg drive i.e., it's just a different thing. I like to keep in mind Will has been doing this for so many years, it's hard to catch up but no harm in trying.

[@Ian.lifts.]

Good insight

[@HumanAki]

Simplicity is a sign of Mastery! Always learning something new from ya, Hoss! 🫡

[@christopherseat9871]

Badass session.....Thankyou Will

[@Genussohneverlust]

Ok UK ? Ider 3er oder 4 er Split? Oder Ganzkörper Training? Lg ✌️

[@KwisBwown]

Another gem man 🫡

[@Ainttrippin]

100 -- great breakdown coach

[@sunshinemedia6235]

What is the purpose of overload variations?

[@CEPTime2Entertain]

🔥🔥🔥

[@cheeks7050]

algo

[@zsahe21]

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