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Mind Pump · June 27, 2026 · 1h 52m

2889: 7 Muscle Building Exercises You Have Never Done (But Should Start Immediately)

The Mind Pump team breaks down seven unconventional muscle-building exercises, including the bent press, circus press, and Zottman curls, explaining their unique benefits for strength and hypertrophy. They also discuss an AI analysis revealing that 56% of congressional stock purchases are in companies directly impacted by bills those members later voted on, highlighting systemic conflicts of interest. Additional topics include a whey protein shortage, a new manufacturing technique that improves taste, and the history of old-school bodybuilding supplements.

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Curious

An AI analysis found that 56% of congressional stock purchases are in companies directly impacted by bills those members later voted on, revealing systemic conflicts of interest.

Highlights

The Bent Press00:07:34
An old-school strongman lift, popularized by Arthur Saxon, who pressed 370 pounds overhead with one arm, that develops shoulder stability and full-body coordination.
The Circus Press00:10:30
A one-arm push press that uses leg drive to launch a heavy weight overhead, building explosive shoulder strength and size.
Zottman Curls00:12:19
A curl variation that rotates from a supinated (palms-up) lift to a pronated (palms-down) lowering, targeting both the biceps and brachioradialis.
Weighted Windmills
A kettlebell exercise that combines a lateral hinge with an overhead hold, strengthening obliques, hip hinges, and shoulder stability.
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