I was...WRONG! 30 Fitness Things I Changed My Opinion On

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  • Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
  • Oh well, probably under 99.6% of the time.
    00:00 Geoff Says Hello
    00:09 #1 EMG
    01:20 #2 Technique
    01:44 #3 Machines
    02:13 #4 Barbells
    02:45 #5 Why Exercise
    03:28 #6 Muscle Confusion
    04:08 #7 Failure
    04:34 #8 Rep Range
    05:05 #9 Cheating
    05:30 #10 Chasing PRs
    06:12 #11 Volume
    06:53 #12 Prehab
    07:37 #13 Pump
    08:02 #14 Frequency
    08:36 #15 Plant Based
    09:21 #16 Clean Eating
    09:46 #17 Calorie Counting
    10:23 #18 Protein
    11:31 #19 Leanness
    12:32 #20 Supplements
    13:28 #21 P ratio
    13:55 #22 Steroid Use
    14:19 #23 Cardio Kills Gains
    14:44 #24 Gains Killed
    15:22 #25 Pain
    15:56 #26 Muscle Damage
    16:28 #27 CNS
    16:57 #28 Fasted Cardio
    17:40 #29 Science
    18:39 #30 Changing My Mind
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  • @GVS
    @GVS  2 роки тому +75

    If you're sick of the BS that most influencers spew and tired of fake naturals giving you the runaround, grab a copy of my book, it'll show you how to ACTUALLY maximize your progress in the gym. 200+ pages of useful exercises and advice that'll change the way you look at training. Check it out:
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    • @icecoldlava8993
      @icecoldlava8993 2 роки тому

      Hey Geoff, your book is listed as 34 $ on Amazon, was wondering how much of that actually goes to you.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому +4

      @@icecoldlava8993 For the hard copy? $4.

    • @elitestrengthcoach9024
      @elitestrengthcoach9024 2 роки тому

      I watched the video from start to finish but didn't see a thank you. I deserve credit for you finally doing something about your poor technique.
      Also please please ask professional athletes or actual elite coaches about CNS fatigue. It is a thing, and no, doing some cardio does not produce the same CNS fatigue as a 1rep max DL.

    • @elitestrengthcoach9024
      @elitestrengthcoach9024 2 роки тому

      Once again our man CCP Geoffrey is censoring mildly critical comments

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому +8

      @@elitestrengthcoach9024 no, you got caught in the UA-cam filter, "EliteStrengthCoach" (lol).

  • @LasTortugasAzules
    @LasTortugasAzules 2 роки тому +176

    I've definitely changed my mind about switching up routines. I wasn't changing workouts every week or anything, but i definitely thought it was better to change things up periodically to make sure the muscles were getting worked in a bunch of different ways. Then I used the exact same PPL routine with the same exercises, same sets, same everything for a full year and saw the best results of my life

    • @MrMatmulan
      @MrMatmulan 2 роки тому +4

      I get your point, but... at the same time, i do like changing rep ranges every now and then ( couple of weeks )
      So a couple of weeks i train high rep ranges, other weeks low rep ranges ( with higher weight ) and then a mix of high rep and low rep at the same time.
      It did work quite well for me, managed to get a good increase in some measurements compared to what i was previously.

    • @MrMatmulan
      @MrMatmulan 2 роки тому +2

      And obviously, increase in strength was pretty notorious ( even after i quit using creatine )

    • @KurokamiNajimi
      @KurokamiNajimi 2 роки тому

      In my experience there’s a bit of context to whether or not switching up is good. For example if I’m just breaking out of the novice phase and all I’ve been doing is squatting twice a week then introducing the lunge (in addition still doing 3 squat sets) is gains. But after that’s over the next phase would be to specialize in either the squat or lunge. From what I see most ppl would do 3-4 different quad focused exercises instead of specializing

    • @cx2900
      @cx2900 2 роки тому +7

      tbf, the PPL routine might have just been a lot better than whatever you were doing before. but there's no need to drastically change something that's working regardless

    • @koengreen2540
      @koengreen2540 2 роки тому +2

      For me I did had to change some things up. I used to do the same routine for 2 years. I think if you plateau for about 2 months switching a few movements is really beneficial

  • @FitLabb
    @FitLabb 2 роки тому +119

    Evolving & updating your perspective on matters like this shows your progress in becoming more of an expert over time. I’ve definitely changed my perspectives over the years as the science has changed, & as my own experience has taught me that certain methods work better than what I may have been previously doing.
    Good video pal, & wish everyone in our industry could shed the ego like this to show its ok & even good to evolve our beliefs & methodologies over time.

    • @WolfStreak
      @WolfStreak 2 роки тому +6

      Modifying your perspective on things based on new information or experiences is an sign of overall maturity, imo. A big part of becoming a expert in most professions is the acknowledgement that you can't ever know everything. Being an expert is a journey, one that gets more refined and clearer as time passes.

    • @koengreen2540
      @koengreen2540 2 роки тому

      Yeah science changes and so should we look at arnolds training style it is horrendous now with what we know.

  • @AdrianFacchi
    @AdrianFacchi 2 роки тому +37

    The calorie counting thing.
    When I see successful people advocate for intuitive eating or that isn't necessary to count calories is because they've been doing it for a long long time and have developed a good sense of what to eat and how much it matters.
    Beginners thst have no clue I should count calories for like 3 months and develop that intuition.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому +5

      Agree.

    • @user-en5vj6vr2u
      @user-en5vj6vr2u Рік тому +2

      Well, I have many months of experience counting calories, but there are moments when it’s impossible to judge intuitively the energy contained in some meals. For example, when you’re not the one who made the meal or when you’re at a restaurant, there could be loads of oils or high calorie ingredients which add up quickly.

    • @bradturner7678
      @bradturner7678 Рік тому +1

      @@user-en5vj6vr2u all menus should have calories on as the norm, people complain tho as it triggers their ED or whatever they have, i dont think more info is ever a bad thing personally.

  • @brennand933
    @brennand933 2 роки тому +19

    The stimulus to fatigue ratio is so good on machines so they're definitely good to include in a hypertrophy program. A lot of my leg training used to just be RDLs and squats when i started training, but when i started incorporating hack squats/leg press and leg curls as well, my legs definitely got more muscular.

    • @bruhman5722
      @bruhman5722 2 роки тому +2

      This!
      If for example I do RDL with a barbell, followed by Rack Pulls, my lower back is toast.
      A machine chest supported Row allows me to now work my upperback with more frequency and quality volume than a Barbell Bent Over Row would because of the limiting factor (lower back).

    • @kleindavis550
      @kleindavis550 Рік тому

      really? i am a taller guy with long skinny legs and i mainly do what you mentioned in squats and RDLs.

    • @TestSubject173
      @TestSubject173 Рік тому

      @@bruhman5722 Chest supported barbell bent over row is also a thing.

  • @shashaanksrivastava
    @shashaanksrivastava 2 роки тому +5

    It feels so good to see that even though I'm not nearly as advanced in my training as you that we have quite similar views on almost all of thse points

  • @tomlazoriksuccessfitness
    @tomlazoriksuccessfitness 2 роки тому +5

    Solid list, my friend! Very glad that you’ve come around on prehab practices, as I swear by proper SMR, flexibility and mobility work. And I agree that more folks should admit when they’re wrong, and that opinions are opinions. Lastly...yes to the Roadhouse edits 👌

  • @sergeantsolomon6936
    @sergeantsolomon6936 2 роки тому +13

    Brother, absolutely fantastic video. Thank you for posting this. I wouldn't say you were wrong because you could never be wrong 😆. Seriously though I have a mindset very similar to yours. You know over the years, I have a very serious tendency of overdoing it about breaking PRs and maxing out as much as possible. I think you have continued to evolve which is always awesome. May God Bless you Brother, and may God Bless all who read this 🙏

  • @SantiYounger
    @SantiYounger 2 роки тому +11

    awesome video Geoff, you and Sean Nal are by far my top 2 fitness creators! thanks for everything you do man

  • @janpokrzywinski
    @janpokrzywinski 2 роки тому +24

    Man, it's great to know you grow and that you can admit that you weren't right. If only more people had enough balls to admit that they aren't always right.

  • @marker5491
    @marker5491 2 роки тому +1

    Probably the single most important video you have ever put out, well said! And as you stated, mostly because of #30. Wish every fitness youtuber would do a similar type video, it would be super interesting.

  • @victorcardel3687
    @victorcardel3687 2 роки тому +17

    What i like about your content (besides the quality) is the immense intelectual honesty. Didn't even watched it yet and already smashed the like button. Your content always has been VERY important to my fitness jorney.

    • @rgh622
      @rgh622 2 роки тому

      You call this quality? His information is great but he has a face for radio and the refugee bed sheet background hurts my eyes. I want to be provided with the good information he puts out in a better way. Make it nice, appealing and use a better face to do it.

  • @killxswitch
    @killxswitch 2 роки тому +1

    Good video. I especially like your last point. Changing your mind based on new info is a sign of intelligence and maturity. So many people operate as if being wrong is this terrible thing. Like it'll kill them or make them a bad person or that being wrong = being an idiot. The opposite is true. Refusing to admit to being wrong has the opposite effect. It makes you look immature, dense, and petty.
    I have changed my mind on a lot over the years in regards to lifting. Your channel has played a part in that for sure, most recently in my attempts to push myself harder at the end of my sets rather than just stopping at 10 reps because that's what the program calls for.

  • @reedslater4664
    @reedslater4664 2 роки тому +1

    I admire your candor...it speaks well of you as a coach and human being.

  • @Detvanliga
    @Detvanliga 2 роки тому +5

    Personally I changed my mind about dumbbells vs barbells. The worst injury I ever sustained was by using dumbbells: I got a bicep tear from not handling them correctly after a press. The thing with dumbbells is that when you progress in weight they do get terribly heavy and harder to handle (as in getting them up in position). Barbells, on the other hand, are easier to handle even when they are heavier, since they cannot wobble from side to side and the movement when you use them usually start from the floor or a rack or similar - so no need to swing barbells around and thus less chance of injury. And cables are often a better alternative for dumbbells in exercises such as lateral raise and similar. So currently I am "only" using barbells, machines and cables. For the simple reason that they are all more easy to control and/or gives a better workout.

  • @kimjong-un8543
    @kimjong-un8543 2 роки тому +61

    I’ve changed my mind on many things:
    ive came to realise that things dont really matter as much as i thought they did. Choosing the very best program or exercise doesnt matter, the number of reps you do doesnt really matter, the split you do doesnt really matter. things that do matter though would be effort and consistency.
    ive came to realise that the rep ranges for muscle growth arent just 10-12. youll get a lot of growth out of 6-10, 10-15 and 15-20 etc
    ive came to realise that form doesn’t really matter as much either. I know this seems very controversial and i dont think it should be said to beginners because they might get the wrong idea. having a slight hip shift, or slight butt wink, or back rounding doesnt really matter that much. if it feels comfortable for you then there probably isnt any problems.

    • @MedicGaming563
      @MedicGaming563 2 роки тому +13

      very cool Mr.Kim Jung Un

    • @moonwolf8470
      @moonwolf8470 Рік тому +1

      Form does matter. Doing compound movements with good form will prevent injury. Doing isolation movements with good form will hit those specific muscle better. I think you get this opinion because nowadays influencers are complicating form. I do agree it’s okay to have slight hip shift or any other minors things.

    • @kimjong-un8543
      @kimjong-un8543 Рік тому +1

      @@moonwolf8470 If youre interested in this you should watch calgary barbells video on form vs technique. its interestintg

    • @rockyevans1584
      @rockyevans1584 9 місяців тому

      ​@kimjong-un8543 forms pretty damn important, agree other than that. It certainly varies person to person and even individually depending on goals. It may well change over time with more experience but frequently changing form to get perceived progress probably just makes the tracking less accurate

    • @kimjong-un8543
      @kimjong-un8543 9 місяців тому +1

      @@rockyevans1584 it is very nuanced, your form shouldnt change over time, it should be the same for tracking purposes, but if you see someone squatting with a rounded back and hip shift but they feel fine and theyre getting results, there isnt anything wrong with it, your body will adapt to the form, but for example if someone has their hips shooting up in a squat, then its not great for the quads so the exercise becomes less great for the quads. its all very nuanced and everything exists on a sliding scale and it all depends on the person, which is why it shouldnt really be said for beginners but it is important to recognize later

  • @shadesonsurfer
    @shadesonsurfer Рік тому

    Good to see evolution in your approaches and opinions here...after being fine with being scrawny and out of shape my entire life, I learned i had super high cholesterol...i started eating better, doing cardio...then strength training--I had no idea i'd like lifting weights, but now i'm kind of obsessed...there's something really simple and gratifying about being able to lift weights i couldn't previously, seeing changes in my body and mood, etc. Bought your book "Sweat" as, it's a really solid reference guide...after wading through tons of insane fitness douches / charlatans, yourself and a couple other channels are big inspirations for me.

  • @papaspaulding
    @papaspaulding 2 роки тому +22

    I remember back in the early 00's getting super paranoid constantly about my muscles going catabolic lol. i think it used to be a big thing in many muscle and fitness articles back then (no doubt pushing supplements) and thinking that if i wasnt eating carbs and protein every two hours all my hard work in the gym would be getting undone by each minute im not consuming more macros lol

    • @toro5280
      @toro5280 Рік тому +2

      I had this colleague at work who was pretty advanced, I guess. I remember one time he had to postpone his break to finish an order and poor dude got really upset. Like "wtf, I have to eat now, I eat everyday at 16:00". And I knew he was afraid that he'd go catabolic and I just couldn't stop laughing, which upset him even more, of course.
      But magazines and websites were pushing this agenda. They wrote crap like "the minute you throw the dumbbells after your last set you must immediately get a protein shake in you", or even advocated for drinking protein between sets.

    • @hecatrice2064
      @hecatrice2064 Рік тому

      @@toro5280 Really shows how easily media can inflict body dysmorphia to push their snake oils and make a few extra $.

    • @rivahkillah
      @rivahkillah Рік тому

      Personally I think it was the gyms trying to sell supplements, that way if somebody forgot to bring their shake they'd buy one for$10

    • @papaspaulding
      @papaspaulding Рік тому

      @@rivahkillah It was definitely the big companies, then of course the mags would write articles to back up the 'need' to be consuming creatine etc then next page a full page ad for some type of new super creatine with all the bells whistles and bullshit lol.
      As is much the same now they all go through trends as what is crap/good and what is hyped or dismissed

    • @christianjon8064
      @christianjon8064 11 місяців тому

      I think PEDs do something where something bad happens if you do ever go catabolic. Maybe you get rabdo or something and your body starts consuming it’s own muscle the minute you hit under 250grams daily protein or whatever - because these dudes actually do act like they’re eating as if their life depends on it

  • @KeganVanSickle
    @KeganVanSickle 2 роки тому +1

    One of your best videos ever Geoff. Great content and very true.

  • @nahomwondwossen4328
    @nahomwondwossen4328 2 роки тому

    Amazing video as usual. Could u maybe make a video where you explain your training split or show one specific workout? (sets, reps, weight, exercise)

  • @stevegeorge6880
    @stevegeorge6880 2 роки тому +25

    I changed my mind about deadlifts being an absolutely perfect exercise that doesn't pose any significant systemic fatigue or injury risks. It's just one of those things that being 5 ft 5 can allow you to believe for a long time.

    • @6393dude
      @6393dude 2 роки тому

      Aren't deadlifts more difficult for shorter people?

    • @nullvektor9922
      @nullvektor9922 2 роки тому +12

      If you're not chasing a big total, Romanian and stiff-legged deadlifts are superior for most people imo.

    • @hipdrive
      @hipdrive 2 роки тому +2

      Deadlifts did more for my physique than anything else, and i never got injured by them even stupidly maxing out often. Squats take way more of a toll over all if you arent short

    • @deejaydj6013
      @deejaydj6013 2 роки тому

      @@hipdrive interesting I only do deadlifts once a week and that’s primarily for strength. Personally I find other exercises more beneficial for my physique but I still love deadlifts

  • @livingit8425
    @livingit8425 2 роки тому +4

    always respect it when content creators go back and reassess their opinions. I personally believed for a long time that tendon tears especially bicep tendon tears could happen very easily, but in reality bicep tears are super unlikely if you're natty and not a complete moron in training.

    • @paulwhite9242
      @paulwhite9242 2 роки тому +1

      I tore mine recently (still recovering) but it was a work accident...tried to catch a falling bag of concrete mix. Frigging *ow*. Also jacked up my shoulder

    • @livingit8425
      @livingit8425 2 роки тому +2

      @@paulwhite9242 sorry to hear that, but yeah, Im more worried getting myself hurt on work than during training. get well soon dude.

  • @vanjones8620
    @vanjones8620 2 роки тому +1

    Great content, Sir.

  • @n.t3362
    @n.t3362 2 роки тому +6

    You can't confuse muscles, but some muscles can confuse you (ahm glutes)
    Alexander Bromley has a good take on 'Science Based' fitness related stuff, worth watching.
    And I hope you bring the beard back, don't give up!

  • @AdrianFacchi
    @AdrianFacchi 2 роки тому

    Great video. Would be really nice if Sean or Shawn did one like this as well. Maybe they have and I haven't seen it. It shows thst progress is not a straight line and that were allowed to be wrong and to change our minds. That progress!

  • @khulgarulfsson8067
    @khulgarulfsson8067 2 роки тому +1

    This is a really good video. 👍

  • @kanac-6098
    @kanac-6098 2 роки тому

    Hi Geoffrey i like you you helped me so much in my journey stay safe out there friend

  • @atlaspowershrugged
    @atlaspowershrugged 2 роки тому +2

    Great post! More people should do these.

  • @moog5260
    @moog5260 Рік тому

    this is great info. I only wish I had found your channel on my first foray into physical culture

  • @arshadnawaz9654
    @arshadnawaz9654 2 роки тому +1

    You are genuine, honest person

  • @porkchopproductions0314
    @porkchopproductions0314 2 роки тому

    I've only lifted for almost 1 year and did calisthenics for 6 months. Still learning, but I am glad that you are honest about your opinions. I've changed my mind where volume was number one and you had to hit every angle in one workout. I would also change my routine due to science. Now my routine as evolving rep ranges, heavy/light days, and a moderate rep and volume range

  • @samaeltchort1888
    @samaeltchort1888 2 роки тому

    I have revisited the Upright Row because of you and Renaissance periodization. I'm going going revisit the Behind the Neck Pull Down and Press next.

  • @EyvindurKarlssonOfficial
    @EyvindurKarlssonOfficial 10 місяців тому +1

    I used to foam roll religiously before lifting, until it was pointed out to me that foam rolling takes the tension out of the muscles, which is NOT what you want before lifting heavy weights. I now roll AFTER lifting (and attend foam rolling classes, do a lot of yoga and stretching as a form of recovery, etc.), and I have fewer aches and pains than ever, and have not had any lifting related injuries for ages.

  • @rockchok9
    @rockchok9 2 роки тому +14

    To be honest I think your "machine mistrust" can be a good thing for beginners/intermediates. A lot of my friends focusing on accessory work when they can barely squat 1.25x their bodyweight..

  • @Coalemos
    @Coalemos 4 місяці тому

    I'm a few months in and this is great. Thank you! I've worried about most of this, well not worried exactly, just thinking I'm not doing this or I'm doing this too much.

  • @4c6f
    @4c6f День тому +1

    Takes some balls to admit you were wrong and I respect that. Subscribed.

  • @meowster934
    @meowster934 2 роки тому +2

    Your content is so helpful bro and you should have way more subs!
    I feel ur channel's being held back a little by the budget setup of the blue sheet and window lighting.
    You would look much more professional with a proper backdrop or greenscreen and a couple of decent lights, it wouldn't cost much and your vids would look much better quality. Love your content btw tho mate 💪

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому +1

      Yes I know. Appreciate the support!

  • @NinjaSeppo
    @NinjaSeppo 2 роки тому +2

    You know what, I've watched so many of your videos and got quite a bit of good information and inspiration out of your channel that I'm going to go buy the damn book. I don't even care if I get any use out of it. I just feel obligated to support the good work you're doing. May thy gains be blessed, son of Schofield.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому

      Appreciate the support, and you'll definitely find it a useful reference!

  • @chewher4171
    @chewher4171 2 роки тому

    Hi Geoffrey. I'm gonna take a shot and just purchased your book. Thanks for leaving the link in the comment section. I'm excited.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому

      Enjoy! I appreciate the support!

  • @santiagorivera9934
    @santiagorivera9934 2 роки тому +2

    Everyone in the UA-camr fitness community should do this video 🙌🏽

  • @vikas416
    @vikas416 2 роки тому

    So refreshing to come to a video without mandatory ads

  • @vintersorg5501
    @vintersorg5501 2 роки тому +3

    10:23 - This is such a good point.
    I am 6'1, 212 lbs. I eat around 0.5-0.6g protein per pound of bodyweight (roughly 1.1 - 1.3g per kg) and making gains just fine. This way I can enjoy all my favorite foods and food combinations without having to pay attention to protein. I get it as a by-product at the end of the day. Paying attention to total calorie intake and nutrient intake instead of protein, was a game changer for me.

    • @HughieFoley0105
      @HughieFoley0105 2 роки тому +1

      Totally agree! The first 6 months of training I ate 200+ grams of protein, and made little gains because I wasn't eating enough calories. For the last 7 months working out, I've been vegan and getting around 120 grams of protein, and I've made way better progress, because I'm eating more calories. Total calories is much more important than protein.

  • @abumuad
    @abumuad 2 роки тому

    I can't believe I didn't know about your channel. I had to sub.

  • @crazyaboutgains157
    @crazyaboutgains157 2 роки тому +3

    I've changed my mind about frequency and volume. I always thought that you had to hit a muscle exactly after 48hrs you previously exercised it or else you'd lose the gains from that workout. and i also thought that each of your muscle groups needed 14+ working sets per week. Now, i know that quality sets, done close to or till failure and conjunction to that how hard you train a muscle will be better than how many times you train it. So effort, is a very big key to gains.

  • @arandomzoomer4837
    @arandomzoomer4837 2 роки тому +2

    I don’t even really pay attention to the pump. It’s like a fun thing that when it happens, I enjoy its effect on how I look in the mirror. But I’m not like “oh shit I didn’t get a pump today”.

  • @Loren_Shaw
    @Loren_Shaw 2 роки тому

    Thanks coach!

  • @highviewbarbell
    @highviewbarbell 2 роки тому +2

    #9 is great. I 'cheat' on lat pulldown and EZ-bar curls, but it's in pursuance of a better stretch and tighter peak contraction, so I'd argue it's actually "stricter" from a hypertrophy perspective :P

  • @bill_monty
    @bill_monty 2 роки тому +2

    Biggest change for me is that Athlean X gets alot of stuff wrong (tho there’s still some good in there). Also that while building muscle and losing fat is almost never really impossible, it’s more practical to focus on one at a time. P-ratio is an interesting one for me to as where I was firmly on leaner is better to a point, but now I think it’s very individual.

  • @natte5332
    @natte5332 2 роки тому

    Super good video

  • @papaspaulding
    @papaspaulding 2 роки тому +3

    Ive never understood the hatred of machines. I started working out as a teen during the 90s and going to my first gym back then after a couple of years of working out from home i was excited to try all the machines and utilise the best ones within my workouts, this was at a time when gym bros would often tout "free weights are for putting on size, cables and machines are for cutting and definition only" lol

    • @Stierenkloot
      @Stierenkloot Місяць тому +1

      Some machines just suck. Not particular exercises but particular machines by particular manufacturers. Some just fucking suck. Weight are always the same.

    • @papaspaulding
      @papaspaulding Місяць тому

      @@Stierenkloot true, for all the machines that feel amazing there are those which feel horrible hammer strength plate loaded incline press being a prime example for myself, most seem to love it yet myself I hate that machine, it does nothing for me. Yet other incline machines feel perfect.
      I love free weights and some machines but then for any given movement im always going to use the better option for myself which some excercises might be a machine and other times might be barbell or dumbbell

  • @christopherbutz3511
    @christopherbutz3511 2 роки тому

    Excellent perspective and advice, especially for beginners. You look way better without the beard, by the way.

  • @sooparticular
    @sooparticular 2 роки тому

    another great vid from my top 4 fitnss chanels on youtubey:)

  • @markhunt9643
    @markhunt9643 Рік тому

    The counting calories whilst drunk is me rn. 😂

  • @aliabdulredha386
    @aliabdulredha386 2 роки тому

    Thinking that more time in the gym, more volume is what I should aim for rather than chasing quality. Now I believe that setting my volume to a resonable range that dosen't seem to beat me up so bad that I feel dead after or that is too little that is like why not keep going, something in the middle makes most sense to me and 2) setting strength goals for my lifts for the nxt 6-12months, I believe that If I achieve those goals , significant changes will prob happen to my physique and 3)accept the extra fat gain when u bulk, don't ever and I repeat don't ever rush cutting, take your time atleast 6 month bulk then cut for short period of time, if it suits you and you're above 15%bf losing fast so about 1%bf weekly makes it even more time effecient so u can return to your surplus faster

  • @rivahkillah
    @rivahkillah Рік тому

    I changed my mind on what my goals are. Used to think big muscles were a sign of health. Now I'm there trying to get stronger, but i spend more time working on mobility than anything.

  • @sooparticular
    @sooparticular 2 роки тому

    you are learning so much my son....im decades older then you..lol we talked and debated all of this in the 80s!!!

  • @worduser899
    @worduser899 Рік тому +1

    So true about machines.
    I do a lot of free weights lifting, but some of my favorite things is the decline chest press machine and also the seated hamstring curl machine. They feel really good and I'm happy with the results from using em.

  • @BaldOmniMan
    @BaldOmniMan 2 роки тому +6

    That’s funny I was wanting to make this video as well. We learn as we go, it ain’t even necessarily sometimes that we were wrong, we just weren’t seeing the whole picture

  • @theydontmakeemliketheyused9995
    @theydontmakeemliketheyused9995 2 роки тому +1

    Machines is an interesting one. There’s a lot of great back and leg ones out there, but i often find the machines for shoulders and chest just don’t feel natural and I don’t get a lot out of them. For the arms it’s also mixed. The important thing is of course this is subjective and everyone is different.

    • @sooparticular
      @sooparticular 2 роки тому

      yes also depends on the "machine" some really hit the sweet spot...others nope

  • @odinsonthered9226
    @odinsonthered9226 2 роки тому

    The barbell thing, I used to only use barbell, kept snapping up my elbow and shoulder for pr gains then switched to dumbbell now I’m stronger and look better.

  • @johannduplessis3467
    @johannduplessis3467 2 роки тому

    The only warm up I do is for my shoulders for like 30 seconds when I do squats. Other than that I don't do any "activation exercises". Fully agree with you

  • @lastharvest4044
    @lastharvest4044 9 місяців тому

    Great comment on CNS fatigue. Bruce Lee did one rep maxes to intentionally minimize CNS fatigue so he had plenty of energy for martial arts training.

  • @dimitriosp9212
    @dimitriosp9212 2 роки тому

    What about exercise selection and force curve? Is it really important to have different exercises for one muscle group? One which focuses on the stretched position and one where the peak contraction is the hardest point?
    And what about angles? I heard that as soon as you go near failure all fibers will activate. ( for example you don´t necessarily need incline bench when you go to failure on flat bench)

  • @Francesco-if7oy
    @Francesco-if7oy 2 роки тому +1

    Geoff, I saw your videos about arms and legs measurements and found them very interesting, they really helped to put things into perspective for a natural. Are you going to do a similar video for chest and shoulders measurements, since I couldn't find many videos regarding that on UA-cam?

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому +2

      At some point, I might. But no immediate plans.

    • @Francesco-if7oy
      @Francesco-if7oy 2 роки тому

      @@GVS alright, thanks!

  • @takashi-lee3943
    @takashi-lee3943 Рік тому

    I love how 7 you’ve Bering opposite you said to do here

  • @arvinddhanda5043
    @arvinddhanda5043 2 роки тому

    Lovely Video. Many things even I used to believe.

  • @melovech6675
    @melovech6675 2 роки тому +1

    I used to think deloads were dumb. No longer think that lol.

  • @anandhua.b4589
    @anandhua.b4589 2 роки тому +5

    i used to be an athleanx zealot, what jeff said was the word of god if anyone said anything contradicting that, it was heresy
    took me a long time of feeling like shit while trying to maintain my way into getting bigger while being 100lbs to start looking into other things like eating a bit more (who would've thought) then i discovered Sean's channel and subsequently found the "other side" of youtube fitness and really grateful that i did the same

  • @bertvanstaveren3178
    @bertvanstaveren3178 2 роки тому

    Good and fun vid.

  • @GuillaumeLeValiant
    @GuillaumeLeValiant 2 роки тому +3

    I changed my mind about recovery. I was going to the gym 5-6 days a week, thinking it will be better, and nowadays i lift 4 days at most, starting to lift 3 days a week next week, to see if i see great improvements in terms of recovery. In 8 years of lifting, i never train less than 4 days a week for over a month, so will see how it goes on the long term! Hope to have some positive effects from it.

    • @moonknight4053
      @moonknight4053 2 роки тому +1

      4 days a week is the best, still getting 100% results regardless, I’m sureanyways.

    • @GuillaumeLeValiant
      @GuillaumeLeValiant 2 роки тому

      @@moonknight4053 It might be, but i want to experiment what it does to me to have one day of rest in between every workout, instead of having back to back training session

    • @burner0821
      @burner0821 2 роки тому +1

      @@GuillaumeLeValiant after going from daily gyming, taking a break after every day feels like heaven

    • @GuillaumeLeValiant
      @GuillaumeLeValiant 2 роки тому

      @@burner0821 I trust you on that one man, thank you for sharing your experience with me! I understand what you mean!

    • @stephen8996
      @stephen8996 Рік тому +1

      Best results I've ever gotten was during full body 3 times per week. But truly putting everything into those workouts and really pushing strength limits. Currently doing twice per week because I'm working so much and have a physical job and again making great gains and my strength is going up nicely. I'll go back to three times per week soon though

  • @zangetsu284
    @zangetsu284 2 роки тому

    I appreciate you with and without a beard

  • @robertburtchell6824
    @robertburtchell6824 2 роки тому

    Carbs! I was very very keto hype train for about 6-7 years. This year alone after eating roughly 200-300 for a few months, my progress which seemed stalled for months-years in some lifts just skyrocketed.

  • @SharuyanAllegiance
    @SharuyanAllegiance 2 роки тому

    Love the T-shirt Geoof, What's your thoughts on Mike Rashid?

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому

      No thoughts.

  • @Eoghannnnn
    @Eoghannnnn 2 роки тому

    Lifting Belt - a fookin game changer.

  • @stophi2581
    @stophi2581 2 роки тому

    great thing if someone is aware of his wrongs. mostly if he also never says: "i know that .......", but more: "i believe that ...", or "i think ...", or "in my opinion ...". people often tend to think they know when they just believe.

  • @jinstronda2571
    @jinstronda2571 2 роки тому

    Hahaha i remember a really old anwser from you saying that pull ups were the best exercise for abs because of MRV, but its okay everyone commit mistakes, also its awesome you admit them :)$

  • @TropicalPriest
    @TropicalPriest 2 роки тому

    I like to get my hips active before squatting, and I do shoulder CARs because they get really tight. But otherwise, I don't do much mobility stuff until I'm done with the lifting part of the training.

  • @edwardrice2848
    @edwardrice2848 2 роки тому

    This is great - it’s important with lifting, and life generally, to be open to changing views and opinions etc. Glad to see it be more normalized.

  • @rohania22
    @rohania22 2 роки тому

    The outro music is cold🥶

  • @usandmexico
    @usandmexico 2 роки тому

    Regarding fish oil, I recently saw a brief Frontline segment that brought the supplement into question. More specifically, it spoke about the difference between a prescription quality oil and an OTC supplement. My takeaway was that unless it is pharmaceutical quality, it isn't worth buying. Just eat fish.

  • @zen2911
    @zen2911 2 роки тому

    Great to see the fog being clear

  • @sonat2008
    @sonat2008 Рік тому

    The greatest moment in your journey of life is when you recognize and embrace the times and things you were wrong about and owning it.

  • @johnbmw550i
    @johnbmw550i 2 роки тому +2

    I am 72 years old, my warm-up is 4 minutes on level 6 on my Xtrainer, thats it. then 2/3 day split, Squats end every workout just 3 sets 20 reps. Don't eat clean, you need some crap carbs................eat them.

  • @abcfreak8625
    @abcfreak8625 2 роки тому

    I changed my mind abt finding the "perfect" training plan-now I know sth like that doesn't exist and I can learn from all types of training.

  • @eyeoftruth4405
    @eyeoftruth4405 2 роки тому

    Just revamped my whole routine, I was doing too much volume, I was mentally tired to do other productive tasks, I thought that was the perfect routine, after changing to new routine, now I can feel better and do better, no fatigue

    • @joojotin
      @joojotin 2 роки тому +2

      Way too many people do too much volume anyway. Tha was the rigth call🙏

  • @dontwatchdotorg
    @dontwatchdotorg 2 роки тому

    That shirt is fire

  • @MiguelRaggi
    @MiguelRaggi 2 роки тому +1

    One of my first pre-likes, just because I love it when people admit having been wrong. I'll watch the video now...

  • @fyrfui
    @fyrfui 2 роки тому

    Man, you have the same intonation as PictureFit's voice - is there a connection? Anyway, both channels are awesome, glad I found you.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому +1

      No connection, I think I've seen only one of their vids, had to look them up!

    • @fyrfui
      @fyrfui 2 роки тому

      @@GVS well, it's seems that great minds sound alike. :)

  • @adityabhatnagar4715
    @adityabhatnagar4715 2 роки тому

    5:57 Didn't know PR's can make you gag 😂😂

  • @sbattepac
    @sbattepac 2 роки тому +1

    TL;DR: The thing that took me the longest to get over was that I had to eat more.
    Longer version: always been eating a lot for my size (~3000kcal at under 70kg) but never gained weight due to I guess turbo metabolism. I finally bit the bullet and increased average food consumption progressively if my weight wasn't moving and that did it, of course! It took me almost three years to figure it out but have gained about 4kg this year while pushing an average of 4000kcal a day, still with low fat gain.

  • @dicrurusparadiseus
    @dicrurusparadiseus 2 роки тому

    The beard returns

  • @julioandresarriagarangel7183
    @julioandresarriagarangel7183 2 роки тому +1

    ¡Gracias!

  • @nicholasingratta423
    @nicholasingratta423 2 роки тому

    Some of these I consider strategies for lot of people to stick to their program and diet

  • @RapidBlindfolds
    @RapidBlindfolds Рік тому

    what changed your mind on p-ratios? its something that renaissance periodisation gets behind and also Nick Mitchell of ultimate performance, they get some of the most impressive body transformation results in the world and their so gyms are essentially laboratories for what the human body responds best to in terms of muscle gain and fat loss

  • @darrelleffingeez
    @darrelleffingeez 2 роки тому

    Like and subbed because you went right into content, allowing me to decide in short order, if I liked your takes.

  • @masterwmatrix
    @masterwmatrix 2 роки тому

    How did you "chase the pump" and how do you train now if not for the pump? No pump? Random by product? No finisher sets for bonus pump ? Etc

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому +1

      If it happens, it happens, but it's more strength focused.

  • @MrHyjac
    @MrHyjac 2 роки тому

    So for your protein do you even have a ballpark like .8 g/lb or do you just get a substantial protein serving 2-3x a day? And is their no benefit to going closer to 1gram if you can overlook the bloat and digestion?

  • @frankchen4229
    @frankchen4229 2 роки тому

    a pokemon reference
    i love you

  • @Zephylmar
    @Zephylmar 2 роки тому

    12:35 Geoff: "I took BCAAs"
    James Linker: 👁️👄👁️

  • @guestuser1479
    @guestuser1479 2 роки тому

    damn that shirt is fire