He's awesome everything was in that answer Progression injury prevention It's really not that hard he's just got a really great way of explaining things
Straight facts. Coming from high school football in Texas you can imagine how seriously they take things and if you’re not lifting what they think you should be you’ll hear about it. Nothing that put us close to death but they weren’t afraid to run you till you puke either. Somehow they had the difference between heatstroke and weakness down to a science and they had no deaths. At least while I was there. Ahh, good times 😂
I was depressed, overweight, and was having trouble conceiving. The best decision I ever made was going to the gym. I lifted heavy, researched and studied on how to progress and perfect my form, and enjoyed the entire process. I went to the gym 4x a week and loved meal prepping. My partner and I tired for a year through my lifting progress but it wasn’t until after a year of consistently going that we got the good news. I am now 32 weeks pregnant and me and my baby are healthy 😊 I still continue lifting at home and learned to love my body through this stage. I can’t wait to go back to the gym and bring my future gym buddy with me. Lifting weights literally saved my life and gave me the body and privilege to create another life ❤️ And I agree with Dr. Mike - form > progress. And the best way to progress is repping till failure/always challenge yourself but still being safe. You will be amazed at what your body is capable of when you treat it with respect and patience ❤️
My "Mount Rushmore" of hypertrophy experts on youtube is Dr. Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans, Dr. Milo Wolf and Dr. Eric Helms. The amount of great info these guys have put out for free is just amazing.
"don't be concerned about how much weight is on the bar" is so important. When I started out I found myself sometimes reducing the weight from previous times because I realized I was doing them much more effectively at lower weights. Takes a hit on the ego at first but so worth it in the long run
Owner of the gym I go to said to me once when showing me how to properly activate all my muscles during a bench press and mind-muscle connection “forget the weights, focus on what your body is doing and the weight will follow”
I'm trying to remember to focus on form and slow controlled movement instead of how much weight I'm moving. It's tough to not let pride get me because I'm always thinking about increasing the weight 😂
Right! Form and correct movement is so much more important than the specific amount of weight you are using. A saying common among musicians is "Practicing perfectly makes perfect." I feel that also applies here.
Dr Mike actually KNOWS what he’s talking about. Dude not only has a degree in this, but also works with clients and practices what he preaches. He’s one of the most well informed people I’ve watched.
Single most honest, safe, and thorough answer I've heard on this topic from a single source. He's fantastic at distilling a whole lot of evidence-based information in an accessible way, and one of the most intellectually honest individuals who are influencing and instructing in the field today. Major kudos for all of this. 👍
That’s the correct answer to all of it. Being a personal trainer for many years I did exactly what he said to do for my own self and for my clients and it was very successful and still is.
I think it's people like this we need more of on social media. Dr Mike isn't just shitting on different exercises and foods telling you everything that is poisoning your training and destroying your gains. He gives the basic but not obvious guidelines you need to propel you to your goals and its not for views and drama.
I love how when dr. mike has a guest like him, he knows he’s super knowledgeable in his field and allows him to have the platform to spread the knowledge, and with his uh… not as reputable guests, he isn’t afraid to push back against unfounded claims. i love this guy! definitely an inspiration to start back going to the gym more!
@@harper07harper not bad! Tried to focus on getting the form of what I was doing correct and had a good time lifting weights. Woke up the next morning more sure than I've been in my life. Going back to do it again tomorrow.
That’s exciting! Advice you didn’t ask for, it’s easy in the beginning to overcommit and then stop going. Keeping the habit is the most important! Be kind and gentle with yourself and allow recovery. Once a week, same time and day every week, is honestly a great goal. Consistency is key!
Just remember, you’re not dropping a tall sky scraper on top of land. You’re building a good foundation from the ground and working your way up to support the next level.
This is sound advice. Compound motions to promote biomechanical symmetry. Low weight to decrease recovery time, increase confidence and security. Low frequency to keep you invested. I love Dr. Mike's way of explaining things. You can tell he really cares about what words he is using
THANK YOU!! This is what I've been saying and everyone tells me to go big or go home. That's not how you really build muscle, and that's how you injure yourself Quality over quantity❤
@@jerseyjim9092Yeah, but you don’t want the weight to be so high to where it affects your technique, at least when you’re not trying to find your max. That’s true for everyone
People need o realize, going to failure on every set works, but is NOT optimal. If you're working out 4+ times a week, you need medium intensity workouts. Ive been at it for 10 years, most of em wasted on exageration and ego. Not wanting to let go of the plates while doing chest... No. There exists a thing called repetitions in reserve... And people dont realize that
I have been pretty weak my entire life. Because of that i was always too embarrassed to go to the gym. So i just got a weight bench a couple weeks ago and have been working out on my own and seeing this video really helped.
This is the advice most people need to hear. You have some guy out here saying "work harder than last time". That isn't always the best way to progress. Sometimes you need to stick to the same weight until you are doing better reps
Idk why gym bros are so adamant about doing deadlifts. Yes they engage practical muscles. BUT. They also carry way more risk than other lifts. You can achieve the same results without the risk. Beginners. Do not risk your back just because some gym bros on the internet tell you its one of the best lifts.
@@tykeboy16 you are unlikely to cause any severe injury if you’re dead lifting a reasonable weight. The problem is is that a lot of beginners realize that they can cheat and use their legs to lift a larger amount of weight in the dead lift would normally let them lift. And that position were beginner should be dead maybe 125 pounds winds up having a bar with 250 pounds on it because they can squat more…. And then you know that person thrown out their back…
@@tykeboy16Beginners can do deadlifts and not injure themselves. They think the weight is too easy and lift more weight while unknowingly (or hopefully unknowingly) sacrificing form. If they focused on their form before the weight they shouldn’t get anywhere near injury. It’s a classic case of needing to drop their ego until they know what they’re doing, it’s just the most common lift that ppl refuse to do so in my experience
@@roonilwazlib4433 he doesn't debunk it. He says it's fine if they have proper form and know their limits which is a completely unrealistic view since beginners do not have or know good form nor do they fully understand their limits and what they should be lifting.
Always good advice. I'm 62 and love kettlebell routines because im getting the benefits of lifting while getting a good cardio workout in 20 minutes 3 times a week and have never felt better. Coach Mandler here on you tube has some great content. Move the body people!
If you watch the full interview, or at least the last... 30min of it, he's pretty open about actively being on a TON of steroids during this chat. I believe he says his testosterone is effectively 25x the normal biological range.
Dr. Mike may be the most knowledgeable person,when it comes to lifting weights, that i have ever listened to. If you do as he says you will see great results. Renaissance Periodization is my favorite channel on YT
As a fellow gym enjoyer myself, I loved this. Straight and to the point, with a fairly broad range so you can adapt your training depending on your goals!
simple advice many people need to hear. It’s this straightforward guys! It took me years to realize how to actually progress the right way lol. This guy sums it up in 30 seconds.
This is probably the most succinct and easy to follow advice I’ve ever heard condensed into a 30 second clip. That’s years worth of knowledge right there.
This is hands down the best advice anyone could give for beginners to weightlifting. Start slow, start moderate, pay attention and listen to your body. You're not there for anyone but yourself.
This was one of the MOST valuable piece of information for even people who think they are some what experienced. Your form is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things when lifting ANYTHING... but when working out, your form ALWAYS NEEDS to be "reasonable"... If your form isn't great, DO NOT ADD ANY WEIGHT until you do have that form down. Then start adding weight... Do not add weight if you do not have that basic form for that workout because THAT is how you get hurt and prevent yourself from working out.
THIS. Don't try dramatically increasing the weight or you'll risk an injury that'll take weeks to heal and you'll lose a lot of your gains in the meantime.
Yeah, I tried that in my mid 30s, squats, deadlifts, shoulder press, bench press, bent over rows, 5x5. And ate a lot, got great results pretty quickly, and I have poor muscle building genetics.
I’m in my early 40s wanting to get my body back after a decade of illness and more than 30 lbs weight loss. I’m gonna go with this dude’s advice on exercises, but what kind of diet would you recommend for gains? Any and all advice is much appreciated!
@@Alex_G_M Maybe just start working out slowly, it will give you an appetite for sure, just eat enough that you have energy and are not feeling hungry. I would avoid protein shakes and stuff like that. Just normal home cooked food and see how it goes. Sleep lots and hydrate. Go real slow with the weights, there is no rush and it's so easy to hurt yourself if you've not been exercising for that long. Stick with the compound exercises for a couple of months, be careful with your back. I'm going back to the gym after a long lay off myself, and I'm going to be taking this advice myself, I'm 47, and for sure it's taking longer for injuries to heal.
@@Alex_G_M Chicken breast is a staple. Relatively cheap, source of high protein, low fat. Eggs. Some nuts/avocado for healthy fat. Aim for at LEAST 0.8gr of protein/lbs bw or 1.8gr / kg bw. Eat a lot more than u used to. Around 400 more calories. Protein shakes helps, easy to consume no prep time wasted, dont worry theyre not poisonous to ur body like most parents say. Thats it.
What I love about this is someone who loves exercise and encourages people to do this since that's one. Commenter said everyone's body's slightly different but there are general rules you can do. This is going to relate to the second thing I'm about to say which is that for most people? Unless you have a physical or mental disability, it's really this simple and easy. I know people and I've worked with people who are mentally and physically disabled. Sometimes both and when they do this type of stuff within their abilities they also get great result. The problem is is that thanks to media and social pressure feeding off of each other, especially on the internet, it's not that you're not going to get results. It's just due to everyone's body being different. It's going to take time and the problem is we live in a society where we want instant results. For some people lifting weights is you're going to notice the difference a month later some people it's three, some people it's going to take a year or three and even for the people who are lucky to grow, they might not grow due to genetics to the image that they have in their head. Even though they're they are stronger and way healthier. And this is where pharmaceutical companies, the supplements, scam industries and the influencer assholes wedge their way in. It's not about easy because exercise is actually very easy for the majority of the population. Even with time factors and a bad economy, the issue is we want instant results. We don't have patience whether it's personal flaws, outside influence, and usually both and therefore people fall into scams and traps that make them unhealthy like what you see on the internet.
When I was younger I was all about "how much weight can I bench press" now that I'm in my 40s I'm all about technique and control. I definitely don't care how much weight is on the bar. It's way more about "look good feel good" definitely wish I had learned this before messing up my joints and ligaments
“ if you want to get started, lifting weights, just go lift some weights” It’s a very weird idiom, but it just means that if you wanna do something, you just need to do it. Even if it’s an odd thing.
So glad Dr. Mike is being put on a platform for the average lifter/consumer. His and Jeff Nippard’s information is top tier-and breaks down so many misconceptions about proper lifting
Perfect, realistic, reasonable expectations for anyone who wants to start exercising but has low confidence to do so. This advice will get people healthy and fit, not perfectly-concocted supplements or high-stress workouts. I've felt my healthiest starting out exactly like this. 👏
Technique is so important in the beginning. That way regardless of how strong you get you'll be confident of the exercise your doing. Love this advice.
The way he explains it makes me actually want to exercise. I've been lifting weights for the past week after watchinf a video of his and I've never been this consistent. Hope this continues.
Been doing 5x5 Stronglifts forever, and finally undertand why it's always worked so great. I do 3 exercises, 5x5, 3 times a week. Im in and out under one hour. [Squats, (Bench, BB Row)] [Squats(Overhead Press, Deadlift)]
Slow and steady truly does win the race when it comes to exercise, especially when it comes to things you’ve never done before. Listen to your body and don’t compare yourself with anyone else but you. Trying new things is hard, don’t worry, you’re doing great ♥️
I really like these interviews Dr. Mike does. They are very informative I've watched a couple all the way thru but these little snippets are also so great.
Dr Mike easily has some of the best (if not the best) fitness advice out there. No bs, and u can rest assured he won't steer u wrong. Not worrying about how much weight is on the bar btw is really important. Better yet to just take your ego completely out of the equation. It's about what will work best for YOU specifically. Don't worry about the ppl next to u. Everyone at the gym is at a different level of experience. And anyone else also may or may not know what their doing, so it's best not to compare yourself to anyone and what they're doing. As a beginner, learning what's best for u, and the right way to do things is crucial. Since that will become your foundation in your fitness journey.
This is incredible advice - seriously all it take is consistent work , I barely even do anything extra than what I do for work but I know that not overeating, staying active will keep my body relatively healthy. I don’t eat the greatest foods , moderation is key
This big dude is so likable❤...😂 I've seen many clips of this interview and he's honest, even toned and level headed. Like... he's voice is so...mellow. Also, very informative.
Im a true believer of mark's prgram! It works perfectly for my body. Thats what people need tondo is find what works for their bodys. Everyone is different but were alk the same. If you see results by walking the neighborhood then do that!!! Dont listen to other people's opinions about what works for them. Cause that only works for them. Find your own way, you just have to take the first step an actually start working out.
Very good advice with no workout specifications. Everyone is different, but they should be able to do all these things easily for themselves before even needing a trainer
That was probably the most reasonable answer to how to start exercising I have ever heard. Guidelines, not rules. Because everyone is different.
I literally was about to comment this!!!!
I think the implied rule is: you don’t need to overthink it
He's awesome everything was in that answer Progression injury prevention It's really not that hard he's just got a really great way of explaining things
Straight facts. Coming from high school football in Texas you can imagine how seriously they take things and if you’re not lifting what they think you should be you’ll hear about it. Nothing that put us close to death but they weren’t afraid to run you till you puke either. Somehow they had the difference between heatstroke and weakness down to a science and they had no deaths. At least while I was there. Ahh, good times 😂
Who is this guy explaining this routine and where can I find one that replicates what he’s saying?
I was depressed, overweight, and was having trouble conceiving. The best decision I ever made was going to the gym. I lifted heavy, researched and studied on how to progress and perfect my form, and enjoyed the entire process. I went to the gym 4x a week and loved meal prepping. My partner and I tired for a year through my lifting progress but it wasn’t until after a year of consistently going that we got the good news. I am now 32 weeks pregnant and me and my baby are healthy 😊
I still continue lifting at home and learned to love my body through this stage. I can’t wait to go back to the gym and bring my future gym buddy with me.
Lifting weights literally saved my life and gave me the body and privilege to create another life ❤️ And I agree with Dr. Mike - form > progress. And the best way to progress is repping till failure/always challenge yourself but still being safe. You will be amazed at what your body is capable of when you treat it with respect and patience ❤️
That's awesome, congratulations!
I am happy for your success and congratulations
Congratulations on your little one! I wish you both the very best of health ❤
Congratulations!! ✨✨✨
Awesome!!!! Love to hear that! Congratulations to you both. Its amazing how much exhausting the body COMPLETELY clears the mind!!
Dr. Mike is the real deal. Dude has probably the best hypertrophy advice in UA-cam.
My "Mount Rushmore" of hypertrophy experts on youtube is Dr. Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans, Dr. Milo Wolf and Dr. Eric Helms.
The amount of great info these guys have put out for free is just amazing.
I like Paul Carter too 👍.
@@Vintage_geek completely agree. Those guys are amazing
Which one
@java_error both but in this context dr. Mike, phd
I appreciate how succinct and straightforward this is, the dude gives off a real kindly vibe too. No judgement or arrogance. Been very helpful for me.
agree. his tone is so warm and welcoming. gentle giant.
Yeah, as someone who hasn’t worked out in a while because I’ve been working so hard, I appreciate it 🏋🏼♂️
"don't be concerned about how much weight is on the bar" is so important.
When I started out I found myself sometimes reducing the weight from previous times because I realized I was doing them much more effectively at lower weights.
Takes a hit on the ego at first but so worth it in the long run
Owner of the gym I go to said to me once when showing me how to properly activate all my muscles during a bench press and mind-muscle connection “forget the weights, focus on what your body is doing and the weight will follow”
I'm trying to remember to focus on form and slow controlled movement instead of how much weight I'm moving. It's tough to not let pride get me because I'm always thinking about increasing the weight 😂
Right! Form and correct movement is so much more important than the specific amount of weight you are using. A saying common among musicians is "Practicing perfectly makes perfect." I feel that also applies here.
@@forensicgirl Similar to the line in magic circles, "Practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect permanent."
It's very true, but I took it a little too seriously. Now I'm kinda jacked, but still weak. I didn't even know that was possible, lol
Dr Mike actually KNOWS what he’s talking about. Dude not only has a degree in this, but also works with clients and practices what he preaches. He’s one of the most well informed people I’ve watched.
We need people like these sharing the facts
Rather than this vShred bullshit that is still peddled to me via UA-cam ads
Jeff Nippard best youtuber for this
@@IzzyWoooo You'll find that a wide variety of science based lifters is the best. Don't just follow one follow like 3-5.
@@IzzyWooooJeff Nippard >>>!
People love to just call whatever they like "facts".
Single most honest, safe, and thorough answer I've heard on this topic from a single source. He's fantastic at distilling a whole lot of evidence-based information in an accessible way, and one of the most intellectually honest individuals who are influencing and instructing in the field today. Major kudos for all of this. 👍
I love this dudes voice. He's so calming and informative
he sounds like agent 47
I was thinking the same.
Search him up, Doctor Mike Israetel at Renaissance Periodization. Not only is his voice calming but his also hilarious
@@liylaliylahe is agent 47 but on 2000 mg of teste a day lol
@Primexelite8680 well he he’s on steroids lol but I think it’s just a tic maybe Tourette’s
That’s the correct answer to all of it. Being a personal trainer for many years I did exactly what he said to do for my own self and for my clients and it was very successful and still is.
I think it's people like this we need more of on social media. Dr Mike isn't just shitting on different exercises and foods telling you everything that is poisoning your training and destroying your gains. He gives the basic but not obvious guidelines you need to propel you to your goals and its not for views and drama.
I love how when dr. mike has a guest like him, he knows he’s super knowledgeable in his field and allows him to have the platform to spread the knowledge, and with his uh… not as reputable guests, he isn’t afraid to push back against unfounded claims. i love this guy! definitely an inspiration to start back going to the gym more!
Lifting genuinely isn't really that complicated so the basics are all you need the vast majority of the time
I'm going to the gym for the first time tomorrow morning, and that was exactly the advice I needed to hear.
How'd you get on?
@@harper07harper not bad! Tried to focus on getting the form of what I was doing correct and had a good time lifting weights. Woke up the next morning more sure than I've been in my life. Going back to do it again tomorrow.
@@jpdtrmpt7217 Try bulking too so you can maximize your newbie gains.
That’s exciting! Advice you didn’t ask for, it’s easy in the beginning to overcommit and then stop going. Keeping the habit is the most important! Be kind and gentle with yourself and allow recovery. Once a week, same time and day every week, is honestly a great goal. Consistency is key!
@@jpdtrmpt7217that rules, keep it up!
This is such a perfectly concise clip. Dr. Mike always cooks!
I live this. Hes basically saying just do something and listen to your body. Learn the technique and build a solid foundation. Thats so important
Just remember, you’re not dropping a tall sky scraper on top of land. You’re building a good foundation from the ground and working your way up to support the next level.
That's a great way of putting it!
It’s all lakes and parking lots, buddy
@@steelparagon5868 Even lakes start from stream bottoms and parking lots eventually turn to parking garages, buddy.
I love this analogy
I d been following this guys advice like the Bible and I’ve grown my arms a quarter inch since. Dude has the best advice on the internet
What‘s his name?
His name is also Dr Mike, it’s Dr Mike Israetal
This is sound advice. Compound motions to promote biomechanical symmetry. Low weight to decrease recovery time, increase confidence and security. Low frequency to keep you invested. I love Dr. Mike's way of explaining things. You can tell he really cares about what words he is using
THANK YOU!! This is what I've been saying and everyone tells me to go big or go home. That's not how you really build muscle, and that's how you injure yourself
Quality over quantity❤
He was talking about beginners. Progressive overload is the cornerstone of getting bigger.
@@jerseyjim9092Yeah, but you don’t want the weight to be so high to where it affects your technique, at least when you’re not trying to find your max. That’s true for everyone
People need o realize, going to failure on every set works, but is NOT optimal. If you're working out 4+ times a week, you need medium intensity workouts. Ive been at it for 10 years, most of em wasted on exageration and ego. Not wanting to let go of the plates while doing chest... No. There exists a thing called repetitions in reserve... And people dont realize that
Compound movments one of the best advice i ever got. This guy is legit
I have been pretty weak my entire life. Because of that i was always too embarrassed to go to the gym. So i just got a weight bench a couple weeks ago and have been working out on my own and seeing this video really helped.
This is the advice most people need to hear. You have some guy out here saying "work harder than last time". That isn't always the best way to progress. Sometimes you need to stick to the same weight until you are doing better reps
Dr.Mike has such practical, simple advice with guidelin3s without unnecessary fluff
His voice is majestic. He is so well spoken.
I love how your guidance is not complicated at all. Simple principles to follow, and it will work. This is exactly what a newbie needs to hear.
With all the misinformation and clueless people giving advice online this man is a breath of fresh air!
Dr Mike seems like a stand up guy too!
Pulled my back doing deadlifts when i first started, so i can definitely attest to keeping the weight low in the beginning.
Idk why gym bros are so adamant about doing deadlifts. Yes they engage practical muscles. BUT. They also carry way more risk than other lifts. You can achieve the same results without the risk.
Beginners. Do not risk your back just because some gym bros on the internet tell you its one of the best lifts.
@@tykeboy16watch the whole interview to see him debunk that perspective
@@tykeboy16 you are unlikely to cause any severe injury if you’re dead lifting a reasonable weight. The problem is is that a lot of beginners realize that they can cheat and use their legs to lift a larger amount of weight in the dead lift would normally let them lift. And that position were beginner should be dead maybe 125 pounds winds up having a bar with 250 pounds on it because they can squat more…. And then you know that person thrown out their back…
@@tykeboy16Beginners can do deadlifts and not injure themselves. They think the weight is too easy and lift more weight while unknowingly (or hopefully unknowingly) sacrificing form. If they focused on their form before the weight they shouldn’t get anywhere near injury. It’s a classic case of needing to drop their ego until they know what they’re doing, it’s just the most common lift that ppl refuse to do so in my experience
@@roonilwazlib4433 he doesn't debunk it. He says it's fine if they have proper form and know their limits which is a completely unrealistic view since beginners do not have or know good form nor do they fully understand their limits and what they should be lifting.
Always good advice. I'm 62 and love kettlebell routines because im getting the benefits of lifting while getting a good cardio workout in 20 minutes 3 times a week and have never felt better. Coach Mandler here on you tube has some great content. Move the body people!
His vein in his head popping even when relaxed. And his voice is so crisp with very sounding tone. Good to be a motivational speaker.
If you watch the full interview, or at least the last... 30min of it, he's pretty open about actively being on a TON of steroids during this chat. I believe he says his testosterone is effectively 25x the normal biological range.
Best and most clear answer I have ever heard, it's actually this "easy". Also, leave your phone away, that 30-60 minutus is work, you are working.
This is hands down the best information Dr. Mike has ever given.
Dr. Mike may be the most knowledgeable person,when it comes to lifting weights, that i have ever listened to. If you do as he says you will see great results. Renaissance Periodization is my favorite channel on YT
My two favorite Dr. Mikes, this is great lol
Dr Mike speaks the most sense on this subject.
Dr Mike (the buff one) can be very basic or super advanced, and his ability to turn up or dumb down his advice is something I really respect him for.
This guy is so eloquent and well informed. trust him 100%
Dr. Mike had a great answer to Dr. Mike's question.
As a fellow gym enjoyer myself, I loved this. Straight and to the point, with a fairly broad range so you can adapt your training depending on your goals!
How can Mike be so accurate all the freakin' time😮
simple advice many people need to hear. It’s this straightforward guys! It took me years to realize how to actually progress the right way lol. This guy sums it up in 30 seconds.
This is probably the most succinct and easy to follow advice I’ve ever heard condensed into a 30 second clip. That’s years worth of knowledge right there.
The greatest response I've heard about how to progress and what signals to watch for advancement.
This is hands down the best advice anyone could give for beginners to weightlifting. Start slow, start moderate, pay attention and listen to your body. You're not there for anyone but yourself.
Wow. He explained that so eloquently! This is the only advice a newby at the gym really needs. Epic.
I love his voice
....if a steroid had a voice
This was one of the MOST valuable piece of information for even people who think they are some what experienced. Your form is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things when lifting ANYTHING... but when working out, your form ALWAYS NEEDS to be "reasonable"... If your form isn't great, DO NOT ADD ANY WEIGHT until you do have that form down. Then start adding weight... Do not add weight if you do not have that basic form for that workout because THAT is how you get hurt and prevent yourself from working out.
THIS. Don't try dramatically increasing the weight or you'll risk an injury that'll take weeks to heal and you'll lose a lot of your gains in the meantime.
exactly
Like the common military saying "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast."
Yeah, I tried that in my mid 30s, squats, deadlifts, shoulder press, bench press, bent over rows, 5x5. And ate a lot, got great results pretty quickly, and I have poor muscle building genetics.
I’m in my early 40s wanting to get my body back after a decade of illness and more than 30 lbs weight loss. I’m gonna go with this dude’s advice on exercises, but what kind of diet would you recommend for gains? Any and all advice is much appreciated!
@@Alex_G_M Maybe just start working out slowly, it will give you an appetite for sure, just eat enough that you have energy and are not feeling hungry. I would avoid protein shakes and stuff like that. Just normal home cooked food and see how it goes. Sleep lots and hydrate. Go real slow with the weights, there is no rush and it's so easy to hurt yourself if you've not been exercising for that long. Stick with the compound exercises for a couple of months, be careful with your back. I'm going back to the gym after a long lay off myself, and I'm going to be taking this advice myself, I'm 47, and for sure it's taking longer for injuries to heal.
@@Alex_G_M Chicken breast is a staple. Relatively cheap, source of high protein, low fat. Eggs. Some nuts/avocado for healthy fat.
Aim for at LEAST 0.8gr of protein/lbs bw or 1.8gr / kg bw. Eat a lot more than u used to. Around 400 more calories. Protein shakes helps, easy to consume no prep time wasted, dont worry theyre not poisonous to ur body like most parents say. Thats it.
What I love about this is someone who loves exercise and encourages people to do this since that's one. Commenter said everyone's body's slightly different but there are general rules you can do. This is going to relate to the second thing I'm about to say which is that for most people? Unless you have a physical or mental disability, it's really this simple and easy. I know people and I've worked with people who are mentally and physically disabled. Sometimes both and when they do this type of stuff within their abilities they also get great result. The problem is is that thanks to media and social pressure feeding off of each other, especially on the internet, it's not that you're not going to get results. It's just due to everyone's body being different. It's going to take time and the problem is we live in a society where we want instant results. For some people lifting weights is you're going to notice the difference a month later some people it's three, some people it's going to take a year or three and even for the people who are lucky to grow, they might not grow due to genetics to the image that they have in their head. Even though they're they are stronger and way healthier. And this is where pharmaceutical companies, the supplements, scam industries and the influencer assholes wedge their way in. It's not about easy because exercise is actually very easy for the majority of the population. Even with time factors and a bad economy, the issue is we want instant results. We don't have patience whether it's personal flaws, outside influence, and usually both and therefore people fall into scams and traps that make them unhealthy like what you see on the internet.
Really needed this doc
His vice is so gentle and reassuring!!
When I was younger I was all about "how much weight can I bench press" now that I'm in my 40s I'm all about technique and control.
I definitely don't care how much weight is on the bar. It's way more about "look good feel good" definitely wish I had learned this before messing up my joints and ligaments
This is the best advice i have ever heard for people looking to start working out or looking to get back into working out.
Train hard and eat well for a long time and you'll put on muscle mass
This guy is such a great example of "don't judge a book by its cover". He's genuinely very knowledgeable and is providing excellent advice.
The real impressive person in this video is the man sitting across from Dr Mike.
solid advice. specific enough to be informative, broad enough to fit everyone while being accurate
You know what they say.. "You can't butter a rat without a knife."
I don't see the correlation
My nana always used to say that
“ if you want to get started, lifting weights, just go lift some weights”
It’s a very weird idiom, but it just means that if you wanna do something, you just need to do it. Even if it’s an odd thing.
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So glad Dr. Mike is being put on a platform for the average lifter/consumer.
His and Jeff Nippard’s information is top tier-and breaks down so many misconceptions about proper lifting
It is life changing to say the least, especially your 40s, 50s and beyond.
Perfect, realistic, reasonable expectations for anyone who wants to start exercising but has low confidence to do so. This advice will get people healthy and fit, not perfectly-concocted supplements or high-stress workouts. I've felt my healthiest starting out exactly like this. 👏
This is so solid. Dr. Mike being serious without the little outbursts is golden🙏💪👍❤️💯🫡
Wow, it's so relieving to realize I'm on the correct path! Wish me luck, guys!
Technique is so important in the beginning. That way regardless of how strong you get you'll be confident of the exercise your doing. Love this advice.
This dude is calming to listen to.
The way he explains it makes me actually want to exercise. I've been lifting weights for the past week after watchinf a video of his and I've never been this consistent. Hope this continues.
Been doing 5x5 Stronglifts forever, and finally undertand why it's always worked so great.
I do 3 exercises, 5x5, 3 times a week. Im in and out under one hour. [Squats, (Bench, BB Row)] [Squats(Overhead Press, Deadlift)]
Slow and steady truly does win the race when it comes to exercise, especially when it comes to things you’ve never done before. Listen to your body and don’t compare yourself with anyone else but you. Trying new things is hard, don’t worry, you’re doing great ♥️
He’s not just a body builder, with that tone of voice, you know he’s an educator in mind, body, and spirit.
I really like these interviews Dr. Mike does. They are very informative I've watched a couple all the way thru but these little snippets are also so great.
This is such direct and helpful advice with no unnecessary fluff.
Dr. Mike is an absolute gem. Both of them
I love how well spoken he is
Dr Mike easily has some of the best (if not the best) fitness advice out there. No bs, and u can rest assured he won't steer u wrong.
Not worrying about how much weight is on the bar btw is really important. Better yet to just take your ego completely out of the equation. It's about what will work best for YOU specifically. Don't worry about the ppl next to u. Everyone at the gym is at a different level of experience. And anyone else also may or may not know what their doing, so it's best not to compare yourself to anyone and what they're doing. As a beginner, learning what's best for u, and the right way to do things is crucial. Since that will become your foundation in your fitness journey.
always appreciate mike's scientific approach to medicine.
This is incredible advice - seriously all it take is consistent work , I barely even do anything extra than what I do for work but I know that not overeating, staying active will keep my body relatively healthy. I don’t eat the greatest foods , moderation is key
Definitely need more people like this guy speaking about fitness to the masses
I have really appreciated the info this gentleman has shared. Hes practical, and solid on the science and makes things achievable
This big dude is so likable❤...😂
I've seen many clips of this interview and he's honest, even toned and level headed. Like... he's voice is so...mellow. Also, very informative.
God i love that man, the wisdom on him is immaculate
This man makes it feel achievable and human.
I’m so happy my 2x a week gym routine is actually helping
My two favorite doctors in the world collaborating was such a treat. Loved this podcast
That is unknowingly what im doing in the gym right now. Glad im doing it right! Stay strong Kings ❤
Easily one of the best pieces of fitness advice I've ever heard.
I have just started going to the gym and its hard to keep up. This really motivated me.
This is honestly much better advice than I expected. Nicely said Dr Mike.
That's literally the best solid with specifics advice I heard about exercising like ever.
Im a true believer of mark's prgram! It works perfectly for my body. Thats what people need tondo is find what works for their bodys. Everyone is different but were alk the same. If you see results by walking the neighborhood then do that!!! Dont listen to other people's opinions about what works for them. Cause that only works for them. Find your own way, you just have to take the first step an actually start working out.
this is like the best short ever, calm soothing voices using concise words to give amazing inclusive advice
Great question for New Year’s Day watchers. Dr mikes answer is clear easy and succinct
That's how I did it when I was 14. Staying consistent is more important than the weight you can lift. You will make progress, just gotta stick to it.
I loveeeee this podcasts episode. Two extremely knowledgeable and no nonsense people and I learned a lot!
Dr. Mike is the only human on the internet I believe without the shadow of a doubt.
My volume for the week is 130K. Love Dr Mike
This is about the most solid simplified advice.
This is hands down the best and most concise advice for beginners.
YAY! It's Dr. Mike and Dr.Mike having a conversation.
Best beginner advice on UA-cam, and he did it in 30 seconds
Love this stuff. I've been working out again, taking it slow and light. I've seen crazy changes just being consistent
Very good advice with no workout specifications. Everyone is different, but they should be able to do all these things easily for themselves before even needing a trainer