i did this push up and squat. go to open park , do a set, walk enjoying the scenery, then do another set. at least 5 mins rest in between. works pretty well
@@mr.lovetaps792 yeah dude i was in line at the grocery store in a low horse stance, i was throwing kicks every smoke break (yuck i quit long ago don't worry) always was greasing that groove
@@mr.lovetaps792 when i think of greasing the groove i just always do stuff throughout the day, there's no counting there's no plan. I'm in line, i'm gonna sink into horse stance, i'm taking a smoke, i'm gonna throw some kicks, i'm walking down the street, i'm gonna do some lunges. greasing the groove is just an idea that you can always be training and it really adds up over time in conjunction with your actual workout routine
I’ve been doing this all my life. Just never knew it was a thing and had a name for it. I always just hit it during the day everyday to keep that pumped and ready feeling in my body. Never beat down and sore but never feeling stale either.
This is honestly a brilliant method. I’m almost 50(which is crazy to think) and I love this style. It keeps me in the game and away from the cane. YAHWEH blesses
This channel is awesome. You always give a concise and interesting perspective on training. I really like it, because it helps mitigate the mundane and frustrating aspect of training for me. I’ve never been great at sticking to hard and fast routine styles of working out, but hitting middle age has made me realize how important it is to make physical fitness an integral part of life. I appreciate your advice. Thank you.
Great tactic. Used it as a kid with the pull-up bar in my door. As an older person, though, my warm-up needs make this a bit hazardous if I am not careful.
I increased my pull up game by adding 1 rep each week.If I do 10 reps this week, the following week will be 11!... " Dont do anymore than where you up to because you will have days we feel more powerful or weak and can be due to how you slept or eat and end up discouraging you seeing you're strength not being consistent. The point is to get use the amount your doing for a whole week so your body can get used to it and would be able to stick with that rep range no matter how you feel. sometimes " less is more ". O yea .. dont burn yourself out in one workout. All depending on your goals but if you just want to increase rep range .. then do a few sets like 3 and youre good to go then wait for the next day. Do not include any other pulling exercise ( again depending on the goal)
Maaaannnnn I had this book for 20 years and could not thoroughly understand that concept. Thank you for the succinct explanation. If possible can you do a video talking about the “Zip-up” technique he spoke on for the “high tension techniques” section of the book. Thanks again 💯💯💯
Awesome video! By far, the most clear explanation on greasing the groove, I have seen. Well done bro. You have given me a new perspective on how to increase my performance. Thanks
Thanks so much for the content! I’ve been wanting to do the same exercises everyday for so long but I’m obsessed with going to failure. This is an amazing alternative!
Thank you so much for this and all your videos! But you mentioned not using exercises that don't contradict each other: do you have a video about selecting complementary exercises?
As a bulgarian I can tell you that those old olympic guys who were under Ivan Abadzhiev's training were on heavy doses of anabolic steroids. Some of them were training injured. But it was communist time and you had to train because of the party and motherland.
Thank you very much for this great information Luka! I would like to ask you where to place, according to your example of the GTG weekly plan, the other 2-3 days of training separately. Greetings from Barcelona
Thank you for this informative content, I applied GTG method. However ,my joints start hurting me, especially my elbows and knees while doing Pike Pushups and Pull-ups/Chinups. So , I took 2 days off and the pain is gone!! How can i apply it correctly?! Even though, I followed every instruction before! I really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance
Hi Louka I have a few questions 1) If you choose 2 exercises to 'grease the groove', would you do both exercises every day? or would you switch between the exercises so that they are done every other day? 2) Is it "okay" to run 'grease the grove' on a daily basis, combined with kettlebell complexes 3 days a week? Thanks in advance! Regards Jacob
Excellent video, The best I have seen on GTG, Thank you very much, I have some doubts, How long do you think GTG can be applied before switching to the normal approach, and is there any advantage in alternating the normal with GTG from time to time?, What? What about difficult exercises like the one-hand push-up with the warm-up issue? If you want to do it spread throughout the day? That is, if I'm on the PC and then I want to do the one-hand push-up without warming up, will it be a good idea?.
I think he answered the how long part in the video when he mentioned to use gtg for 12 weeks to see results. Regarding the warm-up, my opinion is the gtg intrinsically acts as a tonic workout and keeps your CNS primed for the task you're practicing. So as long as you start practicing the OAP at a regressed level, say on a incline box you wouldn't need that much of warm-up
@@marabunta1980 Thank you very much for responding. Regarding the duration, I did see in the video that it was recommended for a minimum of 3 months or more. I was referring more to whether it could serve as a longer training session or if it was better to vary it every x month with normal training. I guess it's best. It is experimenting and maybe it is worth varying the stimuli as indicated in the video. I didn't know about the warm-up. Thank you very much for the answer. In my case I was going to do the OAP at a normal level, because I can do 8 on the right side. and 5 on the left.
You can stay on GTG for quite a while before switching to another routine. At least 12 weeks. For the OAPU it really depends how hard this exercise is for you. The warm-up is highly individual.
There are progressions for every movement. Learn the easiest version and get stronger from there. Example: Pullup = Flexed Arm Hang Pistol = Split Squat
@@oldnatty61I don't think he trains much for hypertrophy, nor he's saying that this method of training is optimal for increasing muscle mass, quite the opposite in fact, GTG is good for gaining strength via neuromuscular coordination. The point of this method is never getting close to failure, and getting close to failure is the basis for hypertrophy.
i did this push up and squat. go to open park , do a set, walk enjoying the scenery, then do another set. at least 5 mins rest in between. works pretty well
Greasing the groove is what my martial arts instructor told me over 20 years ago. Its reqlly effective
100%
Question did you use GTG for your techniques ?
@@mr.lovetaps792 yeah dude i was in line at the grocery store in a low horse stance, i was throwing kicks every smoke break (yuck i quit long ago don't worry) always was greasing that groove
@@jcmick8430 how many kicks would you throw? Ik with GTG you're supposed to keep it minimum but would that count towards practicing strikes?
@@mr.lovetaps792 when i think of greasing the groove i just always do stuff throughout the day, there's no counting there's no plan. I'm in line, i'm gonna sink into horse stance, i'm taking a smoke, i'm gonna throw some kicks, i'm walking down the street, i'm gonna do some lunges. greasing the groove is just an idea that you can always be training and it really adds up over time in conjunction with your actual workout routine
Nothin got me better at pull-ups / push-ups than jail. The lack of exercise options was actually a huge benefit to my progress.
Where can i get this “jail” thing ?
I’ve been doing this all my life. Just never knew it was a thing and had a name for it. I always just hit it during the day everyday to keep that pumped and ready feeling in my body. Never beat down and sore but never feeling stale either.
This is honestly a brilliant method. I’m almost 50(which is crazy to think) and I love this style. It keeps me in the game and away from the cane. YAHWEH blesses
This channel is awesome. You always give a concise and interesting perspective on training. I really like it, because it helps mitigate the mundane and frustrating aspect of training for me. I’ve never been great at sticking to hard and fast routine styles of working out, but hitting middle age has made me realize how important it is to make physical fitness an integral part of life. I appreciate your advice. Thank you.
My pleasure 🙏
I agree👍
You and Gregory from LebeStark change my life! Many Thanks for the videos.. Greets from Austria
Glad you like them!
Great tactic. Used it as a kid with the pull-up bar in my door. As an older person, though, my warm-up needs make this a bit hazardous if I am not careful.
I increased my pull up game by adding 1 rep each week.If I do 10 reps this week, the following week will be 11!... " Dont do anymore than where you up to because you will have days we feel more powerful or weak and can be due to how you slept or eat and end up discouraging you seeing you're strength not being consistent. The point is to get use the amount your doing for a whole week so your body can get used to it and would be able to stick with that rep range no matter how you feel. sometimes " less is more ".
O yea .. dont burn yourself out in one workout. All depending on your goals but if you just want to increase rep range .. then do a few sets like 3 and youre good to go then wait for the next day. Do not include any other pulling exercise ( again depending on the goal)
Maaaannnnn I had this book for 20 years and could not thoroughly understand that concept. Thank you for the succinct explanation. If possible can you do a video talking about the “Zip-up” technique he spoke on for the “high tension techniques” section of the book. Thanks again 💯💯💯
Awesome video! By far, the most clear explanation on greasing the groove, I have seen. Well done bro. You have given me a new perspective on how to increase my performance. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for the content! I’ve been wanting to do the same exercises everyday for so long but I’m obsessed with going to failure. This is an amazing alternative!
💪🏻
This was really needed !
great explanation as always.thanks a lot coach luka. greetings from argentina
GTG is magic. I got my ring dips from 7 max to 17 max in just 30 days
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿
Thank you so much for this and all your videos! But you mentioned not using exercises that don't contradict each other: do you have a video about selecting complementary exercises?
Simply put, don't choose 2 exercises that target the same muscles: Pushup + Press 🚫
Pull-up + Pistol or Pushup ✅️
The old Bulgarian Olympic team seemed to have done this as well, doing super heavy, few rep sets (1-3), multiple times a day.
On tremendous amounts of gear
As a bulgarian I can tell you that those old olympic guys who were under Ivan Abadzhiev's training were on heavy doses of anabolic steroids. Some of them were training injured. But it was communist time and you had to train because of the party and motherland.
Just wondering if you could do GTG with Ring Muscle progression exercises? Awesome video btw!
Absolutely, it can be done with any exercise
Thank you very much for this great information Luka! I would like to ask you where to place, according to your example of the GTG weekly plan, the other 2-3 days of training separately.
Greetings from Barcelona
Place them on lower volume days of GTG.
Thanks Louka!@@HardstyleKettlebellPro
Thank you for this informative content, I applied GTG method. However ,my joints start hurting me, especially my elbows and knees while doing Pike Pushups and Pull-ups/Chinups. So , I took 2 days off and the pain is gone!! How can i apply it correctly?! Even though, I followed every instruction before!
I really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance
I suggest an upper and lower body lift
Okay but first I have to get strong enough to do one pull up lol
Hi Louka
I have a few questions
1) If you choose 2 exercises to 'grease the groove', would you do both exercises every day? or would you switch between the exercises so that they are done every other day?
2) Is it "okay" to run 'grease the grove' on a daily basis, combined with kettlebell complexes 3 days a week?
Thanks in advance!
Regards
Jacob
1) you can do them on the same day or every other day is OK
2) yes, pullups work well here
Thanks for such a good analysis. Who invented GTG? Or who is man that first systematically applied it?
Not sure
Pavel Tsatsouline.
Excellent video, The best I have seen on GTG, Thank you very much, I have some doubts, How long do you think GTG can be applied before switching to the normal approach, and is there any advantage in alternating the normal with GTG from time to time?, What? What about difficult exercises like the one-hand push-up with the warm-up issue? If you want to do it spread throughout the day? That is, if I'm on the PC and then I want to do the one-hand push-up without warming up, will it be a good idea?.
I think he answered the how long part in the video when he mentioned to use gtg for 12 weeks to see results.
Regarding the warm-up, my opinion is the gtg intrinsically acts as a tonic workout and keeps your CNS primed for the task you're practicing. So as long as you start practicing the OAP at a regressed level, say on a incline box you wouldn't need that much of warm-up
@@marabunta1980 Thank you very much for responding. Regarding the duration, I did see in the video that it was recommended for a minimum of 3 months or more. I was referring more to whether it could serve as a longer training session or if it was better to vary it every x month with normal training. I guess it's best. It is experimenting and maybe it is worth varying the stimuli as indicated in the video. I didn't know about the warm-up. Thank you very much for the answer. In my case I was going to do the OAP at a normal level, because I can do 8 on the right side. and 5 on the left.
You can stay on GTG for quite a while before switching to another routine. At least 12 weeks.
For the OAPU it really depends how hard this exercise is for you. The warm-up is highly individual.
@@HardstyleKettlebellPro You're right. Thanks a lot :)
How do you feel about this for a multi exercise flow like kettlebell clean squat press
Definitely possible! Experiment!
@@HardstyleKettlebellPro excellent I've been doing them 3xa week now I'll try everyday
What about muscle growth with grease the groove?
It's possible , just increase the reps to 10-20
Hi coach im working on my flexibility, will that approach work on flexibility too? I mean multiple times a day repeat a hamstring stretch? Thanks
Indeed it works for stretching too!
@@HardstyleKettlebellPro thanks coach !
What if I can only do one clean pull up?
Switch to Chinups or add and elastic band to help
Do GTG with Australian pull ups perhaps?
I’m 63 and cannot do a pull up or a pistol squat, would like to be able to though.
There are progressions for every movement. Learn the easiest version and get stronger from there. Example: Pullup = Flexed Arm Hang
Pistol = Split Squat
Should i perform my sets explosivly but with perfect form or should I do them slowly with full tension?
Both! Vary them
@@HardstyleKettlebellPro Thanks!
Brilliant stuff, love your channel! Now I am curious , if you don't mind me asking, why were you incarcerated?
That's classified :]
what if my 50% is 20 reps? would it still work?
Yes. However think of how to make it harder with low reps
what was you in jail for if i may ask?
That information is classified :]
Look me up on Google: Louka Kurcer
Lol so it's like bipolar mood swing
Nope.... would rather be good at a diverse range over a variety of movements than specializing in a certain movement or body part.
Yeah, in a perfect world where you have all the options and knowledge. It's always better to do some consistently rather than flake on perfection.
What were you incarcerated for? That's interesting
That's classified :]
@@HardstyleKettlebellPro well it's good to see you were able to work things out
@@alucard2010 nosey 🤥
@@AbdulGhani-vm6oq how am I nosey? He brought it up!!🙄
@@alucard2010 not one person asked him about the incarceration. Because they understand it's a private matter. But it didn't stop you from asking.
And yet you're not big. So what's the point?
Because I can do what most men can't. That's the point 😉
@@HardstyleKettlebellPro One time ain't shit dog.
@@oldnatty61I don't think he trains much for hypertrophy, nor he's saying that this method of training is optimal for increasing muscle mass, quite the opposite in fact, GTG is good for gaining strength via neuromuscular coordination. The point of this method is never getting close to failure, and getting close to failure is the basis for hypertrophy.
@@oldnatty61 strength does not always equate to size
@@matriaxpunk Then why do it?
grease the groove sounds so queer lol
Depends what kind of groove you wanna grease bro lol