3 Exercises For Ultimate Fat Loss

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If you made it past the title, congratulations. When I see articles titled as such I usually mark them read in my feed reader or click off the page onto another article. I almost feel silly for writing such a headline, however everyone else is doing it so I figured it was my turn.

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I suppose this article will go under the fitness myths category; perhaps I should create a new category called facetious or snarky, heh.

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Okay folks, here I will reveal the Top 3 Exercises for Ultimate Fat Loss, sort of.

Squats

The squat in its many variations is such a wonderful movement. Being a compound lift, it hits almost every muscle in the body. It stimulates your quads, hams, glutes, lower back and abs like a wrecking ball to the nearest retail outlet going out of business. The movement is the primary reason for Lee Priests quad development and squats are what make the newbies on Starting Strength grow like weeds(the daily gallon of whole milk helps too).

However, squats alone will not make you lose body fat.

Deadlifts

Ah yes, the wonderful deadlift. Whether you do RDL’s or sport a 600lb deadlift, this movement can do wonders for your physique. It’s not uncommon for women with no rear end to have one suddenly appear within a few months of incorporating this movement into their routine. The deadlift is also responsible for the beefy backs of powerlifters all over the world.

However, deadlifts alone will not make you lose body fat.

Bench Press

Note to self: never bank on using the bench press on Monday evening as this is national chest day for all the bro’s. I really like the bench press for building mass in the chest. It’s a fairly easy movement to learn and teach and is always a good choice for building upper body mass. This seems to be the most popular movement of all time as no one cares about how much you squat or deadlift, it’s all about how much you bench! It’s evident that Arnold built his oak chest with the bench press as well as other pressing movements so there’s no doubt that it’s a great exercise to keep in your routine.

However, bench presses alone will not make you lose body fat.

Cutting Through The BS

No matter what anyone says, squats, bench presses, pink dumbbell curls or deadlifts are not going to make you drop body fat. There are actually no exercises that can make you lose fat, period. You can do all the movements known to man, stuff yourself silly and still never drop an ounce of body fat. If these movements were responsible for fat loss, every powerlifter on the planet would be ripped.

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Then again, I have to pinch myself and remember that most people are looking for a quick fix, not necessarily a realistic approach. It would be easy to go to the gym, do a few sets of squats and presses if we were promised our efforts would render us shredded like Tyler Durden. However it’s rarely that easy.

The Truth

The only way to lose fat is by means of a caloric deficit. You create a deficit by monitoring your intake and eating less than you burn. Sure, extra exercise can help create that deficit if you are sedentary most of the day. People who sit at a desk for work can benefit from some extra movement to increase their expenditure. This will allow them to eat a little more food and drop fat faster than without any exercise at all.

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I should also mention that squats, presses, deadlifts and any other form of resistance will allow you to retain lean body mass which is so crucial to dieting successfully. So while these wonderful movements play a role in the development of your ideal physique, they alone are not responsible for fat loss. So why do people keep writing about The Top 10 Exercises That Will Eliminate Your Love Handles? It seems they forget to mention you actually have to eat less. No way!

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I suppose it’s because they are either ignorant, misinformed or just like to lie to people. What do you think?

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