People think average means bad, but that's not the case. Society just gets lazier and lazier, so of course the average person will be lazy and out of shape. Then someone with average genetics decides to actually put in hard work and effort and becomes strong/looks good and people just say "Oh, they have good genetics." which just strengthens the belief that average is the same as bad. We need more people like you to make people realize, there's more to it than just genetics.
when you said "bull shit mother fucker" I got pumped! You are literally saving people's lives by encouraging them to stay natural! I jumped on the prohormone train a while back, it did way more damage than benefits. Benefits were very short term. After about 5 years of low T, I am finally healthy with 600 T levels. But who knows what they were before damaging my body. I wish I had found your channel earlier or got good info about the dangers of hormone abuse.
Although Alex complements Doucette, Greg Doucette is also one of those people who instills a negative mindset in people saying that most peoples genetics are bad etc.
Because it's true man, and if you set yourself low because someone say something you are just weak. You need to know what you can possibly do and can possibly not do and strive to find out in the physical way. Even if the majority of people can't be elite it doesn't mean they can't try to get there.
@M B Yes, I agree, he over exagerate things, and yes, AD body is very achievable by average genetics if they take time, but rlly now, elite standards are to high, not everybody can get 315 bench (I agree that most can) but he want to promote the fact that it's very very unlickely to achieve physiques in social media. He over exagerate because thinking this will compensate, intent is good, actions are poor, but most people realise what he tryna say.
20-25 lbs a year of gains in the major compounds after you’re already advanced is super common, you just have to work your ass off. People DONT want to do that, and don’t have the mental stamina. They convinced themselves that they can only gain 5 lbs on lifts per year, so it reflects in their half assed training and half assed knowledge Excellent Video Alex
It's sad that we live in a world where in most commercial gyms the intermediate standatds (1 plate OHP, 2 plate bench, 3 plate squat and 4 plate deadlift) are basically top 5% lifts, where most people can't do basic calisthenics like bodyweight dips and pull ups for a couple of reps, from lack of strength, and most lifters stop making progress after the novice stage As a society the standards have become so low that lifts that should be achievable to most people with sufficient training are seen as "elite".
@@jmca_power I barely deadlift 300 pounds but dead stop shoulder press 135 pretty easily even with long arms i’m 6’4. I think it’s just because people don’t train shoulder press.
@@unky5724 yeah that ohp is way too low for a deadlift that high. Edit: I will say it's not like strength standards follow any firm material backing so it's really whatever people agree on but a deadlift that high with an ohp that low is just neglect.
I don’t listen to ANYONE who says I can’t lift this or do that, I’m 20, high rep calisthenics for 2 years, and weight training for only about 6-8 months, (no benching due to limited equipment), point is being, if I want to achieve a lift, I will, I don’t care what anyone says, why have doubts? Think of the long term not short, can’t OHP 225? Let’s say you’re at 130, let’s say worse case you add 5lbs a year, shit 20 years you got a 230lbs, just look at what you can do long term, set goals, and smash them, I was 18 stone 5.6-5.7, now I’m 11 stone 11 pounds, and I’m enjoying this shit! Breaking a pr? Getting a faster sprint? It’s like a real life video game! You are levelling up your character in real life? Some people put thousands of hours into video games, why not level your real life character? Some people grind for years for a couple stats in a game, why not the same in real life? You’re natural….ALOT is more possible then you think, stay natty, enjoy the gains, and level up your character
^love the video, I agree everyone needs to upgrade their mindset, achieve a higher standard, without anyone wanting to push the standards we wouldn’t evolve
Hey Alex i needed this...I've been having a bad week and honestly you've made it better i love your videos and have seen your videos ever since your channel started your awesome i was a twig as well i was 98lbs at a height of 5'6 and now I'm at 150lbs at 5'6 thank you alpha i look up to you
I’ve had a couple bad sessions lately regarding my OHP as I have to clean it to my chest due to lack of equipment, it’s not the pressing portion it’s the cleaning portion, but don’t give up, every workout won’t go up, just push through, and get that shit bro!
You are 100% one of the people I look up to in terms of working out and getting stronger and bigger. I've been following you since 2017 and I'm so thankful for your free content here on UA-cam!
2021 really has been your year for sure Alex! You’ve shown that with smart training and self believe, natural lifters can achieve feats we all only dreamed of when we started. My personal goal atm is a 2 plate OHP, currently sat at 75kg as my one rep. I truly believe I can get there, and go beyond it, let’s get it💪💪🔥🔥
I love Eric. He's had a crazy "character arc" if you will. But just like Alex said, his Metal n Iron 2016 days were way grittier, and sincerely intense because our boy was in a dark place before he made it big. He is now in the Rick Boogz phase. He's glowing up and blooming, jacked and juicier in many ways. Epic metamorphosis
according to one of germany´s most reputated sport scientist, there was a meta-analysis that showed, that only 7% of your genetics are responsible of your athletic performance. As a result, the remaining percentage points make up your motivation, discipline and decisions.
This is so accurate, if you truly believe you're capable of more you just keep trying, even when you fail which is inevitable. It seems a lot of people just give up when they're struggling to progress and just make excuses and say other people have better genetics etc. What they should be doing is learning more and trying new ways of training/eating, and continuing to fail many more times before finally figuring out what works!
r.i.p. legend!!! didn't know we can still access to the website from Greg Plitt. Most YT videos are deleted so that's truly great news that we can access the website!!! thank you!
I fucking love this man. The mindset is just as important as everything else in the sense that if it falls short, it could be just as bad as having rest or nutrition off. Thank you man for always putting out the motivational content.
I squatted 260lbs, deadlifted 275lbs for three reps, OHP 120lbs, and benched 185lbs my first week in the gym. 160lb bodyweight. No one is gonna tell me what my maxes will be in 5+ years.
@@joeyvonfeldt1979 Thanks. They've real. I got unlucky though within a couple months of training covid hit. And gyms here are still closed. Two big goals are a 250lb strict press and 600lb squat.
@@Noah-hq5rs 250 is ALOT, man. A 225 strict press is already a difficult feat of strength (unless you're over 300 lbs) for many gym bros. Most people are at 60-65% of their bench press strength with OHP. Then again, it depends from person to person. TLDR: OHP/BENCH ratios will also decrease as the weight gets heavier; Novices and Intermediates tend to have a higher bench/OHP (65-69%) ratio, while Advanced and Elite lifters tend to have a lower bench/OHP ratio (60-64%). www.livestrong.com/article/446756-shoulder-press-to-bench-press-ratio/
@@kfcfingerlicker9292 Oh I know it is. 250lb strict press is my goal and it's something I think i can do. Your ratios would put Alex at 244lb to almost 260lb strict press. He did 225lb without specific training. I reckon he could get a 250lb press. Nothing will stop me from doing it too.
@@Noah-hq5rs First and foremost, this isn't the first time Alphadestiny has strict OHP pressed 2 plates. In fact, he already did that in 2016. And second of all, this goes against Alphadestiny's idea that strength is strength. Anyone who can bench press 405 should easily build a 225 plate OHP. Like it or not, the bench press still builds vital weaknesses that are essential to the OHP. Lastly, he still did use specificity of training. Incorporating volume OHP as a third press, implementing a close grip bench/OHP with chains, and adding tricep accessories helped build his 225 OHP. I have nothing against your goals, and a 250 strict press is possible... assuming you're a big guy that is. But judging by your comment; you are still relatively new to lifting weights and I can promise you 250 OHP is going to be very very very difficult for someone your weight.
@@kfcfingerlicker9292 I started lifting just before covid in March 2020. I had around 2.5 months in and in that time my OHP went to 145 from the 120. Sept 2020 gyms had be open for a month i hit 160 OHP. I had done some training at home but having to clean the barbell set me back on focusing on the press. I had also taken 2 months off of lifting because depression. Now i maxed back in April of this year for reps though and got 155 for 6. Which would be 180 1RM. And i was 172lbs. Considering the time frame and somewhat poorer training I'm pretty happy to be over a 1×bodyweight press.
I hope you keep talking about Greg Plitt... he passed too soon and doesn't get enough recognition these days. The fitness industry really needs him cause yeah, no one is believing in themselves anymore. I was in that boat too. I'd lost all my gains due to lockdown and questioned if I should even go back, but then I rediscovered Greg, I got back into the gym, and decided to even do his transformation calendar... Working out has become very clinical with so much science, RPE etc. so I had to really turn off all that noise in my head and just believe in the process. Supersets, dropsets, and failure every set is the bulk of the training. I've seen incredible gains but more importantly has been the self confidence gained. Also, I truly believe he was an elite natural and is someone nattys can aspire to. At least how he looked in his videos, his pictures are very photoshopped due to being a professional fitness model. He loved training and put his all into it. I think if anyone is crazy enough to make it in the industry as a natural it'd be him. But we'll never know. Whether he was or not, his speeches and life philosophy can completely turn lives around for the better. Anyway, great positive message in this video. We need to spend less time trying to find out our barriers/limits and start thinking about busting that shit down
I left a comment about stoicism on IG the other day. Funnily enough I expected something like this coming up shortly after, and I was not disappointed!! You are proper motivation
I've elevated my mindset after binging you, Omar, FitnessFAQs, and so many other positive idols. After getting COVID and having it absolutely demolish my lungs, I bitched about my cardio being shit and that if I were ever to get a respiratory attack again, I'm dead. Which is true - I WOULD die if I didn't take care of my health first by increasing my efforts and frequency of cardio sessions to get my respiratory system back to normal and even beyond that. Fuck excuses. If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way around it. Study, experiment, and find out what will help you progress to that goal.
Bro I happened to re-watch this video right after I started getting sucked into blackpill content. I'm 5'6", and that media I was consuming was starting to make me believe it was all over for me in the dating world, even if I got swole. In fact, I started to get the inkling that getting massive at my stature would simply be perceived as a compensatory mechanism for my height, and possibly make things worse for me, or at best, not benefit me. I started to consider $20k+ invasive cosmetic surgeries to increase my height, or moving to Japan (since I do know the Japanese language to an intermediate level), where my height is normal, to even have a chance. But at the end of the day, what was chewing me up was the idea that all my greatness, and everything I accomplished in life, would simply be viewed as "making up" for something I never had any control over, rather than being truly appreciated for the hard work and dedication that went into it. Thinking about this got me so down that I actually skipped a workout day in my PPL routine for the first time ever (since I started taking my lifestyle choices seriously)! Then I re-watched this video and it started to instill hope in me, but what really hit me hard was 10:27 - 10:39. At that moment, I unsubscribed from all blackpill content, and told YT to fuck off on any blackpill-related recommendations. What I realized was that my negative beliefs were already manifesting themselves in my actions relating to the gym. I'm still fighting the negative beliefs that were instilled in me about my height, but what I did realize was that in this respect, blackpill content did me no favors there either. Even if we suppose that 99% of girls want guys taller than them, all that blackpill content did was limit my chances with the 1%. I may be a crazy man, but my mentality is not going to be what holds me back. A man's greatness is defined by the obstacles he overcomes, and I will be an overcomer.
I decided to change how I viewed my workouts especially since I only started lifting consistently since March, before that I did calisthenics every so often for a few months. I saw myself getting frustrated cause I couldn't lift what I saw everyone else lifting and I felt that I was starting really late at 19. I'm naturally a bit muscular, but I had no strength, nothing of substance. Then I decided to do exactly this, change my mindset and educate myself cause I didn't want to give in so soon into my journey. Really has been a game changer, now I smile everytime I fail with a weight cause I know that's just gonna be another victory later down the road and I've never enjoyed myself so much in the gym as I do now. Plus, from just these past 3 months I look so different and my strength has begun shooting up, it's nice to see all the hard work bear fruit.
Recently I have been working on my mindset I’ve started to build a stronger lifestyle inside and outside the gym, I’ve always been told that I didn’t have good genetics for building legs I also convinced myself that I couldn’t grow strength or size on my legs. I am determined to prove everyone including myself that this is completely wrong. Thanks Alex appreciate the video
Hey, man I recently got out of lifting for about 8 months because I needed surgery on my wrist and I was pretty down throughout that whole period (letting go of many things I love like lifting and playing an instrument) but I recently got cleared by my doctor to start exercising again. Sure, I'm back to an empty bar on my bench and OHP but binging your old videos has really helped put me in the headspace to take this seriously, be patient, and do this right. Time to get those gains back and push again!
Dude, I love this encouraging content. I feel like a lot of what I needed to hear was in this video. So much fitness content makes it seem like unless you're juiced to the gills, you have to settle for mediocre results, but I think you're right--it's more about the mental game. Low expectations = mediocre results.
I'm pretty young, almost 20, but to this day I watch Eric Bugenhagen videos and just get filled with motivation. The mindset is strong and will bless your gains.
Man, you're great inspiration for me to push my limits either with weights and cardio. I was so lazy and my results were so small, but in last few months I made really good gains and I finally started to be satisfied with my physique. Thanks!
Greg Plitt was a MAN. I even did whole MFT28 program with 2 sessions a day and watched all videos both from UA-cam and video files from that program. I was crushed when I heard about his death at that time.
Hey Alpha, great video, and I agree with the message entirely. However, you did not list 2 very important variables: 1. The sport has so many more people participating in it and the genetic pool is wider, that explains the higher standards to a small extent. 2. The equipment and knowledge being much more advanced and readily available. Much love from Montreal ❤️
I was literally about to give up on my weight training because it's not been going very well the last 8 months or so. Thank you for this video. Subscribed!
8:37 Ever since I started almost 3 years ago that mentor was you Alex, and still is to this day, the golden one or latsbrah has also been a good point of inspiration alongside Eric bugenhagen to which I had trully learn't how to manifest intensity and become a real man
Great video brother! This is exactly what I learned in my spiritual journey. When we ask ourselves who creates expectations and standards? Is science always correct? Generations/people/mentalities are changing. Change is inevitable. Use your life to experiment and push past any limitations. Like a kid that is oblivious to risks they just do. Self belief is the most powerful tool. Obviously we have to be smart and understand there’s risks to anything but just go for it. In terms of gym screw the genetics or test levels. I had cancer 8 yrs ago and that still pushes me to lift and keep training hard. I wonder whether my test is low but honestly I don’t give af. I’m making gains and staying healthy. We have to try everyday to question limitations and theories and push ourselves in every aspect even gym. 💪
Limits obviously exist, but the problem is we don't always know precisely where. Thinking about it too much becomes a massive distraction. We draw our conclusions about the nature of limits, and then we want to defend our conclusions when other people question them. Before you know it, months or even years have passed, and in the end we still haven't proven anything. That time would have been much better spent instilling self-belief and mental fortitude in ourselves.
Great video man I started at 110lb at about 5'9 Now I'm 150 in a couple years and my numbers are all intermediate to advance on the chart and I haven't been nearly as consistent with my training and nutrition as I should've been.
Really awesome video. I rarely miss a workout but sometimes I am just in a bad state of mind. I sit and think to myself Well even if I get massive I will still look small compared to like a 6'5 dude who doesen't even workout.
Don't think like that I live in sweden were everyone is freakishly tall and I am 5'9 I am one of the shortest in my class and while it may be true that they are taller and can be more intimidating if you workout and they don't you will allways have a much better looking physique and besides that these 6'5 people admire your strength and body so don't focus on something that you can't control and realise that you're the hardest worker in the room
Yeah I completely agree with you I'm 160 pounds in my late 20s and I've been working out for 3 month's only and my bench isn't crazy but it's at 265 so when I hear people saying average people can't do 315 I'm like damn I've worked out 3 month's and I'm at 265.. So I can't do it in a year or so? Like it's not even that hard for me I try to max out once a month I add 5 pounds if it goes up easy I'll add another 5 pounds I usually won't go past that. But the fact that I'm literally only 3 months into this and I'm only 50 pounds off it's driving me especially for my size. So thanks for the motivation 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Mindset is literally EVERYTHING. Just casually saying things like "I sleep within 10 minutes" WORKS. Literally FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT!! There is something about lieing to others that makes me feel accountable and make me reach my goals. So here is my statement: I can bench 140kg for 10 Reps, all of them paused. I can bench 140kg for 10 Reps, all of them paused. I can bench 140kg for 10 Reps, all of them paused.
Hey alex i just want you to know that you and your channel have become my absolute go to for any informations regarding lifting and fitness! Whenever i think of something new i first come to your channel to see if it is valid and whats your opinion on it, because i really respect and have high regards for your amount of knowledge. Your information is always point on and through you i got much bigger! Thank you for all this and keep being great!
greg Plitt was the first physique I saw that made me say that's what i wanna look like. He's been an inspiration to me and my brother since 2003. Both of us being 6'4" and 6'5" and 240 to 250 lbs we get accused for steroids often. It just shows how pathetic peoples expectations are
9:05 dude I get exactly what you mean. Just those clips alone already make me want to hit the gym right now at this moment. A few of his lifts have been reuploaded by other people but there are still some training montages that seem to be completely vanished sadly. If anyone has any sources please share it right here. Im sure me and other people would be very grateful.
Genetics are definitely a factor in developing a good physique and strength, but the variation is not SO big. Too many people use "bad genetics" as a cop-out
Hey Alex, thanks for posting this I needed a pick me up right now. I've been watching you since 2018 when I just starting with calisthenics and cardio and like you said those Bugenhagen mindset videos put me on another track of believing what I'm capable of. I have 2 months left to a year starting lifting and I think I might be able to hit 1/2/3/4. Thanks for everything Alex keep up the great content
Hey Alex! Could you vlog some full workouts with commentary on the excercises and maybe explain the selection etc. id love to watch it! Anyways big love brother, love your content.
People think average means bad, but that's not the case. Society just gets lazier and lazier, so of course the average person will be lazy and out of shape. Then someone with average genetics decides to actually put in hard work and effort and becomes strong/looks good and people just say "Oh, they have good genetics." which just strengthens the belief that average is the same as bad. We need more people like you to make people realize, there's more to it than just genetics.
those pics of you as a kid are still 50 times clearer than cctv videos of crimes
somebody call dateline
Alex has ascended into OG fituber status!
"ITS ALL ABOUT MINDSET" - Rick the Stick
All you need is the upright hagen and the rear delt hagen.
when you said "bull shit mother fucker" I got pumped! You are literally saving people's lives by encouraging them to stay natural! I jumped on the prohormone train a while back, it did way more damage than benefits. Benefits were very short term. After about 5 years of low T, I am finally healthy with 600 T levels. But who knows what they were before damaging my body. I wish I had found your channel earlier or got good info about the dangers of hormone abuse.
I like it when Alex does not quack himself.
Although Alex complements Doucette, Greg Doucette is also one of those people who instills a negative mindset in people saying that most peoples genetics are bad etc.
Because it's true man, and if you set yourself low because someone say something you are just weak. You need to know what you can possibly do and can possibly not do and strive to find out in the physical way. Even if the majority of people can't be elite it doesn't mean they can't try to get there.
@M B Yes, I agree, he over exagerate things, and yes, AD body is very achievable by average genetics if they take time, but rlly now, elite standards are to high, not everybody can get 315 bench (I agree that most can) but he want to promote the fact that it's very very unlickely to achieve physiques in social media. He over exagerate because thinking this will compensate, intent is good, actions are poor, but most people realise what he tryna say.
@chris mcd spews for views!
@chris mcd That dude is annoying af
I've seen people with bad genetics reach their body transformation goals without taking gear.
Man before i started following you one year ago i thought my max bench was 225
Now i can rep that for 8
And I'm aiming for 315 for 5
HELL YEAH MAN!!
Thats great man . Im good at dumbbell presses. but im weak on my bench press . Any tips on how i can improve my bench press?
20-25 lbs a year of gains in the major compounds after you’re already advanced is super common, you just have to work your ass off.
People DONT want to do that, and don’t have the mental stamina.
They convinced themselves that they can only gain 5 lbs on lifts per year, so it reflects in their half assed training and half assed knowledge
Excellent Video Alex
WORD about mental stamina!
@AlphaDestiny Alex can you break your full body novice program up into two days? And train 4 times a week.
@Nouse Foraname thanks bro
It's sad that we live in a world where in most commercial gyms the intermediate standatds (1 plate OHP, 2 plate bench, 3 plate squat and 4 plate deadlift) are basically top 5% lifts, where most people can't do basic calisthenics like bodyweight dips and pull ups for a couple of reps, from lack of strength, and most lifters stop making progress after the novice stage
As a society the standards have become so low that lifts that should be achievable to most people with sufficient training are seen as "elite".
180 or 500, truth be told, most guys will never get to pulling 4 blues, cause they don't even think of 10 reds.
You can’t really compare a 1 plate ohp and a 4 plate deadlift lol
@@unky5724 why not? Both are intermediate standards , just for different body parts
@@jmca_power I barely deadlift 300 pounds but dead stop shoulder press 135 pretty easily even with long arms i’m 6’4. I think it’s just because people don’t train shoulder press.
@@unky5724 yeah that ohp is way too low for a deadlift that high.
Edit: I will say it's not like strength standards follow any firm material backing so it's really whatever people agree on but a deadlift that high with an ohp that low is just neglect.
I don’t listen to ANYONE who says I can’t lift this or do that, I’m 20, high rep calisthenics for 2 years, and weight training for only about 6-8 months, (no benching due to limited equipment), point is being, if I want to achieve a lift, I will, I don’t care what anyone says, why have doubts? Think of the long term not short, can’t OHP 225? Let’s say you’re at 130, let’s say worse case you add 5lbs a year, shit 20 years you got a 230lbs, just look at what you can do long term, set goals, and smash them, I was 18 stone 5.6-5.7, now I’m 11 stone 11 pounds, and I’m enjoying this shit! Breaking a pr? Getting a faster sprint? It’s like a real life video game! You are levelling up your character in real life? Some people put thousands of hours into video games, why not level your real life character? Some people grind for years for a couple stats in a game, why not the same in real life? You’re natural….ALOT is more possible then you think, stay natty, enjoy the gains, and level up your character
^love the video, I agree everyone needs to upgrade their mindset, achieve a higher standard, without anyone wanting to push the standards we wouldn’t evolve
Facts
Thats a good example with the OHP!
It took me half a year to achieve 225 OHP.
I had many plateaus until I got it right.
20 YEARS FOR A OHP??!!!? Get your priorities straight. F that.
Alpha def the guy we need a podcast for man
I would listen the fuck out of an AD podacst
@@pauloguga right, Alpha get on this asap
Alpha Destiny, as a 17yrs old 5'6 manlet, you inspire me 💪🔥
5.6-5.7 squad right here (not sure of exact height basing it off my 5.2 friend)
Lmao I’m 5’3 and 16😂
@@popcornto6032 cope
You’ve still got a few years to grow, I’m stuck at five seven for life but it’s alright
@@popcornto6032 I'm just joking lol.
I love the deep cut shirt and the chain, look. You're always rocking it bro... and your content continues to be top notch
Thank you OG!!
Hey Alex i needed this...I've been having a bad week and honestly you've made it better i love your videos and have seen your videos ever since your channel started your awesome i was a twig as well i was 98lbs at a height of 5'6 and now I'm at 150lbs at 5'6 thank you alpha i look up to you
I’ve had a couple bad sessions lately regarding my OHP as I have to clean it to my chest due to lack of equipment, it’s not the pressing portion it’s the cleaning portion, but don’t give up, every workout won’t go up, just push through, and get that shit bro!
You are 100% one of the people I look up to in terms of working out and getting stronger and bigger. I've been following you since 2017 and I'm so thankful for your free content here on UA-cam!
2021 really has been your year for sure Alex! You’ve shown that with smart training and self believe, natural lifters can achieve feats we all only dreamed of when we started.
My personal goal atm is a 2 plate OHP, currently sat at 75kg as my one rep.
I truly believe I can get there, and go beyond it, let’s get it💪💪🔥🔥
Man, you changed my whole thinking about lifting with that minute and a half where you talk about the mindset. Respect!
Probably one of my favorite video ouf yours, hands down. And man, those 2016 Eric Bugenhagen videos... They were epic af!
I appreciate that Guillaume. Damn right.. those were the days!!
I love Eric. He's had a crazy "character arc" if you will. But just like Alex said, his Metal n Iron 2016 days were way grittier, and sincerely intense because our boy was in a dark place before he made it big. He is now in the Rick Boogz phase. He's glowing up and blooming, jacked and juicier in many ways. Epic metamorphosis
Can tell your heart was in this one. Much love brother👊🏻
Goggin's mindset has had a profound effect on me. Every time I enter the gym it feels like its day one and I have got something to prove. Stay hard.
Should've mentioned Goggins! Hell yeah man
12:50 Truth has been spoken
Seeing your starting point is inspiring AF. I REMEMBER THE 2013 DAYS!!!!!
according to one of germany´s most reputated sport scientist, there was a meta-analysis that showed, that only 7% of your genetics are responsible of your athletic performance. As a result, the remaining percentage points make up your motivation, discipline and decisions.
Greg Nuckols told me the opposite x.x.
@@kfcfingerlicker9292 may you send a video of Greg below this comment?
This is so accurate, if you truly believe you're capable of more you just keep trying, even when you fail which is inevitable. It seems a lot of people just give up when they're struggling to progress and just make excuses and say other people have better genetics etc. What they should be doing is learning more and trying new ways of training/eating, and continuing to fail many more times before finally figuring out what works!
Indeed! When I’m not feeling it that day I do what I can . The following week I hit a pr in reps or max !
@@broderickbrown6028 Whenever I have a bad workout it's usually followed by a good workout next time too!
Dude you are a hero in this community, nobody else can or even wants to motivate us to this extent
You inspire many of us Alex, real natties here and we are all gonna elevate the natty standard expectations one day.
r.i.p. legend!!!
didn't know we can still access to the website from Greg Plitt. Most YT videos are deleted so that's truly great news that we can access the website!!!
thank you!
Hey man, I have massive respect for you.
I fucking love this man. The mindset is just as important as everything else in the sense that if it falls short, it could be just as bad as having rest or nutrition off. Thank you man for always putting out the motivational content.
Thanks for always helping us Alpha.
8:35 I feel like you're one of the only youtubers that I can trust when it comes to fitness
Getting leaner man! That chin and jawline getting sharper
The mindset is everything with lifting 🙏
I squatted 260lbs, deadlifted 275lbs for three reps, OHP 120lbs, and benched 185lbs my first week in the gym. 160lb bodyweight. No one is gonna tell me what my maxes will be in 5+ years.
@@joeyvonfeldt1979 Thanks. They've real. I got unlucky though within a couple months of training covid hit. And gyms here are still closed.
Two big goals are a 250lb strict press and 600lb squat.
@@Noah-hq5rs 250 is ALOT, man. A 225 strict press is already a difficult feat of strength (unless you're over 300 lbs) for many gym bros. Most people are at 60-65% of their bench press strength with OHP. Then again, it depends from person to person.
TLDR: OHP/BENCH ratios will also decrease as the weight gets heavier; Novices and Intermediates tend to have a higher bench/OHP (65-69%) ratio, while Advanced and Elite lifters tend to have a lower bench/OHP ratio (60-64%). www.livestrong.com/article/446756-shoulder-press-to-bench-press-ratio/
@@kfcfingerlicker9292 Oh I know it is. 250lb strict press is my goal and it's something I think i can do.
Your ratios would put Alex at 244lb to almost 260lb strict press. He did 225lb without specific training. I reckon he could get a 250lb press. Nothing will stop me from doing it too.
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First and foremost, this isn't the first time Alphadestiny has strict OHP pressed 2 plates. In fact, he already did that in 2016.
And second of all, this goes against Alphadestiny's idea that strength is strength. Anyone who can bench press 405 should easily build a 225 plate OHP. Like it or not, the bench press still builds vital weaknesses that are essential to the OHP.
Lastly, he still did use specificity of training. Incorporating volume OHP as a third press, implementing a close grip bench/OHP with chains, and adding tricep accessories helped build his 225 OHP.
I have nothing against your goals, and a 250 strict press is possible... assuming you're a big guy that is. But judging by your comment; you are still relatively new to lifting weights and I can promise you 250 OHP is going to be very very very difficult for someone your weight.
@@kfcfingerlicker9292 I started lifting just before covid in March 2020. I had around 2.5 months in and in that time my OHP went to 145 from the 120. Sept 2020 gyms had be open for a month i hit 160 OHP. I had done some training at home but having to clean the barbell set me back on focusing on the press. I had also taken 2 months off of lifting because depression. Now i maxed back in April of this year for reps though and got 155 for 6. Which would be 180 1RM. And i was 172lbs. Considering the time frame and somewhat poorer training I'm pretty happy to be over a 1×bodyweight press.
I hope you keep talking about Greg Plitt... he passed too soon and doesn't get enough recognition these days. The fitness industry really needs him cause yeah, no one is believing in themselves anymore. I was in that boat too. I'd lost all my gains due to lockdown and questioned if I should even go back, but then I rediscovered Greg, I got back into the gym, and decided to even do his transformation calendar... Working out has become very clinical with so much science, RPE etc. so I had to really turn off all that noise in my head and just believe in the process. Supersets, dropsets, and failure every set is the bulk of the training. I've seen incredible gains but more importantly has been the self confidence gained. Also, I truly believe he was an elite natural and is someone nattys can aspire to. At least how he looked in his videos, his pictures are very photoshopped due to being a professional fitness model. He loved training and put his all into it. I think if anyone is crazy enough to make it in the industry as a natural it'd be him. But we'll never know. Whether he was or not, his speeches and life philosophy can completely turn lives around for the better. Anyway, great positive message in this video. We need to spend less time trying to find out our barriers/limits and start thinking about busting that shit down
I left a comment about stoicism on IG the other day. Funnily enough I expected something like this coming up shortly after, and I was not disappointed!! You are proper motivation
Gregg Plitt was so motivating that he could spark the flame of lifting in me even in my darkest times...
Great advice. I’m not familiar with Plitt, but it seems like you’re carrying the torch for him.
Your camera presence has improved so much in the last year man 👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥
the most consistent guy on UA-cam, cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷
I've elevated my mindset after binging you, Omar, FitnessFAQs, and so many other positive idols.
After getting COVID and having it absolutely demolish my lungs, I bitched about my cardio being shit and that if I were ever to get a respiratory attack again, I'm dead. Which is true - I WOULD die if I didn't take care of my health first by increasing my efforts and frequency of cardio sessions to get my respiratory system back to normal and even beyond that.
Fuck excuses. If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way around it. Study, experiment, and find out what will help you progress to that goal.
Bro I happened to re-watch this video right after I started getting sucked into blackpill content. I'm 5'6", and that media I was consuming was starting to make me believe it was all over for me in the dating world, even if I got swole. In fact, I started to get the inkling that getting massive at my stature would simply be perceived as a compensatory mechanism for my height, and possibly make things worse for me, or at best, not benefit me. I started to consider $20k+ invasive cosmetic surgeries to increase my height, or moving to Japan (since I do know the Japanese language to an intermediate level), where my height is normal, to even have a chance. But at the end of the day, what was chewing me up was the idea that all my greatness, and everything I accomplished in life, would simply be viewed as "making up" for something I never had any control over, rather than being truly appreciated for the hard work and dedication that went into it.
Thinking about this got me so down that I actually skipped a workout day in my PPL routine for the first time ever (since I started taking my lifestyle choices seriously)! Then I re-watched this video and it started to instill hope in me, but what really hit me hard was 10:27 - 10:39. At that moment, I unsubscribed from all blackpill content, and told YT to fuck off on any blackpill-related recommendations. What I realized was that my negative beliefs were already manifesting themselves in my actions relating to the gym. I'm still fighting the negative beliefs that were instilled in me about my height, but what I did realize was that in this respect, blackpill content did me no favors there either. Even if we suppose that 99% of girls want guys taller than them, all that blackpill content did was limit my chances with the 1%. I may be a crazy man, but my mentality is not going to be what holds me back. A man's greatness is defined by the obstacles he overcomes, and I will be an overcomer.
I decided to change how I viewed my workouts especially since I only started lifting consistently since March, before that I did calisthenics every so often for a few months. I saw myself getting frustrated cause I couldn't lift what I saw everyone else lifting and I felt that I was starting really late at 19. I'm naturally a bit muscular, but I had no strength, nothing of substance. Then I decided to do exactly this, change my mindset and educate myself cause I didn't want to give in so soon into my journey. Really has been a game changer, now I smile everytime I fail with a weight cause I know that's just gonna be another victory later down the road and I've never enjoyed myself so much in the gym as I do now. Plus, from just these past 3 months I look so different and my strength has begun shooting up, it's nice to see all the hard work bear fruit.
You make UA-cam a better place
Recently I have been working on my mindset I’ve started to build a stronger lifestyle inside and outside the gym, I’ve always been told that I didn’t have good genetics for building legs I also convinced myself that I couldn’t grow strength or size on my legs. I am determined to prove everyone including myself that this is completely wrong. Thanks Alex appreciate the video
I'm 55 year's old and I think you are an honest person stay true 👍❤️
Hey, man I recently got out of lifting for about 8 months because I needed surgery on my wrist and I was pretty down throughout that whole period (letting go of many things I love like lifting and playing an instrument) but I recently got cleared by my doctor to start exercising again. Sure, I'm back to an empty bar on my bench and OHP but binging your old videos has really helped put me in the headspace to take this seriously, be patient, and do this right. Time to get those gains back and push again!
Dude, I love this encouraging content. I feel like a lot of what I needed to hear was in this video. So much fitness content makes it seem like unless you're juiced to the gills, you have to settle for mediocre results, but I think you're right--it's more about the mental game. Low expectations = mediocre results.
Man you've truly inspired and changed my training and life
I'm pretty young, almost 20, but to this day I watch Eric Bugenhagen videos and just get filled with motivation. The mindset is strong and will bless your gains.
Your definitely someone we all look up to as naturals Alex, need more pep talk videos like this homie😂👊🏼
Man, you're great inspiration for me to push my limits either with weights and cardio. I was so lazy and my results were so small, but in last few months I made really good gains and I finally started to be satisfied with my physique. Thanks!
Awesome video dude, thanks for staying true and working your ass off to lead the rest of us into the new age of fitness.
Well said Alex, Stay safe my friend.
I'm an old subscriber but rarely comment on videos.
Greg Plitt was a MAN. I even did whole MFT28 program with 2 sessions a day and watched all videos both from UA-cam and video files from that program.
I was crushed when I heard about his death at that time.
3 plate bench , 4 plate Squat , 5 plate deadlift and you sir are strong,strong(not including genetic winners.)
Every single video you put out makes me feel better, without fail.
Hey Alpha, great video, and I agree with the message entirely. However, you did not list 2 very important variables:
1. The sport has so many more people participating in it and the genetic pool is wider, that explains the higher standards to a small extent.
2. The equipment and knowledge being much more advanced and readily available.
Much love from Montreal ❤️
I was literally about to give up on my weight training because it's not been going very well the last 8 months or so. Thank you for this video. Subscribed!
8:37 Ever since I started almost 3 years ago that mentor was you Alex, and still is to this day, the golden one or latsbrah has also been a good point of inspiration alongside Eric bugenhagen to which I had trully learn't how to manifest intensity and become a real man
I remember when I first started and I thought a 4 plate deadlift would take me years and it was insane, now It’s my warm up
Embrace the mindset to finish your physical sets
Liked this video man. You're an OG. Feels like lots have forgotten the UA-cam fitness of old.
Love your channel Alex bud 🙏
After all these years watching the Bugez and utilizing all of his golden tidbits, I can confirm that it's all about the mindset.
Great video brother! This is exactly what I learned in my spiritual journey. When we ask ourselves who creates expectations and standards? Is science always correct? Generations/people/mentalities are changing. Change is inevitable. Use your life to experiment and push past any limitations. Like a kid that is oblivious to risks they just do. Self belief is the most powerful tool. Obviously we have to be smart and understand there’s risks to anything but just go for it. In terms of gym screw the genetics or test levels. I had cancer 8 yrs ago and that still pushes me to lift and keep training hard. I wonder whether my test is low but honestly I don’t give af. I’m making gains and staying healthy. We have to try everyday to question limitations and theories and push ourselves in every aspect even gym. 💪
Limits obviously exist, but the problem is we don't always know precisely where. Thinking about it too much becomes a massive distraction. We draw our conclusions about the nature of limits, and then we want to defend our conclusions when other people question them. Before you know it, months or even years have passed, and in the end we still haven't proven anything. That time would have been much better spent instilling self-belief and mental fortitude in ourselves.
Maybe your best video so far.
I really enjoy these lifting philosophy videos.
Greg the legend, we miss him
You and I share 99.99% of the same genetics. Be it intellectual, mental, physical or spiritual, we all have immense potential.
Great video man
I started at 110lb at about 5'9
Now I'm 150 in a couple years and my numbers are all intermediate to advance on the chart and I haven't been nearly as consistent with my training and nutrition as I should've been.
Really awesome video. I rarely miss a workout but sometimes I am just in a bad state of mind. I sit and think to myself Well even if I get massive I will still look small compared to like a 6'5 dude who doesen't even workout.
Don't think like that I live in sweden were everyone is freakishly tall and I am 5'9 I am one of the shortest in my class and while it may be true that they are taller and can be more intimidating if you workout and they don't you will allways have a much better looking physique and besides that these 6'5 people admire your strength and body so don't focus on something that you can't control and realise that you're the hardest worker in the room
Thank you for speaking against that black pill garbage. I totally agree people should look for positive and uplifting content.
Commenting to give u some love Alex 💪
Yeah I completely agree with you I'm 160 pounds in my late 20s and I've been working out for 3 month's only and my bench isn't crazy but it's at 265 so when I hear people saying average people can't do 315 I'm like damn I've worked out 3 month's and I'm at 265.. So I can't do it in a year or so? Like it's not even that hard for me I try to max out once a month I add 5 pounds if it goes up easy I'll add another 5 pounds I usually won't go past that. But the fact that I'm literally only 3 months into this and I'm only 50 pounds off it's driving me especially for my size. So thanks for the motivation 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Keep going bro dropping some algo
Mindset is literally EVERYTHING. Just casually saying things like "I sleep within 10 minutes" WORKS. Literally FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT!!
There is something about lieing to others that makes me feel accountable and make me reach my goals. So here is my statement:
I can bench 140kg for 10 Reps, all of them paused. I can bench 140kg for 10 Reps, all of them paused. I can bench 140kg for 10 Reps, all of them paused.
Hey alex i just want you to know that you and your channel have become my absolute go to for any informations regarding lifting and fitness! Whenever i think of something new i first come to your channel to see if it is valid and whats your opinion on it, because i really respect and have high regards for your amount of knowledge. Your information is always point on and through you i got much bigger! Thank you for all this and keep being great!
Just wanna say THANK YOU
Thanks Alex, I am going to echo what others have said. You are the reason why I went to the gym.
greg Plitt was the first physique I saw that made me say that's what i wanna look like. He's been an inspiration to me and my brother since 2003. Both of us being 6'4" and 6'5" and 240 to 250 lbs we get accused for steroids often. It just shows how pathetic peoples expectations are
Got addicted watching Alex, truły no regrets
Love your message and your honesty buddy
Man I am so happy that I found your videos a few months ago! Keep crushing it Alex!
"Argue for your limitations and, sure enough, they are yours."
Content's getting better lately,keep it up Alex!
9:05 dude I get exactly what you mean. Just those clips alone already make me want to hit the gym right now at this moment.
A few of his lifts have been reuploaded by other people but there are still some training montages that seem to be completely vanished sadly. If anyone has any sources please share it right here. Im sure me and other people would be very grateful.
here you go: ua-cam.com/play/PLmSgho_VwdM22-GUmc59t0o0xIYNpsoT5.html
really needed this dude, thanks alot
Always happy to help.
You inspire me a lot Alex
Genetics are definitely a factor in developing a good physique and strength, but the variation is not SO big. Too many people use "bad genetics" as a cop-out
Hey Alex, thanks for posting this I needed a pick me up right now. I've been watching you since 2018 when I just starting with calisthenics and cardio and like you said those Bugenhagen mindset videos put me on another track of believing what I'm capable of. I have 2 months left to a year starting lifting and I think I might be able to hit 1/2/3/4. Thanks for everything Alex keep up the great content
Thank you man
Thank you for your content Alex, much appreciated!
Yeah, the game of survive. In the end, who can survive in the gym matters.
Greg Plitt was the guy who got me into training, I would listen to him instead of music while lifting.
Thanks to you bro I made the best gais of my life 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yo man what happened to the hyper mobile elbow WARNING shout out!?? Alien push-ups
Hey Alex! Could you vlog some full workouts with commentary on the excercises and maybe explain the selection etc. id love to watch it! Anyways big love brother, love your content.
ITS A MINDSET!!!