There are exceptions to every rule, and I'm sure there are some of you reading this who can give me examples of individuals who have done
only isolation training and feel fine.
Not exact matches
Unfortunately, none of them is getting the most out of their workout, because using
only one rep range when
training your arms is pretty much like using
only one
isolation exercise to effectively develop a major muscle group.
Also, if you
only train calves on leg day, keep in mind that by the time you get to do the
isolation work, they will be pre-exhausted from other leg exercises.
Since you're supposed to
train with heavy loads and low reps,
isolation moves don't deserve a place in your routine which should
only consist of multi-joint, compound lifts.
Doing high repetition sets of
isolation abs exercises in the hope of building strong muscular abs is fundamentally flawed as this type of
training can
only build endurance regardless of the muscle being exercised.
It is
only justified for a beginner to do this movement is if it's one of a handful of
isolation exercises done «for fun,» which encourages adherance to
training.
Altering your plan with lighter weights, higher reps, more
isolation movements and shorter rest periods is
only going to weaken the
training stimulus on your muscles and have the opposite effect that you're striving for.
Casey also studied with Malena DeMartini and is a proud 2015 graduate of her intensive
training program — the
only one of its kind to certify dog trainers to work with separation anxiety and
isolation distress.