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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