Mind Pump and The Big 5 | ETP#179

In ETP179 we dive into The Big Five strength movements and how they stack up when it comes to hypertrophy. This is a follow up to a question we were asked in episode #153 that stirred up a small controversy. So we’ve made an entire episode around it.

The majority of the episode covers why exercise selection should always be based on individual goals and context. From bench press and deadlifts to overhead press, squats, and rows, we explore their effectiveness for muscle growth and whether traditional barbell movements are always the best choice. Ultimately, it’s all about individual variables—training evolves, and sometimes stepping outside the ‘big five’ is exactly what you need to keep progressing.

Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Big Five and Mind Pump04:56 Personal Updates and Injuries09:39 Building the Undefeated Gym14:38 Reflections on Work and Productivity20:53 Discussion on the Big Five and Strength Standards31:53 Choosing the Right Equipment for Training34:16 The Barbell Bench Press: Pros and Cons36:32 Deadlifts: Balancing Fatigue and Hypertrophy38:46 Overhead Press: Evaluating Effectiveness for Hypertrophy44:25 The Barbell Back Squat: A Hypertrophy Powerhouse?49:29 Rowing Movements: Finding the Right Approach56:14 The Big Five: When to Move Beyond Them

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