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Confusion about which exercises actually build muscle and keep you healthy isn’t new, but recent comments from renowned exercise scientist Dr Mike Israetel have cut through the noise, sparking debate and introspection among fitness enthusiasts worldwide. According to Dr Israetel, five classic moves common in gyms and homes—including the lengthy plank and the ever-popular Superman—may offer little benefit compared to smarter, more challenging alternatives. The debate, first reported in an article by Men’s Health UK, has swiftly gone viral, prompting Thai fitness lovers to ask: Are we sweating over exercises that offer “the illusion of hard work,” while missing out on more effective gains? (Men’s Health UK)