Still having trouble with your love handles? Just do this! - kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKWY2tqMh67Tp5c.html

@CalvinD101

10 ай бұрын

Lu u

At this point Jeff feels like a father figure. I remember being in my early 20's purchasing the athleanx program and now into my 30's I'm still here. Thank you for years of free fitness education.

@davidemagno2005

2 жыл бұрын

He's really amazing. Following up from italy

@Tazy50

2 жыл бұрын

That means the program didn't work. If it did, you wouldn't still be here.

@danielcontreras976

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tazy50 fitness is a way of life. Jeff is an obvious example here. Doesn't take a genius to see that. Maybe you're here for the wrong reasons.

@tonybaze

2 жыл бұрын

Ironically it’s Father’s Day lol

@berlynochich8795

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, lol

1. Stick to a Calorie deficit 2. Learn what your Macros are 3. Learn which foods are healthy for you 4. Burn 400-500 calories a day, up to 5 times a week, include Low intensity steady state 3 times a week (incline walking) 5. Last and most importantly, be consistent and patient.

@mml1426

Жыл бұрын

My man, caloric deficit will lead you to lose love handles as well as losing muscle, that’s not a solution

@ChristopherToro

Жыл бұрын

@@mml1426 Nah, I lost 50 pounds and gained a lot of muscle.

@jamesdean6005

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@hosseinheydaryan7308

Жыл бұрын

and increase the food that have protein but still remain in calory deficit

@mml1426

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherToro that’s what I thought but you’re not gaining muscle lmao you’re losing fat and muscle but now that you can actually see your muscles you think you’re “gaining muscle”, in reality you’re gonna end up weak asf

Me eating donuts: “Man, I hope Jeff can tell me what I’m doing wrong.” 😂

@StrongerThanBigfoot

2 жыл бұрын

😅

@quatro_quatro

2 жыл бұрын

If you eat your Donuts in a face pull kinda movement, you should be good

@xipozz

2 жыл бұрын

"EATING DONUTS IS KILLING YOUR GAINS" - Jeff Cavaliere. June 2022

@donf4227

2 жыл бұрын

Use obliques to pull the face towards the donut.

@LilyMWest

2 жыл бұрын

That was quite a funny one thank you

“FAST ACTION” Q&A* - Leave your most burning question about this video or any other training, PT or nutrition question within the first 2 hours of this video’s release (AS A SEPARATE COMMENT!!) and I will pick 8 to get a detailed reply from me right here in the comments. Answers will be posted within the first 24-48 hours of you leaving the question. Good luck!

@allancoimbra9753

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

@mariebonini8177

2 жыл бұрын

We’re the give away

@bladesecretz2916

2 жыл бұрын

Whats a good way to determine how much body fat you're losing weekly?.

@SukhmanSingh-vq4rj

2 жыл бұрын

We are the give away

@ranumph

2 жыл бұрын

​@@mariebonini8177We are?

Jeff, thanks for all the help you’ve given us. I hope you’re able to take time off and rest. We need you to keep putting these videos out for a long time, hope there’s no burnout from the constant amazing content

Sadly, when I was younger, it very much appeared like I could outrun the fork. You learn soon enough, that just isn't true.

@Claymorw

2 жыл бұрын

I mean I did the same, I ôutrun my fat, but now that I’m 39, I actually had to start watching my food.

@chillybean0411

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 21 and I can’t outrun it but most of my friends can. It sucks!

@shaunske2568

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 18 I've been fat or chubby my entire life I've been fighting with food and how badly it affects my personal image and I've learned how to change it around and loose fat mastering your diet makes a huge difference

@BravoGK

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 50 and still workout hard every day just so I can still eat whatever I want

@nickkerr6068

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh I'm almost underweight and i still have love handles, it's just crappy genetics

I really get a lot out of these videos: you really preach sensible, factual advice, with great illustration. Thank you, Jeff. You rock!

@Rob2011ert

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, love your work and your style of presenting mate. Very well structured content too. 👌

@LilyMWest

2 жыл бұрын

I have to strongly agree! I like how he passes his knowledge in a honest, not judging, not arrogant way. And you can learn so much from him..

Jeff, love all your videos and find these type super helpful because this is the hardest aspect of all of it (nutrition) for me. Would like to also see another no nonsense, no bull$hit, real talk, motivation video. Side note: I do find that watching your videos regularly keeps me motivated, on track, and hyped to reach my goals. Keep them coming and I'll continue to watch re-runs 😉 until the next new one comes out.

thank you so much for these videos i’m 18 and i started my weight loss journey in 2021 i started at 300lbs and now i am 210 with my goal being 190 by graduation these videos have helped me so much along the way thank you!!!!

Just found your channle 57 and a liftime bodybuilder and healthy lifestyle advocate. Had my shares of being in competition shape and looking fat as a pig when I was younger. At this point, I am loving life because I am focusing on health and fitness instead of getting "big" and having fun in the gym. Your advice is rock solid and you have a new follower here. By the way, I am working on those love handles after being victim to the "Covid 15lbs (O.K the COVID 20)" LOL, but you hit home when you said don't give up and be consistant. I always said when in transformation mode, keep going and you will hit that corner. Stay humble and stay hard. You are awsome and thank you!

Thanks Jeff, I am retaking exercise after being unmotivated for 3 years and I got more love handles and this is going to help a lot, thank you again, keep going, I'm actually glad that one of my favorite youtube workout channels is still here!

@josvel2344

2 жыл бұрын

Keep at it, I myself am doing the same thing. I slacked off and let myself go but not letting myself be down for the count. Keep the fire burning!!

Currently losing weight and working out. Started last Winter and I’m feeling good and looking good. Jeff’s right, It’s more about what you eat than working out! - Breakfast: Whey protein shake and a coffee - Lunch: Amy’s canned lentil soup or split pea soup with an avocado - Dinner: Chicken breast or steak with veggies, or whatever else I can whip up. I cut out fast food, soda, french fries, chips, ice cream, and most alcohol. I swapped soda for sugarfree sparkling water. I swapped whiskey for gin or vodka with diet tonic water and lemon.

@CAM-kr2vh

2 жыл бұрын

Keep it going man that’s great. I lost over 100lbs but I wish I knew about this channel before I did bc I could’ve been much leaner and muscular with his guidance.

@quatro_quatro

2 жыл бұрын

"most alcohol" I like the way you are thinking. Why did you cut on Whiskey though? I like to drink a glass every now and then too.

@Nylphinx

2 жыл бұрын

@@quatro_quatro - Whiskey is more calorie dense than vodka & tequila. When I started my weight loss journey I had to replace my Old Fashions with vodka & soda. I went from 194lbs to 164lbs, also save alcohol for only the weekends and if you plan to drink in the evening cut your calorie intake earlier in the day to make room

@quatro_quatro

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Nylphinx Huh, I did not know that about Whiskey. Thanks for the heads up!

@dawnyboy635

2 жыл бұрын

hey this is why too low in calories. unless you’re the size of toddler you shouldn’t be eating less than 1300 calories. listen to jeff; he says not to avoid carbs btw

Always great advice and encouragement. Gained a lot of weight during the pandemic lockdowns. On that long journey now to drop the weight and get back to a healthy balance. Jeff's programs are top-notch.

one channel that's been a consistent watch for 6 years now thanks for the great content AX Team!

Love this, thank you so much for sharing super concise and effective knowledge! So many of your videos have been so helpful. I'm waiting to finish a yoga course, and then I'm definitely getting on one of your programs! I'm lean and athletic, but I need that "cross over the fence" to achieve that final bit of fat loss.

The isometric mouth shut. Never fails.

Thank you for not being clickbait and actually explaining things in a way that I can understand

Love you videos Jeff! Just starting watching and using something knew every day!! Thanks for giving back to the fitness community!!! Lots of love bro!!

I always watch and listen more intently to Jeff's videos compared to anything else I watch. I enjoy the functional aspect to fitness for the longevity portion. Could we get a sample PHAT workout?

@athleanx

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! I will definitely make a video or two on the topic soon.

@mkbmkbmkb

Жыл бұрын

check out his old video "Best Fat Burning Workout (HOW I STAY LEAN!)"

Thank you for these videos man! I was 280 lbs a month and a half ago but now I'm 250lbs and still losing weight! Your videos have given me a lot of knowledge on diet and exercise and have helped me tremendously! Thank you again man!

@SasQuatchn

Жыл бұрын

Nice dude how are you doing now

@dlourdes4743

11 ай бұрын

The first few months are easy I hope you have perseverance

@geno5169

11 ай бұрын

Great job on your weight loss! 👍

The videos and information never disappoint. This is some of the best fitness advice on youtube.

i appreciate how you are experimenting with new things like adding background music!

I haven't heard of peripheral heart action training until now. I'm usually a bro split sort of guy but I think I'll give this a try. Sometimes during bro split workouts I question myself "Have I been waiting too long? Has it been over 90 seconds?" and it looks like PHAT eliminates that worry because you are always moving. There's also a 2015 study showing it improved systolic blood pressure better than HIIT but doing both is possibly even more beneficial. Link to study: Peripheral heart action (PHA) training as a valid substitute to high intensity interval training to improve resting cardiovascular changes and autonomic adaptation. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 115, 763-773.

Hi Jeff, thank you so much for your continuous education! Would you be able to do a video on the PHA training?

A clear cut, coherent message. Thank you Jeff.

Thanks for the video Jeff and team Athlean. Helpful as always

Thank you Jeff this is my biggest issue. Big respect to you for sharing 🙌

Jeff, the only channel who over multiple YEARS consistently exceeds your expectations of what you're going to get from the start of the video, he's amazing! 🙌

I love the way you explain everything. Very informative and excellent advice. Thank you Jeff

Thanks, Jeff, Awesome stuff backed by science. As a RN, fitness fanatic, and CPT I really value your expertise.

Happy Father's Day Jeff. I never had one but I'm busting my ass in the gym for my kid, listening to you like a stern pops 😂

A while ago, Jeff gave us a 10min routine for the three planes of the body : sagital - mt climbers, frontal - skiers, rotational - kick throughs, for beginners and advanced. It's great for abs and body movement

@fabiosantana2998

2 жыл бұрын

Where?

@enzolescure5833

2 жыл бұрын

​@@fabiosantana2998​ The famous rotational plane.

@damnbro_

2 жыл бұрын

link of video?

@SuperYulian94

Жыл бұрын

I'm interested too.

@israelrivera3009

Жыл бұрын

@@damnbro_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWmGz6iumLC9Y6g.html

Great content as always Jeff, thank you. Could you make a video on imbalances due to injuries / surgeries or scar tissue, & how to potentially balance it out. Thank you

Been waiting hella long for this one. Thanks Jeff!

I remember one expert say, the 1st to appear, the last thing to go. Man... the struggle continues

You mentioned PHAT, can you elaborate more on it and how to integrate it into one’s program/split ? Btw, you are always my exercise reference. Thank you !!

Good to see the sleeve has finally come off, Jeff. Thanks for another great video.

It’s unbelievable this content is free

Great info like always, I was at about 9% Body fat in 2011 while in the Marine corps….now in at %33 Im determined to get back down to that percentage so I’ll be using much of what you said here to get me back on track

@kimblekurogane8612

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Oranges are also a great fruit for weight loss too, I’ve been eating 4 a week and been losing more.

@YouReallyDontKnow

Жыл бұрын

@@kimblekurogane8612 why are oranges good for weight loss?

@bendover7841

Жыл бұрын

@@kimblekurogane8612 most fat people are also diabetic or at risk

@cvmgaming568

Жыл бұрын

How do you know your body fat level. I dont even know my height haha.

@Amado421

Жыл бұрын

@@cvmgaming568 there’s a couple different methods ranging in accuracy. I’m guessing if he was in the Marines he uses their method which is calculated by height, neck and waist measurements.

As a trainer myself I would get many people coming to me saying they only want to lose fat in their stomach or specific areas and would actually get upset when I would tell them that you cannot target certain areas for fat loss. Rather I would inform them of full body weight loss and Many would drop out of the programs because they weren't seeing the results they expected Due to their lack of nutritional food. Everybody just wants the easy way out nowadays.

@CR7R10DG19

Жыл бұрын

I have 6 months in the gym and im still struggling making my own protein packed meals. Foods is the hardest part due to work/gym life balance

I agree 100% with your advice as always Jeff. Keep'em coming

Thanks Jeff...another great video...keeping us all foucused on our goals...!👍👍

Hi Jeff - Thank you for putting together and sharing this video. It definitely resonated with me because my love handles have been my problem area for the past few years. I do strength training 3x per week and indoor spin classes 2x per week. So I'm satisfied with my overall physique, with the exception of my 'love handles and lower back area'. That area has never looked 'proportional' to the rest of my body and it's incredibly frustrating. I want to achieve more of a tapered waist. I'm happy with my chest size but no matter what I try, I cannot achieve that V-shaped upper body physique. I could also use your help to tighten up my nutrition to achieve that 'caloric deficit' that you mention. I'm in the process of checking out the content on your website. Which program would you recommend for me as the best appropriate to help me achieve my fitness goals? Thank you Jeff!

@Ran_Ryaz

11 ай бұрын

Thats me exactly in better results

Hey Jeff, next time you do a q&a can you talk about fixing muscle imbalances? I played baseball until high school and now I’m feeling some serious imbalances when I lift. I have noticed more pain in my left shoulder (weak side) lately and even some differences in the structure of the muscles in that are. Any exercises and tips would be appreciated. Love the videos!

@inspiration_motivation_24-7

Жыл бұрын

Start your single hand reps with your "weak" hand..then repeat the same amount of reps for the other..give it a few weeks and it should start balancing out more and more

@jamest8967

Жыл бұрын

do an extra set or 2 of just the weak side...

@Anci3ntAli3n

Жыл бұрын

Back up against the wall when you curl with dumbbells is really good for helping that weak side

Great advice. Will try. As always thanks Jeff!

He’s so smart he’s the only person I really need to hear in regards to fitness.

Thanks for all the great content! I´ve done a lot of cardio in the last years - but I´m not where I want to be. Gonna take the plunge and start doing your workouts / exercises in addition to my cardio stuff. Keep it up!

@jylynjylyn3916

2 жыл бұрын

I did HIIT and cardio more in the last few years. But I learned quickly that cardio isn't the answer, and have switched to resistance/strength training. Started to see results, I couldn't be happier and more motivated now. Wishing you all the best in your fitness goals.

@golani79

2 жыл бұрын

@@jylynjylyn3916 Thanks! Nice to hear that you are seeing results now - keep it up!

@joe-lf2dv

2 жыл бұрын

The push pull legs has worked well for me. I am 59.

I am a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor and a Muay Thai practitioner. You have been my strength & conditioning coach for at least 5 years. I own AX1, AX2, Max Shred, and Xero. which I have rotated in between. I train jiujitsu 3 times a week and use your program 3 times a week as well. I use your meal program pretty much to the T: “Standard meal” that is. I am also 41 years of age. Strong 155lbs. I have the same body type as you actually. But unfortunately I am still having trouble getting rid of these love handles. they don’t go well with my 8 pack. What am I doing wrong? Please help! 🙏🏽

This man is outstanding! Great commentary and presentation!

Right on! I needed this. Thanks.

Hey Jeff. Watching your videos I think I identified the cause of my FDS...have recently started waiter curls with 35 lbs. Using open hand face up with a dumbell, is there a variation I can do that will not apply as much pressure on the fingers yet still focus on the bicep peaks? Love your channel. Thank you.

The scene transitions, the occasional pec flexing, the casual leaning….Jeff’s got the best fitness content on the internet.

Another excellent video by Jeff. Thank you. Been following you since you began your channel.

This is brilliant! Really helpful. Thanks Jeff!

Can you please give a warm up video for PPL!! Pleaseee

Man, it’s also helps with motivation to see Jeff’s excellent physique as he talks about how to improve. Thanks, Jeff!

Boy was that inspiring and encouraging. Thank you Jeff

Always quality info Jeff. Thank you.

Watching Athlean X while reading an Athlean X article. Lifes good

1:15 "If it means that much to you"... There you have it. You really got to ask yourself how badly you want to lose your love handle.

Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

Jeff, would it be possible for your to show us a PHAT workout? It sounds interesting. Thanks. To follow up. Would this form of training be useful for someone who routinely completes the BEAXST routine in either Beast or Total Beast mode? Take care.

Q&A question: Should I eat back the calories that I've burnt from running (or any other form of cardio)? I'm a huge running fan, I run 3-4 times a week mostly longer distances. However, I'm trying to build lean muscle at the same time. Now I'm a skinny guy (66kg), I got into training about 6 months ago. From each running session I burn around 1000-1200kcal and it kind of throws me off since I'm struggling to eat even 2500kcal a day. Should I even eat back those burnt calories (or most of it) or how should I go about that? I would love to hear your take on this. Thanks Jeff!

@blueheart9873

2 жыл бұрын

This is a difficult one. I am not a doctor nor a health dietist or anything. But maybe take some mass gainers for extra calories? You can build muscle more easily but don't forget this probably affects your running performance as well, more weight means more effort to move it

@LilyMWest

2 жыл бұрын

Hi I am a runner myself and manage to build up muscles in a calorie deficit with no problems. There are just few things to keep I mind. And well I hope I have got you right You are skinny but have not said that this is a problem for you so I assume you feel comfortable in your skin? You want to build muscles but lean one's? That should not b a problem if you are already struggle with eating enough calories. In this case I would recommend you to just make sure to eat enough protein (1 - 1.5 g/kg body weight if you have a protein source with an biological value 100 each meal or 2 g/kg if you just eat protein without combinations an without whey protein cfm isolat) and vegetables (to get all nutritions you need to fuel your body so the body can work properly and not only to run the necessary body functions but to have power while running and have the ability to put some reserves into muscles building as well) It is not necessary to eat more cals because your body will learn to get a long with less as well, but it is important to eat more healthy and maybe more with some sort of plan because if the body is lacking of protein the body tends to take the protein from muscles you not using right now to build other things.. To build muscles and giving your body the signal not crashing to one's you have right now I would recommend you additional weight lifting, work out that really challenge you would be advisable.

@ericmorinmusic5910

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Daltonson

Жыл бұрын

Always focus on being lean first then slowly add on the muscle, I did the opposite and tried to add on muscle with dirty bulking over the years, now regretting it as a mid thirties guy.

Thank you. Precisely what I needed to get motivated and continue

I can't believe this info is free. Well said Jeff

Can you make a video of PHA training to do at the gym or at home ? 🙏🏼

6 hour eating window. High protein. High fat. No sugar. Fasted workout. Love handles gone for the first time in my adult life. I'll be 40 this year.

@maalikfazal1406

2 жыл бұрын

No sugar - do you eat fruits or have you eliminated them? Carbs - do you eat good carbs like potatoes or have you eliminated carbs completely? Thanks. Stay blessed 🙏🏽

@freakfly23

2 жыл бұрын

@@maalikfazal1406 no starches i.e. potatoes, rice, pastas, ect. Occasionally I'll eat some fruit, but no processed sugar or carbs of any kind. Whole foods only. By whole foods I mean foods which don't have labels, but if they did it would have one ingredient. You have to eat fat to get off sugar. Lean meat will send your cravings to an unbearable level. Good luck.

Any tips for dealing with a pinched nerve in the upper back? It's the kind that causes a pain in the centre when mild, goes out to the shoulder blades and center of the chest on a bad day and at its worst radiates down the back of my arms. There's also some pain when I look down. It's pretty mild right now and hurts the worst on waking, fades as the day goes by. I can do mild calisthenics, but any more strenuous exercise/activity makes it worse. Your videos have really helped me before with my previous injuries, you're the best fitness channel on KZread for me, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Wishing you health and success for the future!

The only guy that actually gets to the point.

Hi Jeff, thanks for your videos and your work, it helps a lot. Question: How to stay consistent if you are in stress and have problem with bad snacks or sweet drinks etc..?😃 or...what is the best snacks in work when you need some fast energyand you dont want to eat some bad sugary things

@joe-lf2dv

2 жыл бұрын

There is no easy fix when you have several issues. Reducing the stress physical or mental sometimes means you have to say no to more obligations or getting out of bad relationships. Sugar addiction is hard to break. You can start by cutting back. And then when it's time cutting completely won't be as difficult. I know you've heard of setting goals and that is important. Cutting back on 1 soda a day for a week could be a goal. I had a 2 soda and chocolate bar a day habit for several years. But when I was about to have to go up a size in pants I cut it out. You can too. Keep your end goal in mind and you will get there. 1 step at a time. I know it sounds all cliche bit there are no shortcuts.

Jeff, what do your recovery days look like? How often do you have them? What does your nutrition and physical activity look like during those days?

@KingRobbStark

2 жыл бұрын

You can't compare yourself to him. His rest will not be the same as yours. I'm a huge fan of Jeff but he's not a natural, while you more than likely are.

@mile4809

2 жыл бұрын

wdym not natural? Talented?

@joe-lf2dv

2 жыл бұрын

@@mile4809 He is not natural. He is a freak of nature.. Seriously he has the physique he does because he lives this 24-7. Professional athleates may be the same height and weight of us but they move and train all the time. That's why they are stronger, faster than their fans!

Thank you for these videos. I've started following you and find you to be the most helpful in explaining things

I chuckled when I heard PHA mentioned as I thought of Bruce as Jeff said his name. Great to see Jeff giving respect .

Ultimately “love handles” is caused by higher body fat percentage and water retention. So cardio and low sodium. I still have love handles but when I cut back on sodium and do a lot of cardio there much less noticeable lol

@iron7013

2 жыл бұрын

What's your body fat percentage bro?

Exacly the video I was looking for! Im 5foot9, 160lbs, I got a nice fit body but I have a hard time loosing my love handles. I will follow everything you said in this video :D Thanks alot for everything you do Jeff ! Big love from Montréal

@KdDevil14

Жыл бұрын

how did this go for you?

Great content Jeff and explanation. The process of getting rid of those Spare Tires is not as easy as puncturing them with a nail. I have struggled with this area all my life. My abs are shredded to the point you can grate Cheese on them and yet that area in the lower back seems to stand out to the point of complete annoyance and frustration. I have a great metabolism which allows me to burn calories very efficiently. So, I'm going to go with everything you have suggested here and look forward to loosing these spare tires once and for all, even at 60!

Thanks Jeff.. it helps keeps me motivated n reaching n isolating tensions

If possible I'd like Jeff to elaborate more on the PHAT training routine. It sounds interesting.

@efrainmorales2329

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

How important is eating past maintenance calories when trying to build muscle? Sadly I'm not in a position where I'm able to afford eating a lot or spending time to prep food but don't want that to stop me. Thanks.

@MoMoneyMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud, there are plenty of ways to increase caloric intake without spending extra. Buying higher calorie alternatives (like full fat milk instead of 2%, full fat mayo instead of light mayo, and high calorie dressings/sauces) will do the trick, assuming you are getting enough protein. Additionally, oil is your best friend. It is so calorically dense that you can sneak in a few hundred extra calories without tasting a difference. Side note: if you know how to shop, eating for muscle building is not as expensive as everyone thinks. I am spending $50 a week on groceries for my delicious meal prep. Lots of volume and flavor, plus 2000 calories with 180 grams of protein every day. I do not need protein powder for any of my recipes either.

Thank You for all this guidance. You have motivated me for the past 3 weeks and I have lost over 10 pounds following your advice.

@intofreedom4479

Жыл бұрын

Yeah congrats! Keep going buddy!

Love it!!❤ I do this and also add more peppers and vegetables that heat up my body when I eat I have a ways to go with my knee surgery and weight I gained from a job thank you so much I've always appreciated your help

Could you explain about doing reps until failure vs always saving a few reps (like your pull-ups in 22 days programme)?

@vigneshgireeshkumar9033

2 жыл бұрын

Simplified: (example of push up) You are trembling and shaking and can't push up from floor (reached failure) Is very hard but feel like going for more (almost failure)

If you're on a high volume program, (e.g. 2-3 exercises per muscle group with 4-5 sets per exercise) and you want to switch to a lower volume program (e.g. 2 exercises with 2-4 sets), will this hinder your progress as you do less work, or can it benefit you as long as you keep your intensity high? Because as far as I'm informed, lower volume programs with higher intensity seem to be beneficial for both strength and hypertrophy. But I'm not sure, as your body may be adapted to the higher volume and therefore not show much progress when getting rid of that excess volume.

@athleanx

2 жыл бұрын

Even when your body is adapted to higher volumes you have to remember, novel stimuli are novel stimuli - and subjecting your body to a new stimulus of adequate intensity to create change will be effective. So in the case of dropping your sets to 2-4 on just 2 exercises, you'll be able to have a more sustained high effort level on each set (vs the dropoff you may have seen from set to set on the 4-5 set approach with more exercises). This alone will help to offset the change in volume. That said, the lower volume approach is often times best accompanied with an increase in training frequency. The same workout performed here could be done a second time during the week to allow you to equalize volume but still get the intensity benefits stated above. Maybe even resulting in a "best of all worlds" scenario for you! Thanks for watching. Please consider subbing if you haven't :)

@nen2998

2 жыл бұрын

@@athleanx alright thank you very much! Have been subbed and watching your videos frequently since I've started working out :D and I already am training each muscle twice per week, so a decrease in volume per workout and a slight increase in intensity (as I am trying to go near or to failure quite often already and thus having high intensity workouts) are probably the only new stimuli. Thanks a lot for the answer :)

Thanks for giving me the proof I need for what I've been saying for years. 🙌

Great video thanks for the good advice. It’s alined with information I already have so I’ll definitely be adding it to the routine

Hi Jeff. Right now I am developing consistently what you call true strength. Although in some exercises I have been dropping the lifted weight, as my posture has improved significantly and I am overcoming my compensations, I can really tell that my body control and my command over the weights is unprecedented. I would say that my biggest successes are being able to train with intensity pain free, to gain the awareness of my long lasting compensations and having the knowledge to get rid of them... Without your honest education this would not have taken place. Thank you! My question is: Do you think, that the long lasting compensations, once identified and corrected, may have an everlasting effect on the body? I mean, could it be that some compensations have caused some damage to the joints, tendons etc. that are impossible to heal or to overcome? (I am 48 years old) Thank you again for your effort and help!

I’m waiting for Jeff to come up with a plan where I can lose those pesky love handles by just watching these videos.

@adityanarayanpandey1085

7 ай бұрын

Lmao 😂

Great advice. No easy path. Hard work and discipline is the key like most things in life.

Thanks for keeping me in check

A lot of great information in there, thank you! Here's my question: Can inflammation or cortisol become chronically high to the detriment of getting a strong/intense workout? Here's the background: I've been doing A-X for years now, but I'm now in my mid 40s. Training to failure, which has always been my go-to, now requires a week or more to recover, most notably in my triceps. Because of the pain, my training has been significantly reduced. I did 3 sets of 10 pushups, which wasn't failure, as I restarted A-X2. It's been 5 days and there's still soreness. I'm so frustrated! My muscles have the strength, but my tendons and DOMS are so bad that my training is going down the toilet. I don't have any feedback for pain until 2 days+ after I train. I feel good after I workout. I refuse to believe "I'm just getting older." My thinking is that inflammation is rampant, but have not measured it yet. Thoughts or advice is much appreciated!

@athleanx

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! I think two things become much more of a factor as you get older. First, there really is no way around an adequate warmup. When we were younger, there was a point when we could just step under the bar and go. Maybe 1-2 warmup sets at most. As you age, it's a must. Even if you "feel" like you're loose, the joints just aren't prepped for what's to come without a progressive warmup. Usually starting with a total body temperature elevating activity like a stationary bike, jog, etc. Then 4-5 sets of the primary compound exercise leading off the workout. Gradually work up to the working weight. On the weight however, this is where the second point comes in. I don't think it's necessarily the training to failure aspect that causes problems but more so the weight at which we do so. If you were to increase your main sets to 14-18 and seek more of the metabolic drivers of growth you would likely see less post workout DOMS and joint repercussions. Could allow you to follow the same exact program just at a higher rep range to failure. Try it and let me know how it goes! Thanks as always for being a valued subscriber and member of TEAM ATHLEAN!

@ironmantooltime

2 жыл бұрын

Damn such a good response 👍

@whitemale6227

2 жыл бұрын

Jeff didnt answer the question, he just gave a suggestive aproach to training in order to see if it can help.

@ironmantooltime

2 жыл бұрын

@@whitemale6227 he addressed the question.

@whitemale6227

2 жыл бұрын

@@ironmantooltime Saying he "adressed the question" when he didnt answer it is a fallacy and a lie. You are not helping Jeff or anyone else.

Awesome video! Question. I am currently doing pplppl split, on top of daily cardio(normally low intensity). I meal prep 4 days out and on 5th day I allow myself 3 free meals, all while staying in my caloric deficit. I am taking a bit of an accelerated approach eating roughly -800calories to maintenance. So far in 12 weeks I’ve lost nearly 20lbs. However, I am dealing with a really stubborn belly fat, I deal with bloating issues that I take stuff for and I deal with fluctuation. I know I can’t choose where fat gets burned, but I’m wondering if there are things I can change in my routine, eating, etc that might boost it up, or if I should just stick with what im doing and be patient? Thanks

@IolcanPK

2 жыл бұрын

I would say stick with it for a couple of months more. Belly fat is usually the last fat to be used up, so your deficit needs time to get to it. Depending on how fat you were before you started, it might take even more time. If the scale is going down week by week and your progress photos show some improvement, that means the deficit is working and will get to that belly fat, it just is a painfully slow process. That's my opinion, anyhow.

@29rca

2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work. I dropped over 40 to 172 with 1200 cal diet quickly over 3-4 months. I am now 185ish or 19-20% bf or 90 percentile for my age for last 3 years. I maintained/added strenghth through weight loss. Perhaps I should have taken it down to 160’s before adding more calories.

@seekingthetruth304

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest....go to fatty meats 90 to 100%. Are you eating vegetables and carbs? Those will Bloat You ! Take 1000mg to 1500mg Choline Bitartrate and 600mg to 1200mg Sunflower Lecithin soft gels. You VERY LIKELY have a fatty liver like me, and your body will ONLY burn the deep visceral fat around your organs first, then the last is the dang belly and love handle fat.

I really like your channel because you give some realistic tips.

Thank you for this valuable advice.

Q&A Question: Is there any research that associates posture with fat buildup in the lower abs region? E.g. as soon as you wake up, your stomach is flatter, but at the end of a long day of sitting at a computer, the belly fat looks more pronounced.

@gostagos6143

2 жыл бұрын

No offense, but is this not just a simple effect of gravity pulling down on your (and unfortunately also my) belly? Anyhow I will definitely observe and compare the next weekend, when I gave to sit significantly less!

@andreyquesada1703

2 жыл бұрын

That's probably because your intestines get bloated due to the food you ingest during the day.

@therogueunderdog

2 жыл бұрын

It's not posture, but water retention and bloating.

If someone has had a hip injury that causes low back pain when doing most core workouts, what is a good way to work the core without causing a flair up? Thanks!

@deebee4575

2 жыл бұрын

Whatever you feel is not aggravating the injury. Just do everything else. Trial and error.

@TheGintama86

2 жыл бұрын

Try doing c sitting exercises

Impeccable Jeff, as always 👏👏👏

Thank you so much for this. Ive always been in relatively to really good shape bit Ive noticed that as Im getting older , those love handles are appearing more noticable so this really helped in putting a regime together!😊🙌

I have a weird body, my love handles are way out of pre-portion for my body Compared to others I’ve seen. I’d say I’m about at 20% body fat but my lower back fat and love handles are huge. I swear my body is like a camel… a survival machine 😂

Love from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@patrickc5019

2 жыл бұрын

Apu

@sonnyca

2 жыл бұрын

Love right back at ya! Have a wonderful day.