How Heavy Should You Lift to Get Big (HOW MUCH WEIGHT!)

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    If you want to get big, you have to lift big weights. That is the advice that you have probably been given by one of the trainers or meatheads at your local gym. The thing is, if you want to know how heavy should you lift to get big, it’s actually not bad advice if and only if you pay attention to one very important point. In this video, I’m going to cover the most important thing you should know when it comes to discovering how much weight you should be lifting when trying to get big in the gym. In fact, even when you just want to build better muscles, this advice still applies and always will unless you are competing as a powerlifter.
    That said, the rule goes like this. If you want to know how much weight you should be lifting you only need to answer with the most you can lift without letting your posture succumb to the load. In other words, if your attempt to lift heavy weights makes your back crumble under a squat, or your knees cave in during a deadlift for example then you are lifting too heavy.
    The main goal when trying to determine how heavy you should lift or how much weight to use on an exercise is to maintain proper posture under load. It is very easy to maintain a perfect posture on a squat when you are doing a bodyweight version of the exercise. Throw a bar on your back and add a couple of plates and everything could change. The big mistake you can make is thinking that just because your bodyweight squat is performed in good form that you are qualified to do weighted squats.
    This isn’t automatically the case. If your posture rounds or breaks down as soon as you add a load you might want to reconsider the weight you are using if you want to stave off gym injuries. I’m not even talking about the injuries that happen on one single rep. I’m referring to those that occur over time as a result of the repetitive breakdown that comes from stringing too many ill performed reps together from workout to workout.
    If on the other hand you can perform a lift while maintaining proper posture but feel comfortable with the weights you are using so you don’t add any weight to the bar, this is just as big a mistake. You must try at every opportunity to add more weight to your exercises if you want to develop into a bigger, faster or stronger version of you today than you were yesterday. If you add weight and your form breaks, then drop back slightly and work with the weights you can handle with good form as you aim to increase the reps you can do with it.
    Once you get strong enough to handle the load of the new weight, you’re off and running and will have achieved progressive strength and likely size gains.
    If you want a complete workout program that shows you how to build strength as well as how to get ripped athletic muscles, head to athleanx.com and get the ATHLEAN-X Training System. See how heavy you should lift and get big by following the advice of a pro athlete physical therapist and strength coach through every one of your workouts.
    For more videos on how heavy you should lift to build muscle or if light weights serve any benefit when working out, be sure to subscribe to our channel here on youtube at / jdcav24
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  • @Adityanbala
    @Adityanbala 4 роки тому +3208

    I bet you came all the way here , back to this video and went straight for the comment section.

  • @alec1020
    @alec1020 4 роки тому +702

    UA-cam algorithm: hmmmm i smell controversy... lemme just fan the flames a little bit and sneak this vid into everyone's feeds

    • @MegaFregel
      @MegaFregel 4 роки тому +4

      This video just gets clicked a lot now. That’s why it pops up.

    • @youtubegains7796
      @youtubegains7796 4 роки тому +2

      UA-cam knows how to make money gains bruh

    • @nicholasfonseca9789
      @nicholasfonseca9789 3 роки тому +4

      I still don’t get the drama, can you explain to me?

  • @RiskOdin
    @RiskOdin 4 роки тому +361

    lmao what a coincidence that this is NOW in my recommended

    • @Mustafa-ds4uy
      @Mustafa-ds4uy 4 роки тому +2

      Joe Momma not a coincidence

    • @TheKisj
      @TheKisj 4 роки тому +1

      Algorithm works basically

    • @valenj.9307
      @valenj.9307 4 роки тому +3

      fakeweights.com/product/styrofoam-45lb-barbell-pair/ the weights he used

    • @JaM-R2TR4
      @JaM-R2TR4 4 роки тому

      @@valenj.9307 only single pair of plates are on the barbell, and as that page claims, these are copies of standard Olympic plates and a new product... this video has 5 years, would be interesting to find when they started to sell these and when Jeff started posting his videos with these plates present.

    • @nicholasfonseca9789
      @nicholasfonseca9789 3 роки тому

      Why?

  • @garynepravishta1129
    @garynepravishta1129 4 роки тому +170

    3:13 I love how even he say "We got these... uh.. weird 44lb plates" lmao. Even Jeff thinks something is a little weird with the weights lol

    • @CandidTheArtist
      @CandidTheArtist 4 роки тому +3

      Gary Nepravishta 😂😂😂

    • @aryandesai05
      @aryandesai05 3 роки тому +5

      its because the weight is supposed to be in kilograms and they have lb for those who use that unit

    • @user-xi9mc2uu8n
      @user-xi9mc2uu8n 2 роки тому

      Its cuz its 20kg possibly?

    • @FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL
      @FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL 2 роки тому +10

      "We got these... uh.. **Weider** 44lb plates". The name of the plates are Weider, you can literally read it written on the side of the plate. They're European and in kg, which is why they're about 44lb instead of the standard American 45lb plates.

  • @PLUTOXGOAT
    @PLUTOXGOAT 4 роки тому +626

    Who else just watching Jeff's vids waiting for him to respond?

    • @PLUTOXGOAT
      @PLUTOXGOAT 4 роки тому +12

      @@funnyandabsurd Probably. Although he did respond to Greg douchette but deleted it after so u never know

    • @Procoffeiev
      @Procoffeiev 4 роки тому +10

      @@funnyandabsurd Except Greg still likes Jeff's training advice and I'm with him. A lot of CurleanX's evidence on that was just wrong (like calling a push-pull-legs programme a bro-split, wtf we can't all be Jeff Nippard and hit full-body 5x a week).

    • @coreybarnett7785
      @coreybarnett7785 4 роки тому +4

      I know I am.

    • @bjoebe8560
      @bjoebe8560 4 роки тому

      @@PLUTOXGOAT What did he respond to greg?

    • @DavidDavis311
      @DavidDavis311 4 роки тому

      He won’t. Better to let it pass.

  • @MarcoAntonio-cn3of
    @MarcoAntonio-cn3of 4 роки тому +74

    10% of comments, 2015-2019
    90% of comments, 1 week ago.

  • @thischannelhasanameright1954
    @thischannelhasanameright1954 4 роки тому +1018

    "I've got these weird little 44 pound plates" hahahahahah

    • @windninja11
      @windninja11 4 роки тому +156

      He sounds nervous as he says it too.

    • @Rahikaine123
      @Rahikaine123 4 роки тому +9

      @@windninja11 ikr?

    • @evorieg
      @evorieg 4 роки тому +41

      It actually says Weird 44 lbs on the plates.

    • @neznam1337
      @neznam1337 4 роки тому +32

      @@evorieg it says "weider"

    • @greatomeister675
      @greatomeister675 4 роки тому +30

      A liar in plain sight

  • @tescoprimark1299
    @tescoprimark1299 4 роки тому +852

    2015 : no
    2016 : no
    2017:....
    2018:....
    2019:...
    2020:..... Yes, This video will be a controversy

    • @user-zo9ye6de5e
      @user-zo9ye6de5e 4 роки тому +12

      Well its 2020...made for all the wrong things

    • @Caesar__99
      @Caesar__99 4 роки тому +7

      I thought this video was just released.. I wouldn't respond to criticism either if I were Jeff lol

    • @Hilly092
      @Hilly092 4 роки тому +6

      Im confused.
      He's relatively short, holds a fair bit of muscle and weight, why is 500 pounds such a reach?
      Im 6'1 and about 5-10kg lighter than jeff and can do a few reps of 300 pounds.
      He has years more experience, far more muscle, and probably a far better technique.
      And why 2020 for this to become an issue lol

    • @Caesar__99
      @Caesar__99 4 роки тому +9

      @@Hilly092 the number isn't a reach but the way the weight moves at that weight for a 500lbs deadlift or a 315 bench would be different than in the video. 2 main things, The bar doesn't bend or shoe any give at all during the deadlift, and the way the weight bounces off of the pins in the pin press looks more like he's moving around 135lbs or something so light that he could handle it bouncing like that without any issues.

    • @sampats89
      @sampats89 4 роки тому +2

      @@Hilly092 people have too much time on their hands and not enough attention. Next vid he does one handed chin ups they'll say he faked his bodyweight lol
      Pound for pound I'm not far off Jeff and I'm nowhere near as dedicated or had the experience with progressive overload
      The extra plates would seriously be just because he ran out of his standard ones. He won't fuss with that shit

  • @annefrank1301
    @annefrank1301 8 років тому +4428

    40 years old, 165 pounds, deadlifting 500 pounds, k den

    • @adflicto1
      @adflicto1 8 років тому +504

      +Anne Frank What are you doing here Anne?

    • @Scorptice
      @Scorptice 8 років тому +565

      +Aleksandar Spasov Hiding from the Snapzis.

    • @TheXrythmicXtongue
      @TheXrythmicXtongue 8 років тому +124

      aka...BEAST

    • @Bombaclat69420
      @Bombaclat69420 8 років тому +145

      He looks like 30 years old.

    • @markymark7198
      @markymark7198 8 років тому +37

      that's not really impressive for a guy. I've seen guys lighter than 145 that can D-lift more than 6.5× their body weight. 😯

  • @eckomind
    @eckomind 8 років тому +65

    That's good advice. Posture and technique are very important. Especially if you want to progress to heavier weights.

  • @Sidhu.7.9
    @Sidhu.7.9 4 роки тому +1400

    5 plates for reps, with no chalk or belt, not pulling the slack of the bar and just jerking it up, by a 42 year old guy who doesn’t train the deadlift. Hmm

    • @user-ch5ij5yd2g
      @user-ch5ij5yd2g 4 роки тому +323

      he's a known fraud, and he's deleting comments/blocking users fast. his fanboys don't care though and worship him by blatantly ignoring the undeniable facts and evidence provided by so many

    • @michaelbernetediaz
      @michaelbernetediaz 4 роки тому +139

      Also a bar that’s supposed to be THIS stiff that it doesn’t bend at all when pulling 495lbs

    • @herbiew4160
      @herbiew4160 4 роки тому +121

      Absolutely disgusting. He is obsessed with money and willing to lie to fans to make more.

    • @jotr.9786
      @jotr.9786 4 роки тому +38

      @@herbiew4160 Of course he would, he's not that stupid his fanboys are.

    • @nikosrosos5180
      @nikosrosos5180 4 роки тому +10

      Two reps

  • @akashsharma4079
    @akashsharma4079 4 роки тому +167

    So, this is where it all started.😁

  • @abdulisbatman1779
    @abdulisbatman1779 8 років тому +1916

    I'm assuming Jeff doesn't use a belt? that's very impressive he's about 170ish pounds deadlifting close to 500 with no belt. super motivational

    • @abdulisbatman1779
      @abdulisbatman1779 8 років тому +129

      +Mark Keller for sure his core is insane. but even people with strong cores (at least i think they have powerful cores) like scottherman uses a belt eventually. and they pretty much weigh the same, but damn lol. core goals

    • @wessteyrn7746
      @wessteyrn7746 8 років тому +45

      +Abdulisbatman18 he doesn't use a belt "in this given video" doesn't mean he doesn't use a belt at all. Even Scott doesn't use a belt that often he said, only uses it when trying to max out (rarely) or lifting weights around that max that might break down his form. Not saying he DOES use a bell but well, for a quick video which is not about showing off my max, I myself wouldn't use a belt to demonstrate what i am talking about since i know how quick people can see it as a tool to instantly lift heavier weight and totally rely on it during their deadlifts session instead of focusing on strengthening their weak core first.

    • @perman07
      @perman07 8 років тому +8

      Belts are risky on the deadlift because many people aren't aware that wide belts often mess up the form by hitting the top of the hips, thus preventing proper back extension in the set-up (thus people either lower their hips too much or collapse their lower backs). For the people who don't make adjustments because of this, lifting with a belt is less safe. I don't use a belt specifically on the deadlift for this reason, use it all the time on the squat though.

    • @abdulisbatman1779
      @abdulisbatman1779 8 років тому +5

      +perman07 I'm the exact opposite lol. i don't use my belt as much on a squat. but on dl's I'll usually belt up at about 90% of my 1rm.idk i could see how people can really rely on one. my current dl 1rm is 350 i belt up after 315 most times.

    • @perman07
      @perman07 8 років тому +2

      Abdulisbatman18
      Read Mark Rippetoe's article "The belt and the deadlift" on T-nation about this very subject, it's very good.

  • @Hardcaslte
    @Hardcaslte 7 років тому +797

    Jeff is one of the few people on UA-cam that can have 333k views and only double digits in thumbs down

    • @tezwoacz
      @tezwoacz 7 років тому +13

      it has nothing to do with his content or content of other youtubers, naturaly u will have % of dislikes even if content is good and appropriate due to view bots trying to overcome youtube anti-bot system

    • @sufyaan13
      @sufyaan13 7 років тому

      Rip Greg Plith

    • @AYouTubeCommentator
      @AYouTubeCommentator 7 років тому

      Hardcaslte has anyone been able to find anyone in the comment section disliking his videos?

    • @L_M_C
      @L_M_C 6 років тому +4

      @TheObserver - I once saw someone dissing Jeff's pens in the comments. They weren't keen on the chisel tip, preferring the more rounded, bullet version. Other than that, it's been praise all the way.

    • @TrinexC
      @TrinexC 6 років тому +1

      And you have 333 like

  • @Encounterpart
    @Encounterpart 4 роки тому +7

    Aha...485 with no belt nor chalk? How much do you weigh exactly?

    • @Encounterpart
      @Encounterpart 4 роки тому +2

      @@redlightmax You know what? Call me a fool but I think this is a travesty - someone bouncing an unidentifiable weight off of the floor with rotten form and no propper equipment while talking about how ego lifting is no good. :D There is so much suspicious going on with this silly bull**** that I can't believe for a second the weight is what is claimed to be.

  • @DrNickDPT
    @DrNickDPT 8 років тому +701

    it always makes me laugh when people rip on size of natural guys. i think youtube is so over saturated with guys who use that people have this unattainable ideal of what can be accomplished.

    • @jnbovee
      @jnbovee 8 років тому +4

      +Azriel Smith huh?

    • @lawlwho
      @lawlwho 8 років тому +52

      +OneBetter i laugh at people who justify their lack of gainz on the idea that everyone who has significant gainz are on roids.

    • @raphaelabramov5915
      @raphaelabramov5915 8 років тому +19

      +OneBetter it's just ignorant teenagers who all believe they're gonna end up looking like jeff seid

    • @TheBruceKeller
      @TheBruceKeller 7 років тому +27

      Who'd really want to be ultra bulky anyway? Unless you're trying out for the NFL or something, being as ripped as Jeff is all you really need to be capable and healthy late into life. Getting huge muscles? Not as easy of a transition and a lot more pain.

    • @joshjohnston7388
      @joshjohnston7388 6 років тому

      Raphael Abramov bbbbbbut i do curls ebry day!

  • @bobjohnson5557
    @bobjohnson5557 8 років тому +660

    The answer is: All the Weight

    • @yeezus850
      @yeezus850 8 років тому +3

      no

    • @yeezus850
      @yeezus850 8 років тому +1

      ***** you're not big.

    • @sabdotcom
      @sabdotcom 8 років тому +22

      +Tyler Johnson he's a saiyan. stop talking to him like that.

    • @bobjohnson5557
      @bobjohnson5557 8 років тому +4

      DotCom Dude Ain't a real saiyan or he'd be lifting all the weight.

    • @lightning3865
      @lightning3865 7 років тому +19

      Chuck Norris approves.

  • @SoundOfFreedom32
    @SoundOfFreedom32 8 років тому +41

    my knees crack like that a lot, sometimes just randomly when walking off the stairs lol

    • @tonybarfridge4369
      @tonybarfridge4369 6 років тому

      Perhaps u could try regular walking or jogging to try and increase the size of the knee muscles so your joints are not rubbing together. Else it could be from knee damage. Try squats to see how it affects them. If comfortable u may be able to continue that or partial squats. Even a slight knee bend can help. But only suggestions. I'm no expert.

    • @Kid82fy
      @Kid82fy 5 років тому +29

      Tony Barfridge there’s no knee muscle wtf

    • @luxurybuzz3681
      @luxurybuzz3681 4 роки тому

      @@Kid82fy There's muscles around the knee. Ligaments surrounding the knee attaching those muscles

  • @msalvinafoo
    @msalvinafoo 5 років тому +1

    I’ve got the same problem as you Jeff! The grinding knees all sound too familiar. I’m so glad to find your leg work out videos. I also have a moderate case of scoliosis, a really tight TFL issue which are all related. 2 pregnancies have put my pelvis out, recently had a snowboarding injury lower back bursitis. But these haven’t stop me training, I’m constantly finding ways to strengthen the surrounding muscles. As I’m an integrative healthcare practitioner myself, I love the science and rationale behind your workout. I’m so glad I found your channel!

  • @dude157
    @dude157 7 років тому +11

    I find with low bar squat (wide-ish stance) there is little to no stress on my knees, as my knees don't come out past the middle of my foot. Could also do wide stance box squats to preserve the knees even more. Like Jeff says, if it's causing you a lot of discomfort there are a bunch of variations to try instead.

  • @DefenderX
    @DefenderX 7 років тому +151

    A year ago I experienced pain when doing squats, and when doing the exercise my hip made a loud crack sound each time.
    I went to a physical therapist and he gave me some exercises to strengthen my legs, because it was his understanding that I had some muscle imbalances. The exercises took up a lot of time and I ended up not doing them as the pain subsided a bit.
    Later I began to have the same problems and I came across a bodybuilder on UA-cam (think it was Elliot) who described a common problem of knocked knees and how it affects lifting. Immediately recognizing the problem as my own I followed his advice to turn my feet outwards and the cracking and bad form went away. Just shows that slight changes to form can also help you accomplish your workouts without using tons of money on therapists and time on time consuming correctional workouts.

    • @liamandersson5388
      @liamandersson5388 6 років тому +1

      DefenderX it’s Free in Sweden hahah

    • @kingucrimson5383
      @kingucrimson5383 5 років тому +7

      Johannes Hoogendoorn Prankaren Sweden is also a country full of beta males hahaha

    • @glenrisk5234
      @glenrisk5234 4 роки тому +1

      I have struggled with lower back issues for years. I crushed some of my lumbar vertebrae many years ago. For a few years I did no real leg work at all. When I again started trying I would only get so far before my back would become an issue and I would have to stop for a good break to recover enough to start over. Went on like this for years. Saw a video by Jeff that demonstrated exactly what I was doing wrong. Been four, maybe five months and I no longer have back pain. I used to have back pain even when I wasn't doing squats? Since I started squatting without compensating for my "weakness" the pain has gone. I feel that squatting slowly with really strict form is actually helping the vertebrae to seat more securely, I feel horrendously vulnerable and I am really not going very heavy at all? But I am getting more and more used to the sensation so I should be able to start progressing the weight before too long? No pain, for the first time in twenty years I have no lower back pain!!!!!

    • @jaredjones1752
      @jaredjones1752 4 роки тому +2

      @@liamandersson5388 Sweden is a shithole country, though.

    • @woffe8094
      @woffe8094 4 роки тому +1

      @@jaredjones1752 Sweden is a great contry. The people representing it are retarded.

  • @Procoffeiev
    @Procoffeiev 4 роки тому +568

    Jeff, my respect for you doesn't depend on the numbers. You taught me that. I care about looking good and not getting hurt. But I'll gain back some of the respect I just lost if you come clean and address why you claimed more weight than you were actually lifting.

    • @highounty4041
      @highounty4041 4 роки тому +24

      “ don’t count the reps make the reps count”

    • @Procoffeiev
      @Procoffeiev 4 роки тому +9

      @PostHawk I get that, and I'm willing to believe that was the intention. But the takeaway at the time was that he could deadlift almost 500lbs.

    • @Steven-ze2zk
      @Steven-ze2zk 4 роки тому +16

      @@Procoffeiev I'm not convinced a 500lb dead lift is really all that impressive. Any enthusiastic amateur can get there with just a little training. I've seen many people on UA-cam do this and none of them look like body builders or strength athletes to me. In fact, many of them look perfectly normal. That is, no obvious obsessive training. The claim is that Jeff faked this because the weights are too heavy. Why are they too heavy? Too heavy for who? So many people can do this. It really is nothing special.

    • @trs7534
      @trs7534 4 роки тому +1

      @John Doe ua-cam.com/video/e_emh8Hu4-M/v-deo.html

    • @trs7534
      @trs7534 4 роки тому

      @John Doe sorry for my bad english bro

  • @ZayneLantz
    @ZayneLantz 6 років тому

    I have the exact squat / deadlift situation with my knees. I’ve been looking for guidance on finding squat solutions forever. This was extremely helpful!

  • @jaymayol8114
    @jaymayol8114 5 років тому +1

    I got that same issue with my knees, but thanks to this video I comprehend what I need to do, thanks Jeff.

  • @MrJlal101
    @MrJlal101 8 років тому +10

    How did you jack up your knees?
    Any tips on helping keep them safe or getting around an injury?

  • @JohnAugustenborg
    @JohnAugustenborg 8 років тому +4

    Jeff always keeping it real, that shirt is sick! Content is always solid as well!

  • @zishanali
    @zishanali 8 років тому +1

    Congratulations on all your success! I just wanted to let you know that I love all your videos. You're a great teacher and know your shit!!! Awesome!

  • @encryptedwolf7623
    @encryptedwolf7623 7 років тому +1

    This video was right on time because I understand exactly what you're talking about with squats. My last session, I was only about to complete 2 of 5 sets of 5 reps at 270lbs, before my right knee started hurting. I stopped immediately for fear of injury if I continued with breaking form. My deadlift form is solid at 295 lbs per my last session and is continually going up.

  • @stevesanders4682
    @stevesanders4682 7 років тому +37

    Jeff is beast mode. 500 or near 500 is a lot to deadlift. Whoever is saying they know a guy who weighs less and deadlifts more, link the video to your comment or keep your bullshit stories to yourself.

    • @usmcmuncie
      @usmcmuncie 6 років тому

      Steve Sanders Maxx Chewning is impressive with dead lifts as well check him out!

    • @dariusandrosio
      @dariusandrosio 6 років тому

      I weigh 175 and am only just reaching 500 lbs. At 42, not too shabby. All in diet, and genetics. I hit the gym twice a week.

    • @amgrs1329
      @amgrs1329 6 років тому +13

      Darius Sartorius he clearly said “link the video or keep your bullshit stories to yourself.”

    • @siddharthnaik2361
      @siddharthnaik2361 4 роки тому +3

      Didn't age well

  • @usefulverse
    @usefulverse 8 років тому +3

    this was a great vid jeff thank you.

  • @anthonymusso5282
    @anthonymusso5282 8 років тому +1

    Thanks man, I have had some thinks happen in my life lately that I haven't been able to work out for 2/3 weeks. When I came back I could not lift as much, I do lift what I was lifting but with BAD posture, I'm going to go lighter with good form!

  • @PersonalFitness3
    @PersonalFitness3 8 років тому

    I thought this was a great video on form, variation, technique and weight-load control. Will use this information as I continue to develop my body.

  • @S7320
    @S7320 8 років тому +16

    How about some videos on calf training ;)

  • @LongLongLists
    @LongLongLists 7 років тому +784

    Him deadlifting 500 with "shitty" form is better than when I deadlift 315 with what I consider good form LOL

    • @AYouTubeCommentator
      @AYouTubeCommentator 7 років тому +10

      LongLongLists or when Samson did a 500 deadlift.

    • @MohitSharma-zx6pk
      @MohitSharma-zx6pk 7 років тому +5

      I just realized this same thing when I saw this video today. Gonna lower the 200 pounds that I lift

    • @isaid1218
      @isaid1218 5 років тому +18

      The most important thing is for you to always be safe, because back injuries can become a big deal and/or a life long burden as well.

    • @ardaarsen
      @ardaarsen 5 років тому +3

      notice that he is doing strap-free reps for sets. Grip strength is important.

    • @neverforgettodofacepulls782
      @neverforgettodofacepulls782 5 років тому

      Needless to say, you got some serious work to do my guy.

  • @jrivera8678
    @jrivera8678 6 років тому

    Been doing this but glad to hear you back this up. I'm definitely on the right path.

  • @patrickvogel3929
    @patrickvogel3929 5 років тому +1

    Your channel has inspired me to leave my ego behind at the gym and lift safely with correct posture over the last year or so. Thank you so much for these proper training methods. These videos have helped my muscles in my body. Thank you!!!

  • @Ze_Ninguem
    @Ze_Ninguem 7 років тому +2607

    I prefer this guy so much more than that big steroids guys that infest youtube.

    • @dgnantes4177
      @dgnantes4177 7 років тому +38

      he is the counter part of mike chang lol

    • @nickfoppiano9406
      @nickfoppiano9406 7 років тому +44

      so you just like the less big steroid guys then

    • @Ze_Ninguem
      @Ze_Ninguem 7 років тому +19

      Do you think Jeff's doing cycles?

    • @disrupt0r666
      @disrupt0r666 7 років тому +1

      donk

    • @zamininc3223
      @zamininc3223 7 років тому +10

      +Archie Bunker (Pipapapigrafo) Yes

  • @mamboq
    @mamboq 8 років тому +5

    I have a similar knee condition to you Jeff. I was thinking about signing up for AthleanX a while back and asked if the program could be modified for people like me with knee problems. Your sales/support person said there are ways around knee conditions, but he also said Athlean-X can't recommend exercises that will effectively do this. I realize that Athlean-X isn't a substitute for professional advice, but I was surprised that Athlean-X support can't or won't give exercise substitution suggestions, especially considering you often do this in your videos and say that Athlean-X can be modified to work around problem areas. Don't get me wrong - I am forever grateful to you Jeff for sharing so much knowledge on UA-cam! I was just a bit confused at what I was told by your support team.

    • @AndyLights
      @AndyLights 7 років тому +3

      mamboq it's called liability issues

  • @Jmnp08
    @Jmnp08 3 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks for the actual insight. It's good to know we all have these struggles

  • @SaurabhKMusic
    @SaurabhKMusic 7 років тому

    Jeff u have one of the best video tutorial series for exercise ... keep doing a great job..

  • @dominionn09
    @dominionn09 8 років тому +33

    youre strong as shit on deadlift. props man!

    • @rorisang8602
      @rorisang8602 4 роки тому +10

      Uhm.....

    • @mageguy3
      @mageguy3 4 роки тому +6

      Rorisang 😅🤣🤣

    • @dominionn09
      @dominionn09 4 роки тому +1

      @@redlightmax
      Ya think?

    • @saidalas7763
      @saidalas7763 3 роки тому +1

      @@dominionn09 Jeff is faker than last time!

  • @Xtianisms
    @Xtianisms 4 роки тому +65

    so this video is very popular now huh? i know, i know....

  • @Max-nh3gp
    @Max-nh3gp 4 роки тому +1

    I like how a lot of this video was talking about his knees. I have a similar issue in my right knee because of a badly torn (and never properly healed) meniscus injury about 4 years ago. Dead lifts feel just fine, but squats give me a lot of pain and popping. X's videos have helped me a lot in learning ways to deal with this. I have heard people say to "just squat anyway" and such, however X's method of finding ways to load the quads without putting so much tilt in the shins (such as Bulgarian split squats, or reverse lunges) have worked much better, and I feel myself gaining leg strength.

  • @DuboisDel
    @DuboisDel 6 років тому

    This has to be (even for Athlean X) one of the most sensible and reassuring tips so far and it's heartening to see somebody of Jeff's stature that has the same issue squatting as myself, give solid alternatives

  • @jasram4873
    @jasram4873 8 років тому +8

    I see too many guys where numbers is all that matters but they forget it's how you tackle those numbers is what counts the most. If there's there no control of the weight you're lifting then there's a good chance momentum is doing most of the work and not to mention bad form.

  • @EPC-ue2ci
    @EPC-ue2ci 7 років тому +68

    this guy is fucking awesome

  • @Thatannoyingvoicetoldyoutodoit
    @Thatannoyingvoicetoldyoutodoit 6 років тому

    Awesome video and very informative, I made the mistake of squatting too heavy until something went crunch and then had a close 4 months off 😩

  • @AdamEvans416
    @AdamEvans416 8 років тому +1

    Great vid idea.. more on heavy compounds plz ;)

  • @gchristie8423
    @gchristie8423 4 роки тому +39

    2020 what a year

  • @divebombdoug4872
    @divebombdoug4872 4 роки тому +7

    You know ive learned over the years that when it comes to weightlifting, its the journey that has all the glory, not the desination..

  • @HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC
    @HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC 5 років тому +1

    Another good reminder. Thank you, Jeff!

  • @beatitit1
    @beatitit1 8 років тому

    Awesome Jeff thanks for the clarification. Tips are great as always.

  • @MrDennis21jel
    @MrDennis21jel 3 роки тому +6

    How anybody believed this shit back in the day lmao. How could a guy touch and go 500lb on a DL and "struggle" to squat 225? lol like c'mon.

    • @AceofDlamonds
      @AceofDlamonds 2 роки тому

      He re-edited the vid to slow-mo that part 😂😂

  • @DrivenToConquer
    @DrivenToConquer 4 роки тому +24

    Dude who on earth breathes out while lifting "500 pounds"?

    • @opicasunka2033
      @opicasunka2033 3 роки тому +2

      @nabil chowdhury he is saying that lifting real 500 is not good for your gains

  • @bigbearw2127
    @bigbearw2127 4 роки тому

    Bro Im following you training and I love it I have never enjoyed doing gym by my self following your vids I'm going by my self and I love every single work out I'm doing I feel soo good after the session I never called anyone my guru but you my friend are my guru I did the shoulder work out today and I have never had my shoulders screem like this before and the pump o my gosh crazy love ur vids keep it up

  • @MarkTartufo
    @MarkTartufo 6 років тому

    This is the perfect answer to the question i had in mind.. thanks Jeff!!

  • @enzo_plays
    @enzo_plays 8 років тому +8

    Hey Jeff what's your opinion on squats vs leg press with some knee issues?

  • @Dom-mi4cc
    @Dom-mi4cc 4 роки тому +7

    The youtube algorithm is rather quite impressive to reccomend this to me today out of all days

  • @istvanmarton9913
    @istvanmarton9913 4 роки тому +1

    Big fan Jeff! Greatly appreciate the effort you make to educate the public. Without the competition on UA-cam.
    Could you please explain when doing DL - Is there a benefit to connecting the reps versus letting each individual rep rest dead on the floor?
    Thanks again for the great videos!

  • @robertmiller7260
    @robertmiller7260 6 років тому +1

    I’m going through the same dilemma with the knee issues. I have been alternating between different variations to assure I hit every muscle that the squat hits. When I started having difficulty with the high bar squat I went to front squat and it actually wasn’t near as bad. If you have the same issue try front squat. Of course start off much lighter than a regular squat but you may see it can provide another option for hitting a compound leg movement. Nice vid

  • @psychofunksoldier02
    @psychofunksoldier02 8 років тому +5

    When does that new AX shirt go on sale?

  • @ArjitMehra
    @ArjitMehra 8 років тому +254

    God Dayum! No belt, no straps, 165 punds, deadlifting 500 pounds, ermahgerd!!!!!

    • @SleeplessNinja
      @SleeplessNinja 8 років тому +55

      +Arjit Mehra You forgot something, he is 40 years old also.

    • @ArjitMehra
      @ArjitMehra 8 років тому +1

      SleeplessNinja lol yeah. That too

    • @Skillica
      @Skillica 8 років тому +5

      +SleeplessNinja No homo, but he looks great to be 40 years old

    • @neverforgettodofacepulls782
      @neverforgettodofacepulls782 5 років тому +3

      @@SleeplessNinja Age is just a number my guy.

    • @ardaarsen
      @ardaarsen 5 років тому

      Im amazed he lasted that long without straps

  • @moisesescobarr
    @moisesescobarr 8 років тому

    You're like a teacher to me I appreciate all of your videos keep doing you 💪🏽💯

  • @jakeh2528
    @jakeh2528 5 років тому

    one of your best videos in my opinion. thanks for the advice!

  • @thor2012
    @thor2012 4 роки тому +3

    Funny for this video to show up in my recommends lol What’s crazy is before Jeff puts those other plates on you can hear the sound of the bar and weights touching the ground, but then once those extra plates are on the sound is gone hmm 🤔 Oh well, Jeff still gives solid advice tho.

  • @Beeman2892
    @Beeman2892 6 років тому +300

    Say NO TO EGO LIFTING💪💪💪,

    • @starrebornalpha
      @starrebornalpha 6 років тому +16

      That's what gets you into trouble. Good form over numbers.

    • @mariotigres1873
      @mariotigres1873 5 років тому +7

      No to ego lifting

    • @Puss1man
      @Puss1man 4 роки тому +13

      Idk man with the profile pic and the emojis you’re embarrassing yourself a little

    • @oyonater11
      @oyonater11 4 роки тому

      No

    • @jaysonscaccia3188
      @jaysonscaccia3188 4 роки тому

      That is why no one will remember your name...

  • @KingGunnersX
    @KingGunnersX 6 років тому +1

    absolute beast - love this guy and his advices - helped me a lot

  • @flokithecat4819
    @flokithecat4819 8 років тому

    love your videos they are so motivating and inform me with the knowledge i need.

  • @johnny1873
    @johnny1873 7 років тому +4

    Hey Jeff! What do you Think about microloading (like a couple of Pounds from one training to the next) to creep up to the weight you can't control yet?

    • @robertfox05
      @robertfox05 7 років тому +1

      Johnny Danell if it works for you, do it. Whatever is necessary. As long as you progress without sacrificing form.

  • @NightmareChronicles77
    @NightmareChronicles77 4 роки тому +12

    Anybody else start seeing this in there recommend?

  • @yenabo8358
    @yenabo8358 6 років тому +1

    thanks Jeff happy new year to you and jessie
    my probs with the squat rack is i cant bring my arms back to even hold onto the bar when sitting across my shoulders.lol..
    instead i do a inclined sprint and get a workout out of that just as much as a squat :D

  • @michaelshankj9102
    @michaelshankj9102 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Jeff. Big fan of your training style. Been following your training style for near a year (it workzzz). Can you do a deadlift video where you could weigh the plates in a scale, so that the crappy video posters would stop? Plz do😎

  • @yuminkochin9095
    @yuminkochin9095 8 років тому +175

    "err body wanna build muscle but aint no one wanna lift no heavy ass weight!!"

  • @soulwreckedrsps5882
    @soulwreckedrsps5882 5 років тому +131

    Wow.. 500 pounds, no belt, no starps and wait he's 42 years old.. insane man respect

    • @LiftOffLife
      @LiftOffLife 5 років тому +6

      Mark Rippitoe of Starting Strength.
      64 years old, 500 pounds deadlift Lol.

    • @LiftOffLife
      @LiftOffLife 5 років тому

      @Aurelio Intermagio
      Check him out online...looks similar.

    • @rdinartec
      @rdinartec 4 роки тому

      But not with proper technique so it doesn't count... jk, Jeff is a beast, that "shitty" form looks like goals to me 😂

    • @Rahul-yu3ro
      @Rahul-yu3ro 4 роки тому +40

      Hate to break it to you buddy...

    • @nektarsolne4niy804
      @nektarsolne4niy804 4 роки тому +15

      zDecypher - im reading these comments now, they didn’t age well did they LOL

  • @bhath7023
    @bhath7023 7 років тому

    VERY GOOD ADVICE THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS YOU POST

  • @JohnDoe-dn9ez
    @JohnDoe-dn9ez Рік тому +1

    I am happy I found this channel, Jeff has helped me A LOT

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike 7 років тому +3

    Dude, you are a beast!

  • @bhavyasharma1256
    @bhavyasharma1256 7 років тому +88

    The guy who can comfortably talk about his weaknesses is definitely an honest and reliable guy.
    Awesome channel Jeff! Natural, Scientific and Informative.

  • @adafridi
    @adafridi 7 років тому

    There's a lot of junk on the internet out there but you simply are the best, mate. Keep it up!

  • @9418matthew
    @9418matthew 8 років тому +1

    great channel! I was being advised in the gym on my last workout that the lowering of the weights on an exercise is more important for building muscle than the lift...how true is that Jeff?

  • @TheXrythmicXtongue
    @TheXrythmicXtongue 8 років тому +38

    I really love that terminology he uses..COMMAND that weight. Sounds boss af

  • @utkarsh5138
    @utkarsh5138 4 роки тому +55

    Why y'all watching this 4 years later?

  • @beummat-stayunited2192
    @beummat-stayunited2192 6 років тому

    Lovely Jeff. Thanks. I always had this question

  • @MichaelRodriguez-wu8ky
    @MichaelRodriguez-wu8ky 7 років тому

    I noticed this today. Thanks I'm going to only lift what I can manage under pressure while keeping a good posture. totally just fixed my work out and gave my ego a good gut check.

  • @iTzDark740
    @iTzDark740 4 роки тому +13

    Oh UA-cam and their algorithms🙄

  • @jalopee
    @jalopee 4 роки тому +123

    Nobody:
    Irony: 3:58 "Dont just lift heavy for the sake of ego."

  • @tonygilstrap7815
    @tonygilstrap7815 8 років тому

    I have alot of knee pains when I do squats and this will really help out. Thanks

  • @frankbank0892
    @frankbank0892 8 років тому

    The knee grinding/crunching at the end is a nice touch.

  • @professorchannel6359
    @professorchannel6359 8 років тому +7

    "No shortcuts, no bullshit like that." LOL Mike Chang should've taught this to people himself

  • @Waterman42069
    @Waterman42069 3 роки тому +5

    This is just sad. There is no way a 170 lb dude could move this much weight showing that little effort.

    • @calebhu6383
      @calebhu6383 3 роки тому +4

      Also without a belt. And claiming to be fully natural. If he was on supplements or had wraps/belt then it would be believable. The fact is that nobody under 200 pounds is doing 500 pound deadlifts FOR REPS without some kind of equipment or supplements.

  • @beccacertifiedpersonaltrai3636
    @beccacertifiedpersonaltrai3636 8 років тому +1

    I am 58 and still adding weight, yup!
    What Jeff shared is very affirming. What I mean by that is I have a pain in my left shoulder that prevents me from successfully doing DB Military Presses, yet I can do DB Inclines and flats.. So, I will avoid DB Military Presses, sick with barbells and machines, while building my shoulders.
    I do need to keep at it, and amp up my Deadlift!

  • @therealpapacoco
    @therealpapacoco 7 років тому

    I have the same issue with squats so now I do Bulgarians as well. Spot on advice, Jeff!

  • @TheRussianGenius
    @TheRussianGenius 8 років тому +23

    Why do people exactly use a belt when squatting or deadlifting?

    • @taiyabkhan7241
      @taiyabkhan7241 8 років тому +25

      Support, Helps kept form and stop you from snapping your shit up lol

    • @pillsbury1thegamer
      @pillsbury1thegamer 8 років тому +32

      ab compression supports your spine.

    • @suryamohan3410
      @suryamohan3410 3 роки тому +4

      weak core

    • @trennasaurusrex2140
      @trennasaurusrex2140 3 роки тому +26

      @@suryamohan3410 lmao if you look at dr Isratel"s paper, scientific literature supports that there is zero emg activation in the abdominals throughout back squats and deadlifts. Therefore, belt usage isn't a case of having a weak core. Rather it is to maintain abdominal pressure, and to ensure a strong posterior chain throughout the movement. Please do your research before offering futile advice to an actual enquiry. Appalling.

    • @chrisbuterbaugh6556
      @chrisbuterbaugh6556 3 роки тому +2

      They’re gay

  • @hob976
    @hob976 4 роки тому +6

    "If it looks ugly... you're right. I can tell ya it feels even uglier inside." Jeff Cavaliere (at 5:30) The walls are crumbling lol. Just kidding. Love this guy.

  • @grego7345
    @grego7345 6 років тому

    Some excellent advice. Thank you!

  • @aubreyroche5080
    @aubreyroche5080 7 років тому

    THAT was what I needed to hear !! Thanks !

  • @yamagishisan
    @yamagishisan 7 років тому +7

    7:09 ouch

  • @leeyang1972
    @leeyang1972 8 років тому +110

    know your body limit is all I gotta say.

    • @tonybarfridge4369
      @tonybarfridge4369 6 років тому +4

      Beginners can't know that

    • @NICKWAPPERER117
      @NICKWAPPERER117 6 років тому +1

      Tony Barfridge Yup. That’s why dudes like Jeff are awesome I was so scared of this kind of stuff a year ago. Now I can’t go a day without punishing myself lol

    • @zufriedenernutzer8227
      @zufriedenernutzer8227 5 років тому +1

      This is so deep

    • @x23esports22
      @x23esports22 3 роки тому

      @@NICKWAPPERER117 yo buddy. Idk why but im obsessed with names ending with LAND. just googled cleveland and it's damn clean. Cheers from india🇮🇳

    • @mihkeltroost8769
      @mihkeltroost8769 3 роки тому +1

      @@x23esports22 everywhere is clean compared to India

  • @dmhucker
    @dmhucker 7 років тому

    Hey Jeff, great video! I have a long torso and legs, and I have to bend REALLY low to grab the bar with proper back posture. My hips are BARELY higher than my knees. So my question is what's more important for lower back safety? The angle of my back or hip position? My spine is always neutral, but I find when I try to raise my hips higher, my lower back takes a beating. Thanks again for the great vids!

  • @simranshah2980
    @simranshah2980 8 років тому

    all your videos are soooooooooooooo much helpfull....
    infact i am inlove with athlean X....
    THANKS ALOT for everything you do