USAPL Meet Prep with EvolveAI - Setting Up the Program
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Kicking off another meet prep! During this prep I'll be using EvolveAI to get me ready to compete in a USAPL powerlifting meet on April 8th. I'll also be using it to get me ready for USAPL Raw Nationals in Memphis, TN. In today's video I detail using the app to set up an new training cycle.
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How many toilet flushes do you count?
Haha i was just getting up real close the TV just now, thinking “wait is that in the video or outside?!?”.
Let me know if you need me to come over and rev you up at the meet - free of charge! 😂
Super excited to get your thoughts on the app and honored you have decided to use it man! Blessings
I believe in all things Blevins.
Competed Raw for the last 12 years. Best lifts are S: 600 B: 507 Deadlift: 671. I'm just starting in on equipped lifting now. Does the app work for that style as well?
@@strongmandan not much personal experience there, so that's a good question.
Would be amazing to finally meet you , yes me at Raw Nationals 50-59 100kg ! Been following you the better part of 6 years and you are one of the main folks I’ve followed !
Can’t wait !
Dope. Let’s hope we both make it 😅
Took second last 2 years in a row , Arnold coming up next !
@@michaelmcqueen5580 Maybe you can let me borrow some of that bench.
@@BasementBrandon
that’s funny , send me some Squat for this weekend ! Compete on Sunday
Relief to hear you say block pulls are tough for you. Everyone says they should be so much easier than off the floor but like you I find them challenging.
I think b/c of my issues with lumbar and thoracic mobility (hence my no arch bench), it just puts me in a really weak position.
Same here. I was expecting them to be similar to below the knee rack pulls, but was surprised when they felt more like pulling off the floor than a rack.
Looking forward to this series. I just started using EvolveAI myself.
Right on, thanks Josh!
On week 4 of Evolve ai myself, really excited to see your experience with it
Nice! Looking forward to see what Mike T and Garrett have in store.
Also John Haack is involved as well? Does that mean we’ll see some derivation of Joey Flexx methodology?
Very simular to JugganautAI . I'd like to see EvolveAI app backend compared to jugganurtAI on how they work. If they are similar, EvolveAI is a no brainer as it's half the price of JugganiatAI.
I’m looking forward to seeing some of the stuff the evolve team has put in here.
Been looking for a program to run for my prep. I saw someone else mentioned this app in their video. Glad to see that you’re using and reviewing it for us.
Thanks for taking a look!
Seems most are more worried about the family drama between the two brands than the quality of the products! I don't have a horse in this race considering I don't use either but am intrigued by the concept. I need to get through some of the templates I've purchased recently before I jump to yet a different programming.
Everyone loves a good bit of controversy.
Not sure how I've missed the latest videos, but great content as always. It's great to hear Garrett's name as I remember when he was joining the scene and that was around the time Bryce was newer also. Looking forward to this series and the app progress.
Always appreciated! Be on the lookout for some more involvement from Bryce in this effort as well!
I'm excited for this series.
Same!
Great to see this. I'm giving it a shot as well after using Average to Savage 2.0/Stronger by Science programs for a few years now and looking for a change.
Hope you enjoy!
Idk how I missed this upload 🤷🏻♂️
Great into disclaimer too, enough said about the similarities/comparisons. Super excited to see the updates as you prep for nationals big guy 💪🏼
Thanks Mike!
Really looking forward to this series!
Thanks Kyle!
Let's go!! Loving the app myself! Excited to follow the series!
Now people can tell me where I'm messing up 🤪
I know Blevins is the techie behind jugg but this is essentially identical five or take a few MINOR things. I’ve been running both in tandem
I'm looking forward to some of the benchmark work and stress management implemented from Mike T.
do you think you could share you thoughts as I feel you can have quite good comparison between both apps then
Looking forward to following this journey mate, Anything with Mike Ts name attached to it is bound to be good, so excited to see what he brings to evolve
Same!
Only 2-3 hours from Memphis, might have to drive up and see the legendary basement lifter compete.
Hey now!
I've been pretty excited for this review.
Gonna be a long term one I think as I want to take it through a whole training cycle!
I’m very excited for this 😊
Thanks for all the work you all have been doing!
haha man literally downloaded this app myself yesterday. Lets go!
My dude
Would like to see a video on your tips for recovery and injury prevention. You’ve been lifting heavy for quite a long time and seem to not get too beat up.
I can do that
Welcome to EvolveAi
👋
Excited to follow this series, this one peaked my interest with the team behind it and the price point. Do you have any experience with the Sheiko Gold AI app?
I do not!
Just signed up and I’m set to start the program next week (need to deload this week). I was on Garrett’s AI spreadsheet program back in like 2018 I think it was and had a lot of good progress before switching to Chad’s version of it in 2019. I liked both but Chads ended up being quite a bit higher volume/frequency and I was wrecked at the end haha. For the price of EvolveAI though I’m in now. Also definitely interested in the video on Macro Factor and your experience. I’ve been a Carbon user for a long time now and I’m curious how it is. The Stronger by Science guys make good stuff.
I've heard good things about Carbon (never used). For Evolve, I'm really excited to see how they implement some of the Mike T stuff as it comes to stress index and recovery.
Wishing you the best in training for Nationals. I haven't signed up yet, but a high probability that'll I'll also be competing. My training has just been really inconsistent lately. If I do make it, looks like I'd lift on Friday, so hopefully I'll have a chance to see you lift on Saturday. Maybe we'll run into each other at some point. Good luck!
Let me know!
Nice! I'm in!
Nice!
After my upcoming meet I’m going to try this out. Looks very similar to juggernaut but half the cost
I'm looking forward to what impact Mike T has on the programming.
Keen to see how Garrett did with changes on this app compared to jugger
Will be interesting to see what he and the new team come up with.
I thought you might do this app and I am going to test it out as well. Just got 475 lbs of strength co, rm3, rogue opb stainless/chrome sleeves and rogue deadlift platform among some other things. Hope you are well.
Outside of that will try to start up a channel here to mostly track progress and hold myself accountable.
I mean that’s like a menu of all my favorite things. Well done!
@@BasementBrandon buy once, cry once. Your channel inspired me and looking forward to the journey.
@@EricB03 Let's go!!
Looking forward to following your progress towards your competition!
What's the story behind EvolveAI? Looks like it's the same platform as Juggernaut AI, just a bit modified.
Garrett Blevins was/is involved with both.
Maybe I missed the connection to Juggernaut AI but this seems like a near direct copy of Chad's program after going through the setup process. What am I missing?
Noticing the same. From a UI perspective, it looks like a reskin. Perhaps it's also missing the Powerbuilding component. I know Brandon mentioned he will not be doing a comparison, so I don't expect that we'll get an answer.
My guess - both apps probably use the same AI, so over time you'll end up with the same sort of volume and intensity that's suited to your needs. That's also probably all that matters, really.
It's spearheaded by Garrett Blevins who was involved with the original roll out, but new team with different methods.
@@yesblyat7234 I think you are right. I was just going through the programming week/week for myself and this is a direct copy minus the cool features that Chad added recently for various tools (plate calculator, etc.). Brandon added a reply and if I understand his comment, Garrett was involved in Juggernaut early on? Seems a possible split between Chad and the original backers/founders? Not sure but I am going to message Juggernaut and get clarity. A big difference is the lower price of Evolution, which is going to potentially increase subscribers until they eventually increase the price with enough adoption, etc. after grabbing more market share.
Brandon! Where do I get a Bar Don’t Lis shirt or a even better a banner for my home gym!!!
I was thinking I might do a run of A7 bar don’t lie bar grip shirts and maybe just a few regular shirts to keep on hand if people want them. Just need to figure out some details.
Still have my last bar don’t lie shirt from A7 ! Very great
@@michaelmcqueen5580 That's dope!
Are you ever going to try out sheiko gold?
No plans right now.
I know you mentioned that you don't want to contrast to other apps too much. But knowing that Garrett Blevins was/is involved in both, I'm really curious about the differences in programming ideology between Juggernaut and Evolve.
I’m interested to see some of the stuff Mike T has been doing with stress management in training by utilizing benchmark work!
@King James I have not found that to be true.
@King James I can only comment from my own experience.
Lets Go!
Woo!
So that’s the trick…..stay around long enough to become a masters so I can make it to nationals…..smart plan Campbell 🧐
My new motto is, Out live, not out lift.
Could be interesting to see something about your GPP/ Daily STEPS/CARDIO if you track ‘em
I could do this but I think I may get some hate. Weekdays my steps are usually in the 5-6k range since I work a desk job 🤡
@@BasementBrandon ahaha , don’t worry! I work as a lumberjack and my steps are probably lower, I don’t do cardio and very little to none GPP. If they want to hate someone, it’s probably me
Bro Memphis?! That is where I am at!!!! Holler at me!
Oh snap! Yes, it's at the Memphis Renasant Convention Center, from Sept 14-17. I think I lift on the 16th but will be flying in the 14th I believe.
@@BasementBrandon awesome man! I will try to come out!
AI keeps growing by leaps and bounds. The elites will have machines to do their bidding lol. Glad you were able to enjoy that family time before the grind. Good luck. Have a COMPLETELY unrelated question. The 70 pound Rogue wagon wheel plates-do they see much action? Or have they begun to collect dust? I have them in my Rogue wishlist but wonder if they will ever get much use. How they doing at your place? Lol
Also, I really appreciate your outlook when it comes to adding weight to your body. Seems like you do it in the healthiest way possible.
Not as much recently. I pretty much only use them for block pulls and hip thrusts, neither of which have been in my programming as of late.
So, there’s a power building option yes?
Yes but have not looked at.
You know that sausage very well, as you have prepped your meat many times over the years.
Well versed in all things meat/meet related.
It seems like a no-brainer for the price when compared to other products. Curious to understand the technical approach to their application. Are they using machine learning or an optimization method for their planning?
I haven't seen the inner workings as much but I'd liken it similar to ML wherein based off feedback from the user the app will adapt/adjust training based on some algorithms. This will change things in the short term like volume and intensity, but long term can adapt periodization, block lengths, etc.
I’m curious to know about isolation movements you’ll be doing alongside the program
Will def talk about soon.
I second that I would like to see how the assistance lifts are chosen and programmed.
Did some of the people working on this app work on Jug? That interface and startup questions are eerily similar.
nope, it's just a carbon copy by John haack
Yes, Garrett Blevins who heads up Evolve, was involved with the initial Juggernaut AI offerings.
@@kizzyyyy that is incorrect.
I really wish these apps would let you pick which day of the week is your starting day. I like to train four days per week, but instead of Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri, I prefer Sun/Mon/Wed/Thur due to my schedule. If I put those days in the app, it always makes my week start on Monday which messes the training all up. If I use the app, I have to lie and tell it Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri and then just do the training a day early.
Should be able to just fake it. Meaning just select 4 days and do them on whatever day you want. The only part that may be tricky is the peak/test.
That’s actually something I brought up while I was testing it and could be part of future updates. What I did in the mean time was just do the days in the order I preferred. I like to deadlift on mondays, and day 3 was my deadlift day. So I just did day 3 workout on Monday.
I would like to know if the workouts are the same or different from Juggernaut AI.
Mike T has some pretty interesting work with benchmarks.
how and when to use benchmark sets
I believe it’s going to do that for me, but will def talk bout it once I get into it!
I understand that you are just starting the series today and have not looked into it much yet. I am just curious if the inventory of workouts are similar to that of Jugger
I think most exercises are indifferent to program, meaning they're standard across the board.
Maybe you can talk a bit about the programming that the app uses?
For sure, will prob take a few weeks/blocks for it to start implementing.
looks very similar to Jugg AI...I know Blevins was mastermind behind that as well...how is this different from JTS AI?
Lot of good things coming from Mike T, John Haack, Kristen, and Andy.
I saw the total I need to go to nationals but I am unclear about the when. You just have to do a meet earlier in 2023 with the total right? Or is the time window different?
Totals from the previous calendar year count, so all of 2022 count for 2023.
Will you sign up for the year in advance or just do month to month?
The price is insane!
Month to month for me.
Are Bar Don’t Lie T-shirt available for purchase? That’s so cool!
I might pick a few up for those interested.
@@BasementBrandon if they’re dri fit style count me in!!!!
Damn Chad just be thinking they copied us and selling it cheaper. I understand that’s how it goes. Coming from a person who used jug AI
For 3 meets already I will have to take a look at evolve to see the differences cause between me and my wife running a subscriptions at $35 apiece. We will be switching over if it’s the same exact program.
I'm looking forward to some of the things Garrett and team have planned for Evolve.
Just checked it’s 132 a years. That’s 11$ a month vs 35$ a month. I feel bad cause jug as helped to stay on course but I will be switching
In your last video you mentioned you were part of an advisory group for Juggernaut AI, are you staying on in that role?
It’s more of just a sample of the general population of users to get specific feedback. But I’m not sure if they’ll keep me on.
“Hotel tickets” 😏
;)
Before we get deep in the weeds about the workouts, and EvolveAI I have a question bit off-topic. Where did BAR DON'T LIE come from?
I was heavily involved in basketball in high school and initially college. One of my favorite players, Rasheed Wallace used to have a saying, “Ball Don’t Lie.” Basically means the ball is an unquestionable truth. Henry Rollins has a similar mentality with “the iron doesn’t lie,” but I didn’t read that paper until after I heard it from Rasheed.
@@BasementBrandon Yes I should have remembered. Especially since I live in Philly where Rasheed is from. I also rand ball from grade school through college and as a fun fact my first name is Rasheed also. But a lot less $$. Thanks for the response, great use of the slogan and great content. Looking forward to your new program prep and AI app reviews.
@@MIDTOWNE1 Ah, having grown up in the Washington DC area and still rooting for those teams, you're now my mortal enemy 🤪
how are you buying plane tix that far out? I only see dates about 6 months out (on Southwest)
Booked through Expedia which has a slightly larger window so waiting until the dates were open. I also stacked it with my hotel to save some $.
@@BasementBrandon ahh gotcha
Thanks for the reply
Soo… should I switch from juggernaut? Anyone have experience with this?
If you're seeing good progress, I don't see a reason to change. Both are great programs.
is it same as juggernaut ui ? interface is almost similar .
No it is not the same programming
Having used both, I genuinely don't understand how this is different to Juggernaut
Any program like this is going to take time to adapt/learn. I'm looking forward to how it's implementing the benchmark sets and fatigue management in the peak.
Thought this was a meal prep video for the first 10 seconds 😅
Soon lol😅
Does this app have the same features Juggernaut recently added like the warm-up sets & Plate Math
No
It doesn’t as it’s a different application.
This app desperately needs a warm up calculator that gives you an expected weight range for the planned RPE top set. Telling the user to do 3@8 or 1@8 is no different than most spreadsheets.
I get what you're saying, but I would say a lifter should have a pretty good ballpark idea based off those numbers. Those are also likely the benchmark sets, which you can adjust the number or turn off completely. For other top sets (non benchmark) it will give you a range to choose from in most cases.
@@BasementBrandon You ar right, if I turn off the benchmark sets it gives me the range. This will work!! I do like the warm up sets Juggernaut has because it will adjust my working weights up or down base based upon the warm up performance but the logic is pretty simple for me to do on my own easily.
Wasn't Garett Blevins doing Juggernaut AI with Chad? Was there a falling out?....I'm intrigued...
Garrett is now working with a new team.
@@BasementBrandon I understand your need for discretion but there is no way this was a amicable breakup between CWS and Blevins given the identical program design and several JTS people joining EvolveAI....I will speculate, but it seems what must have happened is CWS didn't want to share revenue or take business input from Blevins so Blevins took the software he helped create, brought along some of the JTS people and is giving them a piece of the pie as well. He then decided to cut the price in half since that must have been most people's biggest barrier to entry....a wink emoji will suffice if Im on the right track...haha...anyway I think Blevins has the better value proposition here and I used his programs in the past so I hope he succeeds
@@danielkimball3037 To quote the philosopher Marshawn Lynch, "I'm just here so I don't get fined."
Ui is similar. Evolve is cheaper though.
It's spearheaded by Garrett Blevins who was involved with the original roll out, but new team with different methods.
This is a carbon copy of Juggernaut LOL WTF
Garrett Blevins who heads up Evolve, was involved with the initial Juggernaut AI offerings.
Skynet Sytems bruh. He's a part of both.
I can’t see it clearly but your right arm tattoo looks dark, creepy 👀
May be looking at the weighing of the heart Egyptian scene