Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1923: How to Know if Your Training Volume is Ideal for Your Body, Ways to Improve Knee Stability, How to Get a Christmas Tree Back & More
Oct 14, 2022
Discover why parallel bar dips might outshine bench presses for muscle growth. The hosts tackle knee stability, sharing insights on exercises like Bulgarian split squats. They humorously dissect the impact of social media on eating habits and mental health. Parenting discussions reveal the joys and challenges of raising kids with a fitness mindset. Personal anecdotes and playful banter around pop culture and childhood experiences add a fun twist, making for an entertaining and informative listen.
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Dips over Bench Press
- Prioritize parallel bar dips over bench presses for overall strength and muscle development.
- Dips offer a greater range of motion, better shoulder stability, and closed-chain benefits.
Old-Time Strength Training
- Old-time strongmen focused on overhead pressing and full-body movements, not bench presses.
- They built impressive physiques with exercises like dips, pull-ups, and overhead lifts.
Ernest Cadine's Lift
- Sal DiStefano recounts the story of Ernest Cadine, a 5'6" weightlifter who pressed 211 pounds overhead in 1923.
- This highlights the impressive feats of strength possible without modern training methods.