Is Bulking Overrated? Small Arms? My Grind? (Q&A)
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Why bulk if you lose all your strength on a cut? Is 17 inch arms small if you're tall? Will I ever stop grinding for gains?
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0:00 Introduction
0:23 Special Announcement
2:40 Why bulk if you lose all strength on a cut?
6:51 Kinobody's training philosophy?
9:57 Will I ever stop grinding?
12:40 My back pain solution?
14:43 Dips and pushdowns?
16:26 Golfer's elbow?
17:59 Improve bodyweight pullups?
19:22 When to Larsen Press?
20:32 Tall arms look small at 17 inches?
22:27 RDL on back day?
23:50 Conclusion
Disclaimer: Alex Leonidas is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Alex Leonidas will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or passing.
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My new Leonidas Barbell is finally here!!!! bellsofsteel.com/collections/alex-leonidas/products/alex-leonidas-onyx-bar
Much love to everyone who supported me and Bells of Steel, making this dream bar a reality.
That bar may make its way into father's day conversation.
Alex, what is the name of the colored light you use to light up the wall in your home gym? I have been thinking of getting one for mine to change things up, I work from home and my home gym is in the same room as my office, would be nice to have it look at least slightly different lol
What do you recommend with the belt squats, with support of the hands or without. Thankyou
Would love to be able to get just the flag, I already have too many bars from b.o.s
I got into neck training because of Alex. Completely transformed my physique, most underrated body part considering it’s what you see first when clothed.
0 views in 0.85 picoseconds, bro fell into the fiery depths of hell
The underworld of gains, here we go!
bro made a level 100 premium barbell
It's genuinely shocking that MY barbell is better than my previous Westside one.
I'm eternally grateful to Bells of Steel for making my home gym dream a reality, and now being able to give back to you.
@@AlexLeonidas hell yeah, and i have question, do you still recommend your novice program from more than 7 years ago? or has your view changed on some things? if so, i would love to see an updated novice program.
Barbell looks like the skin at the end of the seasons pass.
0:55 I’ll be buying one of your bars myself! Can’t wait for my upgraded Camber Bar to drop. Congratulations brother
Thank you so much Paris, I'm hyped to buy yours too!! We got exactly what we wanted, truly blessed.
Respect
This guy really is getting better every year. Every time you think he’s reached his “natty limit”, Alex always finds a movement to refine and define certain body parts.
Would love a "what I eat in a day" for plant based bulking and cutting. X
Now that I've shown what a plant based diet can produce, it's about time to start rolling out some diet content.
@@AlexLeonidas 🙏💕
clarence kennedy also has some great vegan diet videos
@@AlexLeonidas
You are plant based? Mad respect on what you've achieved if you are. Shows the meat heads are wrong.
@@stevemann1299 100% WFPB Vegan since January 1st, should've done it sooner.
6:40 Alex staying true to what worked for him. Good man 👏
You know what's up Faz. Often times elite naturals forget where they came from then make bold claims like "they could've done X without X" yet even their current actions don't reflect that. Or if they stop, all of a sudden, so do the excuses of limits come up.
*cough cough* TNF and Paul Carter *cough cough*
Nah it was clearly the iliac pull down that was the secret
Congrats on the custom barbell brotha. Repping my Leonidas Strong shirt this chest and bis sesh right now!
You're the best, Landon!! Thanks for supporting me, I see you 💯
We're all gonna make it brahs
💪
With our community, definitely
Let's gooo the return of Phil. Also would love to hear more about the plant based shredding diet (example foods etc.)
Alex is back!!! , I've missed this series, Congrats on your cut
Loves your video man! Always good to see an OG fitness influencer
Thank you brother, and I'm here to stay!
Every old man : back in my day i used to bench 4o5.
Alex : 60 year old Alex benches 4o5 for 5
It's good to see you be succesful. Thanks for all the great content!
You’re the man Alex! I was one of your first ever subs and I love seeing your growth not just in fitness but personality as well.
It’s cool to see you and Phil still hitting the gym together 🤘
Jesus, you're physique is so impressive, honestly alex been an avid watcher of your content for years. Ive loved all of your videos, you look phenominal deffo aesthetic goals!
Thank you OG!!!!!
Been watching your stuff for years, man. Congrats on your success, you have earned it!!!!
Hell yea. Gaming and Gainz videos! I’m here for it!
Literally just ordered my Bells of Steel Rack so definitely picking up the new bar. Thanks Alex!
Awesome to see Phil in your videos again! Great information as always man
Love the Kinobody bit, you guys go WAY back, it’s the most overdue fitness collab!
Interested in hearing your thoughts on his programming. It seems like he makes slow, yet consistent gains with very little volume & no periodization.
Such and inspiration, Alex! I've been a subscriber for at least 7 years now and have watched you grow. My fitness journey has been off and on but i've always loved your advice and your channel. Straight to the point and quality content. Thank you for all your hard work brother.
Thanks for doing these Q&A's Alex. They're gold dust!!
Bro I have been following you since like 2016. I’m genuinely so happy to see your success. Congratulations.
Thank you 2016 OG Christopher, I'm happy to still have you around. How far we've come.
Congrats Alex on the Leonidas Bar! And thank you for the amazing Q&A, still learning a lot. 🙌
Thanks for your work Alex. The rings hanging from the ceiling of my corridor remind me daily of you. 👍
Always like seeing you grind out that last rep, so brutal and so badass.
Glad i found this channel early in my lifting journey.
Well deserved bro well done hard work paying off 💪🏽💪🏻
Sweet collab! Hopefully Bells also gets you involved with the smith attachment.
Alex,
I wanna give you a thanks, I had really bad shoulders. You gave me the confidence to try overhead pressing, and between that ad facepulls I'm finally getting some reasonable strength in my rear delt, and my shoulder clicks are getting a little better week to week. Though my posture is still bad, i have a feeling its all connected. I would have been far too worried about overhead pressing without your videos.
I started the RDLs recently and its helped my back, Im gonna start the good mornings seriously this week!
you've given out a lot of awesome information and I really appreciate it.
So excited to hear you're on a plant based diet. Love to see your meals. You inspire me
Bro for real, amazing progress!!!
Excellent video! 🙌
The reverse grip footage always gets me hyped
Tough ones like you get hyped 💯
Great content as always Alex! I would love to know more about your nutrition!
Damn having alex with other topics would be 🔥🔥💯
That barbell looks incredible
That extra channel idea sounds awesome, could be a rather diverse educational channel, sounds super cool to me.
💯 Congrats on the new bar. As for the grinding, your attitude is spot on. Being the jacked old man who puts youngsters to shame is fun. 🤣 Hard to believe you got a couple decades + until you are my age. You'll have helped millions achieve goals by then. It's all about helping others surpass us in less time than it took us to achieve our goals.
Love it💪🏾
I’ve never needed to buy another bar. I’ve been watching you since 2016 back when you and Team3DAlpha was starting to talk about progressive overload and rack pulling.
I will be buying the Alex Leonidas bar!
It’s beautiful
Love the idea for a second channel, would be great to hear more from you !
ready for frequent content again!
I just realized ive been following you for 7 years?? Damn time fucking flies
I'm at 9 years now man, watched him since I was 18
6:02 holy f*** Alex 😳 actually looking enhanced there. You have been killing it lately!
He has changed my standards for what's naturally attainable. Now when I see people at a certain level, I am more willing to accept that they're natural
He's not natty u fools
@@FutureProductionz239 Cope
you are almost 400K that's amazing I remember it only being double digit K
you truly changed my and other life's for the better
thank you
You look incredible. Every year since you got into arm training your arms have improved, and this cut it showed significantly, even compared to last year. Ironically you’re motivating me to bulk to 225 after summer, full on bear mode
Hey man! Proud of your hard work on the cut! You look amazing! Would you ever consider talking about a day in the life of eating on your plant based diet such as the foods you eat! I’m interested and would like to give it a try!
Road to 400k my brother!
Right around the corner!
This beard length looks amazing on u Alex
And your current form is top tier bro mass and class
Really appreciate you being honest and saying that you will get temporarily weaker on a cut. People throw around nonsense that says otherwise and it just causes confusion.
Whoohoo! Congratulations!!
Woohooooo thank you Joaniey!
I´m a newbie to the weight room in my 40s and I want to start weight training. Based on a recommendation I want to do your novice program. do you still believe in your two times a week novice program or do you changed your mind on anything? Please give me some practical guidelines to work with. thx
Throwback episode! Talking about Phil makes me remember the days of him being super bulked up and looking wider than the golden gate bridge
The bar looks amazing.
Great Q&A video, I have a few large training periods focused on bench then arms, and after that I will start to incorporate more longevity exercises such as good mornings, BTN presses etc. And lowering training sessions per week as well
Congrats on the barbell!
How can I learn the ins and outs of training as a beginner? How would you start, with which program to learn everything by myself to gain experience and to be independent, not to rely on anyone?
Whatch this channel
lol this feels like an ad but Bald Omni Man’s berserk method video - he puts out a new version every year and the 2024 one just dropped
@@Rand0m_Us3r_ that was a good one
Closing in on the big 400k!!!! QnA: What do you think of Hybrid training? Is it just a fad or not? How would you balance bodybuilding with something like martial arts, or another kind of sport?
I always thought you were Greek bro you look like my cousin 😂. Congrats on everything man 👏 Your content is very helpful!
Would you mind to write a book or program about training without a barbell, just apartement equipment like bands, weight vest, trx, kettlebells and dumbbells, Please!!!
Not a question just a thank you for helping out on serious mass as a natty, been watching since 2020 and I’m glad you were the first fitness person I started watching
Alex you should do a whole video teaching us how to build an aesthetic and powerful V Taper with your ideas and knowledge. I know it would be the best guide on youtube taking into account how far you have gone and how dedicated you are.
W Leonidas Barbell ❤🔥❤🔥
Can you talk about your plant based diet?
Certainly, soon.
what split when starting with calisthenics, primarlily pushups and pullups and how to incoorporate legs. Full Body? Upper lower? I have chicken legs! I would appreciate any guidance how to setup my week and training overall. Thank you so much
easily one of the coolest barbells Ive ever seen.
I am glad you got bigger and leaner, but honestly I am more satisfied that you managed to cut without feeling as terrible as last time. That is the true win right there.
Thank you Zarante, at the end it got hard but nowhere near the same level as last year.
The idea of you branching out with a new channel for side content sounds great, im all for it
Hell yeah an alex lifestyle channel would be fire
>bald buff shredded bearded guy showing us how to train from day one
>alex leonidas is the combat instructor from tutorial island
Underrated comparison!!!
Is this a runescape reference? HAHAHA
The problem with the average fitness influencer is that their learning outpaces their knowledge.
You are a testament to living and understanding the training game. An actual student of the game. You deserve every success and I pray for your continued happiness.
"Their learning outpaces their knowledge" now that's so true.
Thank you brother, I live for this game and will never stop grinding. My success is your success.
Definitely going to end up buying that bar eventually. When I can.
Alex, I think since you’re such a quality source of information for natural lifters, a lot of us have naturally grown attached to your personality. We would definitely subscribe to a channel dedicated to extra content. Keep up the great work
Hey Alex, love your videos and been following them for a long time. Was wondering if you ever experienced neck pains (kinda like a pinched nerve) after doing hard sets? Anyways keep up the good work man you're a constant reminder and motivator to get off the damn couch and work out
I would love to see you do other content on the side Alex!
As a beginner it is very hard to navigate the strength and fitness industry. After a few weeks researching Im oversaturated with content and it could not be more confusing. I dont know anything and I just want to find good information but I dont know who to trust. I dont know who is right. Coaches and Athletes arguing back and forth about the conjugate method for beginners and whether or not it is for beginners or not and for me it is like watching two high level astrophysicists arguing back and forth and I have absolutely no idea whos right, even if one has all the facts and is completely correct and the other one is full of st. I have no idea whos right because thats not my area of expertise. I wonder and ask myself why the most famous youtuber in the natural community doesnt have a complete training plan or even better an entire book or encyclopedia on how to start using the Conjugate Method as a normal average beginner person whos not an athlete not a powerlifter dont do competitions. A complete, comprehensive and detailed guide that shows a beginner no matter how old, kid or adult and no matter at what level someone is step by step how to train correctly with the Conjugate Method right from the start to. Alex please work on a program and on a introductory program for people who are not fit and ready to train with a barbell yet, who want an aesthetic physique just like everybody out there, but for people who want to be able to perform too. Run, jump, sprint, twist, throw, grab, carry, fight, etc. For beginners and average dudes who want the highest level of GPP they can get, to be prepared for everything life throws at them and more. With the plus of looking good without clothes and look like they lift and perform. How should people start the conjugate journey as natural beginners or average dudes. What are the basic steps over a long period of time, say ten plus years to achieve all this. I saw westside vs the world and fell in love with training like that but Im not a powerlifter nor an athlete. Im a dad who wants to become muscular strong and fit. I purchased the book of methods but I understand nothing and for a beginner like me who never trained with a barbell or weights its impossible to start with the help of the this complicated book from scratch. Therefore please Alex create a beginner course and sell it for whatever you want. Thank you
brilliant comment, thanks brother
great suggestion
yes please
While Alex hopefully works on this, you can check out The Bioneer, he already has a program and Ebook with the exact description you're asking. It's called Super Functional training 2.0
I would buy that in a second
Lookin good 💪
Love the shirt!!!!!
Much love! barbellapparel.com/products/leonidas-strong-tee
The only problem with the video is that I can't give it more than one like ,the knowledge and motivation you get from Alex is something else .
How do you set up your diet? What's your typical Day of eating?
First off, you are an inspiration to see just how nutty a natty physique can get with the dedication to the craft. And congrats on the custom barbell!
And yea I think the reason I knew the big bulks and cuts were never for me is because I didn't get serious about lifting til my 30s, so it wasn't as tenable (though perhaps still doable) as it would've been had I did things a decade earlier. I started from lowly muscled high body fat physique with a slow big cut (~33-35lbs) down to fully visible abs and then gone from bulking to cutting since with none being greater than a 15lb difference in weekly averages. I'd say I have a standout physique in most gyms at this point in just under 5 years, so can't say it didn't work for me but I also know I may be lucky lol
Bout to see that runescape channel.
AlphaFarming, LeonidasRuneCrafting, and or Alex'sAgilityCourse.
Yo congrats on that barbell man so sick!
Since going back to the gym on my 4th or so cut my legs have gone up over 2 inches, getting all dem gains
Hi alex
Im a novice name me a program for novice (name)
Symmetry on the bench bar paths at 20:10 are so satisfying
I’m definitely all for a second Alex channel
Time to get big and strong again 💪🏿
The barbell sounds sick, can’t weight to get my hands on it 🎉
12:35 I'll watch an AD Gaming channel
Besides fitness man i admire your mentality
I would for sure like another channel where you talk about other things man, you should definitely do it if it's what you want.
Do you have experience lifting only twice a week? I have a very busy life so 2 days is all I can manage at the moment. I'm a very skinny person and I would like to put some muscle on, especially my legs. Is it possible to make a 2 day a week workout more efficient? Can you recommend a routine. I´m 35 and started working out three months ago with a typical bodybuilding split but I can´t stick to it. Thank you very much
Buy his book ‘naturally enhanced’
It has a 2x week full body template. It’s also a really great philosophy
You can no problem run a 3x fullbody and just do the third and 1st next week, just doing the next workout when you can
Yeah it won't be as """"optimal"""" as doing 3x but it doesn't matter for years if you just train with intent and keep your sleep and nutrition in check
I believe low volume is better suited for advanced lifters who have developed the neuromuscular skill to make reps count and truly hold muscles to the fire. You can still develop this skill on 2 days weekly, but it may take longer since you practice lifts less often, you’ll potentially need more patience. More intensity is also needed if you want to maximize gains on lower volume / frequency training. I’d highly advise doing technique & skill work first before dialing up intensity. If you are doing it right, even lighter weight can provide pretty impressive muscular stimulus.
Can you give me an effective warm-up for upper and lower body days and full body, that I can do in my home gym without a lot of equipment and when my training room in the basement has not enough ceiling height for jumping rope. thx
Just start lifting weights you don't need a warmup.
Is that park where you train in Saint-Laurent? I'm new to your channel and spotted some very familiar looking park infrastructure and architecture of the houses. Turns out we're from the same city bro! Thank you for all that you do for the natty community
Alex looking shredded my brother! From the UK it’s a shame bells of steel don’t ship here, that barbell is sexy af
Huge respect brother, you keep me motivated to get strong beast naturally. My humble request please share your vegan DIET regime for cutting or bulking. Blessings 🙏🏻
BRO your chest is insane! 🎉 Youre the king of nattys 💪
I’ve been watching you since the mutton chop days. A separate channel where you discuss lifestyle content would certainly bring back memories of those early days of “Alpha Destiny”. The OG’s know! 😎
Looking sic brother.