2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part
Release Date: 11/04/2024
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06) Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part: LEGS (8:18) Best: Squats Worst: Adductor/abductor machine GLUTES (13:23) Best: Hip thrust Worst: Cable kickback CHEST (17:38) Best: Incline press Worst: Svend press BACK (22:41) Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row Worst: Single-arm cable rows SHOULDERS (25:50) Best: Overhead press Worst: Front raises BICEPS (29:13) Best: Dumbbell curls Worst: Standing front double bicep curl TRICEPS...
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info_outlineBest and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part
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Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06)
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Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part:
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LEGS (8:18)
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Best: Squats
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Worst: Adductor/abductor machine
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GLUTES (13:23)
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Best: Hip thrust
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Worst: Cable kickback
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CHEST (17:38)
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Best: Incline press
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Worst: Svend press
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BACK (22:41)
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Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row
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Worst: Single-arm cable rows
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SHOULDERS (25:50)
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Best: Overhead press
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Worst: Front raises
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BICEPS (29:13)
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Best: Dumbbell curls
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Worst: Standing front double bicep curl
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TRICEPS (30:51)
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Best: Close grip bench
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Worst: Reverse grip press down/Dumbbell kickbacks
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Listener Questions:
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When should we include the worst exercises? (34:00)
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Is the ability to create a pump valuable? (35:31)
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What are the best rep ranges? (36:18)
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People Mentioned
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Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram
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Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram