My Top 5 Bulking Tips

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    0:00 Intro
    0:05 Natural appetite
    3:26 Getting too fluffy
    4:59 Calisthenics emphasis
    7:15 Conditioning importance
    10:20 Wasted bulk/opportunities
    13:26 Share your top tips down below!
    Disclaimer: AlphaDestiny is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. AlphaDestiny will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
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  • @wernerbartz4174
    @wernerbartz4174 2 роки тому +298

    my #1 tip: add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to each meal..1 tbsp = 119 calories. 119 calories x 5 (meals) equals 595 calories. if you mix it with lean ground beef, rice and salt it doesn’t even taste like you’ve added olive oil. its heart healthy and is high in vitamin E…can easily bump up a 800 calorie meal to a 919 calorie meal. boom

    • @JorisWeima
      @JorisWeima 2 роки тому +32

      Except it will fuck up your omega3 to 6 ratio even more! Honestly watch out with that. MOST people are deficient in Omega3!🧠📉👎

    • @chepesantacruz777
      @chepesantacruz777 2 роки тому +36

      things like olive oil, butter, eggs, red meat should be your best friend during a bulk. oh and fruits and veggies, so that you can shit properly lol

    • @M.Jspeaks
      @M.Jspeaks 2 роки тому +5

      @@JorisWeima eat more fish

    • @aekb5680
      @aekb5680 2 роки тому +6

      @@JorisWeima olive oil messes up your omega 3 fr?

    • @aekb5680
      @aekb5680 2 роки тому +3

      @@M.Jspeaks Or just eat omega 3 pills or gummies lol

  • @mrt1430
    @mrt1430 3 роки тому +360

    Your advice and whole character has changed so much. I remember when your bulking advice was to visit countless buffets for enhanced recovery and down a 48-piece-packet of timbits.
    Love the development, good job.

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  3 роки тому +186

      😂😂 The good old days, much love OG!!

    • @Han-nk3io
      @Han-nk3io 3 роки тому +25

      Back when Alex want to bulk to 200 😂

    • @henri4730
      @henri4730 3 роки тому +15

      Ah the timbits 😭😭😭 still remember the video

    • @squatcurldeadlift7346
      @squatcurldeadlift7346 3 роки тому +4

      He didn't really advise it though

    • @devdog712
      @devdog712 3 роки тому +1

      @@squatcurldeadlift7346 lmao yeah that was for like a week. They ain’t OGs

  • @NaturalHypertrophy
    @NaturalHypertrophy 3 роки тому +235

    Nothing like a good layer of fat to handle those tough Canadian winters

  • @AA-gd4eq
    @AA-gd4eq 3 роки тому +126

    0:42 holy shit dude those are some serious forearm gains

    • @HardcoreNaturalFitness
      @HardcoreNaturalFitness 3 роки тому

      You haven't seen mine yet ?

    • @jeetsupa4362
      @jeetsupa4362 3 роки тому +5

      @@HardcoreNaturalFitness Bro you have smaller ones 😂

    • @AVB15
      @AVB15 3 роки тому

      @@jeetsupa4362 it was a masturbation joke

    • @leeolie3728
      @leeolie3728 3 роки тому

      Blame pornhub

    • @william_159
      @william_159 2 роки тому

      @@AVB15 NUCLEUS OVERLOAD

  • @v0lmari198
    @v0lmari198 3 роки тому +100

    "The fact is, bulking is just an excuse to be lazy on your diet, see how much you can improve your bench and see how much unrestricted low quality weight you can slop on your body"
    - The Brofessor

  • @fuliomaz5981
    @fuliomaz5981 3 роки тому +50

    Honestly, I have a small frame started working out at 115 pounds, 5”6,18 yr old.
    Dad: 5”3 100 pounds at 18
    Mom: 5”10 110lbs at 18
    So I think it’s kind of bullshit how my workout journey started.
    No excuses, it taught me how to grind for my results and eat a TON of food.
    Currently 173 pounds.
    Bench 235, squat 275, DL 405.
    Not the best, but I’m a legit hard gainer, but a hard worker. Gotta change your mindset

    • @rihhard1072
      @rihhard1072 2 роки тому +11

      hard gainer but a hard worker
      bars my ninja 😂

    • @Azuraqlf
      @Azuraqlf 5 місяців тому

      how tall r u now

  • @makinggains5130
    @makinggains5130 3 роки тому +14

    wow dude i been going through a super slow bulk/maintennce phase and everything your saying is in my training right now, this journey of making gainz never ceases to fascinate. happy gaining man

  • @parkerrish9024
    @parkerrish9024 3 роки тому +105

    Top 5 bulking secrets. Oil with every meal. Eat one more meal than last time. Eat anything. Count calories . Protein matters

    • @erikskovran3540
      @erikskovran3540 3 роки тому +27

      I dont think you should eat everything... just avoid high sugar foods to avoid unecessary fat gain

    • @jackedmac
      @jackedmac 3 роки тому +6

      that's too cookie cutter lol

    • @Tazy50
      @Tazy50 3 роки тому +2

      ok ectomorph

    • @parkerrish9024
      @parkerrish9024 3 роки тому

      I eat everything, count calories, get my macros right and continue to stay low body fat and add tons of size. The secret is in the counting and managing process. That’s where people struggle. Bulking is really cookie cutter to begin with. There is no secret

    • @seal9502
      @seal9502 3 роки тому +12

      @@erikskovran3540 calories in calories out it is,but sugary foods is the unhealthy but easy way of doing it

  • @squatcurldeadlift7346
    @squatcurldeadlift7346 3 роки тому +8

    I'd love to see some home GPP videos, my work capacity is shit and I hate spending my time doing cardio so I would really like to see some good HIIT options as well. Thanks for the video Alex.

  • @grahamcallaghan3317
    @grahamcallaghan3317 3 роки тому +22

    You are the Messiah my friend...... every video is literally gold for us natties! You’re changing lives Alex, make no mistake!

  • @NaturalHypertrophy
    @NaturalHypertrophy 3 роки тому +49

    0:33 When you spot someone not respecting the Holy Fast

    • @SW-et4zb
      @SW-et4zb 3 роки тому

      Yoooo dude! I commented on your “Hypertrophy Q and a #3” video about a question I had for your next “Hypertrophy q and a” video.

  • @tireachan6178
    @tireachan6178 3 роки тому +1

    I have a lot of love for the level of truth on this channel.

  • @jefferyaung1404
    @jefferyaung1404 3 роки тому +80

    wintertime=bulking time

  • @fromeveryting29
    @fromeveryting29 3 роки тому +73

    As a skinnier guy I can confirm that the days I have counted my calories I have been pretty shocked at how hard I find it to eat enough. But also, as a student, bodyweight costs money. I have to make up my priorities. Honestly, saving money for the next few years means more to me than being slightly bigger. I already look athletic, so I guess I'm ok. I have and maintain the muscle I have.

    • @haroldedinjiklian6267
      @haroldedinjiklian6267 2 роки тому +18

      That's how I thought, but then I got pretty low self esteem everytime I saw myself in the mirror. When I bulked, I didnt break the bank. Sure it's an expense, but I mean at the end of the day, you need to pay for your food anyways. All you will be doing is getting a few extra quantities of what you already buy. It's worth the effort, trust me.

    • @oudrage
      @oudrage 2 роки тому +9

      True man, lost over 30 pounds after moving out from my parents.
      Now I know why bodybuilders eat chicken, rice and broccoli: It's cheap as hell.

    • @fromeveryting29
      @fromeveryting29 2 роки тому +1

      @@oudrage I know right. Although beans and legumes are way cheaper and better for you and the world. Skinny guys should prioritize calories, not protein. If you get enough calories of pretty much whatever kind of legumes and other stuff, you already get enough protein.
      Honestly my strongest, most buff period was when I ate potatos, rice, pasta and legumes (and lots of greens, nuts and fruit) and I have never ever spent less money on food. Animal based foods is not the way, man.

    • @oudrage
      @oudrage 2 роки тому +3

      I see what you're getting at, but there are some things I disagree with:
      1.Legumes have a lot of fiber, making it hard to eat enough for some. Also, it takes ridiculously long to cook them and I sometimes get headaches from the anti-nutrients (for me, headaches are always caused by my gut).
      2.Science is pretty clear that you should ideally consume at least 0.7-1.0 g of protein per lb. I've tracked my intake before and I simply can't hit my protein without animal products.
      3.A kg (2.2 lbs) of chicken breast costs 7 bucks where I live and contains 360g of protein. Fresh legumes cost 5 bucks for half a kg and contain like 80g of protein.
      However, most of these problems are caused by my food sensitivities and my small appetite. I've made great gains before including legumes, during times when I had a bigger appetite. Gained 72 lbs in 5 years, sick shit.

    • @oudrage
      @oudrage 2 роки тому +1

      and nuts I never can eat more than a handful for some reason.

  • @gconomy
    @gconomy 11 місяців тому

    Hey Alex, I am not a bodybuilder but working to improve fitness and energy level. Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. Your passion for what you do cares across in every post…not to mention you look great 😊

  • @Jsoccer1999
    @Jsoccer1999 3 роки тому +1

    Best fitness content on UA-cam and it’s not close

  • @KashiwaDaisuke
    @KashiwaDaisuke 3 роки тому +6

    Just started bulking 2 weeks ago. Perfect timing

  • @melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
    @melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082 3 роки тому +30

    I eat the same food while bulking that I do while cutting. I track my progress with the scale. If I'm not gaining any more weight, I started adding in liquid calories

  • @selfimproover
    @selfimproover 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this vid, gonna add conditioning sessions to my training now. It feels great to add in stuff like jumping jacks, burpees and mountain climbers.

  • @citizenresponse
    @citizenresponse 3 роки тому +34

    Went from 120 my freshman year to 165 my junior year dirty bulking. Put on a ton of muscle but the cut was brutal. I hover between 145-155 now. Good stuff as always Alex

    • @gerrick5803
      @gerrick5803 Рік тому

      Man I’ve been struggling I started in June 2020 in my freshman year at 110 and I’m now 132 at the beginning of my junior year

    • @foyh6991
      @foyh6991 Рік тому

      ​@@gerrick5803 yo bro how's it going

  • @Rorol1fted
    @Rorol1fted 3 роки тому

    Excited to see the GPP videos

  • @calvinunroe2462
    @calvinunroe2462 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Alex

  • @ilaybenita2727
    @ilaybenita2727 3 роки тому +1

    2 vids in less than 24 hours?? yessir

  • @findfit3284
    @findfit3284 3 роки тому +16

    Dirty bulking is counterproductive from my experience, I think it is always important to keep an eye on body fat during whichever method you use, whether that be dirty or lean bulking, because you want to be presentable and be able to see the muscles you worked so hard to gain. With that said, being ripped has downfalls like it being unnoticeable in clothes, as well. I think there is a sweet spot though, where you stay relatively lean, but big enough you fill out your clothes to the point people can tell you lift.

  • @pbereta
    @pbereta 3 роки тому +20

    pull ups are perfect for controlling bulking. If your pull ups number goes down, you are getting fatter my friend, not more muscular. But, if your weight goes up AND you pull ups number as well, you are on the way to some serious gains

    • @noah92930
      @noah92930 3 роки тому +4

      I’m really not sure if this is entirely true. Not all muscle you’re gaining goes to your back muscle. Any time you put on weight it’s going to be distributed throughout your body, so naturally your pull ups will dip a bit as the rate of weight gain does not equal the rate of back muscle being built. I’m not 100% sure on that though

    • @pbereta
      @pbereta 3 роки тому

      @@noah92930 ofcourse not all muscle gains go to your back, but would you be glad if you gain lets say 15 pounds but your pull ups would go from 10 reps to 6? I would be not

  • @atomgutan8064
    @atomgutan8064 Рік тому +1

    The cardio tip is the best in this video. Cardio should be sone by everyone in the world, even disabled people should try to do it if it's not completely impossible.

  • @iambeck8920
    @iambeck8920 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Alex could you make a video about your beardgrowth process, I'm sure it would be interesting for many people like myself.

  • @nunomaia5513
    @nunomaia5513 3 роки тому +1

    always good content

  • @erWIN___
    @erWIN___ 3 роки тому +3

    Could you do a video on the weighted push ups? If it’s a good replacement for the Bench Press? Since your pushing your own bodyweight and the weight on your back?

  • @wdubbleyou
    @wdubbleyou 3 роки тому

    Thx for the tips! Can you do recipe videos? Your vegan meals from back in the day looked hella good but the recipe videos never came out.

  • @user-sx7oo9kf7w
    @user-sx7oo9kf7w 3 роки тому +6

    Alex could you please make a video on how to correctly implement an aggressive mini cut. Phasing between bulk / cut / bulk. Also the pro's, con's and expectations. Training changes. A complete guide would be much appreciated.

  • @pedrohenrique-wb3ed
    @pedrohenrique-wb3ed 3 роки тому +21

    The natural apetite is for sure the most important , all that 100 pound guys saying that their eat 5k calories a day...

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  3 роки тому +4

      Fact

    • @talos910
      @talos910 3 роки тому +3

      I can’t eat I don’t have a huge appetite. I have gut issues it’s common. I eat 2 meals and shake max maybe a snack. I will never hit even 4K calories lol

    • @AA-tq7dm
      @AA-tq7dm 3 роки тому +5

      A guy I work with said he ate 5000 cals a day and his bodyweight was 57kg. I'm sorry I don't care how fast your metabolism is, if you were eating 5k at 57kg bw you would gain weight! 🤦‍♂️

    • @Behel1t
      @Behel1t 3 роки тому

      @@talos910 you don't need 4k calories to bulk. For your weight something around 2600 will probably work

  • @cumshotoftheweek
    @cumshotoftheweek 3 роки тому +52

    Good clean advice. As a naturally skinny guy, When I eat to appetite, I lose significant amounts of weight.

    • @whitefang9758
      @whitefang9758 3 роки тому +10

      Same,most of the times I have to force myself to the point of almost puking when I want to gain weight

    • @cumshotoftheweek
      @cumshotoftheweek 3 роки тому +3

      White Fang I feel you man. I’m now at the point where I just maintain. No point gaining weight as I’ll never be able to maintain the higher TDEE.

    • @iWillWakeYouUp
      @iWillWakeYouUp 3 роки тому +1

      I envy you for that. :D If I ate to appetite I'd be gaining or in the best case, maintaining. I have to put in effort to stay in a deficit.

    • @nathanielnicholi2985
      @nathanielnicholi2985 3 роки тому

      What do you do? How many meals a day? How big? Meat? Rice? I can't gain weight for shit. 160lbs I've deadlifted 463 for 3. Been the same weight for 6 years😭

    • @henri4730
      @henri4730 3 роки тому

      Yeah, same here. I gotta force it a bit but just trust the process

  • @ebelesaurus2
    @ebelesaurus2 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir. Whether I'm cutting or bulking, I still eat the same ingredients. Just higher volume. Whole foods always. Fruits, vegetables, meat and water. Just bigger numbers on the scale.

  • @tommyv4746
    @tommyv4746 Рік тому

    in the start you can just sprinkle in an extra things ex. bagel with cream cheese, serving of nuts, then toppings (olive oil, sauce) and then start adding more rice to your meals

  • @GuyHarvey182
    @GuyHarvey182 3 роки тому +4

    How convenient you uploaded this vid today Bc I’m starting my bulk today!

  • @getbig666
    @getbig666 3 роки тому

    this guy is the best

  • @samuelvisser5772
    @samuelvisser5772 3 роки тому +3

    Q and A: on your novice program, if you fail your 1*5 deadlift by like 1 or two reps should you retry the weight next workout or go down in weight to your previous pr?

  • @ONE-pg7wd
    @ONE-pg7wd 3 роки тому +1

    excellent video

  • @kevinsetayesh4987
    @kevinsetayesh4987 3 роки тому +5

    If I ate to my natural appetite I'd be on my 600 pound life right now

  • @x2x3456
    @x2x3456 3 роки тому +2

    As a guy that can gain and lose weight fairly easily, gaintaining is my favourite method to pack on muscle and not increase body fat

  • @tomsnowden6201
    @tomsnowden6201 10 місяців тому

    I definitely learned the hard way to do cardio and not dirty bulk..nothing like going into cutting and being winded after 2 minutes on a stair master.

  • @johndouglas1294
    @johndouglas1294 3 роки тому +8

    My tip.
    #1 required protein
    #2 required fats (this helps with hormone balance and nutrient delivery)
    #3 ALL of rest (calorie surplus or deficit) is controlled by carbs.
    The first two is required for best results.
    All while using the guides he gives in the video.

  • @emanueles9144
    @emanueles9144 3 роки тому

    Hi Alex , Do you advice kettlebell Swing for conditioning during a bulk phase in day off or before the workout as a good warm up? You don't think that It will ruin the bulk for an hard gainer who Is eating with a good and healthy diet

  • @no3md
    @no3md 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Alex what exercises do you recommend for thickening the back of the neck right above the upper traps, to get thickness when looking from the side

  • @beasty_b6967
    @beasty_b6967 2 роки тому

    I bulked at 42. I’m now 44 and 235 and I have a belly I’m having a hard time getting rid of. My muscle is ok. I’m 5”10 18 “ arms 49” chest 38” waist.

  • @Chris-dy5fy
    @Chris-dy5fy 3 роки тому +1

    Vitamin e helps u build also. Apparently a lot of body builders already know this and said this long before they studied it. Why it works is vitamin e protects cell membranes. Membranes that are torn a lot, such as muscles, need vitamin e to help them heal properly. If not enough vitamin e is there, it can cause muscle scarring as the healing will be inadequate. If u really are low on vitamin e u can get muscle wasting. If ur muscles feel tired, try a little vitamin e it can give u massive strength. I started eating nuts daily, about a cup to two cups of either walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts and my recovery and strength improved dramatically.

  • @johnrobinson7036
    @johnrobinson7036 3 роки тому

    Good video. How do you feel about liquid calories, meaning protein shakes? Thanks.

  • @theinfamousbear0001
    @theinfamousbear0001 3 роки тому +1

    Best "cardio" on a bulk is the battle ropes such an underrated piece of equipment. 10 1 minute sets will put you down

    • @AVB15
      @AVB15 3 роки тому

      What about punching bag?

  • @orjanpetersson3099
    @orjanpetersson3099 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @aceplayys7847
    @aceplayys7847 3 роки тому +3

    tracking will surprise many people

  • @simonh1791
    @simonh1791 2 роки тому

    I used to be pretty fluffy before I got into lifting so I assumed I would have no trouble bulking. But after pretty much a year of sitting at 140 i think my body has ita new set point. The yo yo-ing really speaks to me, ill have a good lower day have a good appetite and eat a decent surplus but then the next day my appetite is way down and I end up at maintenance for the week. Been the same weight for the last 3 weeks to the decimal point and I'm trying to get the cals in I swear! Lol

  • @andrejpavlicevic6877
    @andrejpavlicevic6877 3 роки тому

    Great video dude. May i ask did you stop focusing on shoulders?

  • @craigcordi3106
    @craigcordi3106 3 роки тому

    A lot more GPP information would be great!!

  • @Colonelgliz
    @Colonelgliz 2 роки тому +3

    Honestly, i’ve been eating 5 times a day and stuffing my face with whole foods and ive put on a few pounds within the past 3 weeks. After my shoulder session last night, i looking fuckin YOKED compared to where i started a few weeks ago. Absolutely insane

  • @RickyBobby_USA
    @RickyBobby_USA 3 роки тому

    In regards to hard gainers and mentioning that they should stick with shorter workouts with high intensity. What would be a shorter workout with high intensity? Does this mean fewer reps with higher weight? I would consider myself a hard gainer.

  • @DexFlex_YT
    @DexFlex_YT Рік тому

    yes sir

  • @willsgaming1481
    @willsgaming1481 7 місяців тому

    1st point is true: 116 pounds and 6 foot 1 started bulk at 102 pounds, since im very active everyday and my appetite isnt so high, I have to force feed myself to reach a 500 calorie surplus, it is week 11 of the bulk but my gains on bench and upper body have gobne up a lot, legs too but most muscle gains seem to gone to my chest and upper body and biceps. I am active evnough that I eat between 3000-3500 cals a day and weigh and track my foodm if it wernt for my food scale and calorie tracking app, I would not be eating nearly enough.

  • @farkaselliott0161
    @farkaselliott0161 3 роки тому +1

    Yo Alex, what kind of cardio do you think is the most pheasable when on an upper/rest/lower/rest/upper etc program? Upper is Calisthenics focused, with focus on front lever and planche, which are intense on the elbow tendons. I used to bike every other day but it's just too damn cold right now. Do you think something like a burpee workout would interfere with recovery or should I stick to jump roping (may even enhance recovery on the elbows?)

    • @nunobettencourt1429
      @nunobettencourt1429 3 роки тому

      HIIT cardio is less beneficial for recovery. It´s a very well known con of HIIT cardio. Go steday stale cardio instead.

  • @nathanaelito
    @nathanaelito 2 роки тому

    Been en Bear 🐻🐻‍❄️mode B
    💪😎right now 🏋‍♂️🏋

  • @jimskiuk305
    @jimskiuk305 3 роки тому

    Again you read my mind with a video. Unless you're controlling my mind.

  • @eraqs3646
    @eraqs3646 3 роки тому +4

    Would you say a mini cut is most optimal to maintain strength as your approaching the 20% BF, and just repeat to avoid getting fat and staying fairly lean and strong year round ?Instead of a full blown cut once a year trying to get to 10-12%?

    • @jaeggerhead
      @jaeggerhead 3 роки тому +1

      A short water fast does the trick

  • @schwaner1000
    @schwaner1000 3 роки тому +3

    Been dirty bulking for 6 months now and have gotten amazing results. Haven't counted a single calorie and most of my weight gain has been muscle. There is no one single right way. Find what works for you and stick with it.

    • @shawnanderson3031
      @shawnanderson3031 2 роки тому +1

      I dirty bulk a lot lol never count calories I look great eat whatever I want whenever I want as long as I know the proteins there and just workout hard. Always had good results that way. Other hand tho I’m almost 30, the gains, energy and longevity could be improved if I started doing all that extra shit

    • @RelaxAndSmokeMeth
      @RelaxAndSmokeMeth 10 місяців тому

      how many calories do you think you eat? 5k?

  • @XPLOSIVization
    @XPLOSIVization 2 роки тому

    My advice that's worked for me 100% would be if you are going to have a cheat day, try going for the small pizza and just a side, and ALWAYS make sure you are taking multi vitamin's with that meal to offset that low nutritional intake, your body will thank you later

  • @ogrelordmalfoy202
    @ogrelordmalfoy202 3 роки тому +3

    This lean bulk feels like im gorging myself. I feel soooo full all the time and just 100 calorie surplus. Have you ever eaten 1600 calories of penne? I felt like fricken Matt Stonie

  • @LethalKicks
    @LethalKicks 11 місяців тому

    I was underweight, almost my whole life. After tracking cals for some time, I saw, how much much less food I consume, on a regular base, that neeeded. So I started bulking, drinking around 1,5-2L of 3,8% fat milk almost every day at work (we have food dispenser machines there). I went from 60 to 85kg in 5 MONTHS!!! Also working out of course all the time. Yes, like most of it was fat, but for the first time in my life, I proved my beliefs from the past wrong. I always though, I'm not able to gain weight and ya da ya da ya da. Now cut down to 75kg, but stronger than ever before. My 1RM on bench 2 years ago as example was around 40-50kg. Now I can dom 100kg for 3 reps. I'm doing 3 sets of 10+ dips with 24kg additional weight etc. For everyone struggling, milk might be the way to go. Of course, not drink as much, as I did, because that was just to much 🙂

  • @syrianhustler4751
    @syrianhustler4751 2 роки тому

    “Uhpotooney” 7:37
    Great video!

  • @stec1808
    @stec1808 3 роки тому

    How long into a fast does your body start breaking down fat stores to use as energy and how long untill it starts breaking down muscle? Does anyone know?

  • @shaneduquette
    @shaneduquette 3 роки тому +10

    As a skinny hardgainer who's gained 65 pounds… yep. You understand us. Point #1 was perfect.

  • @TypicallyUniqueOfficial
    @TypicallyUniqueOfficial 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect timing for me.
    My only question, can someone build their naturally biggest physique without having to bulk over 15% bodyfat?
    Serious question, I'm at the point where my lifts are starting to stall (225 x 8 bench, 285 x 6 front squat, 445 lb rack pull). I know if I eat more I will gain more muscle but I will get fatter...I just don't know if when I bulk up and cut back down if I will retain enough muscle mass to warrant the bulk.

    • @StrengthHacksCoaching
      @StrengthHacksCoaching 3 роки тому +1

      Depends on the person, I personally have to climb up into the 17-18% range then cut down to 14-15% and repeat. You can retain all of your muscle if your diet, sleep and training are on point

  • @arturolievano1350
    @arturolievano1350 3 роки тому

    Guys... your effort must count.

  • @ImReadyD151
    @ImReadyD151 3 роки тому

    What would you do if you were running a novice program and went over 20% bf?

  • @ahmaddzulilmimuis8065
    @ahmaddzulilmimuis8065 3 роки тому +8

    Hahaha i remember that Alex recommend for doing dirty bulk a few years ago

    • @Braxant
      @Braxant 3 роки тому +4

      He changed his mind about it fairly quickly as I remember.

    • @hecatrice2064
      @hecatrice2064 3 роки тому

      @@Braxant I changed my mind too. I lost quite a bit of weight but didn't lose strength, which meant I had a lot of fat and water weight on me.

  • @nickgb9942
    @nickgb9942 3 роки тому +1

    GPP video coming soon.. Sounds great. I'm always wondering exactly what you mean

    • @StrengthHacksCoaching
      @StrengthHacksCoaching 3 роки тому

      Many different ways, usually 20-30 minutes in length. Can be circuit of lighter exercises done to RPE 4, also can be several rounds of sled drag variations, walking with a weight vest, farmers walks, med ball tosses, etc.

  • @rajatchopra1411
    @rajatchopra1411 9 місяців тому

    10:56 I was genuinely scared when i saw that, till i realized how wrong i was💀

  • @kaganas_edits7551
    @kaganas_edits7551 3 роки тому

    About the cardio- woudnt it hurt my recovery? (Runing, high intensity)
    I want to start runnig but afraid it will burt my progress and therefore muacle building

  • @afzaal1987
    @afzaal1987 3 роки тому

    Can you do one on cutting?

  • @amkool6135
    @amkool6135 3 роки тому

    Hey Alex does cardio improve blood pressure

  • @seektruthnow.
    @seektruthnow. 3 роки тому +7

    I fell in love with fasting and in general taking less. But I feel like that is conflicting with my goal of gaining muscle. It's really hard for me to eat more than 3 times a day. For so long I ate only once maybe twice and some days not at all.

    • @jcbanbury
      @jcbanbury 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah no **** its conflicting!

  • @spoony0
    @spoony0 3 роки тому

    im so damn afraid of bulking and always chicken out pretty soon... 5ft 11 165lbs but with a 33.5 inch waist and 15 inch arms. Seems like neither cutting nor bulking seems to be the right choice. And i have years of training under my belt btw

  • @aname3504
    @aname3504 3 роки тому +2

    Video has the same thumbnail as ram ranch lmao

  • @MuzzaMiki
    @MuzzaMiki 3 роки тому

    Alex i dont think ive ever seen you in a hoodie

  • @adrianmolina6301
    @adrianmolina6301 3 роки тому +1

    Yo alex how do you not get overwhelmed when picking exercises for rotation. Like I love the push press and z press but I also like the dead bench, incline bench from all angles, pin presses, and strict presses ? How do you rotate them when you equally like all of them and enjoy them doing them weekly?

  • @w_4ca
    @w_4ca 3 роки тому +4

    I used to be obese. I’ve lost over 50lbs and I’m so hesitant to start bulking because I’m worried I’m just going to get fat again and lose my progress.
    For anyone who’s bulked before and had success, how long do you bulk for and how much weight do you try to put on over that span?
    I know he mentioned 20% BF but I don’t have a reliable method to measure that. I’ve used calipers, handheld devices, and this other electronic device my gym has and have gotten drastically different results from all of them.

    • @marcoechavarria7274
      @marcoechavarria7274 3 роки тому

      I used to be obese too. Highest weight ever was 273lbs. I leaned out to 173 and the bulked. Don’t worry, if you do it slow and controlled you’ll gain weight back yes, but in a good way

    • @Smithb83
      @Smithb83 3 роки тому

      I've found that tracking all of my calories in myfitnesspal has made it so much easier. I eat IIFYM and weigh in regularly. Increase calories slowly ensuring I'm gaining around 2lb per month. Fat gain is minimal

    • @Subs1338
      @Subs1338 2 роки тому

      How did it go?
      Whenever I bulk I just make sure I consume enough protein and I track my weight. If Im slowly gaining and feel energetic in the gym I know Im eating enough

  • @zombieprodigy9788
    @zombieprodigy9788 3 роки тому +2

    Can you make a video on simple routines we can do for gpp? and how much cardio per week? also is a mile in 6 minuted advanced alex or no?

    • @nunobettencourt1429
      @nunobettencourt1429 3 роки тому

      Cardio goal should be something like 60 to 150 minutes per week. When bulking I reduce it to 70 minutes. When cutting you should aim definetly for 150 minutes. Too much cardio will break down the tissue you just tore in weight lifting, making your gains null. I know because I´ve been there. First cut I did I was doing 3 hours of cardio per week while on a deficit, the result was bad and I didn´t add any muscle or strength, i lost a bit of both.

    • @ajharmiah2692
      @ajharmiah2692 3 роки тому

      @@nunobettencourt1429 of course. How csn you possibly expect to keep mass and strength at a calorie deficit and doing alot of cardio. Atn i am doing some HIIT whilst still having high calories and macros and i am not losing mass or strength. I may have slightly as i have lost some fat.

  • @primovictoria2380
    @primovictoria2380 3 роки тому +1

    Just bought some beefy pushup bars because the bench press for me was kinda meh, can't wait!

    • @primovictoria2380
      @primovictoria2380 3 роки тому

      @lilsma 333 I'm making sure I'm increasing the volume as often as i can

    • @primovictoria2380
      @primovictoria2380 3 роки тому

      @lilsma 333
      That sounds like a nightmare ha ha

    • @saidelhani9245
      @saidelhani9245 3 роки тому +1

      @lilsma 333 wrong 200 weighted push ups better than 1000 brother , he should start doing weighted calisthenics
      ( if you can do 10 Pull ups , 10 Dips , 10 Push ups ) then you should start doing weighted calisthenics start with 5 Kg and you will see some amazing gains .

    • @saidelhani9245
      @saidelhani9245 3 роки тому +1

      @lilsma 333 No brother 10 kg is enough believe me , you just need to warm up really good make sure that you warm up atleast 30 min and don't fear from anything +5 kg to 10 kg is very enough don't forget that you are lifting your weight to ( your bodyweight 60 kg + 10 kg or 5 kg )

    • @rampagesmackssons508
      @rampagesmackssons508 3 роки тому

      @lilsma 333 he was saying 200 pushups not 200lbs

  • @henri4730
    @henri4730 3 роки тому +1

    Ah, just when we needed it

  • @GuitarMusician99
    @GuitarMusician99 3 роки тому +2

    Beer yeast helps a lot with boosting appetite... I'm naturally skinny so I have to force feed a lot when I bulk and beer yeast makes it a lot easier.. Maybe it's because of all of the vitamins that it contains idk

    • @jaeggerhead
      @jaeggerhead 3 роки тому +2

      Nothing better than a yeasty post workout beer

    • @GuitarMusician99
      @GuitarMusician99 3 роки тому +1

      @@jaeggerhead definitely not what i meant but you're 100% right

  • @adamek9750
    @adamek9750 3 роки тому +6

    after 8 months of pretty much no training, best believe im bulking for the next year.

    • @angel_-1890
      @angel_-1890 3 роки тому +1

      What happened man🤦‍♂️

    • @nomongosinthaworld
      @nomongosinthaworld 3 роки тому +1

      @@angel_-1890 COVID im guessing

    • @angel_-1890
      @angel_-1890 3 роки тому +1

      @@nomongosinthaworld That’s not an excuse man, find ways to workout if you don’t have any equipment at all just do calisthenics. Buy a dip belt and do weighted calisthenics. 8 months off the gym because of laziness and I’m sure it’s not because of injuries cmon that’s weak shit bro.

    • @nomongosinthaworld
      @nomongosinthaworld 3 роки тому

      @@angel_-1890 it's not that easy for a lot of people, just saying.

    • @angel_-1890
      @angel_-1890 3 роки тому

      @@nomongosinthaworld It’s pretty easy kid

  • @loveserveascend
    @loveserveascend Місяць тому

    👌🏼

  • @pietrobrangi2592
    @pietrobrangi2592 3 роки тому +2

    Hey alex, here in Italy gyms are closed so I'm training at home, following an "adapted" upper/lower split, doing 3 upper workouts, 1 lower body one(I have good legs size and 1 is enough to maintain it, I really don't care about having huge legs) and running 2/3 times a week (upper workouts consist of calisthenics for the most, weighted dips, pushups, pullups, bdy rows and isolation exs on top of that, with the few weights I have, 50kg plus a small barbell). I'm struggling to progress in workouts but I'm pretty sure I'm eating enough (I'm not losing weight). What would you recommend?

    • @AL_FARID_23
      @AL_FARID_23 3 роки тому

      pietro brangi uaglio!! di dove sei?

    • @pietrobrangi2592
      @pietrobrangi2592 3 роки тому

      @@AL_FARID_23 Di Brescia, tu?

    • @ledues3336
      @ledues3336 2 роки тому

      Lo sapete che Alpha parla italiano fluentemente?

  • @anthonyhaga7559
    @anthonyhaga7559 3 роки тому

    Do you think it’s a good idea to be bulking considering the virus? Alan roberts has said numerous times that he is losing weight for health reasons due to this. Just curious about your thoughts. I understand you aren’t talking about becoming obese. Cheers.

    • @StrengthHacksCoaching
      @StrengthHacksCoaching 3 роки тому +1

      As long as you don’t go over 18% body fat, I don’t see it being a problem

  • @00pedroboss00
    @00pedroboss00 3 роки тому +2

    "The more volume the better"
    Thats the top reason most people dont progress in the gym. I was stuck in that same mentality a few years ago.
    Just do the minimum effective volume and come back stronger. Thats the point of lifting. Whats the point of being at your max recoverable volume and go to the gym and be all beat up and tired ??

    • @shakil_r
      @shakil_r 3 роки тому

      Key word there is *recoverable.* If you worked out at a volume that had you feeling beat up and tired in the gym the next day, then that was beyond your maximum recoverable volume. To be fair he did mention this quite clearly in the video but I'll try to rephrase it for you. "The more volume you can undertake while still being able to recover to ∼ 100% by the next session, the better." Next session being 2-3 days if you're running a bro split or 1-2 days if you're doing something like a PPL.

    • @00pedroboss00
      @00pedroboss00 3 роки тому

      @@shakil_r That doesnt mean if you do less volume you wouldnt come back stronger.. thats the whole point of lifting . The fact that you "can" recover doesnt mean that you should be training at that volume. But hey.. you do you, im just speaking from experience and what i saw over the last few years in a lot of people in gyms

    • @shakil_r
      @shakil_r 3 роки тому

      @@00pedroboss00 Yeah I completely agree that you will still make strength gains even while training at a lower volume, but the whole point of training close to your recoverable limit is to make the most of each session and hence make more strength gains across the same time period. Again, he does talk about this in the video. If your body can tolerate it and be well recovered for the next session, why not? I think mental fatigue comes into play since not everyone of us want to push themselves that hard every session even if their body allows it. But hey, you do you.

  • @BaldOmniMan
    @BaldOmniMan 3 роки тому +1

    Gravity Chamber 😂😂😂
    Super Saiyan gang check in below

  • @mr.100rupees3
    @mr.100rupees3 2 роки тому +1

    Wake up early, because we eat more during the day than late at night

  • @user-rr4qg7rc1t
    @user-rr4qg7rc1t Рік тому

    What do you think of Kettlebell

  • @user-zb3lr3ke4f
    @user-zb3lr3ke4f 3 роки тому +16

    Bulking? You mean going Kyriakos mode?

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  3 роки тому +10

      Nah that's extreme dirty bulking

    • @user-zb3lr3ke4f
      @user-zb3lr3ke4f 3 роки тому +2

      @@AlexLeonidas I now know the path to my aesthetic goals

  • @Rorol1fted
    @Rorol1fted 3 роки тому +2

    8:05 “myself included”, putting us to shame 😂

  • @milzy19
    @milzy19 3 роки тому

    QNA - Can i use jonnie canditos 6 week workout program for dips and pullups. swapping out bench press in the program for dips and pullups as main lift and doing what the program says, its confusing coz the percentages dont match with with my 1rm, and when i type it in the excel sheet he made it comes up with a weight to do 95% of my 1rm for 6 pullups.

  • @savarese95ms
    @savarese95ms 3 роки тому

    Hey guys, do you think 3x moderate swimming sessions (60mins) will impact 3/4x gym session muscle building ?

    • @ollvi
      @ollvi 3 роки тому +1

      if you eat and sleep enough, then it does not impact it negatively. Of course it's individual and also about how much volume you do. Just sleep and eat well and don't stress too much then you should be okey

    • @savarese95ms
      @savarese95ms 3 роки тому

      @@ollvi thank you man! I thought my muscle building was negated by swimming sessions so I was unsure of it but I love too much swimming that I can’t do anything about