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@CoachFHM Totally agree. Whether it's reps or weights, people tend to go up in numbers, but forget the real purpose that prompted them to hit the gym in the first place.

The logbook for your training is a great tool. But it can become highly detrimental if you allow a +1 in the logbook to dictate the success of a training session. People end up letting form go to shit and taking too many poor reps. Ultimately leaves them with worse stimulus.

@DeanTTraining Absolutely. While this exercise wasn't originally part of my routine, I'll have to add it now. Beyond reinforcing what I already knew, you've introduced me to movements I wouldn't have discovered on my own, and the subtle tweaks you recommend take these to another level.

Imagine how much better your Cable exercises would be if you just used up 35 seconds of your time and 1/1,000,000th of your daily energy to bring a bench over Many are still downplaying the importance of stability to their own detriment! SAD

@DeanTTraining Even when I perform one rep max, I make sure I don't count it if it is performed like this. If only people stick to the purpose and principle of performing the exercise with the correct form and full ROM.

Every single gym I’ve ever been in has featured multiple guys that Leg Pressed EXACTLY like this: - No ROM - Not holding onto handles - Reps performed at warp speed - Nowhere near failure at the set ends It was kind of excusable in 2011 but it’s still going on in 2026! HOW???

@ATGExercise It's about time. Leg day today.

Have you tried walking backwards?

@nateyamasaki Noted: Knees and hips aligned. Knee warmed up before performing.

Leg extension cues Wesley Vissers aka Dutch Oak 🥇2026 Arnold Classic, 🥇Detroit Pro - set knee joint in line with axel of machine - set back support - pad that contacts shins fully inward to induce quad stretch - use weight that allows full extension

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@DeanTTraining Absolutely. Even elite athletes have been heard saying in interviews and podcasts that they've completely moved away from free weights, opting exclusively for machines and guided equipment instead. As you grow up, you'll realize that it is easier on the joints and a better option

Machine-based exercises have a lower coordination demand than free weight exercises Machine-based exercises are usually more stable than free weight exercises Machine-based exercises place a lower reliance on ancillary musculature than free weight exercises Machine-based exercises are generally safer than free weight exercises Folks, if you’ve got access to well-built machines that fit your structure…it’s simply a NO-BRAINER decision to opt to use those machines to perform your exercises rather than the (often) VASTLY inferior free weight alternative

@kneeovertoesguy God bless you both, and the Baby too.

@kneeovertoesguy This would help a lot of women. Explained very concisely what to do and how to do it, also what not to do and how to gradually get to that level above. God bless you both. Watermelons next time...😅

Alissa’s ATG Baby Program Sets & Reps, 1-3x Per Week: Gentlest: Backward UP TO 5 mins (often less!) Deep Squat 1-2 x 10 Gradually Building Back, adds in: Back Extension 1-2 x 10-20 Forward Sled/Hill 1-2 x 30-50yd Finishing Touches, adds in: Deep Split Squat 1-2 x 10 QL 1-2 x 10 Hope this helps! 🫡 Backward Treadmill, Podium, Back Extension: atgequipment.com Mobility Made Simple coaching: atgexercisecoaching.com

@nateyamasaki Noted.

Hack squat cues Wesley Vissers 🥇- last year was told to bring up his legs Won 2 events in a row - position stance that allows deep stretch slightly wider than hip width - reduce pause at top for max tension - 8-12 reps / 2-4 sets - train calves prior, ankle flexion

@DeanTTraining Really? That good?

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: The GREATEST Cable Lat Pullover known to man

@DeanTTraining Never disappointed. Note: Guys, don't skip reading and performing the glute exercises, a strong base is very important. It is a MAN THING.

Lifts that create the most aesthetic physique: (A broader list that includes free weights broken down by muscle group) Chest 1. Flat Press (Machine/Cable/Smith/Barbell/Dumbbell) 2. Incline Press (Machine/Cable/Smith/Barbell/Dumbbell) 3. Fly (Machine/Cable) — TOTALLY OPTIONAL Lats 1. Wide Grip Lat Pull-Down (Machine/Cable) 2. Single Arm Lat Pull-Down/Row (Machine/Cable) 3. Wide Grip Pull-Ups (Assisted/Bodyweight/Weighted) Mid-Upper Back 1. Chest Supported Row w/ Shoulders @ ~0° Abduction (Machine/Cable/Dumbbell) 2. Chest Supported Row w/ Shoulders @ ~45° Abduction (Machine/Cable/Dumbbell) 3. Chest Supported Row w/ Shoulders @ ~90° Abduction (Machine/Cable/Dumbbell) Shoulders 1. Seated OHP (Machine/Cable/Smith/Barbell/Dumbbell) 2. Lateral Raises (Cable/Machine/Dumbbells) 3. Rear Delt Flys/Crossover (Machine/Cable) Biceps 1. Seated Dumbbell Curls (Supinated or Hammer) 2. Preacher Curls (Machine/Cable) 3. BTB Cable Curls Triceps 1. Dips (Machine/Assisted/Bodyweight/Weighted) 2. Single Arm Tricep Push-Downs (Cable/Banded) 3. Banded Smith JM Press Traps 1. Kelso Shrugs (Machine/Smith/Dumbbell) 2. Vertical Shrugs (Machine/Smith/Barbell) Quads 1. Squats (Pendulum/Hack/Smith/Heels Elevated Belt or SSB or Barbell) 2. Leg Extensions 3. Leg Press (Feet Low On Platform) Hamstrings 1. Seated Leg Curls (Prone = fine but not preferred) 2. 45° Extensions 3. SLDLs (Machine/Trap Bar/Barbell/Dumbbells) Adductors 1. Adduction Machine Glutes 1. Glute Bridges (Machine/Smith/Barbell) 2. 45° Extensions 3. RDLs (Machine/Trap Bar/Barbell/Dumbbells) 4. Leg Press (Feet High On Platform) Calves 1. Calf Press On Leg Press 2. Donkey Calf Raises (Machine/Partner) 3. Standing Calf Raises (Machine/Smith) 4. Seated Calf Raises (Machine/Smith) Abs 1. Ab Crunch Machine 2. Weighted Decline Sit Ups/Crunches 3. Cable Crunches Obliques 1. Machine Oblique Crunches 2. Machine Torso Twists

@Danmehmet_ This looks better with one shoulder working at a time. I have to add this to my routine. Looks more concentrated and effective.

Shoulder Rehab - Mid trap shrug Also use this for neck rehab to relax the lower neck area Shrugging not behind the ear rather than up to it. 3 ways to do it, tbh I just like leaning forward when standing but I might be the exception. because it's at 45 degrees rather than straight up or straight back it's mainly mid trap but the upper and lower traps contribute a but as well.

@DeanTTraining Hmm.

I’ll be telling people all 2026: It is of NO BENEFIT to your Lats to let your Shoulders rise when doing Pull-Downs or Pull-Ups Instead, keep your scapula depressed and refrain from overextending at the top of your reps GAME CHANGER for Lat gains!!!

@DeanTTraining I perform one set to failure with a weight plate. Very demanding, but it gives that shape to the shoulder frame.

Remember when they told you Upright Rows are “dAnGeRoUs!!!” “bAd fOr yOuR sHoUlDeRs!!!” “gOnNa cAuSe aN iMpInGeMeNt!!!” Guess what? They LIED One of the BEST Shoulder & Trap exercises OF ALL TIME

@Ocho502 @DeanTTraining Of course, one has to find one's sweet spot, but I believe people train volume and don't recognize that pump is not gain

@WriteWithNandy @DeanTTraining Idk, I think everyone is different. Inknow for a fact some people respond better to high volume than high intensity, and some respond better to high intensity. Of high intensity was always better, everyone would do it because getting more results doing less would be nice.

21s have a strong case for: “Goofiest exercise in the history of mankind” Yet here we are in 2026 and they’re still being pushed on social media How??? No, seriously…. HOW??????

@Ocho502 @DeanTTraining "More is better" is just a notion that is bestowed upon us by the most old-school bodybuilding idols. Endurance training requires more volume, muscle training requires giving your muscles and brain a signal that failure was achieved on this exercise with this weight and reps.

@Ocho502 @DeanTTraining If more is better for some people, what is enough? I would like to believe that if I get better by doing more volume, I will perform 9 sets of every single exercise for that muscle. But if 9 sets are not enough, maybe 10, or 11, or so forth.

@Ocho502 @DeanTTraining Those who respond well to high volume would respond even better to high intensity. High intensity is always better once you have your basics right. For beginners, it is recommended to perform 3 sets of 12 to master the form. Once people have it, they are addicted to pump.

@MrHughJorgin @DeanTTraining If you don't hit failure, the growth mechanism will not trigger in your body.

@WriteWithNandy @DeanTTraining why slow reps ???