The thing I see most in gyms today is peoples inability to use their workout time efficiently and effectively. Everybody is on a schedule and they need to be in and out as quickly as possible.

So why do I keep seeing people wasting their time with biceps curls and triceps push-downs?

Keep it simple and use the exercises with most bang for your buck. You’re still hitting those triceps just as hard if not harder when you do a push-up. The same goes for your biceps when you use any kind of row or pull-up. Even leg machines are a waste of time when you have enough floor space for a lunge.

Bottom line, you’ll get more work done in less time, you’re less likely to create any over use injuries in your elbows and knees. Not to mention the greater affect compound movements have on your metabolism.

Not convinced compound movements are enough for your arms and legs? Take a look at any competitive gymnast, rower, power lifter etc. I guarantee none of them are wasting their time doing preacher curls.

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