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Jeff Cavaliere Reacts to Chris Bumstead's ONLY 10 Exercises Men Need!

Jeff Cavaliere Reacts to Chris Bumstead's ONLY 10 Exercises Men Need!

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If you ever wondered how physical therapist Jeff Cavaliere would react to Chris Bumstead s list of the only 10 exercises that men need to build muscle, you ve come to the right place. In this video, I am giving my reaction to a list of exercises that 4x Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead came up with featuring the only 10 exercises he feels that men need to build muscle. I will show where I agree and disagree with his selections and exactly why I feel the way that I do about each one, especially when it comes to building muscle myself. You might be surprised to hear what I have to say. The first exercise on Chris Bumstead s list is the barbell back squat. He opts for the smith machine variation due to it feeling more bearable on his knees. I agree that squat is one of the best for overall leg development, but the smith machine is where I disagree. For my bad knees, I would go with bulgarian split squats or a barbell reverse lunge since I can load some decent weight on the bar. Next up is the deadlift, Jesse s favorite exercise. I agree with Chris here because it is one of the best exercises for hamstring, glute, and back development all in one shot. I tend to use a stiff leg deadlift in my training, which does a great job of targeting the posterior chain - again, building muscle in the hamstrings, glutes, and low back. The third exercise that Chris Bumstead mentions is the pull-up, however, he prefers a neutral grip as opposed to underhand or overhand. He mentions the grip allows for use of the biceps along with the lats at the same time. I love pull-ups, having recently talked about how to increase the number that you do with a few simple tips. But if you are looking to build your lats with a bodyweight exercise, I think the pullup is one of the best options out there. Next we have the incline dumbbell bench press. I love this exercise and think it should definitely be included in chest training. I agree with his comment how the dumbbells are easier to use when you have shoulder problems, just like I have, instead of using a barbell - a variation that many find to be uncomfortable on their shoulders. Chris mentions that he like the seated dumbbell shoulder press. I agree and disagree at the same time; the dumbbell shoulder press is an awesome shoulder exercise to build muscle in the delts. Where I disagree is the seated aspect of the lift. I prefer you stand on your feet because it is more athletic and you won t have to worry about the bench impeding the natural scapular rhythm when pressing. Number six on this list is the close grip flat bench press. This isn t my favorite option for the triceps as the long head is usually what lacks development and I think there is a better option out there to target this specific area. The lying triceps extension allows you to get that long head on stretch by being over your head, instead of pressing out in front of yourself like so many other triceps exercises. If you are wondering how to build muscle, especially on your biceps, Chris gives an excellent option with the standing supinated dumbbell curl. I love the alternating version because there is less core demand when trying to curl the dumbbell up. This is also just a fun muscle building exercise and I think it should definitely be included in anyone s workout routine. The eighth entry on Chris Bumstead s list is the bent-over row. This is an excellent option to build your back because you preferentially target the mid/upper back or the lats, depending on your elbow positioning. A wider elbow position will target the muscle of the upper and mid back more, while keeping your elbows tight to your side will target your lats preferentially. When it comes to abs, one of my absolute favorite exercises is the hanging leg raise and I am glad that Chris included it in his list. Not only is a great lower ab developer because of the weight of the legs acting as overload, but it is also scalable. If you are more of a beginner, you can opt for the hanging knee raise. Finally, there is the lateral raise. While I love this exercise to build bigger shoulders, especially done in strict fashion - I will say that I prefer the cheat lateral raise more. I like to use a little bit heavier weight on this exercise and really focus on the eccentric lowering of the dumbbell. You can also target the traps by shrugging when you bring the weight up as well.
Date: 2023-07-07

Comments and reviews: 20


I'm going with Cavalier's list, with one BIG exception. I've completely shit canned the bench press and have replaced them with heavy resistance band pushups. My chest has never been stronger or looked better, and the convenience is off the charts. I can't see how they're not acknowledged to be superior to the BP, and you CAN incrementally add resistance forever without the risk of injury or the need for a spotter. I've always been pretty good with BPs--over 300lbs. During the lockups, I substituted (through necessity) resistance band pushups. Started with a 125lb band doubled up. That's 250 at full extension (10ft. My reach (palm to shoulder) is about 34 inches, which would make the resistance a little less than 1/3rd of 10 ft= ABOUT 70lbs. I'm now doing them with a 175lb band doubled up--4 sets/10 reps. It's TOUGH. Stopped into the gym 2 days ago after a 3-year hiatus, and benched 300lbs easily. Bands can NEVER replace free weights for almost all lifts, imo, but they sure as hell can replace the BP. The variations are endless--wide armed, diamond, incline, decline--all with bands. The move's more athletic also. The one (1) good thing to come from the lockups were RB pushups. This is all my opinion, of course. Thought I'd post it though. because I'm 3/4s Italian and opinionated.
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I guess I've never really liked pointless quandaries. Only 10 exercises for life? Life's too short to ponder something that will probably never happen. I enjoy variation of movement. There are all kinds of movements that help with muscles. I see questions like this more of a watch my video sort of thing rather than a practical sort of thing. Videos like, only 2 upper back exercises you need, or only 2 ab exercises you need, or only 2 lat exercises you need seem more are merely trying to get people to watch. I've found several exercises in all categories that I would do. Variation is the spice of life. It's like eating the same meal every day for every meal. Dull and makes life boring. However, to each their own. It is what it is. If you enjoy doing one or two things constantly, everyday, good for you. I just get bored.
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I have a question for you Jeff. Chris says that he rotates his wrists on dumbbell bicep curls. I also see you do that in your videos. I have every book that Mike Mentzer wrote. He says that the primary function of the biceps is to rotate the wrist. Most people rotate their wrist when doing dumbbell bicep curls, but Mike Mentzer says it's useless because there is not enough resistance to the rotation to make a difference. I would like to know your opinion on this and why.
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Hey Jeff I have a question about the ax 1 I just started I have a pulled muscle I believe very difficult to do squats with weights so jus doin my own weight at the moment 230lbs but I have been following the ax1 meal plan and doing upper body workouts and I jus got my protein and prework out and recovery today! Super excited do you have any tips for me or advice I'd really appreciate it
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Great reaction video! I agree with Chris and Jeff. I would like to ask if there is any room for an underhand or reverse grip barbell flat bench press. Does the change in grip help this version to allow older shoulder impaired lifters to be able to do the bench for chest?
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Definitely agree with the chin up (underhand pulldowns. they hurt my elbows. I was able to do them for about 1yr, but once I started getting stronger, the pain started showing up and i don't do them anymore. I do underhand close grip pulldows, neutral and wide grip overhand. but no chinup or wide/medium underhand.
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The GOAT who started me on the right path to my fitness journey. I appreciate your content! Also thanks for that video shout out to me a couple years back through your old boss who works for the Air Force. I never sent you over a face pull video but they are always on my to do list at the gym.
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Whatever anyone says about Cbum his neck and calves need serious growth.
Huge chest next to a thin neck and quads and hams are waaaaay ahead of his calves.
Looks weird top and bottom muscles lack. He could fix this by specializing in calf raises and shrugs for a year.
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Other than mentioning the tricep pushdown, I'm surprised Jeff didn't mention the value of including cable variations to be safer on your joints and for a better resistance curve (and also for face pull possibilities. I personally go for cable laterals because of a bum shoulder.
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Watching from the couch as I ve torn both calves and am 10 weeks into idk how many of not being able to walk, much less workout, but wow I can t wait to get back into it Bulgarian split squats and reverse lunges are some of my all time favorites too!
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Overhead shoulder press puts unnecessary stress on the Lower Back and easy to injure your lower back for no reason. Seated isolates the shoulders and tri s which is the reason for the exercise. Anyone over 40 stay away from overhead lifts unsupported.
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Chris is such a great guy and a humble champion. I love his list except you gotta have a calf raise in there, maybe a donkey calf machine or just standing barbell calf raises. for us calf-deficient guys we need to hit em and hard.
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My top 10:
Flat barbell bench press
Flat DB bench press
Incline barbell bench press
Incline DB bench press
Side lateral raises
Bicep curls
Tricep pushdowns
Lat pulldown
Seated Machine Row
Jelqing
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My list would be:
Barbell squat
Deadlift
Barbell calf raise
Incline dumbell bench press
Dumbell overhead press
Cable lateral raise
Weighted pull up
Barbell row
Face pull
Cable crunch
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I also totally prefer incline dumbbell presss over incline barbell presses. I feel like I ve really recently fell in love with straight bar cable curls (full extension, actually having my body slightly leaning back).
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Could you please help me out.
Im a truck driver thats looking for ways to better my health and please help me out with if i should do protein shakes or etc any guidance would be appreciated!
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Zercher deadlift, Nordic hamstring curls, kang squats, weighted pull ups, weighted dips, log presses, deadlift rows, hip hugger rows, high pulls and bent presses aka torsion presses
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Definitely, make more videos like this! This video can be helpful for people who don't have much time to train and still want to stimulate the muscles through an exercise.
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I like the way they both show concern for the shoulders and knees. Seems like most big shots just go for it like everyone should be able to do loaded Incline barbell presses
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10 is a lot so there's plenty of room for comfort but then. Jeff went to war.
The Bulgarian squat is something you list if the option is 3 or 4 exercises for life.
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