The 25 Best Exercises Of All Time (According To Science)
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If I had to choose just 25 exercises to build a complete physique, this is the list. In this video, I rank my top 25 lifts of all time and, for fun, take each one all the way to failure to see how many PRs I can hit along the way.
Timestamps:
0:00 - My Top 25 Exercises of All Time
0:38 - Number 25
1:14 - Number 24
1:40 - Number 23
2:05 - Number 22
2:52 - Number 21
3:44 - Number 20
4:22 - Number 19
5:07 - Number 18
5:40 - Number 17
6:14 - Number 16
6:46 - Number 15
7:24 - Number 14
8:26 - Number 13
9:03 - Number 12
9:52 - Number 11
12:50 - Number 10
13:39 - Number 9
14:32 - Number 8
15:06 - Number 7
15:47 - Number 6
16:38 - Number 5
17:40 - Number 4
18:29 - Number 3
19:32 - Number 2
20:52 - Number 1
References:
Standing vs Seated Calf Raises
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38156065/
Neck Training Research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20461336/
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/1471-2474-12-205.pdf
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/15/1027
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s004210050186
https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/oto2.70067
Efficacy of the Hip Thrust
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378797420
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1279170/full https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26214739/
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2018/03000/gluteus_maximus_and_hamstring_activation_during.2.aspx
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2019/10000/comparison_between_back_squat,_romanian_deadlift,.1.aspx
Bench Press and Pec Size
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39552386/
Lying vs Seated Leg Curl
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7969179/
Quads Anatomy Research
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1286011523000693?via%3Dihub
Leg Extension Safety
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5585614/
OH Cable Triceps Extension vs Pressdown
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35819335/
Lateral Raise Variations
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40692697/
Pec Growth w/ Incline vs Flat Bench
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7449336/
MRI Muscle Mass Research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10904038/
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Written by Jeff Nippard
Produced - Bailey Wood, Bradley Nippard, Jeff Nippard, Stephanie Buttermore
Cinematography - Issa Shah
Editing - Rickie Ho, Sam Ding, Jeff Nippard
Research and fact checking - Max Edsey and Jeff Nippard
Graphics - Sam Ding and Rickie Ho
Music sourced from Epidemic Sound
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About me: I'm a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I've been training for 18 years drug-free. I'm 5'5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked).
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Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury or illness.