There’s a method to proper exercise rotation, though. Namely, there are two types of exercises: The “nonnegotiables,” which are exercises you should do every week, without fail. These are the big compound lifts vital for building a strong, muscular physique: the squat, deadlift, bench press, and military press. The “negotiables,” which can be seen as “accessory” work done in addition to the above. These are mostly compound exercises like the dumbbell press, barbell row, and dip, but they also include isolation exercises like the side lateral raise, face pull, and dumbbell curl.
