Brian Alsruhe hey bud do you bench once or twice a week? Would love to hear more about how you program your sets and reps etc....thanks for the awesome videos!!!
I've been doing keg ohp but recently heard that the excessive lean may cause problems, whats your take? Not a competitor. I like doing them and every time I improve I add more water and the instability should help for real world ' functional' strength. Besides atlas stones and hot girls what else could be used for shouldering(diy)?
I'm not sure if you have done it before, but a guide for doing strongman in home would be nice or how to adapt to a conventional gym when you are away from your main gym. Cheers
Brian, you should totally post some footage of your fight/grappling side stuff. I think people would be interested in seeing your comments on strong man translating well into fighting in action. We all know you probably kick ass anyhow, so let’s see it!
You have touched on it in a couple of videos recently, but a full video on CNS issues would be good, e.g. what is CNS fatigue / burnout it, what causes it most rapidly, how to recognize it, how to work through or around it, etc. It's a constant balancing act when you move awkward implements.
Strongman training for firefighting! I want to start training my fellow firehouse family strongman, but a lot of them are trying to make excuses that they’re not strong and can’t lift.... say a keg. I tell them, it doesn’t have to be full and you don’t have to start off so strong, but you do have to start to make progress. Although I’m super passionate about strongman training, I don’t want to push it on others.
Greg McCandless I have also attempting to implement some strongman training into my Firehouse with some small success. I suggest starting with a yoke, since it can be used as a squat rack also, it's an easy sell to the brass. If it's in the firehouse, guys might try it out. Sandbags and axle bars are pretty approachable as well. So are sleds and tires. From there you might be able to get more guys interested
glamorak thanks man! I have a couple implements myself. I’m gonna bring them to the firehouse and see what happens! I think I’ll be able to get some people interested in it. Some of the guys come to my backyard from time to time to train with me.
Since following you, adding giant sets and conditioning with every workout I’ve dropped about 22-25 pounds and not a single lift has suffered. Granted I haven’t PRd in a while but my conditioning is immensely better and my BF% (according to my scale) is much lower. Currently in phase two of the power builder program and could not be happier with what I’m seeing
You are about to hit 100K subscribers--congrats! Your quality is so great--you deserve 1M. Keep it up and you will get there. I always enjoy, always learn.
Glad I could give you and Uncle Nic a chuckle with my question. Looking back, I think I know what was amusing, too. ;) But seriously, thanks. Now I get to figure out how to work in more strongman-type movements into my workout. I just added farmer's walks with DBs at the moment. Just need to add more into the training. Now to figure out where to start, especially since I'm in a commercial gym at the moment. Luckily, I seem to remember you already answering that question. :)
he said that problem is there is alot of people around and he dont want to ask them if they are ok with filming and it would also be annoying to do it...
On the right path, good to know. It think the only major carb I have left is a quarter cup of brown rice (dry) and a bun for peanut butter turkey burgers. So close, 6 pounds left (190 goal at 6' 2", was 349 in 2015, 194 in 217, bulked using the yours and Omar's powerbuilding plans right after the other, and then decided I want abs)! I appreciate the advice greatly
Hey Brian i had the same issue. Caused by doing rear delt flys on an incline bench with my forehead on the bench. I suffered an injury to the brachial plexsus nerve cluster. I lost 90% of my strength in my left tricep, pec, and wrist. Went from benching 270lb to barely being able to bench 100lbs once. Major set back cause i had worked my ass off making the gains i did in strength. I hooked up with a chiropractor that specialized in sports medicine and followed his directions. I was off the weight pile for 8 months. Im still suffering from weakness on the left side but making improvements. Apparently it takes a long time to heal from a brachial plexsus injury because the nerves need to heal and regenerate. Im now working thru the "weakness" building the strength back. Bench is up to 235lb and my goal is still 300+. Deadlift is 315x2, bent over row is up to 230x1, and squat is 240x1. Anyway i would highly recommend seeing a chiropractor.
Thank you, these videos have help me do better in my garage gym specially The breath in brace.Am 5’9 175lbs 37yr started lifting weights for the first time ever 5 month ago starting squats at 185 Two weeks ago I was at 250 and thought that the weights were feeling heavy In two weeks I’m at 275 and they feel lite,I don’t feel the same pressure in my lower back.thanks
You could say your pressing days are depressing hahaha but really keep at it man!! You bounced back from an injury that puts alot of people out and your still putting two hundred plus overhead on one arm that's no small feat!
Dude, check out your subscapularis and upper trap on your left shoulder. Have your physical therapy friend check them out for you to see if they are tight. If my assumption is correct they are tight because when you tore your supraspinatus those other muscles tightened to create stability in the shoulder.
Awesome imfo bro. The help was very useful about incline tredmill walking. I dropped 35 lbs doing it but layed off and tryed to eat better because i dont want to loose muscle but i sit in the sonar and swet alot 3 to 5 times a week.
Love your content, positive actitude and mentality for lifting Brian, but I have to disagree with the imbalance question. Baseball players DO get imbalances from their sport, same as tennis players do (know this cause I've trained several of them), and even though the mixed grip on deadlifts has much lower impact in developing imbalances as rotating and hitting a ball always on the same side, it does cause imbalances when pulling in a lot of people. Either core imbalances since you tend to rotate your torso a little bit due to the external/internal position of the shoulders, but also in the traps and even biceps, and although this can be adress with a Hook Grip (which is the best option for most people in my opinion), proper accesory work like rows and pull ups will definetly minimize the imbalance of the mixed grip. Keep it up man!
Yeah I agree man. I've seen some of this cases in baseball and even in powerlifting with the mixed grip. Dude checked out your channel, you FCKIN ROCK!
I have trained while on a caloric deficit sometimes, I hit PR's even on the deficit. I used to be an olympic wrestler and after cutting 20 pounds the day before the weight in I still could fight well the day after.
"Don't be afraid to fail. Anything I've ever attempted, I was always willing to fail. Don't be afraid of making decisions. You can't be paralyzed by fear of failure, or you'd never push yourself." ~ Arnold.
May be a creepy question but how did you meet your wife? And did she lift before you met or did she start lifting because of you? Very cool to see you have someone so supportive of you, and from what I can tell you definitely deserve it and I can only hope to have that one day as well. I’m glad to see your subscriber count rise with the week man you’ve very quickly grown to be one of my favourite youtubers, keep going strong, you inspire us all!
Maybe try doing some physiotherapy type exercises to get your shoulders and shoulder blades in the right spots. Some days ill only get 2 reps with a weight or none at all then if i so the other exercises first ill get 8 or 9 with the same weight.
Kona is getting so big! My question is about Kona. Are you training him for anything specific like agility or guarding or is he happy being a companion pup?
I thought in one of your older (like more than a year older) videos you said you are ambidextrous? I've heard most people aren't comfortable supinating their non-dominant hand, so they have all sorts of issues with the mixed grip. Anyway, can't wait to see the Juji video that you've been teasing on Instagram.
Strangely, your non-dominant hand tends to have the stronger grip. I supinated my dominant hand on mixed grip deadlifts for a long time, and it actually led to bicep tendon issues in my pronated hand. So I'd say if you insist on mixed grip, at least alternate it. Otherwise, know you're taking a risk. My bicep tendon issues are resolved now, but since I don't compete I just use straps. If I intended on competing in the future, I would start using hook grip though.
if youve got pain on bench, have you tried the 'elbows-down, palms facing towards you' face pull? you probably have, but always good idea to mention it.
also, if you write programs for pro fighters, think you could give me a quick tip? i dont needa program, i can write thosemyself, i jsut need some intros to strongman type training. for example, if a person cant afford a gym, or his own gear, and is currently getting by on calisthenics, what would you recommend? i know its all about moving realistic objects, so where would you recommend i search for objects to move, and what weight/motions should i start with as a beginner to this type of training. calisthenics isnt all that great for your posterior chain developement unless you add weight, and I think its about to start causing some issues if i dont figure it out. skill training is all right for it, but if you need to add size, which i do, a planche isnt going to get you there. it doesnt help that im highly limb dominant.
If you're handy you can rig up a lot of your own implements. Lots of DIY plans online and shit. Atlas stones are fairly cheap to make, just need the concrete and a mold. If you have some farms or heavy equipment shops nearby you can go and see if they have any big tires around, often they will give them to you for free to dodge the recycling cost. You can get a lot done with just a tire, flip it, deadlift it, carry it, hit it with a hammer for time, etc. If your main concern is posterior chain development you can't beat a big ass tire for versatility/cost.
Your pectoral minor could be locked on it. I had the same issue after my rehab. "Corner Stretched" where you find a corner and push your arms against it to open your chest AND foam rolling/massaging the outer-side of the pec worked for me.
Brian, I'm coming across similar advice to distance myself from negative people who don't respect my goals, both in fitness and general life. How can I keep chugging along in my life without being rude to people who are important, but just don't get my goals?
JohnNathanShopper used to be in the situation. I got really good at not engaging them on that level. It's like having a good friend with an opposing political view. You simply keep that out of your interactions. "Simply," he says, but it's easier than you think.
I’ve been there a lot at work I found if you are always looking to busy to talk or if they start talking to you I give them a minute and then say man I got so much to do I got to get back to work. Over time they will stop complaining to you because you don’t engage their negativity. Negative attracts negative trust me they will find someone else who is negative. Commercial gyms I found headphones and a focus attitude will keep people away!!!
If you have the energy, and want to be a really good friend, and these negative people are not stupidly stubborn, you can actually try to help them dream. They do not believe in you, because they don't believe that they would be able to do what you are trying to do, and that is holding them back in their lives. Otherwhise, you can always try to use their negativity as fuel. Show'em! I have also found it useful to have a laid back, humourous attitude when facing this type of negativity. Saying stuff like "I could dream about losing 5lbs and bench 5lbs more in 2 years, but that wouldn't be much of a dream, would it?". There is also the option of being rude, which might be the best in some cases. If someone is trying to put you down, they kinda deserve to be dismissed.
How do you think you have been able to maintain your body mass considering how much trouble you have had over these past few years with keeping food down? Were you always just a big guy & it's mainly genetics or do you attribute it to something else? I know you've lost some mass recently due to the surgery, but it's amazing to me you are so big even though I believe you said you normally eat very little and most of that is shakes. Most large folks I've seen tend to eat multiple large meals throughout the day. (Thanks for your awesome channel man! Appreciate all the knowledge & entertainment you share!)
Brian, awesome info! I'm getting back to lifting after a serious injury and like you with having a broken back (or two for you based on your videos) did you just start lifting the big 3 and light weights or did you do a bunch of "general physical preparedness stuff?" Or both? My conditioning is shot post/during rehab so I think I might do a boatload of complexes with a linear progression style build over 6 weeks or so just to get reacclimated to the bar before normal training. What did you do to get your performance back? Thanks.
Hey bro how do i break a bench press plateau. I'm cuttin weight and still getting stronger on my deadlifts and squats by 2.5 pounds every 2 weeks. My bench has not moved up. Just started powerlifting about 6 months ago. I was doing the bodybuilding workout with machine before. I found your channel and mark bell and started to work on gettin stronger. Deadlift 185 to 425 pounds squats 135 to 332 pounds bench 185 to 255 all in 6 months. I feel I had hidden strength. Getting stronger and cutting weight....body fat
I feel like the double overhand deadlift is a good test of grip strength. My question is this: how much of your strapped max should you be able to double overhand to have good grip strength? If I can deadlift 800 with straps (hypothetically, because I'm not that strong yest), how much should I be able to double-overhand?
Hi Brian, just wondering what's your opinion on swapping all of my standard barbell lifts to an axle bar? Any disadvantages? Seems like a good idea for grip.
I am doing some part a strongman( what can I do in a regular gym) for a year. After powerbuilding and dark horse, what program shoul i try? I am novice lifter
Hey I started lifting a few months ago and I'm having a great time but recently I got a new job and it's pretty physically demanding, how would you recommend I change my training routine if at all?
Just read an article in New York Times Magazine called “ What was causing a healthy older man to be nauseated by food?”. It made me think of your situation... maybe it it could have some useful information for you??
I’m a nurse and people constantly tell me how hard it is on the body, especially on the low back. Seeing that you used to be in a job that is hard on the body, how would you suggest I focus on in my training/recovery to combat that?
There's been some studies that suggest low back pain is often a product of low back fatigue. In my opinion, the best way to counter that is to just train low back. Hyperextensions, deadlifts, stuff like that. Before I started getting into powerlifting I was doing a lot of driving and dealt with a lot of low back pain. I couldn't tell you the last time I remember feeling it.
Aren't your bench presses in the video 90 pounds heavier than you have listed? I bought two 20 pound farmers handles from amazon at the end of last year and I got 4 50 pound plate boxes the first two months of this year and two more different kind of 50 pound plate boxes and two times I got two 5 pound plates from Dick's Sporting goods and earlier this week I got 4 2.5 pound plates and last month I got two Olympic dumbbell handles. Now I can make many kinds of weights from 10 pounds to at least two 130 pounders. I used all those plates plus my backpack a few days ago to pick up 500 something pounds. The heaviest non gym lift I have ever done. But I'm nowhere near Brian Alsruhe strong.
im actually super curious as to the videos in which you were too "mean". i think that most of the time people need to hear the honest "mean" truth, because otherwise they will keep giving themselves the outs that dont serve them in the long run.
I dig the new T-shirt and was going to buy one until I noticed the quote on the back was from Rage Against the Machine. Considering your background and support, I’m surprised you went with an anti-cop; cop killer supporting group like them... Next one I guess....
I could use some cool questions for the Next training talk, so if you have any good ones, leave them below! Thanks everyone!
Brian Alsruhe hey bud do you bench once or twice a week? Would love to hear more about how you program your sets and reps etc....thanks for the awesome videos!!!
hey Brian, when cutting, how would you train during an agressive cut? say 15-25% deficit
I've been doing keg ohp but recently heard that the excessive lean may cause problems, whats your take? Not a competitor. I like doing them and every time I improve I add more water and the instability should help for real world ' functional' strength.
Besides atlas stones and hot girls what else could be used for shouldering(diy)?
Is there a tacky alternative for people allergic to pine sap?
I'm not sure if you have done it before, but a guide for doing strongman in home would be nice or how to adapt to a conventional gym when you are away from your main gym. Cheers
Publishing mean content is okay. People that take it personally should just do pushups.
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
Brian Alsruhe me either... I’m generally a really nice guy until I get angry, then do not be in the same room as me.
What's this mean content thats being talked about?
Oh man, it’s an overload of awesome guys dropping videos. Juji just put out the first one of the grip gauntlet.
Greg McCandless best day ever
Brian, you should totally post some footage of your fight/grappling side stuff. I think people would be interested in seeing your comments on strong man translating well into fighting in action. We all know you probably kick ass anyhow, so let’s see it!
405 lbs bench press to the sound of Olu's growl, that was great.
The real reason Brian keeps getting stronger is Olu yelling when he lifts
You have touched on it in a couple of videos recently, but a full video on CNS issues would be good, e.g. what is CNS fatigue / burnout it, what causes it most rapidly, how to recognize it, how to work through or around it, etc. It's a constant balancing act when you move awkward implements.
Is... is Olu gonna do a back flip...
graham gooch Oh. My. Gawd.
I would pay money to watch Olu do the backflip!
Strongman training for firefighting! I want to start training my fellow firehouse family strongman, but a lot of them are trying to make excuses that they’re not strong and can’t lift.... say a keg. I tell them, it doesn’t have to be full and you don’t have to start off so strong, but you do have to start to make progress. Although I’m super passionate about strongman training, I don’t want to push it on others.
Greg McCandless I have also attempting to implement some strongman training into my Firehouse with some small success. I suggest starting with a yoke, since it can be used as a squat rack also, it's an easy sell to the brass. If it's in the firehouse, guys might try it out. Sandbags and axle bars are pretty approachable as well. So are sleds and tires. From there you might be able to get more guys interested
glamorak thanks man! I have a couple implements myself. I’m gonna bring them to the firehouse and see what happens! I think I’ll be able to get some people interested in it. Some of the guys come to my backyard from time to time to train with me.
New sub here. Took Jujis advice and checked out your channel! Hope to learn a lot!
C. Layne you will!!! This is the best Strongman channel
Since following you, adding giant sets and conditioning with every workout I’ve dropped about 22-25 pounds and not a single lift has suffered. Granted I haven’t PRd in a while but my conditioning is immensely better and my BF% (according to my scale) is much lower. Currently in phase two of the power builder program and could not be happier with what I’m seeing
You are about to hit 100K subscribers--congrats! Your quality is so great--you deserve 1M. Keep it up and you will get there. I always enjoy, always learn.
Not ONE DROP of elbow flare on that bench. Your a beast Bry !
Glad I could give you and Uncle Nic a chuckle with my question.
Looking back, I think I know what was amusing, too. ;)
But seriously, thanks. Now I get to figure out how to work in more strongman-type movements into my workout. I just added farmer's walks with DBs at the moment. Just need to add more into the training.
Now to figure out where to start, especially since I'm in a commercial gym at the moment. Luckily, I seem to remember you already answering that question. :)
Got 2 ads in the video, watched them biuth so my man Brian can get that sweet ad revenue. :)
Brian, it would be awesome to see some videos of you training mma /jujitsu or any of the martial arts training you do!
he said that problem is there is alot of people around and he dont want to ask them if they are ok with filming and it would also be annoying to do it...
On the right path, good to know. It think the only major carb I have left is a quarter cup of brown rice (dry) and a bun for peanut butter turkey burgers.
So close, 6 pounds left (190 goal at 6' 2", was 349 in 2015, 194 in 217, bulked using the yours and Omar's powerbuilding plans right after the other, and then decided I want abs)! I appreciate the advice greatly
Hey Brian. You're a badass, never change! Hope you stop puking so much.
A weighted hike is fucking fantastic, I agree.
Love this style of video brother!
Hey Brian i had the same issue. Caused by doing rear delt flys on an incline bench with my forehead on the bench. I suffered an injury to the brachial plexsus nerve cluster. I lost 90% of my strength in my left tricep, pec, and wrist. Went from benching 270lb to barely being able to bench 100lbs once. Major set back cause i had worked my ass off making the gains i did in strength. I hooked up with a chiropractor that specialized in sports medicine and followed his directions. I was off the weight pile for 8 months. Im still suffering from weakness on the left side but making improvements. Apparently it takes a long time to heal from a brachial plexsus injury because the nerves need to heal and regenerate. Im now working thru the "weakness" building the strength back. Bench is up to 235lb and my goal is still 300+. Deadlift is 315x2, bent over row is up to 230x1, and squat is 240x1. Anyway i would highly recommend seeing a chiropractor.
Thank you, these videos have help me do better in my garage gym specially The breath in brace.Am 5’9 175lbs 37yr started lifting weights for the first time ever 5 month ago starting squats at 185 Two weeks ago I was at 250 and thought that the weights were feeling heavy In two weeks I’m at 275 and they feel lite,I don’t feel the same pressure in my lower back.thanks
Good job with 405 brother your the man this soon after shoulder Surgery is awesome!
Brian, could you please make more video about improving Martial Arts ( for self-defence mostly) and strength training? Thank you.
Thanks man. Brilliant mindset . Thanks for that.
You can make progress at inny age. It just takes hard work
Love the channel bro! Keep em coming. 100k subs soon lets rock
Get your Alner Nerve checked out for your grip/ tricep issue
Jeremy Batah alner? you mean ulnar? ;)
You could say your pressing days are depressing hahaha but really keep at it man!! You bounced back from an injury that puts alot of people out and your still putting two hundred plus overhead on one arm that's no small feat!
Dude, check out your subscapularis and upper trap on your left shoulder. Have your physical therapy friend check them out for you to see if they are tight. If my assumption is correct they are tight because when you tore your supraspinatus those other muscles tightened to create stability in the shoulder.
Awesome imfo bro. The help was very useful about incline tredmill walking. I dropped 35 lbs doing it but layed off and tryed to eat better because i dont want to loose muscle but i sit in the sonar and swet alot 3 to 5 times a week.
Love your content, positive actitude and mentality for lifting Brian, but I have to disagree with the imbalance question. Baseball players DO get imbalances from their sport, same as tennis players do (know this cause I've trained several of them), and even though the mixed grip on deadlifts has much lower impact in developing imbalances as rotating and hitting a ball always on the same side, it does cause imbalances when pulling in a lot of people. Either core imbalances since you tend to rotate your torso a little bit due to the external/internal position of the shoulders, but also in the traps and even biceps, and although this can be adress with a Hook Grip (which is the best option for most people in my opinion), proper accesory work like rows and pull ups will definetly minimize the imbalance of the mixed grip. Keep it up man!
Yeah I agree man. I've seen some of this cases in baseball and even in powerlifting with the mixed grip. Dude checked out your channel, you FCKIN ROCK!
Yes I saw you on the comments section, appreciate the support man!
I get my lats tighter on mixed grip too! Thought I was the only one.
True i still hit prs on a week of straight fasting with water only.
Good talk Brian.
I have trained while on a caloric deficit sometimes, I hit PR's even on the deficit. I used to be an olympic wrestler and after cutting 20 pounds the day before the weight in I still could fight well the day after.
16:00 I just hugged my iPad lol. Be the best you can be! Never give up.
Great video
Can you make a video on strongman carryover to swimming?
6:00 I’m sure you know Elliot Hulse. He’s extremely good at seeing and fixing muscular imbalances.
A M A Z I N G I love this series!
That bench bar is awesome bet it makes alot tougher
Almost to 100k subscribers!👍
"Don't be afraid to fail. Anything I've ever attempted, I was always willing to fail. Don't be afraid of making decisions. You can't be paralyzed by fear of failure, or you'd never push yourself."
~ Arnold.
May be a creepy question but how did you meet your wife? And did she lift before you met or did she start lifting because of you? Very cool to see you have someone so supportive of you, and from what I can tell you definitely deserve it and I can only hope to have that one day as well.
I’m glad to see your subscriber count rise with the week man you’ve very quickly grown to be one of my favourite youtubers, keep going strong, you inspire us all!
Lol
The one example of imbalance I know from mixed grip is my mate getting a strange rotation issue in his spine but that might be a poster/form weakness
You try bench pin press yet to help shoulder/ tricep issues? Adjust the pins accordingly until your shoulders, mind, nerve, & etc connect.
Yep, I am doing those
Maybe try doing some physiotherapy type exercises to get your shoulders and shoulder blades in the right spots. Some days ill only get 2 reps with a weight or none at all then if i so the other exercises first ill get 8 or 9 with the same weight.
Probs have different problems though so it may or may not wprk for you
Great video, very informative
Happy fathers day!!!
Hey brian, how's the vertical diet going? Also before you went on the vertical diet, have you ever dealt with constipation or bloating?
Kona is getting so big! My question is about Kona. Are you training him for anything specific like agility or guarding or is he happy being a companion pup?
I thought in one of your older (like more than a year older) videos you said you are ambidextrous? I've heard most people aren't comfortable supinating their non-dominant hand, so they have all sorts of issues with the mixed grip. Anyway, can't wait to see the Juji video that you've been teasing on Instagram.
Strangely, your non-dominant hand tends to have the stronger grip. I supinated my dominant hand on mixed grip deadlifts for a long time, and it actually led to bicep tendon issues in my pronated hand. So I'd say if you insist on mixed grip, at least alternate it. Otherwise, know you're taking a risk.
My bicep tendon issues are resolved now, but since I don't compete I just use straps. If I intended on competing in the future, I would start using hook grip though.
if youve got pain on bench, have you tried the 'elbows-down, palms facing towards you' face pull? you probably have, but always good idea to mention it.
also, if you write programs for pro fighters, think you could give me a quick tip? i dont needa program, i can write thosemyself, i jsut need some intros to strongman type training. for example, if a person cant afford a gym, or his own gear, and is currently getting by on calisthenics, what would you recommend? i know its all about moving realistic objects, so where would you recommend i search for objects to move, and what weight/motions should i start with as a beginner to this type of training. calisthenics isnt all that great for your posterior chain developement unless you add weight, and I think its about to start causing some issues if i dont figure it out. skill training is all right for it, but if you need to add size, which i do, a planche isnt going to get you there. it doesnt help that im highly limb dominant.
If you're handy you can rig up a lot of your own implements. Lots of DIY plans online and shit. Atlas stones are fairly cheap to make, just need the concrete and a mold. If you have some farms or heavy equipment shops nearby you can go and see if they have any big tires around, often they will give them to you for free to dodge the recycling cost. You can get a lot done with just a tire, flip it, deadlift it, carry it, hit it with a hammer for time, etc. If your main concern is posterior chain development you can't beat a big ass tire for versatility/cost.
Nice vid man
Nic with glasses looks like he was smart :D
Your pectoral minor could be locked on it. I had the same issue after my rehab. "Corner Stretched" where you find a corner and push your arms against it to open your chest AND foam rolling/massaging the outer-side of the pec worked for me.
I'm new to strongman workouts with minimal equipment What's your top 3 strong man workouts for strength?
Grilled steak and veggies. Its delicious, I keep my strength, my muscle and it keeps me full
Are you related to mma fighter matt mitrone? You sound exactly like him, and you even kinda look alike.
Yo Brian! Almost at 100k subscribers! Can I get a heart from you?
Menaceblue3 ❤️
Bench press one of my favorite movement's to see you do. Just got out of the gym and ready to see this.
Hook grip isn't possible for me because I am 5'2" and have small doll hands. My hands barely wrap all the way around the bar.
Brian, I'm coming across similar advice to distance myself from negative people who don't respect my goals, both in fitness and general life. How can I keep chugging along in my life without being rude to people who are important, but just don't get my goals?
JohnNathanShopper used to be in the situation. I got really good at not engaging them on that level. It's like having a good friend with an opposing political view. You simply keep that out of your interactions. "Simply," he says, but it's easier than you think.
I’ve been there a lot at work I found if you are always looking to busy to talk or if they start talking to you I give them a minute and then say man I got so much to do I got to get back to work. Over time they will stop complaining to you because you don’t engage their negativity. Negative attracts negative trust me they will find someone else who is negative. Commercial gyms I found headphones and a focus attitude will keep people away!!!
If you have the energy, and want to be a really good friend, and these negative people are not stupidly stubborn, you can actually try to help them dream.
They do not believe in you, because they don't believe that they would be able to do what you are trying to do, and that is holding them back in their lives.
Otherwhise, you can always try to use their negativity as fuel. Show'em!
I have also found it useful to have a laid back, humourous attitude when facing this type of negativity. Saying stuff like "I could dream about losing 5lbs and bench 5lbs more in 2 years, but that wouldn't be much of a dream, would it?".
There is also the option of being rude, which might be the best in some cases. If someone is trying to put you down, they kinda deserve to be dismissed.
japphan I don't have that kind of energy to spare.
Ulnar nerve damage. Had issues with that ever since my last labral surgery
How do you think you have been able to maintain your body mass considering how much trouble you have had over these past few years with keeping food down? Were you always just a big guy & it's mainly genetics or do you attribute it to something else? I know you've lost some mass recently due to the surgery, but it's amazing to me you are so big even though I believe you said you normally eat very little and most of that is shakes. Most large folks I've seen tend to eat multiple large meals throughout the day. (Thanks for your awesome channel man! Appreciate all the knowledge & entertainment you share!)
tips for a novice Olympic weightlifter looking to incorporate strongman into my training?
Hey Brian, What are some strength coaches that you learned a lot from? either in person or books and articles? Nice 405 bench!!!
Man said "lean vegetables" that's my favorite kind
@Brian do you solely use an axle bar now? I'm thinking of getting or making one (on a serious budget). Do you consider it a gym essential?
Great video. Who are the two ufc fighters you do programs for?
Do you have any training tips for preparation for the FBI?
Brian, awesome info! I'm getting back to lifting after a serious injury and like you with having a broken back (or two for you based on your videos) did you just start lifting the big 3 and light weights or did you do a bunch of "general physical preparedness stuff?" Or both? My conditioning is shot post/during rehab so I think I might do a boatload of complexes with a linear progression style build over 6 weeks or so just to get reacclimated to the bar before normal training. What did you do to get your performance back? Thanks.
Hey bro how do i break a bench press plateau. I'm cuttin weight and still getting stronger on my deadlifts and squats by 2.5 pounds every 2 weeks. My bench has not moved up. Just started powerlifting about 6 months ago. I was doing the bodybuilding workout with machine before. I found your channel and mark bell and started to work on gettin stronger. Deadlift 185 to 425 pounds squats 135 to 332 pounds bench 185 to 255 all in 6 months. I feel I had hidden strength. Getting stronger and cutting weight....body fat
I’ve tried hook grip and it’s not an option because I have raccoon paws for hands
I feel like the double overhand deadlift is a good test of grip strength. My question is this: how much of your strapped max should you be able to double overhand to have good grip strength? If I can deadlift 800 with straps (hypothetically, because I'm not that strong yest), how much should I be able to double-overhand?
Only limitaion I know of is TIME
Brian, do you pause the floor press or touch and go?
9:35 for the purpose of the vid.
How do you improve mobility to prevent butt wink when squating?
Next year do a flag day video on flag day that would be cool
Hi Brian, just wondering what's your opinion on swapping all of my standard barbell lifts to an axle bar? Any disadvantages? Seems like a good idea for grip.
Do you still walk on the treadmill with the weight vest?
Do you ever split deadlift workouts by speed and time under tension
I am doing some part a strongman( what can I do in a regular gym) for a year. After powerbuilding and dark horse, what program shoul i try? I am novice lifter
Hey I started lifting a few months ago and I'm having a great time but recently I got a new job and it's pretty physically demanding, how would you recommend I change my training routine if at all?
Just read an article in New York Times Magazine called “ What was causing a healthy older man to be nauseated by food?”. It made me think of your situation... maybe it it could have some useful information for you??
Bro youre smart lol. Smart people say they're not smart
I’m a nurse and people constantly tell me how hard it is on the body, especially on the low back. Seeing that you used to be in a job that is hard on the body, how would you suggest I focus on in my training/recovery to combat that?
There's been some studies that suggest low back pain is often a product of low back fatigue. In my opinion, the best way to counter that is to just train low back. Hyperextensions, deadlifts, stuff like that.
Before I started getting into powerlifting I was doing a lot of driving and dealt with a lot of low back pain. I couldn't tell you the last time I remember feeling it.
MrJay6889 I like that line of thinking. It’s harder to injure a strong muscle group.
Aren't your bench presses in the video 90 pounds heavier than you have listed? I bought two 20 pound farmers handles from amazon at the end of last year and I got 4 50 pound plate boxes the first two months of this year and two more different kind of 50 pound plate boxes and two times I got two 5 pound plates from Dick's Sporting goods and earlier this week I got 4 2.5 pound plates and last month I got two Olympic dumbbell handles. Now I can make many kinds of weights from 10 pounds to at least two 130 pounders. I used all those plates plus my backpack a few days ago to pick up 500 something pounds. The heaviest non gym lift I have ever done. But I'm nowhere near Brian Alsruhe strong.
im actually super curious as to the videos in which you were too "mean". i think that most of the time people need to hear the honest "mean" truth, because otherwise they will keep giving themselves the outs that dont serve them in the long run.
I dig the new T-shirt and was going to buy one until I noticed the quote on the back was from Rage Against the Machine. Considering your background and support, I’m surprised you went with an anti-cop; cop killer supporting group like them... Next one I guess....
Is it only me or the audio is out of sync?
How tf is brian 38
do you ever train any professional athletes?
Brian, do you ever think that your body and all its issues are telling you to stop and evolve?
you have to do something while you speak otherwise you will lose your subscriber
Cardio burns muscle? cmon bro its not 2001 we got science now