Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1706: How to Improve Lifts Without a Spotter, Reasons Why a Caloric Deficit Doesn’t Always Result in Weight Loss, the Best Core Strengthening Exercises & More
Dec 15, 2021
Learn how to boost your lifts without a spotter using clever techniques. Discover why a caloric deficit doesn’t always lead to weight loss and the surprising factors at play. Get the scoop on the best bodyweight exercises to strengthen your core. The hosts also share personal stories about parenting, touching on how dietary choices affect kids. Plus, dive into intriguing discussions about the dangers of xenoestrogens in everyday products and the latest developments in the metaverse and NASA's meteor defense initiatives.
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Judging Exercises
- Personal trainers often criticize exercises without understanding the individual's goals or training plan.
- They should consider the purpose and context of an exercise before judging its value.
Jefferson Curl Example
- The Jefferson curl, while seemingly dangerous, strengthens muscles around the spine when done correctly.
- Soviet-era wrestlers and gymnasts used this exercise with a Zurcher position, demonstrating its validity.
Full Range of Motion
- If you never strengthen your body in unconventional ranges of motion, that is how you get hurt.
- Train all ranges of motions to handle force effectively in various situations.
