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Understanding How Exercises Determine Movement Planes and Muscle Groups Involved in Natural Athletes
The type of exercise one does determines the movement plane, joint and typically the eccentric, concentric ratio, and the muscle groups involved in natural athletes. This does not apply to steroid using athletes who may have different muscle activation patterns despite doing the same exercises.
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The optimal number of reps for natural athletes is still uncertain, but it is believed that it may be around 30.
3:15:42 - 3:16:56 (01:14)
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The optimal number of reps for natural athletes is still uncertain, but it is believed that it may be around 30. However, it is hard to get that much work in and may even be detrimental, and this recommendation is for natural athletes only.
ChapterUnderstanding How Exercises Determine Movement Planes and Muscle Groups Involved in Natural Athletes
EpisodeGUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles
PodcastHuberman Lab
The exercise you choose determines the movement plane, joints used, and eccentric and concentric ratio.
3:16:56 - 3:19:25 (02:29)
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The exercise you choose determines the movement plane, joints used, and eccentric and concentric ratio. Muscle activation also differs depending on the exercise chosen.