10-16-2014, 03:08 AM
(10-15-2014, 10:49 PM)Scott Stevenson Wrote: This question is especially deserving of the very specific answer, "It depends..."
If you're working on a specific weakness, then using specific exercises (that are "pre-set" in that you use the more often than others) will be a good call. If you're lacking quad sweep, then you'll be using somersault squats, close-low foot placement leg presses and maybe even smith sissy squats.
OVerall, though, variety is a good thing for putting on size in general, as the activation patterns will differ, ensuring you're not spreading the stimulus love all about the muscle(s) you're training.
Simple example: Doing ONLY incline pressing would be a good way to bring up a weak upper chest, but not the best way for overall chest (pec) development.
-S
That makes sense, I think in my situation, as long as the chest and back exercise choices have a long range of motion and I make sure to do stiff leg variations. My weakness are covered....But overall mass is the primary goal at this time.