Whats a good ratio of isolations??

[dildobaggins]

How may isolation exercises are a good ration??? Do bench press and dips and then pec deck or can I have flys too?

[Zipz]

You can do 2 just eat enough and add weight.

[octoman]

Can any bodybuilders on this site weigh in?

[Carl1174]

Muscles dont know 'bodybuilder', 'weightlifter' or 'powerlifter' mate. It depends more on frequency, intensity and volume, but here is a good rule of thumb.

• Working each muscle group once a week: 2-4 sets of 4 exercises per muscle group (2 compounds, 2 isolation)
• Working each muscle group twice a week: 2-4 sets of 3 exercises per muscle group (2 compounds, 1 isolation)
• Working each muscle group three times a week: 2-4 sets of 2 exercises (1 compound, 1 isolation)
• Working each muscle group four times a week: 2-4 sets of 1 exercise (1 compound)

Carl.

[Fazc]

Are the first 3 posters all the same people? Can IP addresses be checked here?

[Off Road]

I'm not a bodybuilder, but my general rule of thumb is; 2 compounds and 1 isolation.

First compound is for strength - 1 set of 5 or less reps
Second compound is for muscle - 4 sets of 7-10
Then finish off with an isolation exercise to work on a weak point, balance, or just because it feels good.

Example:
Bench Press - 1 x 5
Db Bench Press - 4 x 7
Triceps Extension - 2 x 10

[Abaddon]

Originally Posted by Fazc

Are the first 3 posters all the same people? Can IP addresses be checked here?

HAHA! I was thinking the same thing actually.