Ep 796: Exercise Selection - What Works & What’s BS

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Fitness, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 608 Ratings

🗓️ 21 February 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Most people waste time in the gym doing exercises that don’t move the needle. In this episode, I sit down with Arash Soofiani to answer your questions on exercise selection; what works, what’s BS, and how to train smarter. We’re calling out the most overrated movement in modern programs, breaking down the lifts you need for an unbreakable back, and showing you how to get results without living in the gym. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, listen up. Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep796 Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com Click on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/ Follow Arash Soofiani on Insta https://www.instagram.com/arash_soofiani/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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1:15.2	What's the most overrated exercise in the gym programs right now?
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1:23.7	Oh, the most overrated exercise in gym programs right now.
1:33.1	Man, I don't really know.
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