When it comes to building muscle, what you train can be just as crucial as how you train. You might be putting in the effort week after week, yet still falling short of the gains you’re aiming for – often because the exercises in your routine aren’t delivering the best return. That’s where making smarter exercise choices can make all the difference.
In his latest YouTube video, exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel breaks down five commonly used exercises that, while not ineffective, might not be the most efficient for hypertrophy. He’s not here to bash them – he actually rates them all and encourages giving them a try – but if your primary goal is muscle growth, Dr. Mike makes a strong case for swapping them out for better-performing alternatives that may offer more stimulus with less fatigue.
