I hardly do any reading over on T-Muscle since a majority of their articles are filled with a lot of hype, product placement, and terrible advice for the average lifter. That being said, there was a study done over there over the last few months that produced some REALLY neat articles on how we should go about gaining muscle.
This is the first study I’ve seen of this depth. The researcher measured the electrical activity (amount of activation) in certain muscles during specific exercises, and he did this with literally hundreds of exercises, mostly used by bodybuilders and powerlifters.
What that means is that we now have a really good understanding (not complete, but good) of what sort of exercises we can use for the best muscle activation which should translate into better muscle growth.
I explain more in this video and give you my thoughts on the articles. All of the articles are linked underneath the video, and I would definitely encourage you to read them yourself after you watch this video! There’s some awesome information in there.
P.S. If you’re still wondering, “Okay, I have these exercises, how do I put them together?”, this article will give you some more insight – Here’s Why You’re Failing At Gaining Muscle Mass.
Here are the links mentioned in the video:
Best Shoulders and Traps Exercises (and explanation of data)
Best Chest and Triceps Exercises
Best Back and Biceps Exercises
Best Leg, Glute, and Calf Exercises




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Scott,
Great information, thanks so much for sharing. I had a few exercises that I went just by feel and I can see now that there’s some options that are much better. thanks again.
Good stuff Scott. Looks like I will be switching up my routine a little bit now after reading and watching your video!
Thanks man,
Tanner
Glad you enjoyed it guys, thanks for stopping by!
Hey Scott, was a really great article.
I was wondering why it didnt get very much praise when it came out since like you mentioned, i havent seen anything like this before.
Your site just keeps getting better and better
Talk to you soon bro
Thanks Nick – I think because most of the stuff on TMuscle is just awful info, a lot of people in the industry have kind of stopped looking at articles there. But they did a good job on this one! Really unique stuff. Glad you enjoyed it.
awww man wait till you get the ab wheel it awsome not only does it hit the obliques hard it gets the serratus too.
Hey Scott,
This is very cool. I love understanding how the body works and how to push it to do great things for us. The body is an amazing thing! Look forward to seeing you do a video on the ab wheel!
Keep up the great work.
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
very cool video bro, band face pulls look legit!
Hey Scott,
Just picked up an Ab Wheel. Please do video on some of the best exercises using this device!
Thanks
Tanner
Incredible, extremely solid exercise when you find the right groove!
Check this out Tanner, awesome progression video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmPxIUt7AEw
Thanks Scott!
Tried out some of the exercises using the ab wheel last night and damn it is tougher than I thought. Good stuff.