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I originally wrote an article for Experience Life Magazine about several popular exercises and their equally effective alternatives. Today’s podcast covers those exercises and recommendations.

Episode Notes

  • Barbell Back Squat
    • Why is this so popular?
    • What are two or three alternatives?
    • Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?
  • Conventional Barbell Deadlift
    • Why is this so popular?
    • What are two or three alternatives?
    • Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?
  • Bench Press
    • Why is this so popular?
    • What are two or three alternatives?
    • Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?
  • Overhead Press
    • Why is this so popular?
    • What are two or three alternatives?
    • Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?
  • Pull-Up
    • Why is this so popular?
    • What are two or three alternatives?
    • Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?
  • Biceps Curl
    • Why is this so popular?
    • What are two or three alternatives?
    • Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?

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Rock on!

Dr. Mike T Nelson

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Dr. Mike T Nelson

Dr. Mike T Nelson

PhD, MSME, CISSN, CSCS Carrick Institute Adjunct Professor Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies. The techniques he’s developed and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe.

  • PhD in Exercise Physiology
  • BA in Natural Science
  • MS in Biomechanics
  • Adjunct Professor in Human
  • Performance for Carrick Institute for Functional Neurology
  • Adjunct Professor and Member of American College of Sports Medicine
  • Instructor at Broadview University
  • Professional Nutritional
  • Member of the American Society for Nutrition
  • Professional Sports Nutrition
  • Member of the International Society for Sports Nutrition
  • Professional NSCA Member