Episode 271: The "Twist" That Improves Your Workouts

About this episode

What if the biggest limitation in your training isn't effort but the fact that your exercises don't align with how your muscles are actually designed to move?   In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Michael Kamalu, Founder of Dr. Gains, who explains why "perfect form" varies by body, how regional muscle activation affects strength and development, and why conventional workouts often neglect rotational movement. He also shares the thinking behind the Gains Hammer, a tool he designed to better load rotational movement and help people train muscles through a more complete range of motion.   Key Takeaways: → Generic workout advice cannot fully account for individual anatomy, goals, and injury history. → Different regions of the same muscle can respond differently depending on angle, speed, and resistance. → Perfect form is not universal because anatomy can vary significantly from person to person. → Understanding your starting anatomy can help you train more effectively and realistically. → The biceps, rotator cuff, pronators, and supinators all play important roles in rotational movement.   Michael Kamalu is the foun