The Strength Curve: Why Exercise ...
The Strength Curve: Why Exercise Selection Matters More Than You Think
The Fundamentals of Fitness by Alison Berrisford
S1 · E23
Dec 22, 2025
23:30
Episode notes

Have you ever done an exercise everyone says is “amazing”… but it just feels awful for you?

In this episode, Alison explains why that might not be a you problem at all.

The missing piece is something most people are never taught: the strength curve — how muscles produce force at different points in a movement, and why some exercises load your body brilliantly while others fight your anatomy.

You’ll learn why certain lifts never feel right, why forcing popular exercises can stall progress or irritate joints, and how choosing movements that match your body makes training feel stronger, safer, and more effective.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, weak, or confused in the gym, this episode will completely change how you think about exercise selection.

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YOUR EXERCISE SELECTION CH ... 

Keywords
Fitness
Fatloss
Exercise
Weightloss
Muscle
Strength
Fit
Progress
Confidence
weights
mobility
reps
Training
strength curve
dumbbells