Strength Before Fancy Moves

[WScott06]

I keep wanting to try flashy stuff I see on Instagram, but I’m thinking I should nail the basics first. Thoughts?

[Diesel$59]

100% bro. Nobody got big off circus lifts. Get stupid strong on the basics squat, bench, rows, OHP and then sprinkle in the flashy stuff later if you even still care.

[John Martinez]

Instagram got dudes thinking you need to balance on a BOSU ball while curling
Meanwhile the biggest guy in my gym just doing heavy presses and clean form raises.

[MarkB%223]

Basics aren’t basic when you actually push them hard. Controlled reps, progressive overload, good form that’s the real advanced stuff most people skip.

[GeorgePRY]

I fell into that trap ngl. Was doing all kinds of wild cable angles and bands… made zero gains. Went back to simple push/pull/legs and started growing again.

[NickLDX4]

You can still have some fun with it tho. I keep like 80–90% of my workout straight up fundamentals, then maybe one fun movement at the end so I don’t get bored.

[David Thompson]

Real talk flashy lifts are usually just basics in disguise with worse loading potential. Hard to progressive overload when you’re busy trying not to fall over