The Natural Limit Doesn't Exist | FitnessFAQs Podcast #15 - Alpha Destiny

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @FitnessFAQs
    @FitnessFAQs  2 роки тому +11

    Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3FD8PLE
    Apple Podcasts - apple.co/3DRiRHG
    Timestamps -
    00:00 Epic montage
    00:35 What is Alpha Destiny?
    3:30 What is sustainable?
    4:50 Programming
    6:43 When is variety good?
    8:55 How much volume?
    14:46 What to write down?
    19:32 How to maintain strength?
    23:06 Training abs worthwhile?
    26:32 Neck training
    31:41 Avoiding injury
    39:28 Excuses for weak people
    41:02 Realistic progression rates
    45:13 Genetic limits?
    49:08 Full body training?
    53:22 Program hopping is bad
    56:40 When to deload?
    59:55 What is bad technique?
    1:03:36 Are cheat reps okay?
    1:05:33 Learn stimulus to fatigue
    1:10:47 Weighted calisthenics
    1:14:47 Isolation benefits
    1:16:56 Calisthenics and weights
    1:25:46 Muscle imbalances?
    1:27:11 Advice to younger self
    1:28:48 Fitness myth busted

  • @AlexLeonidas
    @AlexLeonidas 2 роки тому +336

    Thanks again for having me on Daniel, this was an awesome episode and I absolutely love the way you edited everything. It's organized, flows well, and highlights so many training clips which I truly appreciate. Cheers to a serious podcast & let the growth keep coming!

    • @simplehealthyliving4681
      @simplehealthyliving4681 2 роки тому

      Why neck train so heavily like you do instead of doing an exercise like side lateral raises for overall muscle strength in that overall area? Doesn't neck training of this level cause breathing problems while sleeping?

    • @FitnessFAQs
      @FitnessFAQs  2 роки тому +48

      Pleasure brother. This was a monster edit given it's 1.5 hours 😅

    • @metricsplease
      @metricsplease 2 роки тому +8

      @@FitnessFAQs daniel is currently bulking on his editing

    • @The3Lego3Freak
      @The3Lego3Freak 2 роки тому +2

      This was a great podcast, well done guys. I'm always learning

    • @ralphwarom2514
      @ralphwarom2514 2 роки тому +3

      Always nice to see fitness content. (Not drama content disguised as fitness content) Been following you two for 2 years now. Keep up the quality.

  • @addisablefitguy4838
    @addisablefitguy4838 2 роки тому +18

    I really like this interview. I'm 55 years old and I've been natural all my life.. The bodybuilding and strength community needs more videus like this. Awesome job 👍🏿👍🏿.

  • @thanksgivingh6185
    @thanksgivingh6185 2 роки тому +7

    the edited workout clips in the background really enhance the podcast. really appreciate that.

  • @rabbitholeresident6490
    @rabbitholeresident6490 2 роки тому +144

    I wish you guys could talk to my cousin who did 8 years in State prison. All they did was calisthenics besides getting a workout partner to get on your shoulders for squats. But he trained 6 days a week total body workout for 8 years. He got to where he was doing 1,000 + push-ups a day same goes for sit-ups and crunches. And he said depending on the weather and situation of the yard (outside) he would do 100 to 300 pull-ups a day and same goes for dips. They would play basketball for cardio. When he got out he was solid as a rock man had some of the thickest shoulders for a 5 ft 10 190lb man I had ever seen. He went to the gym with me and here is his numbers Bench: 255 1rm Squat: 335 1rm deadlift: 395 and keep in mind the deadlift was literally his first time deadlifting before being locked up and was performed on a Hex bar. After going to the gym for about 3 months he purchased equipment such as a power rack, bar, plates and a set of power block dumbbells and some rings. His program is a linear progression. He will start with Dynamic block and finish with max effort block. Then drops down to a entire month de load of just calisthenics movements upper and lower and goes back to what he learned in the Pin. After that back to dynamic and repeats the process. In prison he told me “you either get fat or turn into a fitness animal”.

    • @opywop18
      @opywop18 2 роки тому +4

      First time deadlift 335 kg

    • @opywop18
      @opywop18 2 роки тому +1

      ?

    • @MK-yt3ct
      @MK-yt3ct 2 роки тому +33

      Tell your cousin to make a fitness channel. He can teach his methods and make some money too while he's at it.

    • @Un1234l
      @Un1234l 2 роки тому +10

      Volume and resistance breaks down muscle. Nutrition and rest builds it back up. No surprises there.

    • @thanksgivingh6185
      @thanksgivingh6185 2 роки тому

      is he black

  • @yashrajsingh4215
    @yashrajsingh4215 2 роки тому +23

    Finally the podcast i was waiting for since alex interviewed you.

  • @rahulshendre7089
    @rahulshendre7089 2 роки тому +23

    Man I don't know why his channel is not growing
    He is a legend

    • @rahulshendre7089
      @rahulshendre7089 2 роки тому +4

      @@DavidVegaBurgos I was talking about Alpha Destiny bro !

    • @breaks3085
      @breaks3085 Рік тому

      Cos he's a fake natty, making it seem as if it's all his training methods, when it's by the needle, people are into channels that are on steroids but admit it, such as greg or naturals like Joe fazer..

    • @rahulshendre7089
      @rahulshendre7089 Рік тому +1

      @@breaks3085 even if he is I really don't care, I just like that guy and the knowledge he has

    • @breaks3085
      @breaks3085 Рік тому

      @@rahulshendre7089 but training on steroids an training as a natural are totally different, so you may feel he deserves more subs, but the audience/ followers are going for who they feel they can benefit from

  • @andregil7980
    @andregil7980 2 роки тому +45

    Neck training is pretty useful specially for fighting. It enables you to hold longer when someone tries to strangle you

    • @agnidas5816
      @agnidas5816 2 роки тому +8

      most importantly it stops you from getting KO'd

    • @AndrezyOne
      @AndrezyOne 2 роки тому

      If you have a big enough Neck they couldn't strangle you at all

    • @anonymousman4419
      @anonymousman4419 Рік тому +1

      ​@@agnidas5816Well, it lowers the chances at least. I ain't surviving no Mike Tyson's punch even if I got a yoked neck.

  • @lecrassous7061
    @lecrassous7061 2 роки тому +9

    Passion is palpable on this podcast and that's maybe the best part of it

  • @FacePullTiToX
    @FacePullTiToX 2 роки тому +15

    EPIC. What a treat of an episode. Two great Fitness UA-camrs sharing thoughts on training. Thank you so much. Greetings from Spain to both of you

  • @matiasbarth5121
    @matiasbarth5121 2 роки тому +15

    The legendary podcast everyone needed.

  • @D-Cozy
    @D-Cozy 2 роки тому +8

    Two of my All-Time favorite athletes! You two have taught me so much. Thank you

  • @guyshaffer6156
    @guyshaffer6156 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome, I'm 62 yrs , very inspiring, and motivational. Thanks for your channel!

  • @rolandrush5172
    @rolandrush5172 2 роки тому +23

    I would suggest that the reason calisthenics athletes and gymnasts can go into power lifting and other weight training, and it doesn’t go the other way, is the scapula strength from skills that weight training practices never really hit. The scapular stability is very important on the key lifts. The bench press requires you to retract and depress the scapula to create a stable base to press from, calisthenics skill like planche and front lever develop a stable and strong scapula.

    • @comdrive3865
      @comdrive3865 2 роки тому +2

      gymnasts also know more complex movements than your typical gym bro.

  • @OliveMule
    @OliveMule 2 роки тому +6

    Major props to the editor of the video also.
    This is killer

  • @OliveMule
    @OliveMule 2 роки тому +3

    Wow. One of the best interviews ever on UA-cam in the fitness community

  • @CaptainBrash
    @CaptainBrash 2 роки тому +6

    Amazing discussion, thanks guys. You are two real MVPs in the fitness industry. Love you both 💪🏅👑

  • @kieranturner4686
    @kieranturner4686 2 роки тому +2

    Alex knows his stuff! his channel underrated in my opinion.

  • @SZgun
    @SZgun 2 роки тому +6

    Its 1 am now, I need to sleep but I found this podc. Two of my fav fitness ytber talking about training and stuff. Damn i really need to fix mt sleeping schedule. Btw the podcast have so much great info that any person who is a beginner or an advanced can still get useful info to apply in their training. Hoping to see more podcasts in the future!

    • @M4RANDHAWA
      @M4RANDHAWA 2 роки тому

      Idk why I’m watching at 3:33 am ffs

  • @Lordxfx
    @Lordxfx 2 роки тому

    I'm a life time natural getting back in to shape. (49). You know how pleasing it is listening to guys like you, its amazing. Turns out all I did in the past are paying out in full. I was worried at first, but as you stated, never rush progress. Nice chat!

  • @tracecalloway1583
    @tracecalloway1583 2 роки тому +2

    You mentioned the need for calisthenics practitioners to utilize more isolation exercises. I've seen your videos about tricep extensions and would love a video talking about what isolation exercises would be the most beneficial to someone only doing the main calisthenics movements and what they're missing without them.

  • @ichinomiyaconbimai5104
    @ichinomiyaconbimai5104 2 роки тому +3

    Did snap city and still do to this day (minimalist type training) there are many variables to work with that can make any training routine safe and progressive. LOL IM 54 this year been LIFTING and EXERCISING BRA since 1986 my metal therapy.

  • @I_Might_B_Wrong
    @I_Might_B_Wrong 2 роки тому +2

    Lifting without working on my abs led to a lot of back tightness. I don't think a ton of ab work is needed, but enough to take some load off the low back is worth it.

  • @OliveMule
    @OliveMule 2 роки тому +5

    THIS VIDEO IS MY PREWORKOUT TODAY
    LETS
    FCKING
    GOOOOOOOOO

  • @SevimliKanaL
    @SevimliKanaL Рік тому +1

    Hello, friend. Very nice exercise. Thank you for sharing. Good luck to you.

  • @bloodeater
    @bloodeater 2 роки тому +1

    both you guys should make merch, tshirts or something, anyway love to hear another podcast from these two legends

  • @NekoEspada
    @NekoEspada 2 роки тому +2

    I agree so much with the muscle memory aspect. I stopped training for like 6 months cause I didn't get the vaccine and wasn't allowed to go to the gyms, but I eventually did get the jab and forced myself back to the gym, I lost most of my strength, it was a little depressing, but I kept my head up and trained and after a few months I was back to my old strength and even made a bunch of PRs in my squats and weighted dips.

  • @FeldyMohrisar
    @FeldyMohrisar 2 роки тому +10

    My bodybuilder friend once said calisthenics is more complex than lifting, even push-up can recruit more support muscle than bench press.
    And yes in my experience I can easily transfer my strength to weight and can isolated without problem, but I stick with bodyweight and sometimes weighted.

    • @lordoflobsters7254
      @lordoflobsters7254 2 роки тому +3

      of course a pushup recruits more muscle fibers, you have no surface to push against which will activate a lot of muscle groups to keep you stable

    • @gregoriomiller8241
      @gregoriomiller8241 Рік тому

      Pushups are awesome

  • @RDbodybuildingreardelt
    @RDbodybuildingreardelt 2 роки тому +2

    Love both of you guys! Great job!

  • @nomadicstrength
    @nomadicstrength 2 роки тому +1

    Two of my favorites in one vid. Hell yeah.

  • @ShatteredWindowpane
    @ShatteredWindowpane 4 місяці тому

    This was a fantastic episode. Tons of great information.

  • @estebancruz4788
    @estebancruz4788 2 роки тому +2

    It would be awesome if you interviewed Natural Hypertrophy.

  • @SirWetBiscuit
    @SirWetBiscuit 2 роки тому +1

    Hell yeah. My two favorite fit dudes

  • @guyshaffer6156
    @guyshaffer6156 2 роки тому

    By far the most informative podcast I ever heard!

  • @dravikmondal6517
    @dravikmondal6517 2 роки тому

    Lovely discussion. A video full of knowledges and motivation. Love you both !

  • @jordicanedo4398
    @jordicanedo4398 2 роки тому +2

    What a time to be alive⚡️🤙🏼 two of my favorite fitness experts talking things I could only wish to discuss with someone, amazing really fortunate to have people like you in this world LFG🏴‍☠️

  • @Andrewpark737
    @Andrewpark737 2 роки тому +1

    Overall very informative video 🔥
    I totally agree with carryovers from calisthenics to lifting. For my instance, straddle planche 6sec transferred to bench 85x3, dips50x11. Anyway, thanks for spreading knowledge Daniel!🙏

  • @CaptainBrash
    @CaptainBrash 2 роки тому +4

    Yeah, I've always had a thick neck. Makes it difficult to find shirts that fit but otherwise it's pretty good. :)

    • @esthetics4512
      @esthetics4512 2 роки тому +1

      But you be looking mean bro thick necks are the bomb for frame

  • @Kanina161
    @Kanina161 2 роки тому +3

    Daniel do a podcast with a street lifting athlete it will be awesome

  • @nicholasnoukhay544
    @nicholasnoukhay544 2 роки тому

    Love these podcasts. So much precious knowledge attained.

  • @domepiece11
    @domepiece11 2 роки тому

    Great collaboration. I found out about Fitness FAQs from Alpha Destiny. :)

  • @MPmilanMP
    @MPmilanMP 2 роки тому

    Excellent discussion, thanks guys!

  • @AndrezyOne
    @AndrezyOne 2 роки тому

    Thank you! This podcast really really helped me stay on track!

  • @kbflorida888
    @kbflorida888 2 роки тому

    Great interview guys. I did just a bit more on weighted abs today. Thanx!

  • @beginnercalisthenics
    @beginnercalisthenics 2 роки тому

    Thanks guys!

  • @agnidas5816
    @agnidas5816 2 роки тому

    12:52 . B beg to differ. I did benching that way and blew through my old plateau like nothing then stopped cause I am not interested in bench, just wanted to be able to tell people I am not weak. Barbell bench is hell on the shoulders. Not my delts - my delts were fine, i benched with great form. My whole shoulders get so flipping tight - pro power lifters have this issue too and they get too tight to squat.
    Only thing is I spread it out over 5 days.
    It was actually applying theory to try to get the most out. People try to play numbers games but they suck at it. They cannot theory craft an optimal program for the most part.
    One of the reasons it worked so well is because bench is not a test of strength - it is a test of skill. your body likes to forget that position as quickly as it can cause it is so unnatural so developing that skill is really super difficult.
    But you have to actually pay attention to notice that. Your awareness has to be high enough and your memory good enough to where you subjectively notice and track how you feel during the movement. Most people are not capable of knowing themselves to that degree.
    It is also dang hard to actually get full chest activation in that movement. It's why body builders have a better pound for pound bench than powerlifters usually - cause the body builders use many exercises like cross over flies angled upwards to get full chest activation.

  • @LoveLife-mm5wx
    @LoveLife-mm5wx Рік тому

    Great info!

  • @davidrichardson9789
    @davidrichardson9789 Рік тому

    Nice video....I'm looking at training in a different way now.

  • @thanksgivingh6185
    @thanksgivingh6185 2 роки тому +4

    Calsthenics athletes have an easier time translating to weightlifting than weightlifters to calisthenics because they have a higher body weight to strength ratio. With weight lifting you can bulk up(which for most people usually involves gaining a bunch of fat) and make "progress" whereas in calisthenics that cannot be done.

    • @rasheemthebestfirstone3274
      @rasheemthebestfirstone3274 2 роки тому

      How do you bulk in calisthenics then ? , so you are progressing if you gaining more body weight to lift?

  • @footmerc
    @footmerc Рік тому

    Great interview!!

  • @thisismakneto2296
    @thisismakneto2296 2 роки тому

    gonna watch this vido slowly man, seems damn good

  • @modaninonderi
    @modaninonderi 2 роки тому +1

    Result ; Enjoy, be patient, consistent and sustainable training, do not change your program until you achive on that program and continue to learn. Thankyou guys.

  • @rahulshendre7089
    @rahulshendre7089 2 роки тому

    Podcasts are the future

  • @ScEscapism
    @ScEscapism 2 роки тому

    Watched the one you done on alexs channel now time for this

  • @rahulshendre7089
    @rahulshendre7089 2 роки тому

    FINALLY
    Legends and my favourite youtubers

  • @dennfoo
    @dennfoo 2 роки тому +3

    As of lately my elbows and armpits hurts when doing pull-/pushups.
    Guess its time to take a little break

    • @mrpuppydog100
      @mrpuppydog100 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/LAgzh6KSUu0/v-deo.html this could help elbow tendonitis

    • @Trajce_Hybrid
      @Trajce_Hybrid 2 роки тому

      myb change the variation if you havent done that

    • @hekkrjs2698
      @hekkrjs2698 2 роки тому

      Do you tuck or elbows in or let them flare/turn out? Are you using a bar and the floor or rings?

    • @dennfoo
      @dennfoo 2 роки тому

      @@Trajce_Hybrid I think it started hurting soon i tried other variations.

    • @dennfoo
      @dennfoo 2 роки тому

      @@hekkrjs2698 Prolly more tucked in. And yes mostly using a bar

  • @SuperhumanUnchained
    @SuperhumanUnchained 2 роки тому +1

    Woooooow that intro fitness warrior training

  • @lukasenberg3756
    @lukasenberg3756 Рік тому

    realy good podcast!

  • @PullupDip
    @PullupDip 2 роки тому

    another great video!

  • @safikaahmedzotdar6920
    @safikaahmedzotdar6920 2 роки тому

    Hey Daniel, he said that you should change workout variation, i agree with that. I will change neutral pull to pronated pull up after some months etc. But I have a question should I need to change bicep curl variation. If needed to change then hammer curl will not target my bicep more effectively. And would i change variation of Barbell squad.

  • @Feracitus
    @Feracitus Рік тому

    Who is Daniel, which program are you talking about! i need actionable info!

  • @Roknavas
    @Roknavas 2 роки тому

    Great episode 👏

  • @respectedmastermind
    @respectedmastermind 2 роки тому

    Rotations are key for longevity at the intermediate stage

  • @OliveMule
    @OliveMule 2 роки тому +2

    This is cool crazy, you two sound like how I think.

  • @davidrichardson9789
    @davidrichardson9789 Рік тому

    A bad session is better than no session cause yr still build that muscle.

  • @JesseDahirKanehl
    @JesseDahirKanehl 2 роки тому

    You should get the Knees Over Toes guy on here next

  • @nanquan491
    @nanquan491 2 роки тому

    Can't believe I got through this entire video :D

  • @albertogarcien6752
    @albertogarcien6752 2 роки тому +3

    No daniel! You just wasted the potential of doing 90 shorts! :) nice vid man

  • @Jspec1983
    @Jspec1983 Рік тому

    im 40 tghis year and only started working out a year and a half ago. very sad that i didnt start this years ago!

  • @CaptainBrash
    @CaptainBrash 2 роки тому +1

    Good programs are key.
    Daniel's Body by Rings program is great.
    Jeff Nippard's beginning hypertrophy is also awesome (has 3 splits so it's like 3 programs in 1)
    I've actually modified his full body 3*week to 2*week.
    I'll have to have a look at one of Alpha Destiny's programs sometime because I really like his weighted calisthenics thing alongside the traditional weights

  • @naturecee7632
    @naturecee7632 2 роки тому +1

    Can you please be a little more specific and detailed for us vision impaired viewers that count on the audio aspect of your training, thank you for your advice, peace

  • @Nunak91
    @Nunak91 2 роки тому +2

    40:17 "using people as weights". I thought if you're in prison and not strong enough to use whole person just use part of a person (leg or torso).

  • @1956DANNYJ
    @1956DANNYJ 2 роки тому

    What about damage to the knees

  • @nbajungboy306
    @nbajungboy306 2 роки тому

    0:16 Homie looks like he hit the blunt

  • @zenlifestyleandmannersshow6892
    @zenlifestyleandmannersshow6892 2 роки тому +3

    Yes yes yes yes!

  • @alihk2290
    @alihk2290 2 роки тому

    GOLD

  • @OliveMule
    @OliveMule 2 роки тому +2

    I feel like I got kicked in the head by chuck Norris in a good way , so many truth drops around every corner even in the end!

  • @Dreweybaby
    @Dreweybaby Рік тому

    How do a man not love the gym? Soon as i walk pass a gym i get excited as fvck!

  • @EMOTIONLESS-tn6nx
    @EMOTIONLESS-tn6nx 2 роки тому +4

    Bro there should really be highlights of these podcasts because as much as some of us would like to sit through them , we just don't have enough time😞

    • @KindaAmazing667
      @KindaAmazing667 2 роки тому +6

      There are timestamps....

    • @Trajce_Hybrid
      @Trajce_Hybrid 2 роки тому +4

      you can also watch 10 minutes each day and aventually youll get throw it

  • @mmmm-yw5er
    @mmmm-yw5er 2 роки тому

    perfect

  • @lancerogers9694
    @lancerogers9694 2 роки тому

    Intensity each workout. Ez

  • @Kinta02
    @Kinta02 2 роки тому +1

    I'll give you one better: WHEN is AlphaDestiny?

  • @nangkutaye9870
    @nangkutaye9870 2 роки тому +1

    This guy's voice is like God.

  • @tsupi7056
    @tsupi7056 2 роки тому +1

    I guess studies can wait an hour

  • @kingsleyosamade
    @kingsleyosamade 2 роки тому +1

    Heard the podcast already

  • @Jspec1983
    @Jspec1983 Рік тому

    If i could do a pull up i wouldnt go near the pull down machine

  • @beetlejuice970
    @beetlejuice970 Рік тому

    Full body 3 times a week is my sweetspot

  • @zbigniewiksinski
    @zbigniewiksinski 2 роки тому

    its funny how hes talking about various exercises for any other part but on abs he says you can do one (crunches) rotfl. like all those core, stability, spine, rotation (and so on) muscles dont matter when it comes to abs.

  • @davidrtrains
    @davidrtrains 2 роки тому

    20:07

  • @itachi6146
    @itachi6146 2 роки тому

    Anyone please reply,,,,if i push up 30-40 time for 1-2 month at age 16 ...will my height stop growing?

  • @umerbsr
    @umerbsr 8 місяців тому

    1:06:33 He's now promoting these pump reps lol

  • @WileECoyoteYM
    @WileECoyoteYM 2 роки тому

    Dirty bulk is almost a must. Just eat as much as you can as long as you feel healthy. Eat earthy if you don’t.

  • @mihir72-b9q
    @mihir72-b9q 2 роки тому

    Brother of stipke

  • @ArchivAdorai
    @ArchivAdorai Рік тому

    Only natural limit is time

  • @noneofurbusiness906
    @noneofurbusiness906 2 роки тому

    I think it's the same guy in both pictures tbh

  • @quademullins4767
    @quademullins4767 2 роки тому +1

    idk if i like the alex dude

  • @sssss7026
    @sssss7026 Рік тому

    aight then ill try 500kg

  • @1982asd
    @1982asd 2 роки тому +1

    This is already bodybuilding and not Calisthenics

    • @daorkykid
      @daorkykid 2 роки тому +2

      Weight exercises are superior for building strength, which will have carryover to callisthenics.

    • @rasheemthebestfirstone3274
      @rasheemthebestfirstone3274 2 роки тому +2

      @@daorkykid oh really?

    • @quangtrungbui675
      @quangtrungbui675 6 місяців тому

      calisthenics-style bodybuilding.

  • @nicolas2226
    @nicolas2226 2 роки тому

    Crossover

  • @suraj0786_
    @suraj0786_ 2 роки тому

    Juned fitness check out