Month: January 2026

The criteria is crystal clear. Exercises for muscular growth can be objectively praised or shamed based on the following:

FUNCTIONAL FIT 

Exercises are the manifestation of posture, actual movement and intended movement. How well these three characteristics recruit your target muscle fibres determines “Functional Fit” 

LOADING POTENTIAL

Isolated muscle fibres will not change unless they are challenged by sufficient tension. Tension is product of mechanics and the weight you are lifting. Exercises with good “loading potential” feature the stability and ergonomics required to lift heavy weights. Exercises with poor “loading potential” are unstable, awkward and limit you to bodyweight or neoprene dumbbells

THE STRETCH FACTOR 

Exercises with a high “stretch factor” place the target muscle fibres in a lengthened position. Peak tension occurs right at the beginning every repetition. Exercises with a  low “stretch factor” place target fibres in a shortened position. Peak tension occurs at the end of every repetition.

BELOW are a few exercises judged according to the criteria above:


GOAL: Maximum Pec Growth

GOAL: Maximum Biceps Growth

Though you may now cast your stones with certainty, be careful lest you turn that same righteousness upon yourself.