There are dozens of different weight training exercises for men for you to choose from, but if you want to get the most out of your workouts you need to focus on proven and tested exercises that were working ten, twenty, thirty or maybe even forty years ago.
To train efficiently you need to focus on the basic stuff. I am talking about the good old free weight compound exercises that were used by guys like Arnold Schwarzenegger and others to achieve impressive results.
Here is a list of seven most effective weight training exercises for men.
Military Press
In my opinion military press is one of the best exercises for your upper body. If you want your shoulders to be as wide as a house then you need to do this exercise.
I would recommended to do no more than three to four sets and do no more than six to eight repetitions per set.
Barbell Squats
Proven size and strength builder that will not only help you to develop massive legs, but will help you to improve your overall strength. You simply cannot ignore this exercise if you want to get bigger and stronger.
Deadlifts
Probably one of the most demanding, yet one of the most effective weight training exercises for men. I've noticed that a lot of guys who are new to weight training tend do ignore this exercise, but the reality is that this exercise is a great strength and size builder. If you want to develop a thick, muscular and powerful back then you need to do this exercise.
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
I haven't included the good old flat barbell bench press in this list, because in my opinion it is much more effective to do incline dumbbell press.
First of all a lot of guys have underdeveloped upper pecs, this is why doing various incline presses which target the upper part of the pectoral area is a must.
Secondly by using dumbbells you make your body work harder leading to higher release of anabolic hormones which stimulate more muscle growth. Dumbbells make your stabilizing muscle groups work harder.
Bent Over Barbell Rows
Another great compound exercise for the middle section of your back that will not only help you to develop a powerful back, but it will make your guns grow too.
The fact is that by doing these exercises alone you will not achieve your fitness goals quickly. To achieve the optimum results in the gym you need to know about nutrition, supplements and some more advanced training principles. For more muscle building tips make sure that you click here and download a free report called "The Dark Side of Bodybuilding."
