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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
No, not really.
In fact, now that I think about it, I've never lifted "to get stronger." It's more of a methodology to better aesthetics. (My little brother took the opposite and power lifted and competed in that aspect of lifting for a while, so I understand where the need for continual focus in a specific lift comes in at a functionary level, the need for meticulous cataloging of gains, etc.)
Perhaps.
But as you pointed out, the constant levels of lactic acid retention brought about by varying the exercises that the muscles see does provide, perhaps, a psychological benefit to my regime that gives me a sense of satisfaction which leads to greater future exertion in my workouts.
That is a side benefit, but not the main goal.
And this is where you and I differ. I don't need nor want to necessarily get stronger in a lift. And I do try to maintain "better" in all my lifts, i.e., strict form and movement, trying to isolate specific muscle groups within the primary muscle area.
Actually, I think it's the constant repetition in a specific exercise that leads to plateauing, at least in my case. I believe that a perpetual change is necessary to maintain focus on the workout in general versus a specific exercise.
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I'm just trying to help but I don't really agree with any of this. I have no problem if you like circuits and the perceived exertion you get from doing them. Hell, after benching today, the rest of my workout was 2-3 exercises done in circuit fashion for a huge pump. A serious bodybuilder type day, lol.
Personally if I was you, I'd pick a main lift like squats,bench,deads and MPs to start a day and focus on keeping track of adding weight or reps across sets. If you can continually progress these lifts for long stretches, you've strengthened your whole body. Once your main work on those is completed, do what you've been doing now for the rest of the workout. It would be the best of both worlds for what seems like you like doing and for what you should be doing.