The doing compound exercises for higher reps was pretty refreshing. I feel like “Powerbuilding” pendulum in the general fitness space has swung towards more of; “do a single @8 RPE on the compound movements and then get your volume in through more machine based bodybuilding exercises”. Primarily from the influence a lot of the videos Helms has put out with Omar Isuf. I partially agree. If your competition squat/bench technique is like Sean Noriega’s then the competition movements might not be the best for a hypertrophy phase due to less range of motion. However I feel that the general idea misses out on a lot of the hypertrophic benefits of these big compound movements. Especially the variations that allow for extended ROM (cgbp, high bar squat, deficit deadlifts ect.). Seems like it’d be better to just use an extended ROM version of a squat and supplement with hacks/belt squats rather than just doing a single and getting all your volume from a leg press.
100% in agreement! And even outside of the comp lifts I definitely meant also doing variations of them! In fact way more variations! I probably should have included that for powerbuilders. I see so many just comp squatting and benching themselves to death with crazy short ROMs wondering why they never get bigger!
It is so nice to see someone that approaches warm up weights so seriously, I always thought like "meh it is just a warm up so who gives a crap", boy was I wrong
Good info - some great stuff in there I can use. Agree 100% with needing dispassionate third party/coach. I've learned so much from youtube and am a pretty nerdy guy so reading more scholarly stuff too - but obviously I don't know close to 'all of it' and even if I did I need my coach to tell me to ease up, push harder, or to spot form issues. On this one load management is a particularly challenging thing to get right. I'm just starting a bulk after cutting my initial 20+lbs of fat. Will see how long my body wants to stay on the bulk! :)
Great vid Brendan! Benn using your free DUP program template! It is amazing! Was wondering whether you would ever think of creating a training app in future?
So I’m creating an app for prime currently! It’s essentially a members hub to store all of our private videos, host our client programs, communicate with clients and one another etc! My close friend and client is an app developer here in silicon and he’s crushing it! Can’t wait until it’s done
Dude we’re ready when you are! Just sign up on that calendar in the description box and I’ll text you when you do and get that meeting going! Any time man
I want to attend ur free coaching diagnostic meeting. But how it is possible for someone who is from india. I want to increase my strength in compound movements like bench press, squat deadlift etc. How to attend u sir
Deadlift has gone from my best lifts to my worst lifts, one reason I think is since my right leg can't er properly I always try to force my position and am paying the consequence for it now, even no bars you know deadlifts is gonna be fucked
I love doing bench press but I have quit it for months because of shoulder problems. I do ring dips and ring weighted push ups and I am very comfortable. But miss bench press. I was obsesed with scapular retraction and tucked elbows to not injury myself but it didn’t work. I think the problem is that in bench press you can’t move your scapulas freely. But when I see you benching you are able to retract and protract a little on each rep, and I would like to know how do you do that. I also wonder if bench press is not for everyone and in my case I should avoid it
Oh dude imo for lanky people especially having some free moving scapula is KEY! It really depends on your arching style and grip/biomechanics. We have a video on this on our private website but basically the more you learn to control your scapula the more you can keep it moving more free in bench to an extent!
So standard gets everything except the ability to ask questions or send a video for the weekly Q&A, I answer and critique all form videos each week from elite members! Imo 15 extra is cheap for it and we’re probably eventually going to raise price on it but keep standard same price if not lower! I’d say get in now if you’re interested! Shoot me an email if you need help bro or have more questions, I’ll give you my number
What on earth is this upload frequency. But hey I'm not complaining, love the content!
Hahahaha dude I’m not stopping! You have no clue how hungry I am to grow this channel!!
The doing compound exercises for higher reps was pretty refreshing. I feel like “Powerbuilding” pendulum in the general fitness space has swung towards more of; “do a single @8 RPE on the compound movements and then get your volume in through more machine based bodybuilding exercises”. Primarily from the influence a lot of the videos Helms has put out with Omar Isuf.
I partially agree. If your competition squat/bench technique is like Sean Noriega’s then the competition movements might not be the best for a hypertrophy phase due to less range of motion. However I feel that the general idea misses out on a lot of the hypertrophic benefits of these big compound movements. Especially the variations that allow for extended ROM (cgbp, high bar squat, deficit deadlifts ect.). Seems like it’d be better to just use an extended ROM version of a squat and supplement with hacks/belt squats rather than just doing a single and getting all your volume from a leg press.
100% in agreement! And even outside of the comp lifts I definitely meant also doing variations of them! In fact way more variations! I probably should have included that for powerbuilders. I see so many just comp squatting and benching themselves to death with crazy short ROMs wondering why they never get bigger!
Honestly one of the most jacked powerlifters around - such great content.
❤️💪🏼 thank you so much!
"Dichotomy" sure is your favourite word ;)
Solid content dude.....seems the algorithm has chosen you as well!
Great video man, #1 and #2 were game-changers for me
Great content as usual Brendan, loving the regular uploads! Looking absolutely hench as well.
Thank you and LOL I’ve never been called hench before but I absolutely love it 😂
What an amazing video Brendan! I think you have covered every mistake 99% of us has made!
Thank you Anthony!! Really happy it was well received
That thing about mobility 👌
It is so nice to see someone that approaches warm up weights so seriously, I always thought like "meh it is just a warm up so who gives a crap", boy was I wrong
Dude it’s paramount! Can’t just rush to it!
Good info - some great stuff in there I can use. Agree 100% with needing dispassionate third party/coach. I've learned so much from youtube and am a pretty nerdy guy so reading more scholarly stuff too - but obviously I don't know close to 'all of it' and even if I did I need my coach to tell me to ease up, push harder, or to spot form issues. On this one load management is a particularly challenging thing to get right. I'm just starting a bulk after cutting my initial 20+lbs of fat. Will see how long my body wants to stay on the bulk! :)
Dude just bulk slow and clean and you’ll be golden! The load management took me the longest to check my mind on it too
This is incredible info. Love your videos.
Thank you Eddie!! Stoked for our meeting!
Wow you are crazy knowledgeble.
Great vid Brendan! Benn using your free DUP program template! It is amazing! Was wondering whether you would ever think of creating a training app in future?
So I’m creating an app for prime currently! It’s essentially a members hub to store all of our private videos, host our client programs, communicate with clients and one another etc! My close friend and client is an app developer here in silicon and he’s crushing it! Can’t wait until it’s done
Man is pumping out content more than my workout days. Keep it up man, nd thank you 😁
Dude tons more coming!! One just dropped a few mins ago!
Let's gooooooo!!! Guess I'm gonna need to hire you as my coach in the near future.
Dude we’re ready when you are! Just sign up on that calendar in the description box and I’ll text you when you do and get that meeting going! Any time man
Honestly, you’ll be able to practically avoid all these mistakes if you have a good coach (like mine in the video 😌)
You’ve transformed bro and I LOVE IT!!
Great video
Had to turn on notifications!
Thank you! Glad you are digging the content!
I work with my current couch for many years to be kept in check. When I feel the urge to do one too many set, I sit on it and stay there.
Very smart man!
Love The constant uploads
Got more coming!
Love the content
Looking phenomenal brother
Thank you man! Really loving the look myself although fuck the diet is getting hard lol
I want to attend ur free coaching diagnostic meeting. But how it is possible for someone who is from india. I want to increase my strength in compound movements like bench press, squat deadlift etc. How to attend u sir
Deadlift has gone from my best lifts to my worst lifts, one reason I think is since my right leg can't er properly I always try to force my position and am paying the consequence for it now, even no bars you know deadlifts is gonna be fucked
Great video man! you're physique is insane looking now!
Thank you!! The diet has been hard but worth it!
I’m having trouble keeping up with this upload frequency 😉
This is a great problem to have!
Are those Asics wrestling shoes? I wear the same at my labor job in a plant 😍 love them
Yessir! Amazing shoes for lifting!
Wow you are jacked💪
I love doing bench press but I have quit it for months because of shoulder problems. I do ring dips and ring weighted push ups and I am very comfortable. But miss bench press. I was obsesed with scapular retraction and tucked elbows to not injury myself but it didn’t work. I think the problem is that in bench press you can’t move your scapulas freely. But when I see you benching you are able to retract and protract a little on each rep, and I would like to know how do you do that. I also wonder if bench press is not for everyone and in my case I should avoid it
Oh dude imo for lanky people especially having some free moving scapula is KEY! It really depends on your arching style and grip/biomechanics. We have a video on this on our private website but basically the more you learn to control your scapula the more you can keep it moving more free in bench to an extent!
Not sure if I learned more for lifting or vocab… 💪🙌🙌
Can we get B back on IG ???
Possible ??
Honestly never going back but I promise this year you’re going to get so many videos from me!!
Algorithm.. also.. what’s the diff between the standard and elite group coaching man ??? 🙌
So standard gets everything except the ability to ask questions or send a video for the weekly Q&A, I answer and critique all form videos each week from elite members! Imo 15 extra is cheap for it and we’re probably eventually going to raise price on it but keep standard same price if not lower! I’d say get in now if you’re interested! Shoot me an email if you need help bro or have more questions, I’ll give you my number
Mistake #6 Running a 5x5 and drinking a gallon of milk
LMAO “a little bit of the tism never hurt nobody”
Finally😇😇
Your traps are insane
Didn't take roids straight away
1000 tren weekly for all of our beginners, what you mean?
Jesus Christ Brendan you look huge
Bro tbh I feel so small after the cut lmao my shirt size went down 😭 so thank you
Not gonna lie bro but you look younger now.😁
Hahahaha yo I’ll take that!! Mad love haha
TAKE THE ADVICE!
DON'T BE THAT PERSON!
😡 gotta be legit!! Hahaha
First
You achieved it but I’m about to go check new vid 👀