In the world of bodybuilding and weight training, there exist many
exercises which are universally hated by virtually every trainee. These
are the exercises everyone seems to conveniently 'skip' yet they also
happen to be the most productive exercises around. I am listing them
here so that you realise that you are not alone in hating them and also
to make you aware that these are the exact exercises you need to be
focus on. Should you find yourself avoiding these, know that you are
potentially hampering your own progress which is of course, to your
detriment.
1. Barbell Squat - I can already see your head
beginning to drop. There used to be a time when I'd get so anxious
before a set of heavy squats that I'd hyperventilate and feel nauseous.
The reason of course was because squats are probably the most demanding
physical exercise there is. My rendezvous with a set of squats was
almost always an uphill climb, filled with struggle and extreme physical
exertion. In other words; it was EXTREMELY hard work. Many trainees
feel the same and they always find themselves subconsciously avoiding
the squat or doing everything they can to delay it. Don't fall into this
trap. Stay stubborn and get under that bar. Your physique will thank
you for it.
2. Deadlift - We can't name the squat without
mentioning its equally evil cousin, the deadlift. There exist numerous
variations of the deadlift, from the Romanian deadlift, to the stiff
legged deadlift and even the American deadlift (yes, I'm serious! )#).
The bad news for you is that they are all equally difficult and evil.
The benefits cannot be ignored so you'll just have to grin and bear it.
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