Living Lean

Exercise Selection Masterclass: How We Build Better Programs

September 18, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

AboutJeremiah and Natalie take a deep dive into exercise selection for achieving hypertrophy. They explore the criteria for effective hypertrophy exercises, the significance of understanding movement dysfunction, and how to balance functional movements with hypertrophy goals. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Exercise Selection Master Class04:19 Understanding Hypertrophy Exercises14:50 Movement Dysfunction and Hypertrophy20:29 Balancing Function and Hypertrophy20:36 Client Concerns and Movement Frustrations23:09 Balancing Output and Function in Training29:53 Understanding Movement Bias and Its Importance35:02 Exercise Selection: Prioritizing Lengthened and Shortened Ranges41:07 Program Design: Needs Analysis and Client GoalsLinksApply for Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/ubUfJiEu?utm_source=podcastLiving Lean Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/712032Follow Jeremiah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andirogersfit/Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieatswell/Follow Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellameans/Keywordsexercise selection, hypertrophy, movement dysfunction, program design, muscle growth, training techniques, fitness, strength training, client goals, exercise programming fitness, training, movement, exercise selection, hypertrophy, client goals, programming, strength training, biomechanics, personal training

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