#Musclehypertrophy

A new wave of scrutiny has hit the weight room as top sports scientists call out some of the most popular exercises for muscle hypertrophy—highlighting that certain so-called “smart” moves may actually be holding Thai fitness enthusiasts back from real muscle growth. In a recent feature published on July 30 by Men’s Health UK, sports scientist Dr Mike Israetel, a revered voice in evidence-based strength training, candidly declared five commonplace exercises as “bottom tier” choices for anyone serious about building muscle mass. With exercise trends from YouTube to Thai gyms shaped by global fitness fads, these insights have major implications for how locals plan their resistance programs—and how they can avoid wasting precious gym time.