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  • @AlexLeonidas
    @AlexLeonidas  6 років тому +319

    Got many requests for this topic, so here it is.
    This is an experience-based video where I discuss what worked FOR ME. Hopefully this advice will benefit you as well. Please let me know in the comment section how this helps, and what additional tips you have.
    0:28 Enjoyment + New Template
    4:09 Lower Back and Abs
    6:54 PROM
    10:21 Neck Training
    12:39 Mindset

    • @Tyngdlyftning1
      @Tyngdlyftning1 6 років тому +11

      you are like eric bugenhagen light. If he could make quality videos.

    • @PixelGunner3D
      @PixelGunner3D 6 років тому

      Dude why not grow side lower lips Dotn be a Normal ie ok. Nlome bbd BONO Ko! CcAlphaDestiny

    • @bouldershoulders7753
      @bouldershoulders7753 6 років тому +2

      king jangals stand on plates

    • @angelheredia7482
      @angelheredia7482 6 років тому

      When will the next version of NE be avialable. Also is it free if you already bought it in the past

    • @angelheredia7482
      @angelheredia7482 6 років тому

      Q and a question

  • @tylerreinert7326
    @tylerreinert7326 4 роки тому +174

    Alpha: train how you want
    Me: *maxes out 7 days a week*

    • @mjdhrvevshs9745
      @mjdhrvevshs9745 4 роки тому +19

      Tyler Reinert surprisingly enough that’s an actual thing it’s called the Bulgarian method

    • @edtheangler4930
      @edtheangler4930 4 роки тому +49

      @@mjdhrvevshs9745 More like Bugenhagen method

    • @vicmo25
      @vicmo25 3 роки тому +3

      Well, if u want to max out 7 days a week...then that's perfect because u are doing it how you want.

    • @benivory3761
      @benivory3761 3 роки тому

      @@edtheangler4930 and it works too

    • @powerliftingiscool9548
      @powerliftingiscool9548 2 роки тому +1

      Ever heard of Squat Everyday?

  • @srafez9057
    @srafez9057 6 років тому +226

    1. Do what you like
    2. Train abs and lower back
    3. Progressive range of motion: do partials
    4. Neck training improves CNS which somehow improves compounds
    5. Mindset

  • @byRoyalty
    @byRoyalty 5 років тому +37

    "I hang upside down. In the morning." - Alexander Leonidas

  • @SootheTheGlitch
    @SootheTheGlitch 6 років тому +170

    This is why ive been a sub for a while...i say the same shit you say..do things YOUR way....Live YOUR way...alpha crew

    • @EditorMusket
      @EditorMusket 6 років тому +9

      I know right? I have a friend of mine that hates Power Cleans, but still does them because everyone else at the gym is doing them. He barely has the motivation to train, but I'm helping him realize that he can enjoy the gym again.

  • @archerengelo
    @archerengelo 6 років тому +232

    Dinnerdate Destiny

  • @jeralnd489
    @jeralnd489 6 років тому +45

    Intellectual Destiny

  • @arenmouradian823
    @arenmouradian823 5 років тому +51

    i dont like leg days so im gonna skip it. Thanks

  • @spyrosgiannios9088
    @spyrosgiannios9088 6 років тому +109

    I think training your neck enchances your lifts because you tighten your neck muscles every time you push or pull in order to stabilize your head... Because it's more important for the body to save a head than a hamstring for example.... I also myself used to train neck directly(the time I took my profile pic) and I felt a lot more stable in deadlifts, overhead presses etc.

  • @grantcarpenter9722
    @grantcarpenter9722 6 років тому +53

    You look 10x better with the beard.

  • @brandonmangham4124
    @brandonmangham4124 6 років тому +610

    You started following bloho's 5x5 program secretly that's why your strength blew up. lol.

    • @MarcoSerafini108
      @MarcoSerafini108 6 років тому +5

      Brandon mangham LOL

    • @torudro8022
      @torudro8022 6 років тому +2

      I don't get the joke

    • @MarcoSerafini108
      @MarcoSerafini108 6 років тому +12

      Torudro Watch the Re: Fake Mercenary video

    • @DavidKFZ
      @DavidKFZ 6 років тому +36

      Torudro blaha is a joke, he's a "bodybuilder" with many issues not just with his advice and this is a rip on him

    • @IsmaelDrucker
      @IsmaelDrucker 6 років тому +14

      Not negotiable

  • @doinitright1373
    @doinitright1373 6 років тому +2

    Im getting hyped to do your strength training methods

  • @kylekasak6760
    @kylekasak6760 6 років тому +86

    Just wanted to say I ran a program I hated for 3 months and in the first two weeks of NE I absolutely killed it and gained 3 pounds when I was stuck at 157 for 3 months

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  6 років тому +16

      Amazing bro! More gains to come

    • @EditorMusket
      @EditorMusket 6 років тому +8

      Dude, I know the feeling. You go into the gym feeling like it's just gonna be another day with plateaus, and it's not even your fault (food, sleep, and water is on point). Glad I switched

    • @XpaulX300
      @XpaulX300 6 років тому

      AlphaDestiny when is the NE overhaul 2.0 coming in?

    • @tylad98
      @tylad98 6 років тому +3

      Minewire Fitness if your food and sleep are good you will make gains on pretty much any properly structured program me isn't magic get off Alex's nuts

    • @kylekasak6760
      @kylekasak6760 6 років тому +1

      Chaka it’s called mindset buddy, I never said NE was magic. But the structure of it keeps you motivated every week and has optimal volume, conditioning, strength work and in the end it keeps you motivated to kill it and give it your best.

  • @aaronparker5805
    @aaronparker5805 6 років тому +14

    Dude that neck training hypothesis sounds killer!!!

  • @sebastiansjoo4203
    @sebastiansjoo4203 6 років тому

    Really looking forward to the new template. Hitting new pr's and intensity is what I personally enjoy

  • @animeJ1
    @animeJ1 6 років тому

    This was a great video.

  • @pedropauli5018
    @pedropauli5018 6 років тому

    one of your best videos man, thank you

  • @POW710
    @POW710 5 років тому

    I’ve spent a lot of time on UA-cam fitness in the past few months and this is the most helpful and informative video I’ve seen to date

  • @Enmanuel_V6
    @Enmanuel_V6 6 років тому

    Amazing video Alex

  • @t6c756
    @t6c756 6 років тому

    Awesome vid.

  • @Atlas_21
    @Atlas_21 6 років тому

    This is an epic video you made right here, thanks man!

  • @theovercomer2006
    @theovercomer2006 4 роки тому

    I love this video! I've been training my way for along time!

  • @foreverdrift
    @foreverdrift 5 років тому +2

    Training motivation; thanks for reminding me of this - I've been falling into exactly the trap you described. Liked, subbed, and looking forward to more.

  • @MuscleEire
    @MuscleEire 6 років тому +216

    This will be gold, where the notification crew at?

    • @enigmapublius1
      @enigmapublius1 6 років тому

      helloo 🙌🙌

    • @EditorMusket
      @EditorMusket 6 років тому +1

      Muscle Eire Heck yeah, checking in

    • @ad7219
      @ad7219 6 років тому +1

      Fuck off you bell end

  • @TheEx77
    @TheEx77 6 років тому +619

    with those glasses he looks like a single mom with 3 sons

  • @StevenIuele98
    @StevenIuele98 6 років тому

    Great content Alex! Keep it up!

  • @ygvaesthetics5766
    @ygvaesthetics5766 6 років тому

    Man I always feel motivated af after watching your videos

  • @davidhc-PEntrenamientos
    @davidhc-PEntrenamientos 6 років тому +1

    Motivation is key! Well said.

  • @muscleandmath2910
    @muscleandmath2910 6 років тому +154

    You might be on to something huuuuuge with the neck and CNS thing.

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  6 років тому +27

      Thanks bro, I think so too! I'd love to see science confirming it

    • @ad7219
      @ad7219 6 років тому +53

      Yeah I've heard a paper is being written on it right now at the University of Bullshit.

    • @muscleandmath2910
      @muscleandmath2910 6 років тому +22

      a d dude I said he might be on to something. Not that he's the greatest person ever. Open your mind a little to new thoughts.

    • @iggmeister4137
      @iggmeister4137 4 роки тому +6

      @@muscleandmath2910 fr so many people shit on neck training or rackpulls, well its their waste tho! They are the ones who are missing the progress 😂

    • @armanigiorgio793
      @armanigiorgio793 3 роки тому

      This comment aged well...

  • @Apex2332
    @Apex2332 6 років тому

    Last tip was great, love it

  • @Joel-gy8fw
    @Joel-gy8fw 6 років тому +8

    Rack pulled for two months on a regular basis after deadlifting consistently for one year. And had a 40 pound jump after not doing the dead lift for two months. You are very right about this.

  • @GOATMENTATOR
    @GOATMENTATOR 3 роки тому

    #5 has helped me the most

  • @danielkrome2333
    @danielkrome2333 6 років тому

    great info man !!!!!!

  • @vladinatora9293
    @vladinatora9293 6 років тому

    I can't explain how useful your channel is

  • @Andrewhastings247
    @Andrewhastings247 6 років тому

    One of your better videos, really solid advice here

  • @BS-rb5jp
    @BS-rb5jp 6 років тому +4

    Hands down some of the best advice ever given. Since just doing exercises I want and taking a do or die mindset to every lift, I've never been stronger. Sure, you need volume to get muscle to move weights, but you would be surprised just how much you can do with what you have. Mindset is one of the only true ways to overcome challenges and this just doesn't apply to to the gym.

    • @mikegorbet2544
      @mikegorbet2544 6 років тому +1

      B S crazy what the body can do, man

  • @stevei4860
    @stevei4860 6 років тому

    Your channel is exploding. I love it.

  • @williamsantiago7023
    @williamsantiago7023 6 років тому +8

    Like Bruce Lee once said.... "Do not think, feel." I agree over 9000% when it comes to the mindset Alex.

  • @megaman7954
    @megaman7954 6 років тому

    You're a GOAT Alex thanks for the amazing content

  • @oskarandersson5712
    @oskarandersson5712 6 років тому

    One of your best videos so far according to me!

  • @1_2_3duck
    @1_2_3duck 6 років тому

    look forward to the new template - volume day can be pretty hellish haha

  • @silverchariot1732
    @silverchariot1732 6 років тому

    Thanks man i needed this just so i can be a happy person for myself

  • @mikec1945
    @mikec1945 6 років тому

    Dude your videos are excellent

  • @DangerousWillie
    @DangerousWillie 6 років тому +62

    Box squats & trap bar deadlifts FTW!!!

    • @blahblahdude100
      @blahblahdude100 6 років тому +12

      Tell that to people with fucked up knees

    • @rb9951
      @rb9951 6 років тому +7

      Jason Genova I can high box squat 1035 with the box set to my waist level and quarter sqaut bar only. Get on my level.

    • @selimsouidi3065
      @selimsouidi3065 6 років тому

      rb9951 that shit hilarious bruh... 😂

    • @EditorMusket
      @EditorMusket 6 років тому +2

      DangerousWillie But what about Box Squatting with a Trap Bar? 🤔

    • @12theunknown12
      @12theunknown12 6 років тому +1

      Minewire Fitness it's the only way

  • @hotcheetoes
    @hotcheetoes 6 років тому

    This motivates me. Thank you

  • @EngineerDJ_Julius
    @EngineerDJ_Julius 4 роки тому

    Bro I appreciate this!! I learned something major from this video 😎

  • @pranavgainz4180
    @pranavgainz4180 6 років тому +7

    IT'S THE MINDSET!!!🔥

  • @ry4nx
    @ry4nx 6 років тому

    great video man and i love your hypothesis/theory on neck training in correlation to cns

  • @marshallore6869
    @marshallore6869 6 років тому +96

    Holy fuck, your hypothesis that neck training enhances the CNS needs to be researched.

    • @mikegorbet2544
      @mikegorbet2544 6 років тому +5

      Marshall Lore II I'd be curious to see that too

    • @user-sx5kx3pq2i
      @user-sx5kx3pq2i 6 років тому +7

      Marshall Lore II yeah thats a pretty big claimm and i think thats bs

    • @richardmayol7758
      @richardmayol7758 6 років тому +7

      Marshall Lore II when I used to wrestle I would train my neck a lot. My numbers got a lot higher at every lift. I do not think it gives crazy benefits, but I am almost sure that it does help with general strength it makes you more compact. Just like core is engaged in so many exercises the neck can be somewhat helpful too.

    • @EditorMusket
      @EditorMusket 6 років тому +1

      Yeah, I'm just waiting until the research comes out and people continue to say that it's impossible.

    • @tylad98
      @tylad98 6 років тому +1

      Energy Drunk that's basically what a hypothesis is you fuck

  • @darrellfriesen5328
    @darrellfriesen5328 6 років тому +1

    Damn Alex, that was a really good video. I just did my first mini home work out yesterday and made sure to do my neck training. Also I have never done goodmornings with light bands until yesterday and they felt great .

  • @renator.8571
    @renator.8571 5 років тому

    This is gold

  • @learntoswim2777
    @learntoswim2777 3 роки тому

    Everything is pretty much says is true. This guy is a true genius for strength and size training

  • @TylerYeagerPowerlifter
    @TylerYeagerPowerlifter 6 років тому +1

    I think the most important thing here over everything is MINDSET! You will never achieve anything great without a positive mindset. Belief will change your world. Its a great feeling going into every lift KNOWING you are gonna set a new PR. No doubt at all! Great video, this can't be talked about enough

  • @joshuamerrill3959
    @joshuamerrill3959 6 років тому

    I'm more amazed by your beard gainz, just got done watching an old video and holy shit

  • @legolad444
    @legolad444 6 років тому

    Appreciate the time stamp

  • @jhk6205
    @jhk6205 6 років тому

    The strength professor.......great vid....thanks..

  • @MrSasuke2222
    @MrSasuke2222 6 років тому

    Mindset power can not be denied! It is so true I hit a 325 deadlift today for the first time and it felt easier then when I hit 315 a few days ago! Not only that yesterday I killed my final exam at my medical class. It was hands on procedures. Funny how all semester I struggled but I thought to myself it was a mindset and I fucking nailed it! Mindset really makes a difference in ones life. So fucking glad I found your channel as well as Erics. Btw content getting better and better every day good mindest ;)

  • @nickkraw1
    @nickkraw1 6 років тому

    This is a great video.

  • @pramesh.gurung
    @pramesh.gurung 6 років тому

    Agreed so much to the first part .. do whatever the fuck you want to. do what makes you motivated. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @aarongranum8635
    @aarongranum8635 6 років тому

    fucking. love your channel bro.

  • @seeyouatsunset
    @seeyouatsunset 6 років тому +3

    The moment i stopped training for myself was the moment i started hating training. I remember being obsessed with maxing out the lat pulldown machine 6 years ago. It felt so unbelievably amazing, especially the very close neutral grip. That mindset in combination with 225 power cleans for reps and a 315 bench press had me rocking the coolest physique and i absolutely loved it. I want to max out the 295 pound lat pulldown machine at my gym before the year is over. I really dont ever remember having lower back pain when i could hit heavy weight on lat pulldowns. Just kept my back so balanced.

  • @magictankz8181
    @magictankz8181 6 років тому

    Top 3 best fitness UA-camr maybe the best in my opinion , Alex your a beast I love your content and I've been running NE for 3 weeks and it's fun af and can't wait to make all kinds of gainzzzz

  • @abs0978aa67
    @abs0978aa67 6 років тому +2

    Perfect timing

  • @AndromedaIX
    @AndromedaIX 6 років тому

    Great video

  • @Aliistrength
    @Aliistrength 6 років тому

    Greatest Video ever!! TRUTHHHHHH

  • @ericgl182
    @ericgl182 6 років тому

    I really dig your mindset

  • @Glutespecialist
    @Glutespecialist Рік тому

    Honestly training enjoyment is so underrated!

  • @dagan8659
    @dagan8659 6 років тому

    You have confirmed my way thanks !

  • @eggmacthevegan2898
    @eggmacthevegan2898 6 років тому

    Great vids, I have been training for years now, on and off. I’m 37 now and I’ve been vegan for a while and the gains and recovery has improved immensely and also, just like you say, now when I go to gym my energy levels are so super high, I’m killing it every time, I’m loving it again just like in the beginning and most importantly I feel content with myself now, I feel like I’m doing for myself now.

  • @sethjsanchez
    @sethjsanchez 6 років тому +5

    You posted this vid on my birthday! Thanks for the birthdaygift, Alpha!

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  6 років тому +2

      Happy Birthday Seth! Own your day

  • @mwphil
    @mwphil 3 роки тому

    truth!!! I'm fours years behind on this one but STILL truth!!!!

  • @revolutioncryptonews1787
    @revolutioncryptonews1787 6 років тому

    you are amazing! thank you

  • @Ok-dr7de
    @Ok-dr7de 6 років тому +1

    It sounds like your whole life revolves around the gym, which is fine if you enjoy that but I personally could never work out that much. Much respect bro!!

  • @e.a.2359
    @e.a.2359 6 років тому

    Much respect Alex

  • @ketobob-omb590
    @ketobob-omb590 6 років тому

    Awesome news! I am having huge success with your program. My Abs are showing at 20% body fat!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you going to get some fan gear any time soon? oh ya, neck work - been doing it like crazy - love all the crazy looks in the gym - I noticed some nice development going on while trying shirts on in the mall today - and I am noticing the ladies are a lot happier to see me

  • @jonssonnicolas
    @jonssonnicolas 6 років тому

    Extremely real video, you have discovered the truth of strength training. I am going to start a bulgarian light concurent program. Of course with a lot acsessory work. My gym has ordered a reverse hyper too!

  • @no-yj2cf
    @no-yj2cf 6 років тому +33

    I'm 10000% sure that you are correct about the neck and CNS. Literally everything in your body is controlled by your neck. Break your neck? Everything below it doesn't work.

  • @matijaskuk5348
    @matijaskuk5348 6 років тому

    Subscribed

  • @chadcorber6399
    @chadcorber6399 6 років тому +1

    godbless the time stamps

  • @yegorselezen472
    @yegorselezen472 6 років тому +1

    Yo Alex. Can you make a vid where you show how and which exercises you perform for you abs and lower back? Weighted crunches, oblique stuff, etc. Only seen you talking bout this and maybe a couple of short vids. Would be great to see a full video just bout abs/lowerback with as much shown as possible (not only talking). Ty.

  • @furatalhayek4298
    @furatalhayek4298 6 років тому +1

    PROM deserves its own vid!

  • @frinksbeast733
    @frinksbeast733 6 років тому

    I can relate to the first one, i believe that a gym is your playground in a sens. If you enjoy your game, you will get better in it much faster, cause you will put enthusiasm and passion to it.

  • @MatteoFitness
    @MatteoFitness 6 років тому

    Clearly the best fitness channel on UA-cam. #100

  • @benz0342
    @benz0342 6 років тому +3

    Alex, I will try your theory about neck training, I haven't train my neck in the past 2 months, my strength gains were alright as an intermediate lifter, I will start to train my neck once again and I'll check my progress and report it back to the comment section.

  • @smartfitness7200
    @smartfitness7200 6 років тому +1

    Motivation is everything, programming to maintain motivation is key

  • @GuillaumeLeValiant
    @GuillaumeLeValiant 6 років тому

    Best video you ever did, imho.

  • @JayBrie69
    @JayBrie69 6 років тому

    Alex, you're the fucking man.

  • @eduardorojas1089
    @eduardorojas1089 6 років тому

    hey Alex, I recently bought NE, I also hate the volume day, are we (who already have NE) gonna get this new template for free or some kind of discount? by the way, I have been using it for one month and the results are grat

  • @dixonvmusic2737
    @dixonvmusic2737 6 років тому +68

    Currently doing full body twice a week and lower back and abs 7 x week. I can definitely say that this system is much better. I’ve gained 40 pounds on bench press, and 20 on OHP in 4 months. Can’t wait to see how much strength I’ll gain in the next year.

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  6 років тому +3

      Excellent Dixon!

    • @dixonvmusic2737
      @dixonvmusic2737 6 років тому +2

      Thanks man. If you ever need background music for your videos hit me up. Just email me dixonl1996@hotmail.com.

    • @misfitness3475
      @misfitness3475 6 років тому +1

      what's your daily routine for lower back and abs?

    • @EditorMusket
      @EditorMusket 6 років тому

      Dixon V Music That's awesome bro! I'm only benching on one of my Intensity Days and doing Weighted Dip/OHP variations for the other days. I'm curious to see what my bench will be in a year, without a lot of direct focus on it. It always shoots up when I add in Dips.

    • @dixonvmusic2737
      @dixonvmusic2737 6 років тому

      Weighted planks, weighted crunches, weighted leg raises, reverse hypers, and some body weight stuff.

  • @Abc-li1ij
    @Abc-li1ij 6 років тому

    I remember when you had about 10k subs. Good stuff man

  • @highmanwich5413
    @highmanwich5413 6 років тому +1

    Hey Alex, what do you think of using weighted dips as a substitute for close grip bench in your novice program?

  • @boykolazarov4285
    @boykolazarov4285 6 років тому +3

    @AlphaDestiny - Pulled 595 Rack Pull above the Knee, looking forward to them massive traps :D
    Also started training my neck.
    Keep up the good work.
    Your success motivates us!
    Regards

    • @EditorMusket
      @EditorMusket 6 років тому

      You're gonna be looking like the dude in your profile photo lol

  • @theempoleon78
    @theempoleon78 6 років тому +1

    This is some material straight out of Think and Grow Rich.

  • @tiagovazkez9356
    @tiagovazkez9356 3 роки тому +1

    In calisthenics the bulgarian method combined with progresive range of motion is almost the only way to truly progress without any equipment in some of the most impresive and challenging workouts such as one arm pullups and pushups etc. And loving that way of working out have made my impressive gains in such a short time span. Awesome to know im not the only one working out like that.

  • @kylekasak6760
    @kylekasak6760 6 років тому +3

    First (: notification squaaad, great video even tho I didn’t start it yet

  • @flexrose2552
    @flexrose2552 6 років тому +2

    Gonna try PROM, your videos are never disapointment. Keep rocking :D

  • @xfaggjack4091
    @xfaggjack4091 6 років тому

    fucking nice video quality thank you

  • @lazur1
    @lazur1 6 років тому

    i've been following your advice, and doing WHATEVER I feel enthusiastic about that session. Obviously, I never miss a workout when it's DEFINITIVELY what i WANT it to be. .I'm kind of the opposite of you regarding low back: I used to do heavy low back work, but never was happy about doing it. now I do high reps, multiple sets, and am making more progress than ever.

  • @TF-uo5cg
    @TF-uo5cg 6 років тому

    Your vids are fire bro! your 100 percent right. Any one can go gym and lift weights, but if your not mentally engaged, and not enjoying your workouts you will lose motivation.

  • @plexim1591
    @plexim1591 6 років тому +1

    Hey Alex, do you think the progressive range of motion would work for one arm chinups?