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@jeffnippard Ranking rare gym exercises (one is S-tier!)
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Video #20812 · Talking Head Edit
Ranking unconventional gym exercisesfrom @jeffnippard
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Overview
The creator introduces a tier list for rare and unconventional gym exercises, systematically ranking them from S to F tier. He provides a brief explanation and demonstration for each movement, such as the Jefferson curl and JM press, detailing their pros, cons, and muscle activation benefits before placing them on the board, ultimately revealing the Smith machine JM press as the sole S-tier exercise.
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Simple outline
- 1Introduce topic and ranking system
- 2Tease singular top-tier item
- 3Evaluate items with rapid pros/cons
- 4Assign visual tier rankings
- 5Reveal final top-tier item
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Classification
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Hook analysis
What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 45%
Rare and unconventional exercises tier list
Verbal hook · 5%
Rare and unconventional exercises tier list.
Visual hook · 50%
Creator stands next to a brightly colored S-to-F tier list graphic, immediately establishing the ranking format and visual premise.
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Hook and payoff
The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
Establish the category and ranking framework while planting a high-stakes open loop (e.g., 'Only one gets the top rank').
Payoff
The Top-Tier Revelation: Reveal the final item that perfectly solves the flaws of the previous items, earning the promised top rank and satisfying the opening loop.
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Narrative framework
The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Mystery Tier List
Categorizing a series of niche items using a standardized ranking system, while explicitly withholding the single top-tier item until the end to maximize retention.
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The Baseline Sacrifices
Evaluate early items with harsh or surprising grades to establish the creator's authority and the strictness of the criteria.
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The Controversial Middle
Address trendy, weird, or highly debated items to maintain engagement, spark comment section debate, and demonstrate deep niche knowledge.
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The Near Misses
Rank highly effective items just below the top tier to build anticipation and make the audience wonder what could possibly be better.
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The Flawed Setup
Introduce a highly effective item that suffers from one specific, fatal flaw, perfectly setting the stage for the ultimate solution.
Themes
Techniques
Trends
Post caption
Ranking rare gym exercises (one is S-tier!)
Text overlays
title · beginning
Rare and unconventional exercises tier list
contextual · beginning
Behind the neck press
contextual · middle
Jefferson curl
contextual · middle
Reverse Nordic curl
contextual · middle
Keenan flaps
contextual · middle
Calf machine shrug
contextual · end
Kipping pull-ups
contextual · end
JM press
contextual · end
Smith machine JM press
Transcript
Rare and unconventional exercises tier list. These are weird and only one is s tier. Behind the neck yes. It can put strain on your shoulder joint and I worst best to the front. D tier. Jefferson curl. This is a really weird looking deadlift where you curl your back forward on the way down and then uncurl it as you lift. It looks dangerous, but it's great for preventing back pain as long as you start light and gradually add weight. Jefferson curls are going in a tier. Reverse Nordic curl. It looks freaky, but it gives a deeper quad stretch compared to any other exercise I've done. It can be a bit awkward at first, but I've still gotta go with a tier. Keenan flaps. This one is big on TikTok, and it does isolate the lats well. But I find it more awkward than just a standard lat pull in. I rock with Keenan, but I gotta go with c tier. Sorry, bro. Calf machine shrug. This one looks gimmicky, but I promise you, the upper trap mind muscle connection is incredible. Your grip isn't a better, and you don't need to worry about the barbell hitting anything. I'm tempted to say s tier, but I'll go with a tier. Tipping pull ups. The momentum just reduces muscle activation for no benefit. Not a fang. F tier. JM press. This is a classic good school triceps builder and a great bench press accessory. But because you have to stabilize the barbell, it can best tricky to push to failure. The barbell JM press is going in a tier. But if you do them on a Smith machine, now you can push them harder without worrying about stabilizing or dropping the weight. Smith machine JM press is the only s tier exercise on my