2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part
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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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