Jeff Cavaliere: Optimize Your Exercise Program With Science-Based Tools
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Jeff Cavaliere: Optimize Your Exercise Program With Science-Based Tools

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The Cavalier Test - transformative

One of the most valuable lessons I learned from you is that when training to increase muscle size, instead of focusing on moving weights, it's more effective to challenge the muscles. Another tip I picked up from my bodybuilder friend Ben Ski is to contract the muscles really hard. This can be tested with the 'cavalier test', where if flexing the muscle causes a cramp-like sensation, it indicates good muscle stimulation. When exercising, the goal is to aim for this feeling in each repetition.