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2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 11/04/2024

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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 (30:51)

  • Best: Close grip bench

  • Worst: Reverse grip press down/Dumbbell kickbacks

  • Listener Questions:

  • When should we include the worst exercises? (34:00)

  • Is the ability to create a pump valuable? (35:31)

  • What are the best rep ranges? (36:18)

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