"Skinny Boy who lift Barbell, but no eat. Follow path to nowhere" Ancient Chinese proverb.

@MisterInsomaniac

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@formerevolutionist

5 жыл бұрын

No, it came from Barbell Sensei, so it's an ancient Japanese proverb.

@Jack-mv3sx

5 жыл бұрын

What’s that from

@markolive6070

5 жыл бұрын

Jack lund kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWGbrpSfe7uvms4.html

@formerevolutionist

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWGbrpSfe7uvms4.html

Fun fact, this man's only 16. The beard he's been growing since the age of 2 just makes him look older!

@frankchen4229

5 жыл бұрын

16 and dad

@SH19922x

4 жыл бұрын

My mate already had pubes when we were like 11 the hairy prick, and a bit of scruff beard 😂😂

@SkizzyBryan

4 жыл бұрын

thetruejay20 lol

@savini8234

4 жыл бұрын

Stfu

@SpagheddiO

4 жыл бұрын

@@SH19922x how would you know mate hahaha

Men with glass scales shouldn't weigh stones. I think that's how the saying goes.

@Elias123

4 жыл бұрын

King William III dont throw stones in a glass house

@mhcmhco

4 жыл бұрын

@@Elias123 no, that's definitely not it

@AntickUamba

4 жыл бұрын

@@Elias123 idiot

@brandonf2163

4 жыл бұрын

@@Elias123 idiot

@CLeHitez106

4 жыл бұрын

A++

i spit out my protein shake when i heard him saying "if you call 5x5 squats cardio, you might have to do some conditioning". That's so me.

@theadventurest4345

3 жыл бұрын

Same I’m in pretty good shape and can do a lot of calisthenics but I can not run a mile I need to condition more

@BradleyGibbs

2 жыл бұрын

*spat

I was really hoping you were just going to drop that rock on the scale and shatter it lol

@raunaqvbp

5 жыл бұрын

I shattered my stone weighing my scale

@lastsonofkrypton3918

5 жыл бұрын

lol classic Alan

@emehtonich

5 жыл бұрын

I stoned my scale shattering my weight.

@Turk3yFilms

5 жыл бұрын

I would have died from laughter

@grampadeal

5 жыл бұрын

WEIGH UNTAYMEDUHHHHHH!

I agree 5x5 squat is not conditioning work, but the dog helping you push that isn't either 🤔 Let's be honest he spotted you the whole workout

@industrialfansettolow8313

5 жыл бұрын

Amit Patel I'm pretty sure 5×5 is to build strength, right?

@Dawid-kl6wz

5 жыл бұрын

Kory Ladd it build strength and mass

@industrialfansettolow8313

5 жыл бұрын

cikkser Cool. Thought so. Just checking, making sure I was doing it right lol

@calebmelton5989

5 жыл бұрын

It conditions the shit out of ya

@JackYoung28

4 жыл бұрын

Dawid nah mass is like a mix of high weight low reps and then high reps with not as much weight also while doing some time under tension with the the higher reps. At least this is what I have found to give me a balance of strength and mass.

1. Breathing/Bracing 2. Breathing/Bracing with a belt 3. Equipment: weightlifting shoes and belt 4. Log your training 5. Correct placement 4 low bar squat 6. Don't get hung up on a program 7. Pick up a goal bodyweight 8. Do conditioning 9. Use chalk 10. Don't overthink things 11. Train untamed

@jimbecker6512

4 жыл бұрын

Savoir-faire86 thank you

@kyuu7992

3 жыл бұрын

12. DO NOT MOVE THE BARBELL

@drdiscostu

3 жыл бұрын

Obvious, obvious, obvious, obvious, obvious, spoke directly to my soul and crushed it wish I knew this before I quit lifting, obvious, obvious, obvious, obvious, huh?

@Supernaturalman92

3 жыл бұрын

Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy66

@henrykrekos7052

3 жыл бұрын

9. Use chalk correctly*

"If you're trying to fight off death, do more, not less." I need this one on a t-shirt. Thanks for the always great content AT.

The same video but for intermediates would be awesome

@clarkwhitefield7964

5 жыл бұрын

Steven Andrikopoulos yeah

@5ManaAndADream

5 жыл бұрын

future video idea 10/10 yes please

@jarek1117

5 жыл бұрын

Bruh. Speaking my mind.

@jelloshaha

5 жыл бұрын

What about for advanced lifters

@nomadicstrength

5 жыл бұрын

@Kingston Hinks lol trye

In my personal experience, I lost 50lbs while adding 120lbs to my squat. So it's possible to get healthy and stronger!

@Cin9999

5 жыл бұрын

mikayla prutsman Exactly like alan said - but it would habe went that way when you focussed on gaining strength not weightloss at all

@mikaylaprutsman3537

5 жыл бұрын

@@beefsteax no I squat 303lbs

@ryanawe6190

5 жыл бұрын

I believe it you got the dumpy👀

@gaborangyal338

5 жыл бұрын

me too, lost 20kg and squat went up by 50 on 5rep maxes, DL went up like 35-45kg

@gumle2003

5 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I am trying to get about 10 - 15 kgs off of my bodyweight. I have lost 6 kgs and have put 15 on in my 1RM squat in 10 weeks, so it's really not that hard, as long as you are dedicated, i guess.

16:21 seriously that is so beautiful. the dog trying to help out.

Tip 12: Don't get your beard caught in the equipment.

@Bristecom

4 жыл бұрын

Half of his weight is in his beard.

@Masterrex

4 жыл бұрын

Easier said than done, particularly with front squats.

@PsyTranceKaitia

4 жыл бұрын

Tip 13: Remember to lift weights with your beard

@goldenira7946

4 жыл бұрын

@@PsyTranceKaitia LOL

@ruinhiggs5276

4 жыл бұрын

Bristecom he is the beard

Video starts at 3:13

You can really tell the tips given here are important but also something you would only mention if you've been "under the bar" for many years and know your shit. Authenticity makes this channel. Alan, keep being awesome.

@jordand6217

5 жыл бұрын

Anytime I see Alan's videos, my proof of authenticity is his body. I mean just look at the guy.

"I don't wear basketball shoes, this is how the greek gods used to play" HAHA !

@deathpoison1018

4 жыл бұрын

#barefoot

@mihailmilev9909

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao yeah that was funny

0:15 Fun fact: Alan's beard actually lifted the rock here, his arms were just for stability.

You forgot to mention, make sure you fart between squat reps just as the cute gym worker walks past... as happened to me today. Oops.

@RobPaschal

5 жыл бұрын

Next time assert dominance and shit your pants.

@DamianBrown

5 жыл бұрын

:D I ain't at that level yet

@Patriot666

5 жыл бұрын

If anything, you increased your chances with her, dude.

@sapientia_potentia_est4388

5 жыл бұрын

Rob paschal hahahahah!!!!!

@Collasseum

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobPaschal you win a medal

Thank you for this video! I am obese. I'm 37 years old, 6'2" and, currently, 315 pounds. At the start of 2018, though, I was 375 pounds. I was inspired to start strength training after watching the worlds strongest man last Christmas (It airs in December here in the UK), so I started going to my local gym. At the start I could barely bench press an empty bar and my deadlift was 60kg. Over the first few months, my PR's increased but I wasn't really losing any weight. Around June time I started swimming, twice a week. A mile each session. Now I'm losing around 2-4lb a week and I'm still getting stronger. My bench is at 70kg and I've just deadlift 180kg. You are absolutely right! Adding some cardio and losing weight do not have a detrimental effect on strength. At least not at relatively low weights.

"My squats feel okay but... I'm probably doing SOMETHING wrong" I feel so damn attacked lmao. Needed to hear that part about not overthinking

@Vitorruy1

2 жыл бұрын

thats me

Hold... my... breath? I do that instinctively, and have been fighting against it the whole time. Now you say, by taking a big breath, holding, and then exhaling after the rep I would have been doing it right all along if I hadn't fought my natural inclination? Well, that's, kinda a relief.

@Bristecom

4 жыл бұрын

Same. I found myself thinking too much about my breathing and it just didn't feel right. Holding it the whole time is what I did from the start and feels much more natural. Glad he said that.

@Repsforjesus67

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bristecom Yeah, same actually. I always wondered why people suggested to breathe out on the concentric? The concentric is the part where you need the most energy, air, and need to focus the most, not spend time thinking about your breathing.

@formularainbow

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bristecom exactly same here if I focus on my breathing I couldn't focus on mind to muscle connection and the form but doing it the natural way (holding the breath) feels much much better and that's what I have been doing

@alexc2265

4 жыл бұрын

CY I always thought that part made sense since that’s when people grunt and yell and stuff. It’s also like a kiai in martial arts. Holding breath is definitely more instinctive, though. It just makes sense.

@nerfguy62

4 жыл бұрын

Megan Bennett-Burks Well you can lift more by holding your breath. The only thing is by holding your breath you raise your blood pressure and increase the risk of passing out. So it’s kinda a double edged sword both ways.

So refreshing to get a "simple" approach to lifting, too much garbage out there now adays

16:17 the dog's biting the sled I'm dying

"If you're trying to fight off death, you should do more, not less." word!

just found your channel and am loving your content. I'm 42, and after taking 20 years off from barbell lifting, I'm back to learn and grow.

i squatted in wl shoes for a long time. After awhile (like 18 months or something) I realized that the shoes were pitching me forward. I start squatting in flats again and I've got much better balance. But I agree with you, Alan. It's definitely a preference thing.

@Maxtez

5 жыл бұрын

I've always squatted in socks with no issues at all. I see no reason to spend money on some fancy shoes.

@bettermebetterlife8975

Жыл бұрын

And they don't have a wide toe box like most shoes so they deform your feet. Look up barefoot shoes

@frankchen4229

Жыл бұрын

@@Maxtez the purpose of WL shoes is to help you squat more upright

If all you ate today was a poptart and a monster energy drink... YOU'RE WRONG!

@yandhi4202

5 жыл бұрын

hahahah

@jago668

4 жыл бұрын

What if I ate a couple boxes of poptarts and a 12 pack of monster?

@hank1556

4 жыл бұрын

@@jago668 now you have diabeetus

@edtheangler4930

4 жыл бұрын

jago668 not enough protein

@joshuabreurken2424

3 жыл бұрын

@@jago668 u need to atleast also eat a small child

My squat went from 220 to 666 just by watching this video. Thanks for all the amazing content.

@michaelbeam3385

4 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there, you devil😈

@iamvertov1992

3 жыл бұрын

Satanic gains

I started doing The Bridge because of one of your other videos and I LOVE it. After just a week I felt a noticeable difference in my stamina during squat sets

I spend at least 20 minutes, at the gym, rubbing chalk all over myself! I love chalk! :D

@ryanawe6190

5 жыл бұрын

:D

@sash0047

5 жыл бұрын

I love snorting it with a rolled up dollar bill

@AgeofDoom

4 жыл бұрын

I love Chuck Schuldiner.. 🤘🏻🎸

@conneradams1503

4 жыл бұрын

@@AgeofDoom Random but your right he is a legend

@burieddreamer

3 жыл бұрын

Oh so that chalk man was you!

It’s Been 84 Years...

@zerker12312

5 жыл бұрын

?

A few additions to this: Holding breath is good for if you're doing high weight, low rep. Squatting and dead lifting barefoot is purely preference. Generally, you need to find what footing suits you. Inclined, declined or flat. And by decline,we're talking as much or as little as a few degrees. Another tip, which was vaguely covered, but will put it here: No one cares what you're lifting weight wise, they will only care about form. Seriously, people who are maxing out their bench at 65lbs or what ever, no one cares. Just lift it properly. I've had MANY clients when I've been in the gym rack up stupid weights they can't lift, and then cause themselves injury, despite that NOT being what I taught them. I even make a rule of novice or first time lifters do not exceed the bar on their first session so they can get form down to a perfect T.

I've been exhaling during weight lifting for years. This is huge

Where was this video eight years ago?! I just finally started a few of these tips and wish I had done it right away when I started. Great video!

@nunayabusiness5850

5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't made yet.

I’m always going to be a novice lifter.

@mr.perfectcell3843

5 жыл бұрын

findyourfit 01 with that shirt you’re making all the gainz bro

@Cin9999

5 жыл бұрын

I wish...that just means you will always be able to make gains session to session

@findyourfit0116

5 жыл бұрын

TheBoy_ blunder ZERO lol. Thank you, for real.

@dickJohnsonpeter

4 жыл бұрын

@TheBoy_ blunder where? The shirt store?

I love Alan because its obvious that he hasn't sold out, even to this day (2022) he maintains the educational and humble demeanor. Keep up the good work brother!

the dog trying to help him push was cute af

I hear Mastodon playing in the background. Very nice! Subbed.

the thing about the valsalva is that it's a very natural thing to do that most people would do automatically except it gets beaten out of them when they first start training by the typical gym bro who doesn't know what he's talking about

@kevinmanfredi1208

5 жыл бұрын

If I'm understanding correctly, you should be breathing on every rep, you should just have your breath held for the entirety of the rep rather than "inhale on eccentric, exhale on concentric."

@Bullitt1768

5 жыл бұрын

An average gym goer is most likely not going to know how to properly Valsalva, even tho it may seem natural. Most people tend to actually suck their gut in on big compound movements, that's why a belt is good cus it gives feedback for your core.

@leonestello8519

5 жыл бұрын

It's all about what you're doing... if your doing max weight 1-5 reps then Valsalva. If you're repping out 6 or more then doing that will limit your longevity and you'll probably pass out. It also is important to consider the exercise too. You Valsalva on squats, dead lifts and benches but not curls, rows, shrugs, pull-ups... (the list goes on and on). Use your brain and remember it's not always about repping max weight. Volume is volume and low weight high reps are just as important and will even get you over those dreaded plateaus so don't be afraid to lift lighter. You will make better gains

@thebarbelllifestyle1478

5 жыл бұрын

The valsalva is kind of like leg drive on the bench press. Like how some beginners kick or lift their butts off the bench (which is the body's instinctive reflex to use leg drive), likewise, new lifters hold their breaths when training (but usually dont brace their core at first) but are always told by the average gym trainers that they're doing it wrong. I think the reason why they're holding their breaths is *because* it's the body's way of naturally trying to generate and maintain the most amount of tension and stability as possible. It doesn't make sense to recondition them to deflate and weaken and destabilize their core.... so dumb.

@leonestello8519

5 жыл бұрын

@@thebarbelllifestyle1478 it is also natural reflex to hold your breath and brace when throwing a punch but anyone who knows anything about martial arts knows that holding your breath is dumb, even if you fully engage your core. It would be nice if one day people could be smart enough to not think so ONE DIMENSIONALLY when it came to applying concepts to reality. Have you tried the Valsalva while rapid firing a dozen deadlifts or squats? NOT SAYING ONE SHOULD TRAIN LIKE THAT EVERY TIME but variety is the key to muscle confusion and athletic development. If you're doing squats @90% max then YES Valsalva... If you're doing squats @ 50% with INTENSITY and EXPLOSION for 20 reps then just you try to Valsalva and you will find yourself passed out. IT'S ALL ABOUT "A TIME AND A PLACE". Training is far more then lifting maxes all the time. Conditioning type exercises require more "functional" breathing to have the stamina to endure. Try not to think so one dimensionally

As always: helpful, honest and humorous. Hands down the best channel on KZread for lifters of all abilities. Veni, Vidi, Didici.

Straight up, you have the most informatively visual and easy to grasp lifting videos

LMAO I’m dying at the “hey Alan I’m about to punch you in the gut” *baby belly appears fart noise*

@Dankdalorde

5 жыл бұрын

Epic

@fitmibicyclefittingmade-in7914

5 жыл бұрын

husband walked in just as that part was playing... lmao

Let's just appreciate how cute and precious the dog in the video was😍🐕

@oz_jones

5 жыл бұрын

"I help Alan! I am a good doggo!"

As a novice to lifting, I really appreciated this vid. I've already set my weight goal (gotta lose about 20-25 lbs) and was looking at belts but had no idea what to get/look for. I've talked to my coach about training & eating to cut weight and all that good stuff but I really just enjoy lifting and can't wait to see my progress

Al you are by far my favorite lifting youtuber. Thanks for helping me deadlift more.

Dope video

@NitinKumar-lq6bj

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh you're here too

@williamalbaugh6176

3 жыл бұрын

This gentlemen sounds like a genuine cat. I like his vid.

@lalithrockz

3 жыл бұрын

Hey funny finding you here, any discount on dumbbells?

@mihailmilev9909

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamalbaugh6176 an honest feline?

Man Alan your awesome :) .... Your videos inspire and give me faith to continue gradually build confidence and strength too get back into weight lifting ... I had a lot of stress and also didnt quite have right approach towards training and eating at that life period so it messed me up more then was helping , but now I remember how it used to be fun sometimes and really relax me and help me deal with some things ... Just so you know man , your videos help give me smile and joy , thanks for your kindness and I wish everything best to you :)

This is nice! I feel a load off just hearing an experienced person talk about these topics. Much appreciate!

Alan, really enjoying your videos. At 68 my son who is a power lifter convinced me to add weight training to my gym routine and gave me several people to watch on KZread. you being one. I guess you can teach and old dog new tricks! Semper Fi brother.

needed this video!! Hit 405 on squats recently and was afraid to start losing weight because I didn’t wanna get weaker. Thank you

I was inhaling and exhaling doing the squat all wrong, next time I do it I'm holding the breath! Honestly it's the only way to keep your gut tight now that I think about it. I was letting it loose every time I exhaled not even paying attention to it. Thank you sir for this advice! Love your dog, mine works out with me too. He actually jumped up on my belly one time while I was benching.

This has been the most helpful starting point video I have yet to find anywhere on the internet.

I started going to the gym before 3 months and I have seen countless videos since then, but there hasn't been a single video more helpful than this one. I tried the breathing technique explained in the first point today and I immediately performed better than before.

Lol, I seem to remember you being the one telling us to do the preggo stomach

@MAGAMAN

5 жыл бұрын

He was saying to take a deep belly breath, then brace. What he was talking about was people who say to stick your stomach out and then leave it that way, so basically, trying to brace by pushing out on your stomach.

@kindafatkindastrong5683

5 жыл бұрын

@@MAGAMAN yes and he has said to do that lol

@tommywho924

5 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing lol. Something along the lines of "push your belly out like your pregnant" was in one of his earlier videos. That never seemed to work for me so I've been doing it like he described here and thought I was doing it wrong this whole time. Like the rest of us, hes always learning and improving so definitely no hate but I had to let ya know you weren't alone.

@s4n714g000

5 жыл бұрын

I think he said it in a barbell row video, so it may just apply better to that exercise in particular.

@MedievalSolutions

5 жыл бұрын

I noticed that some of his advice changed over the years. But that is normal I'd say.

This is the video I needed. I'm not new to lifting, but took a break this summer to do lots of distance running. I got skinny and weak, so I'm starting back at square one with a basic 3/5x5 routine. Gonna keep these tips in mind!

@nateinsane4023

5 жыл бұрын

That's the only reason I hate running, getting skinny. And when I tried mixing weights and running I was always sleepy

THE best channel on youtube! Your videos have been super helpful, thanks!

dude I love ur little cutaway mini skits they’re so good

Man I'm SO happy you're still creating excellent content for lifters instead of turning into a wackjob like Elliot Hulse has. I mean if you end up becoming a wackjob, follow your truth, man, but I'm really appreciative that you're doing this for people.

Your puppy is awesome! Also thanks for the tips!

I love your videos because of how informative you are, but also due to the straight forward / non-cookie cutter method of relaying all that info. Thanks Alan

I love the pup is so chill during the vid, except for the sled pulls hahaha. Great video, just the motivation I need to get back to lifting.

This is useful for non-novices/beginners, too.

19:00 That was a big prob for me with the deadlift. I was so self conscious of my deadlift form even tho from countless videos it was on point, it definitely affected my progress harping on little things and I was scared to add weight. I've broken my plateau and am on the road to 450lb.

Legitimately my favorite video ever about novice lifting! Sending it to all my wrestlers!

Thanks Alan, I’ve changed my routine a few time since starting lifting a year ago, same exercises pretty much ( the 5 with dips & pull-ups). I plateau or my form goes over a certain weight, so I back off & up the reps for while. I found the video reassuring. Thank you for your time & work.

Always gotta cover the fundamentals. These tips will really help out a lot of newbies. Well done! Regards, Toby

just got into lifting, dis is very helpful!

I'm gonna start doing the breathing thing. I've always breathed in and out while pushing it. It kinda explains why I get light headed. These are some good tips. Thank you Alan

This helped me take a step back and see things better. Thank you Alan.

16:12 This man is cheating, that doggo is doing all the work I promise.

ALAN IS BACKKKKKK

Been watching this video everyfew weeks...it helps in different ways each time.

I just watched 4 videos looking for this information and you answered all my questions in one video. 10/10

Dude, thank you for the tip number 10. I can't even remember how many times I've become discouraged and stopped working out because I thought my technique was super poor or that there was a better ultimate exercise that I should be doing instead. It's a toxic mentality and I am happy I've come across this video!

Best channel on KZread 👏

Tremendous information here presented in a very cogent and succinct format. Thanks for creating and sharing!

Once again, another video that had the exact information I was looking for, that other fitness youtubers lacked

One important thing is to rest properly between reps and have something to eat and drink. I literally passed out today after 1 hour hard training at the gym because my blood sugar went too down. Thankfully nothing bad happen and i was helped, after eating and drinking in 15 minutes i was on pristine condition. So this thing is important for novices like me at least after today i think this is the case.

@akhat2835

5 жыл бұрын

Unless your me

@angelofdeathjk

5 жыл бұрын

You mean between sets? Don't eat during lifting. That's bad advice. Eat something 30 minutes before lifting. If you can't do that, then eat more meals throughout the day. If you don't have time to eat before lifting, you need to eat more snacks between breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

@ryanawe6190

5 жыл бұрын

Eat like an hour before man

@ballelort87

5 жыл бұрын

Eat during the set bro

@nickvanknippenberg1658

5 жыл бұрын

Eating during your lifting session isn't a good idea. Eat well 2 hours before you lift. 3 hours if it's a meal higher in fat. You do not want an active digestion during your workout. Your digestive system needs blood to fuction. This blood should be in your muscles. If you decide to train for hours on end and have (half) a banana during a break, that's fine. Passing out after 1 hour of training, if not by breathing, means you should have eaten a better mix nutrient dense foods before. Mineral rich foods with some complex carbs. Make sure you had your magnesium, your iron is in check and you are properly hydrated. A body takes up to 5 hours to fully hydrate. Last but not least: You won't actually be able to eat so close before lifting once you start lifting heavy weights. Bracing will make you want to puke.

I was squatting in some bulky running shoes for my first couple of months and my hips kept getting sore, to the point where I wasn't increasing weight because I didn't want to get injured. One day I was talking to a friend about this and they suggested wearing flat shoes. Tried it out and it completely got rid of my hip issues. Strange to hear someone recommend a shoe with a heel as my problem was the opposite. Goes to show that everyone is different. As for conditioning, I think this could have been stressed even more. Getting stronger is good for your health, but cardio fitness it the most important thing for your long term health.

@DJstagen

2 жыл бұрын

Your issue probably wasn't the heel, it's that running shoes aren't firm. They're made to absorb impact so they compress under the weight which can lead to your balance shifting around. Weightlifting shoes are completely solid, some even have soles made from wood to really minimize compression and give you a solid base to push into the ground.

Tip # 7 is important and I'm glad you brought that up. I think having a clear understanding about what your goal is from the beginning is super important. If you wanna get healthy weight lifting can be perfect but you gotta know your goal.

Great video and good advice.

17:04 That chalk talk had me in tears hahhaa

Appreciate all of the tips! I used to just do cardio but lifting is so much more fulfilling.

I am 47 and trying to learn how to lift. I really needed to know about the 'inhale and brace' tip as I had been exhaling on the up stroke. Thank you!

is the first time that i see progress in my training, all thanks to your videos, Thanks Alan.

9:03 dude please tell me where to find a gym that plays Tool It’s been scientifically proven that listening to Tool increases literally every max by 50

@canpan1679

4 жыл бұрын

every gym i went to plays tool. sometimes they play it through my earbuds, sometimes at 3am when im the only one in there it plays ;) when parabol turns into parabola i feel like i can lift the whole gym

@DiogenesNephew

4 жыл бұрын

My gym seems to play Tool exclusively. And when they get tired of that, they'll play a Five Finger Death Punch song to reset before going back to Tool.

@TilhasTZplease

4 жыл бұрын

Well maybe one of your guys’ gyms can call my gym and tell them to grow a pair of balls

@iamvertov1992

3 жыл бұрын

@@canpan1679 Stinkfist does that for me

I would also suggest, mostly as an addition to #7, that getting enough sleep is really important. I was having trouble with injuries for quite awhile in my youth. Getting enough rest and uninterrupted sleep, along with proper nutrition, is something I credit for a my current good run without major illness or injury.

@GimbleOnDew

Жыл бұрын

This needs more upvotes

@K4R3N

Жыл бұрын

I just got a 20lb weighted blanket. Gainz while I sleep! No kidding tho, weighted blanket and cool dark room are the best along with 100% cotton percale weave sheets, so breathable

I wish I had watched this when I started lifting; excellent video sir, keep up the good work.

Just stumbled on this video while looking for something else. I wouldn’t call myself a novice lifter but found your video entertaining. Glad to see a fellow jarhead doing well!

At 6:46 - This is how the Greek gods used to play b-ball!

@cattate1492

4 жыл бұрын

😂

haha your comedic timing is on point

Great content as always! Love your dog helping you with the sled though :)

I have just been getting into lifting weights and this is really really useful information that is really clear and easy to understand/follow thanks dude you rock and wow what a cute pupper!!

The eating habits part is really important and I'm glad you're talking about it. I'm just about wrapping up my Novice LP and I got fairly strong for a novice (350 squat for 5, 255 bench for 5 and 405 deadlift double). Problem is I'm now sitting at 245 lb, 30% BF and feel very unhealthy. Just read To Be a Beast by Dr. Feigenbaum. Time to get Lean! Thanks for the great content, Alan!

@ArticleReaderRandy

5 жыл бұрын

gonna have to lose a gold 50lbs to be lean maybe more

@riflemanm16a2

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't get quite as strong as you on LP, but I wasted a lot of time trying to "milk it" by just eating more. Gaining weight only worked for me to a certain degree (I got up to 220, but nothing past 195 lb bodyweight helped). I'm on my way back down to 195 lb now. It's annoying because I spent 2016 losing 75 lb only to gain it all back from SS. I wish Starting Strength would stop preaching to gain as much weight as possible as fast as possible to keep LP alive. I don't understand the point of staying on LP as long as possible; in the long run it doesn't really matter. I'd rather make slightly slower progress and not be a fat ass. Good job on your lifts though.

@MisterInsomaniac

5 жыл бұрын

I am in the same position... what do?

@schroedergustav5754

5 жыл бұрын

@@MisterInsomaniac I would recommend reading To Be a Beast by Jordan Feigenbaum. It has some great info on nutrition for lifters.

@reezis1619

5 жыл бұрын

+Riflemanm16a2 Yes but it is impossible to make linear progress on a lean bulk. Calories required to add 10-15lbs to your squat per week is not the same as the calories needed to lean bulk. Linear progression usually requires 1000 kcal surplus, in that range for most people. Rippetoe has stated this himself aswell. Lean bulking works, but there is no way you can be eating in a 300-500 kcal surplus only to add 5lbs to your squat per session. Doesn't work that way. People lean bulking will have to cut down the progression rate to something like 15-20lbs to their squat per month if they are novices squatting in the 200s trying to get to a squat in the 300s.

damn, "paralysis by analysis" I wrote that one down!

If I had a top 10 of the videos I've watch about physical training over the years. This would definitely go right in at number one. Thanks for this free gold Mr Thrall

This video changed my entire perspective on lifting weights and made me know what the hell to do with the programs I bought which were practical programming for strength training and starting strength

Had me laughing out loud while under the bar doing banded bench presses... If you call 5x5 Squats cardio, you might need to up your conditioning

is alan lookin leaner or am i buggin out

@ogxmain

5 жыл бұрын

he is

@missstone7846

5 жыл бұрын

Thought that too

@jamesgabany1

5 жыл бұрын

I was gonna comment that.

@ariconsul

5 жыл бұрын

Smoke and mirrors. Pulling your hair into a pony tail takes 20 lbs off in front of the camera. It’s a well known Hollywood trick!!!

Just found your channel bro. You have some good quality videos. Nice work!

Thanks man, needed to hear a few of these