RP Strength Podcast

What Is The "Best" Exercise

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Aug 28, 2023
The hosts discuss the concept of the best exercise, emphasizing variation and personal preferences. They explore evolutionary psychology, misconceptions in bodybuilding exercises, and the qualities that make an exercise effective. They also share their favorite exercises for chest and back, and even offer a quick and easy pasta recipe with a comical twist.
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ANECDOTE

Early Goal Weight

  • Nick Shaw hit his goal weight two months early while eating indulgently.
  • He attributes this to carrying extra bloat, highlighting the impact of diet fluctuations on weight.
INSIGHT

Seeking the Best

  • People seek the "best" exercise for optimization, mirroring survival instincts.
  • Criticizing this desire ignores the natural human tendency to seek optimal solutions, like choosing the best computer at Best Buy.
INSIGHT

Individual Variation

  • There's rarely one "best" exercise due to individual differences in body types and training histories.
  • Asking for the single best quad exercise is like asking for the tastiest food; individual preferences vary.
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