2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part
2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
39 minutes
Sponsored by Legion

Episode Description

<p dir="ltr">Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part: </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">LEGS (8:18)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best: Squats</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Worst: Adductor/abductor machine</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">GLUTES (13:23)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best: Hip thrust</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Worst: Cable kickback</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">CHEST (17:38)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best: Incline press</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Worst: Svend press</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">BACK (22:41)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Worst: Single-arm cable rows</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">SHOULDERS (25:50)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best: Overhead press</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Worst: Front raises</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">BICEPS (29:13)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best: Dumbbell curls</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Worst: Standing front double bicep curl</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">TRICEPS (30:51)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Best: Close grip bench</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Worst: Reverse grip press down/Dumbbell kickbacks</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Listener Questions:</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">When should we include the worst exercises? (34:00)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Is the ability to create a pump valuable? (35:31)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the best rep ranges? (36:18)</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Links/Products Mentioned</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Visit <a href="http://buylegion.com/mindpump">Legion Athletics</a> for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. **</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">November Promotion: <a href="http://mapsfitnessproducts.com/">MAPS Resistance</a> | <a href="http://mapsfitnessproducts.com/">MAPS OCR</a> 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout **</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicJx1_6hCTRLB7tYnMkkqmMe"> Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MindPumpTV/videos">Mind Pump TV - YouTube</a> (Search most exercises mentioned)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2155-the-art-science-of-building-perfect-butts-with-bret-contreras/"> Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/1827-the-3-best-rep-ranges-to-build-muscle-burn-fat/"> Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA">Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="http://www.mindpumpfree.com/">Mind Pump Free Resources</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>People Mentioned</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Michael Israetel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/">@drmikeisraetel</a>) Instagram</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Bret Contreras PhD (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bret