If you found these rankings helpful then you are DEFINITELY going to want to see how I ranked shoulder exercises so that you NEVER mess up your exercise selections - th-cam.com/video/tZafawk3arc/w-d-xo.html
Don't know if someone will read this, but every time I do the exercises that require to do something overhead with weights my lower back gets seriously injured, sometimes even rotating vertebrae out of their natural position, making it impossible to exercise or hold my back straight after. I know because I tried it multiple times to try and not do anything with my back while doing the exercise. So, even though they are ranked best and almost best here, maybe there is some extra information that can be given there to make it possible to do that without being a back breaker? Thanks in advance!
Hi Jeff I have huge respect for your channel, which I’ve been following for about 8 years now. That being said, after watching this video, I need to adress the elephant in the room… If the bench dip (a.k.a rotator cuff ripper ) gets your big red x ( which i fully agree with, after messing up my shoulder with it a few years back ) imagine my shock, when I got one of your programs and saw that you want me to do this thing every week for a month straight in your „mobilization phase”. Are you planning to update the program with an alternative push drill ? Personally I will go for supported tricep dips maybe ? Stay strong Jeff
@@marekpadlewski4401 Hi Marek! Thanks for the question since it illustrates perhaps more clarification is needed than I included in the video? The bench dip is absolutely an exercise that can be performed safely WITH the modification of hand placement shown both here in this video and in the program you are referencing. If however, you still prefer a different exercise, then by all means switching to something that doesn't seem to bother your shoulder is the best long term action you can take. Hope this makes sense!
There's really no such thing as an inferior exersize since everything has a purpose, just certain ones are impossible for noobs to do correctly so they get a bad rep
@@germanrud9904 nah, the standing dbell powerbomb is fucking useless and even dangerous. Life is too short to waste on stupid exercises especially when there are free benches in the gym waiting for skullcrushers.
@@germanrud9904 yup I used to do only the exercises recommended by Jeff 3 years back now I experiment with almost all exercises and getting bigger gainz
Thank you for explaining not only "what", but all the "whys" as well. Whenever I run into a problem with a particular workout not working out for me, I know where to look for help. I really appreciate this "worst to best" cycle. Thank you, Jeff. In 5 weeks I will start your AX-2 program, as soon as I finish a round of what I'm currently doing - I am looking forward to it very much.
Yeah. That resonates strongly with me. I always felt strongly about the statement that "Why is more important than what". Always be a critical thinker and seek the reasons why. That's how I'm going to bring up my children. No blind obedience, no "because I said so". Think about what you're doing and why you're doing it...or why you should or shouldn't do sth.
Fully agree.. If you want a why then this is the place to be. I will also vouch for 'Buff dudes' if you want a quick video on how to perform an exercise and 'Mike Thurston' who is brilliant
A quote that really resonated with me is that “the triceps can’t read the number on the side of the dumbbell”. This is really important when understanding the mind-muscle connection. I wish I learned this earlier!
5:33 diamond push-ups 6:36 Cobra push-ups 9:25 JM press 10:32 DB kickback 11:46 incline DB power bombs 13:23 weighted upright dip 14:07 close grip bench press 14:37 lying tricep extension DB Thanks Jeff You rock!!
Love how the free weight exercises rank at the top. No fancy equipment just the way I like to train, gives better free range of motion and builds great strength.
I’ve been doing bench dips pretty regularly but the wrong way. I love the exercise itself and I’m so glad I can continue to do it now but with better execution. Thanks for the expertise Jeff!
That must be because he talks on a college level, while they stagnate in kindergarten. I really appreciate his demonstrations, and the way he explains it. Sometimes it pays to know the "why", and all the "because".
It's not for free. People are spending their time watching ads, which floods a shitload of money into Jeff's bank account. Just because people aren't paying directly doesn't mean it's for free.
I’m a Huge Fan Jeff. I wish the whole world would take the time to listen to the wholistic approach you have and the level of detail that you provide. I often find myself correct poor habits and form after listening to you explain and demonstrate. It is an absolute blessing to watch your content. Thank You!
Now we need the best biceps and shoulder exercise. Just want to do some that covers the most but gives the best. At 60, I am doing a complete body workout three days a week but don't want to be there for more than 45 minutes.
Great advice. I could do all the exercises with 10 lb dumbbells but could barely do 1 set of the *best* tricep exercise with 3 lb dumbbells. Thank you! Now I know how to work to maximize the strength of my triceps
@@superseiyanyou could say you'd be engaging the bicep on the negative perhaps, however the main force you're applying is downwards, not upwards for your bicep to be fully engaged.
@@superseiyanreverse curls don’t work your triceps, right? If you’re pushing the weight, your triceps are working. Pronation vs supination just change what muscles in the group are generating more force
I really like how I can do most of these at home without a lot of equipment! Bought a pullup bar and thera bands recently, it's actually quite easy to set them up in a way that allows for good triceps exercises
Please continue this ranked series! It's so informative and made me realise a few things I was doing wrong. Happy to know I was doing quite a few exercises high on the list, but the modifications can make my sessions better. Thanks for the content :)
No matter where Jeff drives to he makes sure that he turns left the same amount of times he turns right. Also, he drives forward to the place and in reverse when he returns home.
I came across your video by accident. I used some of the almost best and best exercises in gym today - Wtf - it definitely made a huge difference. I actually felt the muscles that needs to work. I am impressed.
I really enjoy the kickbacks as something to do after you’ve fatigued cause you don’t go as heavy or as a warm up to really get that mind muscle connection so that you can get a better contraction on heavier exercises
Well, this explains several of my past rotator cuff injuries. Knowing what not to do is clearly as important (possibly more important) as knowing what to do. Science crushes myth yet again.
@@dasppg9737 Believe it or not I once ended up with a double (not joking, both shoulders!) cuff injury because of "advice" from a doctor(no joke, an MD). When ppl give you advice just nod politely and then check it against what Jeff is saying.
7-8 years ago, I could go to the gym after work as much as I could. Now that the coronavirus has struck the world, I miss the gym. I had a lot of tools last time but not enough knowledge thus no improvement. Now that I learned a lot of things, today those tools got lessened, but I still work with what I still have like my home tools. Someday, I'll be able to make a full 180 degree change to my body, alright. Thanks Jeff for all these smarter ideas and help. God bless you, Sir.
Hi there , I am a fan from South Africa, I came across your channel the other night, and watched the entire series. I have been lifting for 11 years now , and I’m currently 27 years of age. I have reached a plato for the last year or so. So I have just implemented some of your exercises into my training program. I really enjoyed your videos 🙏🏼
Thank you! This explains why my shoulder has been killing since my tricep bench dips. Great to know what options I have based on the equipment available to me.
I've been lifting for 60 years (I'm 70) and the exercise that I've always gotten the most growth from is the one arm standing cable pushdown with overhand grip. I start with strict form then work into cheat mode using the other arm for assist, I bring the arm behind the body at movements end, forcing a hard cramping contraction on the tricep.
When Jeff breaks these exercises down like a science and maths teacher rolled up into one. You know you have to pay very close attention...facts or undeniable facts?
GAGAGAGAGA I just disliked my own face because I am unpretty. HOWEVER: I always like my GOOD videos however. No dislikes allowed where I come from. Don't be mean, dear the
Love these videos. One of the best things I ever did in my life was bench dips with hands turned out. I always had shoulder issues with any dip but once I turned them out the pain went away and gains came.
I am loving your best and worst exercise videos. I often explain to people why they shouldn't sleep on their stomach. I tell them that if they went to an orthopedic and they wanted to try and replicate a neck symptom they would rotate, extend and push down on your head. When you sleep on your stomach you are doing 2 out of 3 of those things. I like how you explain the reason why exercises are better or worse. Thank you, I wish I had access to these videos in my early lifting days. I could have saved my shoulder. Haha. Thank you for the content.
Hey Jeff, Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos on this channel and your AthleanX programs. I really feel like following your programs and incorporating these habits/knowledge expressed in these videos has benefited me in a lot of ways, so I just wanted to say thank you even if you may not see this. I’ll keep the gains coming!
New to working out and my routine had overhead triceps extensions, and I couldn't for the life of me get my triceps to activate during that exercise. I just tried the dumbbell kickback and it's hitting those triceps so perfectly! Thanks!
After I get my rotator cuff and capsule reconstructed & rehabbed I will SLOWLY apply these principles to my arms (saw your biceps one too) to build back better. I’m 57 years young and will be ready to go!!
I must say, I really respect this man. So many fakes out there just stringing you along with their bs, never actually giving you any information or help just referring you to some pay-walled website. Jeff over here really just wants to ensure that people do things properly and avoid injury, have learned so much here about good form and technique - which is far more important than how much weight you lift. Thanks Jeff!
Believe it or not, the best triceps exercise for me in my current routine is farmer's walks with 120lbs dumbells. Long heads are always sore days after just two rounds of that.
After years of rehab for severe shoulder tendonopathy I have started doing lying triceps extensions with only 10 kg on the bar for high reps, in only a month the increase in size has been amazing, very noticeable size gains in no time at all.
@@JD-rv7sf how do they diagnose this condition? I have pain in my supraspinatus maybe it's the same illness like you have. I did ultrasound and they say everything is ok
@@godlikeexcellence1201 I you like working out. It's wise to ease up for a bit and get your shoulder sorted. You don't want it getting severe and chronic. Maybe see a physio.
Looks like I've been doing bench dips correctly this whole time! Didn't like them with the hands forward and pointing them back made them feel much better both on my triceps and on my shoulders
I like dips too now. My legs dont weigh nothing so I can look like a stud strapping an extra 45lb around my waist... And if I always got windpants on nobody will ever notice im not lifting any legs up. Beastmode. Thanks Jeff!
Yay! I do it right already. This guy is an expert on this so I can workout and then go and study other things that greatly interest me! Thank you for teaching so well!
And my favorite Tricep exercise ended up being the number 1 on your list, the Laying Tricep Extension! 🤯🔥 glad to see I havnt been wasting my time with that lift! 🤟🏽
I'm sorry I missed your appearance on TV Jeff! Congrats on that! Well deserved and I will repeat what I've often said here, my advice is to listen to this fellow!!! I'm 49 and in the best shape of my life and my discovery of this channel has contributed more than I can explain to my gains. I don't do exactly the same things as Jeff demonstrates but the things I have found here have done nothing but improved my workouts and kept me safe and injury free.
I like those rocking pushdowns, had not seen them before, and they're ideal for a home "gym" with only bands. Just did them, and I used your suggested (from another video) underhand grip. The intensity was great! Thank you.
Yes one of the original old skool fitness TH-camrs. All his peers (Hodgetwins, Elliot, Mike Chung etc) have mostly disappeared or gone off tangent. No wonder he’s got 13mn subs
@@nomnomyourmom No. I'm surprised my comments triggered you so much. I already found a vid for you that touched on my point. It's not that important for me to find the exact video for you to prove my point. It is there for you to find if it interests you. Jeff has at least a few vids covering elbow joint issues for you to look through, and the vid I'm referring to is years old. Jeff is great, but he's made some contradicting or repetitive vids sometimes and it is very evident. Wasn't trying to bash him for it. But it clearly hit you hard.
@@mckricks1 1. That video doesn't touch your point in any way, you think listing the name is enough? List the timestamp then we'll talk. 2. Unicorns are real because I say so, it's not my responsibility to find them, it's yours. What a weak attempt of using "shifting the burden of proof" card. Try better.
Thank you!! This was very helpful!! No gym membership, limited on how to stay in shape, but doing the right exercises/lifts instead of the wrong ones will be super helpful!!
As always, thanks for the info Jeff. I adapted a high mounted strength band application and it burned acetylene!. Arms in the band, palms up, step back as you straighten the arms only bend forward as you push past your body. There is also force pulling the arms to the center resulting in extra activity pushing apart behind the body which gives that extra kick. Wouldn't have thought of it if not for you sir
This is gold, thank you for sharing your knowledge and putting such hard work into doing so. Not enough fitness instructors touch on the safety aspects!
Have an unfinished basement with concrete floors & walls. Perfect for my gym. NO DUMBBELLS except for benching! I have a cheep power rack close to one wall and overhead joists, also hammer drilled "eye bolts"positioned various spots on the floor. Here is why. With an adjustable incline bench just in front of the power rack i can get any spine alignment. Have "JUMP-STRETCH BANDS" all over from any direction i need with ca-bringers on each band, and padded handles with snap hooks. WITH BANDS EACH ARM CAN TWIST TO VERY BENEFICIAL MOVEMENTS WITHIN ANY GIVEN PATH MOVEMENT. Much beater in every way possible. Seated incline bench triceps extensions especially put the WOW in this with with a twisting counter clockwise at the bottom of the extension( super sharp triceps horseshoe ). USE "MICRO-MINIS" BANDS. These are called 10 pound bands, but only exert 6 pounds resistance until stretched past 70 inches. Since all my bands have quick attach hooks i can add more resistance in seconds to the handles.
I love the Diamond Cutter Pushup at the end of a set of any other tri exercise. Add 10 reps to blow out the tri's for each set and it will have an effect.
when you make a diamond with your palms, turn them inwards i.e. the fingers of both hands facing each other (as much as is possible without discomfort). That targets the lateral heads more so than the long head.
Love this series! Such a great help weeding out the bad exercises and which ones to focus more on. Hopefully we see more as well like Biceps and maybe some back and shoulder ones.
This worst-to-best series is great!! I was looking actually, due to my limited available time to be in the gym, for a way to make My workouts more effective!! Thank you all the way, Jeff
Nah, the back muscle range will be extremely restricted due elbow restrictions, and theres a possibility of injuring lower back specially of for pace bowlers. 🤪
You’re sort of right. Bowling with both arms introduces a slew of potential injuries and/or imbalances. He recommends alternating bowling arms each ball to maximize results while remaining in a safe state
Fantastic series! For the lazy out there I'd be curious about a worst/best "full body exercise" where we have the best exercises to cover as many muscles as possible (maybe a bottom video and an up video)? I work out regularly but not motivated enough to seek to master 1 exercise per muscle group. If there are others like me out there it could be interesting videos!
Firstly, I would like to show my deepest appreciation for the kind of work you are doing sir. Thanks a lot! Love your passion for physical fitness. Secondly, I would love to see leg exercises ranked from best to worst if possible. Can we please have that?
If you found these rankings helpful then you are DEFINITELY going to want to see how I ranked shoulder exercises so that you NEVER mess up your exercise selections - th-cam.com/video/tZafawk3arc/w-d-xo.html
Hi
Don't know if someone will read this, but every time I do the exercises that require to do something overhead with weights my lower back gets seriously injured, sometimes even rotating vertebrae out of their natural position, making it impossible to exercise or hold my back straight after. I know because I tried it multiple times to try and not do anything with my back while doing the exercise. So, even though they are ranked best and almost best here, maybe there is some extra information that can be given there to make it possible to do that without being a back breaker? Thanks in advance!
Hi Jeff
I have huge respect for your channel, which I’ve been following for about 8 years now. That being said, after watching this video, I need to adress the elephant in the room…
If the bench dip (a.k.a rotator cuff ripper ) gets your big red x ( which i fully agree with, after messing up my shoulder with it a few years back ) imagine my shock, when I got one of your programs and saw that you want me to do this thing every week for a month straight in your „mobilization phase”. Are you planning to update the program with an alternative push drill ? Personally I will go for supported tricep dips maybe ?
Stay strong Jeff
@@marekpadlewski4401 Hi Marek! Thanks for the question since it illustrates perhaps more clarification is needed than I included in the video? The bench dip is absolutely an exercise that can be performed safely WITH the modification of hand placement shown both here in this video and in the program you are referencing. If however, you still prefer a different exercise, then by all means switching to something that doesn't seem to bother your shoulder is the best long term action you can take. Hope this makes sense!
At q
When Jeff had a question in school he raised both hands to prevent muscle imbalances
😆😆😆
he also wipes his butt with both hands for the same reason
@@igoresque that was going to be my next comment😔
lol
@@igoresque loll
For the Athlean X homies
Worst
standing dumbbell powerbomb 1:23
Cross face Tricep extension 2:02
Bench dip 2:48
Better
Rope push away 3:48
tricep pushdown 4:35
diamond cutter push up 5:25
Better Still
cobra push up 6:38
Reverse grip push down 7:43
Overhead rope extension 8:38
JM press 9:25
Almost Best
Dumbbell kickback 10:32
Incline Dumbbell Powerbomb 11:42
Rocking Push Down 12:31
Weighted Upright Dip 13:23
Close Grip bench press 14:07
Best
Lying Tricep Extension 14:38
thank you for this!!
Thanks!
Good looking out bro👍
Thanks for finishing it off.
Legend
Jeff kicks the football with both feet to avoid muscle imbalances.
😂😂😂😂
Falls and gets hurt
Hahaha
😑
Lol, this made me laugh!
Everyone in these videos tells the same joke
after this video ends, Jeff's gonna say everything again on reverse to avoid vocal muscle imbalances
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂
🤣🤣🤣🙏
😂😂😂😂😂
Hahahahhahaha
When Jeff winks, he closes both the eyes to avoid muscle imbalance.
😂😂😂
Double winker
that craked me up
Then jeff would just do ten winks on one eye, then 10 winks on the other
Loving the series. With so many exercises and variations these days, this really helps to weed out the inferior ones.
There's really no such thing as an inferior exersize since everything has a purpose, just certain ones are impossible for noobs to do correctly so they get a bad rep
@@germanrud9904 nah, the standing dbell powerbomb is fucking useless and even dangerous. Life is too short to waste on stupid exercises especially when there are free benches in the gym waiting for skullcrushers.
@@germanrud9904 yup I used to do only the exercises recommended by Jeff 3 years back now I experiment with almost all exercises and getting bigger gainz
@@germanrud9904 if you dont believe in inferior exercises then you should watch v shred
Except my man Jeff put triceps kickbacks that are practically useless for growth at the very top of the exercise selection lol
Thank you for explaining not only "what", but all the "whys" as well. Whenever I run into a problem with a particular workout not working out for me, I know where to look for help. I really appreciate this "worst to best" cycle. Thank you, Jeff. In 5 weeks I will start your AX-2 program, as soon as I finish a round of what I'm currently doing - I am looking forward to it very much.
Yeah. That resonates strongly with me. I always felt strongly about the statement that "Why is more important than what". Always be a critical thinker and seek the reasons why. That's how I'm going to bring up my children. No blind obedience, no "because I said so". Think about what you're doing and why you're doing it...or why you should or shouldn't do sth.
Fully agree.. If you want a why then this is the place to be. I will also vouch for 'Buff dudes' if you want a quick video on how to perform an exercise and 'Mike Thurston' who is brilliant
"If you can bang out thirty or forty diamond-cutter push-ups..."
No worries, Jeff!
meanwhile I can't even do a singl push up
Also keep that body fat at 10% . Year round!
@@ericmacrae6871 y
@@tangetaier1783 i need to loose weight i am currently at 380 lbs was 400 lbs back in march
5:50
When Jeff is off camera, he actually walks using all 4 of his limbs to avoid muscle imbalances.
haahahaaha This one is so good and yet no replied to Appreciate this dude's joke
eat da bananas
Who is crazy enough to actually think humans are animals, or have even been animals😂😂
@@tommymack3210 humans are animals 🤡
Hahahahahahahhahahah
Jeff wakes up his alarm clock every morning.
*with both hands to prevent muscle imbalances*
@@aishikmukherjee8438 🐬
@@aishikmukherjee8438 no he has voice activation on it so he gets gains in his voice every morning
I'mm going to have to steal that one
@@cvmgaming568 😂😂😂😂
A quote that really resonated with me is that “the triceps can’t read the number on the side of the dumbbell”. This is really important when understanding the mind-muscle connection. I wish I learned this earlier!
You mean I need to read the number out loud for my triceps?
@@Trias805 you need to ego lift to impress others is what it means.. 🤦🏻♂️
Hahahaah
@@dallashellmich1487 exactly, muscles only grow if someone sees you working out.
Agree 100%! This quote is a single wisdom nugget which Jeff’s videos are loaded with.
5:33 diamond push-ups
6:36 Cobra push-ups
9:25 JM press
10:32 DB kickback
11:46 incline DB power bombs
13:23 weighted upright dip
14:07 close grip bench press
14:37 lying tricep extension DB
Thanks Jeff You rock!!
🇵🇪
Soo... it's actually ranked worst to best then. Guess he's still not picky enough about imbalance.
@@JD_tcb you clearly didnt listen to the video then did you.
@@JD_tcb 1:15
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Diamond cutter push up 5:25
JM press 9:25
Dumbell kickback 10:32
Close Grip bench press 14:07
Lying Tricep Extension 14:38
Even Jeff's underpants are ripped.
I was looking for this comment😂😂
omg 😂
@@imsljr420 Don't make me ruin that butt, Chris.
Lol
@@imsljr420 we just cannot unsee it.
1:18 Standing DB Powerbombs
1:59 Lying Crossface Extensions
2:47 Bench Dips
3:46 Rope Pushaways
4:40 Basic Triceps Pushdowns
5:23 Diamond Cutter Pushups
6:36 Cobra Pushups
7:40 Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdowns
8:35 Overhead Rope Extensions
9:24 JM Press
10:33 Triceps Kickbacks
11:41 DB Incline Power Bombs
12:30 Rocking Pushdowns
13:21 Weighted Upright Dips
14:06 Close Grip Bench Press
14:35 Lying Triceps Extensions
Thank you!
Thanks
Thank you
Bruh you're a legend fr
@@arienn1662 lol :))
Love how the free weight exercises rank at the top. No fancy equipment just the way I like to train, gives better free range of motion and builds great strength.
I completely agree
If Jeff broke his one leg by accident he breaks his second leg by means to avoid muscle imbalance
Bold of you to assume Jeff makes accidents
@@gameygamerson2204 well he hurt his leg
Well what about his third leg?
@@smashb3766 yes, his third leg will compensate..
@@smashb3766 hahahah genius
I’ve been doing bench dips pretty regularly but the wrong way. I love the exercise itself and I’m so glad I can continue to do it now but with better execution. Thanks for the expertise Jeff!
People have been getting top level advice for free from this guy and still will find a way to complain
That must be because he talks on a college level, while they stagnate in kindergarten. I really appreciate his demonstrations, and the way he explains it. Sometimes it pays to know the "why", and all the "because".
I say thanks to athlean x by buying his XLR-8 protein shake
Well said mate 👍
It's not for free. People are spending their time watching ads, which floods a shitload of money into Jeff's bank account. Just because people aren't paying directly doesn't mean it's for free.
@@williamduke1756 it’s free for you though isn’t it 🤦♂️
I’m a Huge Fan Jeff. I wish the whole world would take the time to listen to the wholistic approach you have and the level of detail that you provide. I often find myself correct poor habits and form after listening to you explain and demonstrate. It is an absolute blessing to watch your content. Thank You!
I say the same things about Jesus Christ lol ✝️
@@eugenenunn4900 HAHAH
Now we need the best biceps and shoulder exercise. Just want to do some that covers the most but gives the best. At 60, I am doing a complete body workout three days a week but don't want to be there for more than 45 minutes.
Deadlift, Squat, Bench, Military Press, Pullup, Some sort of Rowing (e.g. Bent over Row)
Thats all you need.
@@florianw.560 the military press is underrated. I dont see many people do it at the gym.
Great advice. I could do all the exercises with 10 lb dumbbells but could barely do 1 set of the *best* tricep exercise with 3 lb dumbbells. Thank you! Now I know how to work to maximize the strength of my triceps
How does the reverse tricep push down not end up doing biceps instead? Seems like a bicep curl
@@superseiyanyou could say you'd be engaging the bicep on the negative perhaps, however the main force you're applying is downwards, not upwards for your bicep to be fully engaged.
@@superseiyanreverse curls don’t work your triceps, right? If you’re pushing the weight, your triceps are working. Pronation vs supination just change what muscles in the group are generating more force
When Jeff answer a question wrongly in history class, history changes
Bruh 🤣
HAHAHAHA
lol
lmfao
This one wins! 😂🤣
Thank you for doing what you do, Jeff. You have helped me reshape my life for the better, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.
9:21 JM Press with neutral grip.
10:33 Dumbell kickback behind the body
11:40 Inclined Power Bomb
I really like how I can do most of these at home without a lot of equipment! Bought a pullup bar and thera bands recently, it's actually quite easy to set them up in a way that allows for good triceps exercises
Wow, this video is so amazing! More BEST TO WORST for different muscle groups, please! And that TV is awesome!
Really like this format, makes the content more amusing and easier to consume, great job!
Please continue this ranked series! It's so informative and made me realise a few things I was doing wrong. Happy to know I was doing quite a few exercises high on the list, but the modifications can make my sessions better. Thanks for the content :)
Dont listen to him this is bs
@@alfredusmagnuscare to elaborate?
No matter where Jeff drives to he makes sure that he turns left the same amount of times he turns right. Also, he drives forward to the place and in reverse when he returns home.
Fuckin golden
I came across your video by accident. I used some of the almost best and best exercises in gym today - Wtf - it definitely made a huge difference. I actually felt the muscles that needs to work. I am impressed.
When Jeff does a push-up, he doesn't push himself up. He pushes the earth down.
I really enjoy the kickbacks as something to do after you’ve fatigued cause you don’t go as heavy or as a warm up to really get that mind muscle connection so that you can get a better contraction on heavier exercises
Same kickbacks are the best
Well, this explains several of my past rotator cuff injuries. Knowing what not to do is clearly as important (possibly more important) as knowing what to do. Science crushes myth yet again.
Currently have rotator cuff injury due to one of the first exercises he mentioned to not do
@@dasppg9737 Believe it or not I once ended up with a double (not joking, both shoulders!) cuff injury because of "advice" from a doctor(no joke, an MD). When ppl give you advice just nod politely and then check it against what Jeff is saying.
7-8 years ago, I could go to the gym after work as much as I could. Now that the coronavirus has struck the world, I miss the gym. I had a lot of tools last time but not enough knowledge thus no improvement. Now that I learned a lot of things, today those tools got lessened, but I still work with what I still have like my home tools. Someday, I'll be able to make a full 180 degree change to my body, alright. Thanks Jeff for all these smarter ideas and help. God bless you, Sir.
Keep it up buddy! You can do it!
Hi there , I am a fan from South Africa, I came across your channel the other night, and watched the entire series. I have been lifting for 11 years now , and I’m currently 27 years of age. I have reached a plato for the last year or so. So I have just implemented some of your exercises into my training program. I really enjoyed your videos 🙏🏼
Thank you! This explains why my shoulder has been killing since my tricep bench dips. Great to know what options I have based on the equipment available to me.
I've been lifting for 60 years (I'm 70) and the exercise that I've always gotten the most growth from is the one arm standing cable pushdown with overhand grip. I start with strict form then work into cheat mode using the other arm for assist, I bring the arm behind the body at movements end, forcing a hard cramping contraction on the tricep.
Thanks for the advice, I’m going to try this variation too.
Im 12 and i done the same and it dubbled my bicep size within a week
@@adynsdiecast5984 you in the gym at 12? fair play
@@Ljthemvp thanks
One of my favorites that I do every other day although I also like it with the underhand grip as well
Changing my routine thanks again. Really appreciate and honor your diligence on the science and understanding. Stay strong brothers and sisters. 💪🏾
"you've got more information to 'arm' yourself"
go off king
Underrated comment
Been training for 30+ years and I'm still learning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Training for 30 year n still looking for advice.. u doin something wrong,
I'm 6 years in and already know Jeff talks lot off bullocks
When Jeff breaks these exercises down like a science and maths teacher rolled up into one. You know you have to pay very close attention...facts or undeniable facts?
GAGAGAGAGA I just disliked my own face because I am unpretty. HOWEVER: I always like my GOOD videos however. No dislikes allowed where I come from. Don't be mean, dear the
@Violett Fem no that guy's a nut, he's a funny German TH-camr
@Violett Fem I completely agree with you!
@@aprayingatheist2378 funny?
@Violett Fem Judging by his post today i fear the worst 😉
Love these videos. One of the best things I ever did in my life was bench dips with hands turned out. I always had shoulder issues with any dip but once I turned them out the pain went away and gains came.
Awesome man!
This has to be the best triceps video I've ever seen. Thank you Jeff you're the GOAT 🐐
I am loving your best and worst exercise videos. I often explain to people why they shouldn't sleep on their stomach. I tell them that if they went to an orthopedic and they wanted to try and replicate a neck symptom they would rotate, extend and push down on your head. When you sleep on your stomach you are doing 2 out of 3 of those things. I like how you explain the reason why exercises are better or worse. Thank you, I wish I had access to these videos in my early lifting days. I could have saved my shoulder. Haha. Thank you for the content.
I felt a difference immediately after trying your ranked series. The focus on the specific muscles is crazy.
Hey Jeff,
Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos on this channel and your AthleanX programs. I really feel like following your programs and incorporating these habits/knowledge expressed in these videos has benefited me in a lot of ways, so I just wanted to say thank you even if you may not see this. I’ll keep the gains coming!
I like weighted bar dips and ring triceps extension.. yeah, calisthenics.
I think this series should be called, “Jeff the Ref.”!
th-cam.com/video/J-6YPSTua6Q/w-d-xo.html
I agree Completely 💯
I second that
New to working out and my routine had overhead triceps extensions, and I couldn't for the life of me get my triceps to activate during that exercise. I just tried the dumbbell kickback and it's hitting those triceps so perfectly! Thanks!
After I get my rotator cuff and capsule reconstructed & rehabbed I will SLOWLY apply these principles to my arms (saw your biceps one too) to build back better. I’m 57 years young and will be ready to go!!
I've always liked that analogy of jeffs. Muscles dont speak numbers they speak time under tention.
so I should maximize time under tension in my exercise?
I can’t believe John Meadows died. This channel and John is all I follow. Be nice to see Jeff pay tribute to him.
he did on ig.
I read as ' Shawn Mendes' for some reason
But :(
On ig Jeff made a post where he mentioned John meadows passing
We lost one of the the Great ones. Rest in Power John.
I don't know if you have covered this yet, but I would be interested to see this series continue with forearm exercises.
I must say, I really respect this man. So many fakes out there just stringing you along with their bs, never actually giving you any information or help just referring you to some pay-walled website.
Jeff over here really just wants to ensure that people do things properly and avoid injury, have learned so much here about good form and technique - which is far more important than how much weight you lift.
Thanks Jeff!
Believe it or not, the best triceps exercise for me in my current routine is farmer's walks with 120lbs dumbells. Long heads are always sore days after just two rounds of that.
After years of rehab for severe shoulder tendonopathy I have started doing lying triceps extensions with only 10 kg on the bar for high reps, in only a month the increase in size has been amazing, very noticeable size gains in no time at all.
We’re you able to fix your rotator cuff though?
@@godlikeexcellence1201 its getting better slowly
@@JD-rv7sf how do they diagnose this condition? I have pain in my supraspinatus maybe it's the same illness like you have. I did ultrasound and they say everything is ok
@@godlikeexcellence1201 mri is more accurate. But a physio can assess you too.
@@godlikeexcellence1201 I you like working out. It's wise to ease up for a bit and get your shoulder sorted. You don't want it getting severe and chronic. Maybe see a physio.
DONT MIND ME :)
6:51 - Cobra push up
9:30 - JM Press
10:36 - Triceps Kickbacks
11:48 - Incline DB Powerbombs
Cobra Push-ups 6:37
JM Press 9:26
DB Kick Back 10:34
Incline DB PowerBombs 11:48
Close Grip Bench Press 14:08
Lying Tricep Extension 14:43
This series of ranked exercises has significantly changed the growth of my muscles and the strength of my stabilizers
Love how safety is always priority. I have horrible shoulders and this helps keep them safe
This series is absolutely amazing, thank you Jeff!
Looks like I've been doing bench dips correctly this whole time! Didn't like them with the hands forward and pointing them back made them feel much better both on my triceps and on my shoulders
You’re the best Jeff I’ve learned so much while watching your channel
I like dips too now. My legs dont weigh nothing so I can look like a stud strapping an extra 45lb around my waist... And if I always got windpants on nobody will ever notice im not lifting any legs up. Beastmode. Thanks Jeff!
These best-to-worsts are the best instructional videos I have seen. Well done; keep it up, Jeff.
No notification squad giveaway ???
Anyway, thanks a lot Jeff, you're the trainer with the most "students" learning from you ! 😉👍
Sort by newest comment and scroll to bottom. It wasn't pinned this time around.
@@1dgram Ok thanks, but i didn't find it :(
What is the best exercise for triceps that we can do at home? Dumbbell kickback! Thank you!!
I think tricep lying exyensions are doable at home too.
Yay! I do it right already. This guy is an expert on this so I can workout and then go and study other things that greatly interest me! Thank you for teaching so well!
And my favorite Tricep exercise ended up being the number 1 on your list, the Laying Tricep Extension! 🤯🔥 glad to see I havnt been wasting my time with that lift! 🤟🏽
I'm sorry I missed your appearance on TV Jeff! Congrats on that! Well deserved and I will repeat what I've often said here, my advice is to listen to this fellow!!! I'm 49 and in the best shape of my life and my discovery of this channel has contributed more than I can explain to my gains. I don't do exactly the same things as Jeff demonstrates but the things I have found here have done nothing but improved my workouts and kept me safe and injury free.
I like those rocking pushdowns, had not seen them before, and they're ideal for a home "gym" with only bands. Just did them, and I used your suggested (from another video) underhand grip. The intensity was great! Thank you.
Can’t believe Jeff still cranking out new and great content this many years later
Yes one of the original old skool fitness TH-camrs. All his peers (Hodgetwins, Elliot, Mike Chung etc) have mostly disappeared or gone off tangent.
No wonder he’s got 13mn subs
@@johntrolle8935 I feel like some of his videos are contradicting advice in previous ones sometimes, for the sake of content
@@mckricks1 I feel like you're making stuff up, for the sake of whatever makes you sleep better.
@@nomnomyourmom No. I'm surprised my comments triggered you so much. I already found a vid for you that touched on my point. It's not that important for me to find the exact video for you to prove my point. It is there for you to find if it interests you. Jeff has at least a few vids covering elbow joint issues for you to look through, and the vid I'm referring to is years old. Jeff is great, but he's made some contradicting or repetitive vids sometimes and it is very evident. Wasn't trying to bash him for it. But it clearly hit you hard.
@@mckricks1
1. That video doesn't touch your point in any way, you think listing the name is enough? List the timestamp then we'll talk.
2. Unicorns are real because I say so, it's not my responsibility to find them, it's yours.
What a weak attempt of using "shifting the burden of proof" card. Try better.
These best to worst are the best series on the internet... keeping notes of these help me to do the best ones always.
Thank you!! This was very helpful!! No gym membership, limited on how to stay in shape, but doing the right exercises/lifts instead of the wrong ones will be super helpful!!
As always, thanks for the info Jeff. I adapted a high mounted strength band application and it burned acetylene!. Arms in the band, palms up, step back as you straighten the arms only bend forward as you push past your body. There is also force pulling the arms to the center resulting in extra activity pushing apart behind the body which gives that extra kick.
Wouldn't have thought of it if not for you sir
The "rotator cuff ripper" ohh I love you Jeff!!! 😆💜 Skull crushers have always been my favorite tricep exercise :p
This is gold, thank you for sharing your knowledge and putting such hard work into doing so. Not enough fitness instructors touch on the safety aspects!
Have an unfinished basement with concrete floors & walls. Perfect for my gym. NO DUMBBELLS except for benching! I have a cheep power rack close to one wall and
overhead joists, also hammer drilled "eye bolts"positioned various spots on the floor.
Here is why. With an adjustable incline bench just in front of the power rack i can get
any spine alignment. Have "JUMP-STRETCH BANDS" all over from any direction i need
with ca-bringers on each band, and padded handles with snap hooks.
WITH BANDS EACH ARM CAN TWIST TO VERY BENEFICIAL MOVEMENTS WITHIN
ANY GIVEN PATH MOVEMENT. Much beater in every way possible. Seated incline bench
triceps extensions especially put the WOW in this with with a twisting counter clockwise at
the bottom of the extension( super sharp triceps horseshoe ). USE "MICRO-MINIS"
BANDS. These are called 10 pound bands, but only exert 6 pounds resistance until stretched
past 70 inches. Since all my bands have quick attach hooks i can add more resistance in seconds to the handles.
I love the Diamond Cutter Pushup at the end of a set of any other tri exercise. Add 10 reps to blow out the tri's for each set and it will have an effect.
Quality as always, Jeff. Thank you so much! Appreciate it a lot my man 😀💪
Ive never been this quick to click on an athleanx video
Same here Bro 🤣
Hey Jeff, this question is for your next ax Jeff video. How do I build huge lateral head triceps like Chris Hemsworth?
tren
when you make a diamond with your palms, turn them inwards i.e. the fingers of both hands facing each other (as much as is possible without discomfort). That targets the lateral heads more so than the long head.
Steroids
You red Xed all my favourite exercises. No wonder my shoulder hurts. I’m making changes immediately.
Seeing powerbomb getting red cross: *NOOOOOOOOO!*
Seeing there's actually a good version of powerbomb in almost best category: *OH GOD YEAH!*
Love this series! Such a great help weeding out the bad exercises and which ones to focus more on. Hopefully we see more as well like Biceps and maybe some back and shoulder ones.
When Jeff drives his car he puts both feet on the gas to avoid muscle imbalance.
When Jeff arrives at the gym he opens both doors at the same time to prevent muscle imbalances 😂
This worst-to-best series is great!! I was looking actually, due to my limited available time to be in the gym, for a way to make My workouts more effective!! Thank you all the way, Jeff
Dear friends Jeff and Jessy, I'm Gerardo from Uruguay 🇺🇾, I can't stop learning from the videos. I got addicted to them. thank you.
When Jeff plays cricket, he bowls with both his hands to to avoid muscle imbalance.
Nah, the back muscle range will be extremely restricted due elbow restrictions, and theres a possibility of injuring lower back specially of for pace bowlers. 🤪
You’re sort of right. Bowling with both arms introduces a slew of potential injuries and/or imbalances. He recommends alternating bowling arms each ball to maximize results while remaining in a safe state
Jeff, the type of guy to sleep on all angles of his face to prevent muscle imbalances
Fantastic series! For the lazy out there I'd be curious about a worst/best "full body exercise" where we have the best exercises to cover as many muscles as possible (maybe a bottom video and an up video)? I work out regularly but not motivated enough to seek to master 1 exercise per muscle group. If there are others like me out there it could be interesting videos!
I love the DB kickback, that contraction is full solid 100% of the time.
4:31 - Jeff gets an automatic warning on his computer for not using all of his fingers at the same time, risking muscle imbalances.
I really need a calisthenics version of all muscles, please Jeff
Try bodyweight scull crushers
Athlean0
Firstly, I would like to show my deepest appreciation for the kind of work you are doing sir. Thanks a lot! Love your passion for physical fitness. Secondly, I would love to see leg exercises ranked from best to worst if possible. Can we please have that?
When you're so early that the free programs notification isn't even posted
Same
Same
@@1dgram 😢because I am early
@@M5l5 It was posted, just not pinned.
the tricep cant read the number on the dumbbell. that really hit me lol. i love this best/worst series. great stuff!