I really enjoy watching your videos and tips and it really aligns what I was taught many decades ago at university and in my own fitness career. As a veteran weight trainer, I agree with your tips about Caroline's workouts and I do adjust to what my goals are. I think although these are Caroline's own workouts. she has a lot of newbies who don't have the knowledge of other experienced people so it's nice for them to have the structure and the range of exercises to just follow along. I loved the iron program as a home workout (I actually haven't been into a gym for two and a half years and the only two machines I miss are the squat rack and cables) and also Beastmode as good straightforward hypertrophy training with straight sets. I'm not as keen on Fuel but I don't mind the variety to mix up training styles but after a little deload week away, I will be coming back to Iron ... and actually increasing my rest periods as I do agree that they are a little short in the programs (but then again that's for time management) :) Really good tips as useful and I hope people do take them on board!
I love your videos as you are obviously educated in health and fitness. I’m wondering if you will ever do updated videos on calories, reverse diets, and other influencers giving this advice and not only workouts. I’m curious of your view on calories since so many of us restrict so much.
I really appreciate the tips about the 45 degrees rather than 90 for chest and shoulders. Especially for the rear delts, I never would have considered 45 degrees rather than straight out to side. Thanks for that!!
I'm about to finish Fuel and it is just unbelievable how much my body and my mind has changed. Caroline Girvan is a Saint for letting us have all these series for free.
Yes! I completely agree! Total game changer for me- my physique has truly transformed because of Caroline’s series/programs. I’ve been in decent shape but been a bit stagnant….Can’t afford the gym right now and I’m so grateful for her offering us free and quality workouts that truly make a difference for me and many folks.
Yes! It's funny when people say that home workouts doesn't have results. I just finished the epic endgame I hadn't discipline but yet my body had a great evolution! I'm about to start Iron and now I'll have discipline. I'm really excited 😆❤️
As someone who has been doing Caroline's workouts for nearly 2 years, and also watching your videos for a year....this one is definitely favorited! Your tips are stellar and I always come out of your videos feeling a little more informed!
I’ve done iron series twice I just finished this Sunday. This time around I took your advice into consideration (pausing to rest longer, and form changes) and I significantly increased my weights and added more muscle this time around (2lbs) when I had my BODPOD analysis done. Great to be able to take what I like from both of you to make it work for my training.
I've done 5 of Caroline's programmes, and Iron really took me to lifting heavier weights with more control. I love your tips, Harry. You're a true gent.
I’ve done all of Caroline’s stuff, initially I was hesitate, but it’s changed my body. I’m soooo much stronger and I get compliments all the time! I wasn’t excited for fuel, because I want to get stronger but I ended up doing it and I was wrong, it was awesome!
I’ve completed iron twice and just started it for the third time today. My strength has increased significantly and I have visable muscle where I had none before. It is the perfect program for me as far as length and that I like to workout at home. Glad there is no cardio in it as I prefer to run. I’ve been using tips from this channel and found them super helpful 🙂
I actually used your tips for chest press, so my arms aren’t flared out! I love Caroline and her workouts, Iron is my all time favorite! Great video Harry and your tips and thoughts are always appreciated ❤️
I’m following the iron series right now, and i’m loving it so much! I feel stronger and I’m able to increase my weights each week, I don’t think there are better workout content creators than Caroline
Your pep talk at the end where you said that if I’ve done any of this workout then I’m doing a good job, etc, made me weepy. I really have come a long way. Thanks for your videos. I always learn so much from you!
Aline Libassi 0 seconds ago I have been working out for the past 25+ years. I am 75 going on 76 and I discovered Caroline's workouts during Covid when I had to abandon the gym. Been through all the workouts she posts at least twice. Finishing up Pyramid now. For me at this age I rest more in between sets. I substitute exercises which I research for things that I know will injure me (hips are tight, one bad shoulder and much less range of motion than I had even 3 years ago) BUT I have never felt physically stronger than I do now. My entire body is conditioned and I use a combination of 8, 10, 12 and 15 lb weights along with kettlebells. I do find the last day of each week challenging. Hit is difficult, but I increase my rest periods and limit the jumping. So all of you out there over 50 start now.
Really enjoyed this video! Will definitely take the chest press advice in mind- I had felt a little bit uncomfortable with my elbows at an angle, and now I know why. Iron is one of my favourite series and I’m looking forward to redoing it with these tips in mind.
Your commentary here is TOP notch, sir. Thank you for breaking the movements down, explaining what they work, and giving tips to improve the movements. Loved it
I've done all of Caroline's workout series and they've helped so much! I love that she does the full workout along with you and all for free. Also love that you get a solid, effective workout in only 30 minutes. I'm glad you mentioned that it's ok to take more time to rest. I don't feel so bad about pausing every now and then now lol. Thank you for the helpful video ❤️
I've been doing Caroline's workouts for over one and a half year now. I recently found your channel (due to one of your videos on her workouts) and since I incorporated your advices on squating and pressing which really helped. Thank you for that!
Your tips for the chest press are very much appreciated. I have been struggling with shoulder/clavicle pain during chest presses for monnnnnths now and I am hoping your 45 degree tip will help. Thank you, as always, for amazing content, Harry!
I’ve been using so many of your tips lately. My joints feel better and more safe. I have been keeping rear delts in mind more lately too! Thank you for being gentle and patient. Appreciate you explaining things in detail.
I started using weights with Sydney Cummings. Then went to Caroline and I finally felt that my body needed more weight and went to the gym for the first time in my life (at +40) I appreciate both of them for it.
I started with Caroline but stuck longer with Sydney. I was always sore with CG while my body adapted to SC's workouts. And I guess one of the most important reasons is I really like how SC would talk through the workout vs continuous music(though CG visibly struggles at times). May try CG again, hope I get to stick with her next time.
I really liked your tip on breathing! I hadn’t heard it before. A lot of times when I follow the cues of instructors, I always felt like I would lose my core engagement or would feel a bit weaker, but couldn’t place why. The breath felt contrary to the movement. I’ll stay your tip and see how it works for me. Great video!
Video Notes: Another very educational video from you (shocker), and always good to see form tips along with the video demonstrations. Always appreciate your motivational messages you incorporate to not compare yourself to others and to work out for your own goals. Great sauce! I am sad we missed you falling out of the chair though. 🙁
Comment question of the week: i know workout programs are usually 12 weeks long. Is it wise to re-do a 12 week program after you have completed it? Obviously with progressive overload but do you suggest moving on to a different program after 12 weeks? For exercise variation etc. Or if its a solid program focusing on compound lifts, is it cool to keep re-doing that for longer than 12 weeks
I used to workout with Lilly but it wasn’t cutting it for me, so I found Carolina and I’ve been with her for over 2 year now! I love her and I love how you explain all this stuff thank you I’ll subscribe to your channel right now! Thank you!!!!!
I'm about to embark on Caroline's Iron series (starting today), so I really appreciated this review. I've been a Sydney Cummings follower for a solid three years, so trying another trainer is both exciting and a little scary, but I'm ready for the challenge. Thanks for the form tips on the chest press and shoulder press, I will definitely be using them going forward.
The form tips and instructional videos are really useful - keep them coming :-) I hadn't realised the correct way to do pullovers so thanks for the info
Harry this was awesome!! I love your insight, your educated reviews, your connection with your followers and your amazing positive messages about doing your best! 😁👍💪 Thank you!! I’ve done almost all of CG’s programs and loved this! Kathy from NB Canada😁💪😁👍👍 🇨🇦
To speak on the breathing: I actually prefer to inhale on the start of the movement and then exhale as I’m ending the movement. For me I find I brace my core far better when I focus on each breath. Holding my breathe, at the start of the movement, has always made me feel uneasy. Also helps me keep track of reps lol
Thank you for the great video! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge, your tips make sense and I love watching your content. However, I have one tiny comment regarding your clickbait titles... Even though I totally understand why you use them, I feel that you don't really need them. You have interesting and helpful content and I don't get what are these harmful stuff that Caroline is promoting... But that's just me, I would watch your videos even without the clickbait and it is a bit negative aspect for me. I still love your channel though, you are funny and sweet and keep up the great work! :)
Hello Vera! In regards to clickbaity titles, this was a topic addressed in a previous video as Comment Question of the Week (check description to skip right to if if you want). ua-cam.com/video/G96bY-3gLXE/v-deo.html Essentially though, and we have direct evidence to support it through experimenting with other titles, the clickbait titles do better for views and engagement and the UA-cam algorithm does prefer them, however, the titles get framed as a question oftentimes as opposed to outright statements, which encourages people to click and see the outcome. Unfortunately it is a necessary evil and Harry has stated he'd prefer not having to title videos in a certain way, but it is what the algorithm prefers and if the goal is to get information out there, it's unfortunately the way to do it.
Thanks for explaining the pull over, I absolutely hate that movement lol. It hurts my shoulders and I feel it in my chest but Caroline puts it in a lot of back workouts. I guess she just does that because there is such a limit on what you can do with a dumbbell to work the back.
I like when you review Caroline. I have been working out with her for 2 years now. I love that you mentioned not to compare what she lifts to what you lift. Your critics are great! I have took your advice on quite a bit of your videos and it has helped greatly with the RDL’s when you reviewed one of her last videos. I look forward to more! FYI Sunday is last day of the Fuel Series. 😉
Great video as always, your reviews are well thought and delivered! I love CG’s workouts but I was starting to feel abnormal shoulder pain after her UB workouts. Your tips are very helpful and will definitely apply them to future workouts! Ps : you should add a the “thank you” button to your channel!
Catching up from vacation. Truffle is so cute. We just adopted a dog last week! 🐶🐶 I love her Iron series the best out of all of her content. I took the whole week off from training, but I plan to do one of her Iron Series today.
I am greatly enjoying the wealth of information you present! Thank you for the encouragement that is speckled throughout; I always walk away feeling like I can do this and am doing this well.
Thank you for talking about the Chest Presses! I was wondering about that. I learnt that doing movements that target the chest (like push ups) should never be done with flared elbows like this because you'll hurt your shoulders! I think I always try to stick to the 45 degree angle for chest presses. For push ups (I can only do knee push ups, but I NEARLY mastered a full one FINALLY) I put my elbows way closer towards my body because that's somehow easier.
Completely agree too!! TeamForNver's tip on shoulder presses is right I have heard other famous trainers talking about the same thing. I think flaring my elbows has caused me to have shoulder impingement on my right shoulder. I am being treated by my physiotherapist and I have also dropped any chest presses weights from 12.5kg to 5kgs. My shoulder needs to heal.
Maybe you have done this analysis of the dumbbell fly before but for some reason this is blowing my mind right now... How did I not notice the press and the fly were working the same thing?!?!
My sore elbows will start to get better soon after starting to follow your tips a few weeks ago. Great content as always! Caroline's Fuel series has burnt me out a bit, so I've taken a week out and will finish it next week!
Another great video. I love the little tips to fine tune the movements and improve them. I can't wait to be able to execute. I have a broken rib right now so its a bit sad to watch workout videos knowing I need to wait.
I just finished the HIIT of Week 5 from Fuel Series and I feel so good after! Tomorrow will be kicking for the Last Week (6) of Fuel. The series is so good! Full of sprawls 😆 The next program I'll be embarking from her will be the EPIC ENDGAME!
I wanted to write something really clever but I’m stuck at I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Learn something new every time. Also, have just added Caroline to my list of go to trainers. She challenges me no end 🙌😄
I gave up on her... after last epic programme, felt exhausted and boring found it very repetitive and started feeling some pains so went back to Heather Robertson she is gold, thanks, your channel is super informative!
Great video. 😁 It's interesting that you commented on Caroline's arm position on the chest press. I have been following her since April 2020 (lockdown 1) and have continued in addition to the gym. I have just been diagnosed with "postural while training , weak serratus anterior/ lower trapezius , = scapular stability lower limb" by my physio. My PT has identified that copying Caroline's arm position on chest press has probably caused this. I've put too much pressure on the shoulder. Removing my sock caused a bang explosive 💣 pain! Rehab exercises and correct form are resolving it. Had to drop from 10kgs to 5kgs though. Will slowly work back up. 💪 Good tip re the rear delt flyes too and the pullover. I won't go so far over now. 😁
I am suffering almost the same problem with my right arm (for me they said it is shoulder impingement) and I think it is same cause. I have also dropped any chest presses weights from 12.5kg to 5kgs. My shoulder needs to heal. also watched other famous trainers and they agree with TeamForNever that when doing chest presses or shoulder presses you need to be at an angle to avoid stressing the shoulder.
I appreciate your tips on 45 degree angle for the chest press because I hyper extended my shoulder years ago and every now and then I definitely feel a twinge in it when I do any chest press type movements. Thanks!
I was impressed with how much you know. Didn't expect that when I randomly clicked on your video. Well done! I've been a fitness instructor for 30 years and Caroline is my go-to instructor for my personal workouts. Love her! ps- I have the same necklace in your background. It's my lucky necklace!
i am soo happy you did this video! I just started on this iron series and am at day 5 so all your points, tips and all has helped and will help as i continue with the workouts! thank you Harry! Splendid hat btw, i want one
Question for a future video: if you’re increasing dumbbell weight for an exercise and you’re planning on doing two sets, should you lift heavier for the first set and lighten it up for the second, or lift lighter in the first set and increase it for the second?
Question: you talked about tendonitis a little in a recent vid. I am absolutely STRUGGLING with tricep tendonitis. I have gone to a PT and have a plan for recovery but it is taking months and months. Fun exercises are off limits (and fun amounts of weight). I feel super uninspired and plus, I keep getting fed up and pushing my lifts anyway, which makes the injury flare again. Ugh! So I guess my question is, can you please tell me your strategies for getting past an injury and any tips for the recovery as well as keeping a positive mindset.
I had same prob that happened in Feb this yr. I went to rehab PT. I payed off the weights and focus ony therapy exercises. Once I was able to move around better I began exercising my arms with body movements and slowly added 2 to 5 pound weights. Finally in June last month I have been able to use my 8 and and sometimes my 10 pd weights. Healing Time is key. Hopefully it heals soon for you
@@erinrose1016 😭 Thank you Erin for taking the time to reply! I have been feeling so frustrated, especially with the timeline because I keep reading online that it should only take 1-3mo to heal but it's taking a lot longer in my case. Its reassuring to know that I'm not alone! I'm basically on the same path as you. Working on functional exercise and checked my ego at the door. I have worked back up to 10lb db floor press. Started at 5 - talk about humbling. Thank you again. 💜🌷
@@suhasinimadhuryachennubhot9342 I switched to that neutral for chest and OH, but I let it get so bad before doing so, that had to go to otrtho. Now rehabbing. Ugh.
Great teaching from you and Caroline. These CPT certifications never cover any type of depth at all.. actually DOING Caroline’s workouts, you learn way WAY more. 🙏
Once again, another amazing video Harry! Your knowledge and tips in this video were wonderful- thank you!!! Will def change a few of my movements after watching this!! Legend once again Harry!!
I LOVE Caroline so much!!! I just finished her fuel series and did Iron prior her training is top notch!!! Thank you for your awesome videos as well!! You give great tips!!!!!
Hello, I follow Caroline, I really see nice results. I like the RESPECT with which you work your videos and comments, that you are a professional, that's why I subscribe. Thank you very much.
I love how she tells about her weights... I normally use 1/3 of that, trying to slowly increase. And of course it's great being able to know the percentage variation she uses indeed. Not doing iron btw... too much for me atm.
Thanks for the tips & good insight👏🏻 Iron is my favourite. However, I think it could be useful instead of the sometimes negative titles you could maybe make a catchy series name that is a bit more neutral and use it for all these types of videos plus similar thumbnails to make it known that its a series on your channel. That way you could also make a playlist of it and mention in the title which program you are actually talking about☺️ Maybe the YT algorithm likes that as well?
Hello Anina! In regards to clickbaity titles, this was a topic addressed in a previous video as Comment Question of the Week (check description to skip right to if if you want). ua-cam.com/video/G96bY-3gLXE/v-deo.html Essentially though, and we have direct evidence to support it through experimenting with other titles, the clickbait titles do better for views and engagement and the UA-cam algorithm does prefer them, however, the titles get framed as a question oftentimes as opposed to outright statements, which encourages people to click and see the outcome. Unfortunately it is a necessary evil and Harry has stated he'd prefer not having to title videos in a certain way, but it is what the algorithm prefers and if the goal is to get information out there, it's unfortunately the way to do it.
Even though I don't have a wide range of weights at home, I could still see results by following her and Sydneys workouts. Your videos have also helped me with correcting my form and generally with what to look out for. Thank you so much for providing these videos for us!🤍
3:43 what you mentioned there is soo true. I thought maybe i was doing something wrong during chest presses when i felt my triceps burning. hanks for letting me know they are also working during this movement
Been into Caroline Girvans program for 2yrs and yes Im totally satisfied and my mom body changed hugely. Shes just a superstar in her own unique way. Proud to be a Girvanator💪🏻
Your head has to be large with all that smart and clever stuff you keep in there 😁 loved the video, love your dogs and i really always learn so much from your videos 💪❤️
I'm really enjoying these videos you're making and so thankful for the reviews and tips. I've been doing Caroline's workouts for 1 1/2 years now and there's this one movement I can't seem to understand the best way to do it, which is the sumo deadlift. Could you please talk about that movement in particular? Or link me to a video if you have already mentioned it previously? Thank you so much and keep up the great work! Love your many hats and wigs, by the way!
Great video, Harry ❤️! Really enjoyed it! I recently started Iron too. And I wanted to check your opinion on it. And I was not disappointed ☺️ Thanks for everything that you do for us ❤️. All your encouragements, all your advice, all your efforts to teach us women to lift weights properly 💪
I have incorporated some of the methods for shoulders that you have recommended into Caroline’s workouts. OMG! Feels like a more natural movement. For the pullover, I like to perform my pullovers on my bench, shoulders on the bench, lowering the bum as the weight is pulled over, and squeezing the glutes on the way up. Your thoughts?
Really solid and useful tips 😁 I lower my weight and focus on fixing my postures, esp the position of my elbows during chess press and overhead press, and WARM UP properly. Shoulders feel amazing. And I agree 100% on the recovery time.
Would you ever consider reviewing subscriber submissions? Similar to a video like this, you could offer tips and improvements on our personal workouts. I would love that so much!
I'm on round 2 of Iron as I didn't see the results I wanted from round 1 due to having to take week long breaks for travel and illness etc. It actually took me twice as long to complete! So this time I'm doing it when I know I have no interruptions and following a calorie/macro plan as well so lets see if I can get results this time. I only increased my skeletal muscle by 0.1% which is pretty sad lol.
I’ve done all CG’s programs and now I can’t remember what’s the difference between Heat and Iron? :) i’m ready to repeat also so need to choose. I’m not having the muscular increase I would like either so I’m dialing in the diet even more. Just when I think I can’t eat anymore I will be increasing carbs and protein; I always get my fats.
I love that she uses actual numbers for her weight ranges rather than "light, medium, heavy". My "heavy" post rotator cuff surgery was about 3lbs 😆 The only criticism I have of Caroline is she doesn't have a voiceover of each move. I can't see without my glasses and can't see when I fog them up, so I have to get close to the tv during the rest segment to see what's next, then go back to my mat.
Love Caroline's workouts, but they are a little bit quick for me, so I tend to watch them, write them down, then do them at my own speed with my favourite music. Love what you had to say Harry, loved to hear your tips and variations, consider them done ✔ 👍
Yes I look at the exercise in the description for "complex workouts" as I feel that the no rest and doing 10 reps of two things continuously within two minutes is fatiguing and not in a good way and form can go sloppy and she goes rather quickly and then you would be quite unbalanced as one side may not get to do another round ... I pause a lot and calculate how many sets I do and then add in rest times. I know people love complexes including Caroline but I just can't stand them!
I didn’t think I would like Iron but ended up appreciating it. Epic Heat was my first program and this was after me being a HIIT junkie. My body changed so much! Doing Epic Endgame now!
You are hilarious - subscribed instantly because of your humor :) Could you do a vid on mistakes/misconceptions you have done yourself regarding training?
Hi Harry! You recommended using a cable machine instead of dumbbells if possible for movements like the chest fly or frontal raise and I was wondering what you think of using a resistance band for these kinds of movements if you don’t have gym access. How would you rate it in terms of effectiveness?
I am enjoying your commentary in general since starting to follow you a couple of weeks ago, one question just out of pure curiosity- what made you decide on doing commentary on female specific trainers/ influencers?
I hope that you find these tips useful :)
I really enjoy watching your videos and tips and it really aligns what I was taught many decades ago at university and in my own fitness career. As a veteran weight trainer, I agree with your tips about Caroline's workouts and I do adjust to what my goals are. I think although these are Caroline's own workouts. she has a lot of newbies who don't have the knowledge of other experienced people so it's nice for them to have the structure and the range of exercises to just follow along. I loved the iron program as a home workout (I actually haven't been into a gym for two and a half years and the only two machines I miss are the squat rack and cables) and also Beastmode as good straightforward hypertrophy training with straight sets. I'm not as keen on Fuel but I don't mind the variety to mix up training styles but after a little deload week away, I will be coming back to Iron ... and actually increasing my rest periods as I do agree that they are a little short in the programs (but then again that's for time management) :) Really good tips as useful and I hope people do take them on board!
I love your videos as you are obviously educated in health and fitness. I’m wondering if you will ever do updated videos on calories, reverse diets, and other influencers giving this advice and not only workouts. I’m curious of your view on calories since so many of us restrict so much.
Bloody amazing review! So many useful tips. 👌
I really appreciate the tips about the 45 degrees rather than 90 for chest and shoulders. Especially for the rear delts, I never would have considered 45 degrees rather than straight out to side. Thanks for that!!
I'm about to finish Fuel and it is just unbelievable how much my body and my mind has changed. Caroline Girvan is a Saint for letting us have all these series for free.
Same, my body has transformed, especially with Fuel. Loved Iron too!
Totally agree! Body is older but I am seeing change…I did Iron before Fuel.👍🏾🏋️♀️
Yes! I completely agree! Total game changer for me- my physique has truly transformed because of Caroline’s series/programs. I’ve been in decent shape but been a bit stagnant….Can’t afford the gym right now and I’m so grateful for her offering us free and quality workouts that truly make a difference for me and many folks.
Yes! It's funny when people say that home workouts doesn't have results. I just finished the epic endgame I hadn't discipline but yet my body had a great evolution! I'm about to start Iron and now I'll have discipline. I'm really excited 😆❤️
Right..I absolutely loved fuel..I love Caroline's program fuel by far has been amazing..
As someone who has been doing Caroline's workouts for nearly 2 years, and also watching your videos for a year....this one is definitely favorited! Your tips are stellar and I always come out of your videos feeling a little more informed!
This makes me happy! Thank you so much :)
love your reviews. I started working with Caroline a year ago and she is amazing!
@@nicolecobe1486 she is amazing.... his reviews-not so much...
I’ve done iron series twice I just finished this Sunday. This time around I took your advice into consideration (pausing to rest longer, and form changes) and I significantly increased my weights and added more muscle this time around (2lbs) when I had my BODPOD analysis done. Great to be able to take what I like from both of you to make it work for my training.
Love this! Well done :)
I've done 5 of Caroline's programmes, and Iron really took me to lifting heavier weights with more control. I love your tips, Harry. You're a true gent.
I’ve done all of Caroline’s stuff, initially I was hesitate, but it’s changed my body. I’m soooo much stronger and I get compliments all the time! I wasn’t excited for fuel, because I want to get stronger but I ended up doing it and I was wrong, it was awesome!
I’ve completed iron twice and just started it for the third time today. My strength has increased significantly and I have visable muscle where I had none before. It is the perfect program for me as far as length and that I like to workout at home. Glad there is no cardio in it as I prefer to run. I’ve been using tips from this channel and found them super helpful 🙂
So did you tone up doing her iron series?? As I'm looking forward for it instead of doing all Hiit workouts
Also Did you lift heavy in every session?
@@umaimasiddiqui7376 yes I gained muscle. I lifted as heavy as I could each workout, gradually increasing over time.
@@jannahwhitmore5527 need to grab some weights now to do at home😬 gym isn't possible for me to lift heavy. Thank you ❤️
how did you incorporate running into your routine?
I actually used your tips for chest press, so my arms aren’t flared out!
I love Caroline and her workouts, Iron is my all time favorite!
Great video Harry and your tips and thoughts are always appreciated ❤️
Same! And I told my sister :)
I’m following the iron series right now, and i’m loving it so much! I feel stronger and I’m able to increase my weights each week, I don’t think there are better workout content creators than Caroline
Your pep talk at the end where you said that if I’ve done any of this workout then I’m doing a good job, etc, made me weepy. I really have come a long way. Thanks for your videos. I always learn so much from you!
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I have been working out for the past 25+ years. I am 75 going on 76 and I discovered Caroline's workouts during Covid when I had to abandon the gym. Been through all the workouts she posts at least twice. Finishing up Pyramid now. For me at this age I rest more in between sets. I substitute exercises which I research for things that I know will injure me (hips are tight, one bad shoulder and much less range of motion than I had even 3 years ago) BUT I have never felt physically stronger than I do now. My entire body is conditioned and I use a combination of 8, 10, 12 and 15 lb weights along with kettlebells. I do find the last day of each week challenging. Hit is difficult, but I increase my rest periods and limit the jumping. So all of you out there over 50 start now.
Really enjoyed this video! Will definitely take the chest press advice in mind- I had felt a little bit uncomfortable with my elbows at an angle, and now I know why. Iron is one of my favourite series and I’m looking forward to redoing it with these tips in mind.
Your commentary here is TOP notch, sir. Thank you for breaking the movements down, explaining what they work, and giving tips to improve the movements. Loved it
I've done all of Caroline's workout series and they've helped so much! I love that she does the full workout along with you and all for free. Also love that you get a solid, effective workout in only 30 minutes.
I'm glad you mentioned that it's ok to take more time to rest. I don't feel so bad about pausing every now and then now lol. Thank you for the helpful video ❤️
which series is your favorite?
I've been doing Caroline's workouts for over one and a half year now. I recently found your channel (due to one of your videos on her workouts) and since I incorporated your advices on squating and pressing which really helped. Thank you for that!
Your tips for the chest press are very much appreciated. I have been struggling with shoulder/clavicle pain during chest presses for monnnnnths now and I am hoping your 45 degree tip will help. Thank you, as always, for amazing content, Harry!
Same!! And chest flies absolutely kill my damaged shoulders. Good to know that they're not absolutely necessary if I can maximize my press.
I’ve been using so many of your tips lately. My joints feel better and more safe. I have been keeping rear delts in mind more lately too! Thank you for being gentle and patient. Appreciate you explaining things in detail.
I started using weights with Sydney Cummings. Then went to Caroline and I finally felt that my body needed more weight and went to the gym for the first time in my life (at +40) I appreciate both of them for it.
I started with Caroline but stuck longer with Sydney. I was always sore with CG while my body adapted to SC's workouts. And I guess one of the most important reasons is I really like how SC would talk through the workout vs continuous music(though CG visibly struggles at times). May try CG again, hope I get to stick with her next time.
I really liked your tip on breathing! I hadn’t heard it before. A lot of times when I follow the cues of instructors, I always felt like I would lose my core engagement or would feel a bit weaker, but couldn’t place why. The breath felt contrary to the movement. I’ll stay your tip and see how it works for me. Great video!
Video Notes:
Another very educational video from you (shocker), and always good to see form tips along with the video demonstrations. Always appreciate your motivational messages you incorporate to not compare yourself to others and to work out for your own goals. Great sauce!
I am sad we missed you falling out of the chair though. 🙁
FLEX FOR ME!!
Comment question of the week: i know workout programs are usually 12 weeks long. Is it wise to re-do a 12 week program after you have completed it? Obviously with progressive overload but do you suggest moving on to a different program after 12 weeks? For exercise variation etc. Or if its a solid program focusing on compound lifts, is it cool to keep re-doing that for longer than 12 weeks
I used to workout with Lilly but it wasn’t cutting it for me, so I found Carolina and I’ve been with her for over 2 year now! I love her and I love how you explain all this stuff thank you I’ll subscribe to your channel right now! Thank you!!!!!
I'm about to embark on Caroline's Iron series (starting today), so I really appreciated this review. I've been a Sydney Cummings follower for a solid three years, so trying another trainer is both exciting and a little scary, but I'm ready for the challenge. Thanks for the form tips on the chest press and shoulder press, I will definitely be using them going forward.
The form tips and instructional videos are really useful - keep them coming :-) I hadn't realised the correct way to do pullovers so thanks for the info
Harry this was awesome!! I love your insight, your educated reviews, your connection with your followers and your amazing positive messages about doing your best! 😁👍💪 Thank you!! I’ve done almost all of CG’s programs and loved this! Kathy from NB Canada😁💪😁👍👍 🇨🇦
you make the type of fitness content I love to see!!!
ILY ❤️
To speak on the breathing:
I actually prefer to inhale on the start of the movement and then exhale as I’m ending the movement. For me I find I brace my core far better when I focus on each breath. Holding my breathe, at the start of the movement, has always made me feel uneasy. Also helps me keep track of reps lol
I'm the same way, and it probably stems from doing yoga for me.. We focus a lot on tying breath to movement in yoga.
@@brydiebray5017 I got it from yoga too 😂😂
I’m so pleased you’ve covered this workout, as it’s one of my favourites and I’ve been using it a lot recently, but your advice is great, thank you
Thank you for the great video! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge, your tips make sense and I love watching your content. However, I have one tiny comment regarding your clickbait titles... Even though I totally understand why you use them, I feel that you don't really need them. You have interesting and helpful content and I don't get what are these harmful stuff that Caroline is promoting... But that's just me, I would watch your videos even without the clickbait and it is a bit negative aspect for me.
I still love your channel though, you are funny and sweet and keep up the great work! :)
Hello Vera!
In regards to clickbaity titles, this was a topic addressed in a previous video as Comment Question of the Week (check description to skip right to if if you want). ua-cam.com/video/G96bY-3gLXE/v-deo.html
Essentially though, and we have direct evidence to support it through experimenting with other titles, the clickbait titles do better for views and engagement and the UA-cam algorithm does prefer them, however, the titles get framed as a question oftentimes as opposed to outright statements, which encourages people to click and see the outcome. Unfortunately it is a necessary evil and Harry has stated he'd prefer not having to title videos in a certain way, but it is what the algorithm prefers and if the goal is to get information out there, it's unfortunately the way to do it.
I'm 3 workouts away to finish FUEL, and i definitely feel burnt out. I felt there was less scope to increase weights as the rest time was less.
Thanks for explaining the pull over, I absolutely hate that movement lol. It hurts my shoulders and I feel it in my chest but Caroline puts it in a lot of back workouts. I guess she just does that because there is such a limit on what you can do with a dumbbell to work the back.
I like when you review Caroline. I have been working out with her for 2 years now. I love that you mentioned not to compare what she lifts to what you lift. Your critics are great! I have took your advice on quite a bit of your videos and it has helped greatly with the RDL’s when you reviewed one of her last videos. I look forward to more!
FYI Sunday is last day of the Fuel Series. 😉
Great video as always, your reviews are well thought and delivered! I love CG’s workouts but I was starting to feel abnormal shoulder pain after her UB workouts. Your tips are very helpful and will definitely apply them to future workouts!
Ps : you should add a the “thank you” button to your channel!
Catching up from vacation. Truffle is so cute. We just adopted a dog last week! 🐶🐶 I love her Iron series the best out of all of her content. I took the whole week off from training, but I plan to do one of her Iron Series today.
I am greatly enjoying the wealth of information you present! Thank you for the encouragement that is speckled throughout; I always walk away feeling like I can do this and am doing this well.
Thank you for talking about the Chest Presses! I was wondering about that. I learnt that doing movements that target the chest (like push ups) should never be done with flared elbows like this because you'll hurt your shoulders! I think I always try to stick to the 45 degree angle for chest presses. For push ups (I can only do knee push ups, but I NEARLY mastered a full one FINALLY) I put my elbows way closer towards my body because that's somehow easier.
Completely agree too!! TeamForNver's tip on shoulder presses is right I have heard other famous trainers talking about the same thing. I think flaring my elbows has caused me to have shoulder impingement on my right shoulder. I am being treated by my physiotherapist and I have also dropped any chest presses weights from 12.5kg to 5kgs. My shoulder needs to heal.
Maybe you have done this analysis of the dumbbell fly before but for some reason this is blowing my mind right now... How did I not notice the press and the fly were working the same thing?!?!
My sore elbows will start to get better soon after starting to follow your tips a few weeks ago. Great content as always! Caroline's Fuel series has burnt me out a bit, so I've taken a week out and will finish it next week!
Another great video. I love the little tips to fine tune the movements and improve them. I can't wait to be able to execute. I have a broken rib right now so its a bit sad to watch workout videos knowing I need to wait.
Solid video! Always appreciate the technical corrections.
Harry, just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all the form tips.
I just finished the HIIT of Week 5 from Fuel Series and I feel so good after! Tomorrow will be kicking for the Last Week (6) of Fuel. The series is so good! Full of sprawls 😆
The next program I'll be embarking from her will be the EPIC ENDGAME!
I wanted to write something really clever but I’m stuck at I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Learn something new every time. Also, have just added Caroline to my list of go to trainers. She challenges me no end 🙌😄
I LOVE YOU! :)
@@TFNL 🤘😍
I gave up on her... after last epic programme, felt exhausted and boring found it very repetitive and started feeling some pains so went back to Heather Robertson she is gold, thanks, your channel is super informative!
You have just helped me decide which workout I am going to follow next. Great video!! I have now subscribed.
Great video. 😁 It's interesting that you commented on Caroline's arm position on the chest press. I have been following her since April 2020 (lockdown 1) and have continued in addition to the gym. I have just been diagnosed with "postural while training , weak serratus anterior/ lower trapezius , = scapular stability lower limb" by my physio. My PT has identified that copying Caroline's arm position on chest press has probably caused this. I've put too much pressure on the shoulder. Removing my sock caused a bang explosive 💣 pain! Rehab exercises and correct form are resolving it. Had to drop from 10kgs to 5kgs though. Will slowly work back up. 💪 Good tip re the rear delt flyes too and the pullover. I won't go so far over now. 😁
I am suffering almost the same problem with my right arm (for me they said it is shoulder impingement) and I think it is same cause. I have also dropped any chest presses weights from 12.5kg to 5kgs. My shoulder needs to heal. also watched other famous trainers and they agree with TeamForNever that when doing chest presses or shoulder presses you need to be at an angle to avoid stressing the shoulder.
I also have a right shoulder issue and have been doing Caroline for a few years now. Wonder if that’s my issue, as well.
I appreciate your tips on 45 degree angle for the chest press because I hyper extended my shoulder years ago and every now and then I definitely feel a twinge in it when I do any chest press type movements. Thanks!
I was impressed with how much you know. Didn't expect that when I randomly clicked on your video. Well done! I've been a fitness instructor for 30 years and Caroline is my go-to instructor for my personal workouts. Love her! ps- I have the same necklace in your background. It's my lucky necklace!
Thank you so much! :)
i am soo happy you did this video! I just started on this iron series and am at day 5 so all your points, tips and all has helped and will help as i continue with the workouts! thank you Harry! Splendid hat btw, i want one
Question for a future video: if you’re increasing dumbbell weight for an exercise and you’re planning on doing two sets, should you lift heavier for the first set and lighten it up for the second, or lift lighter in the first set and increase it for the second?
I love the underwater comment for when to hold your breath. Thanks for the great cue that is easy to remember.
Great suggestions! Especially about the shoulders. Thank you!
Question: you talked about tendonitis a little in a recent vid. I am absolutely STRUGGLING with tricep tendonitis. I have gone to a PT and have a plan for recovery but it is taking months and months. Fun exercises are off limits (and fun amounts of weight). I feel super uninspired and plus, I keep getting fed up and pushing my lifts anyway, which makes the injury flare again. Ugh! So I guess my question is, can you please tell me your strategies for getting past an injury and any tips for the recovery as well as keeping a positive mindset.
Injuries take time to heal, you can’t rush recovery, just have to be patient!
Find a rehab trainer instead!
Heat and massage. Injuries suck! Get better soon!
I had same prob that happened in Feb this yr. I went to rehab PT. I payed off the weights and focus ony therapy exercises. Once I was able to move around better I began exercising my arms with body movements and slowly added 2 to 5 pound weights. Finally in June last month I have been able to use my 8 and and sometimes my 10 pd weights. Healing Time is key. Hopefully it heals soon for you
@@erinrose1016 😭 Thank you Erin for taking the time to reply! I have been feeling so frustrated, especially with the timeline because I keep reading online that it should only take 1-3mo to heal but it's taking a lot longer in my case. Its reassuring to know that I'm not alone! I'm basically on the same path as you. Working on functional exercise and checked my ego at the door. I have worked back up to 10lb db floor press. Started at 5 - talk about humbling. Thank you again. 💜🌷
I pause these workout sets for up to 2 minutes. Very helpful. Love Iron
Yeah, not pressing w the 45 degrees caused me to end up w shoulder impingement syndrome. 😫
same here. now i do hammer grip OHP
@@suhasinimadhuryachennubhot9342 I switched to that neutral for chest and OH, but I let it get so bad before doing so, that had to go to otrtho. Now rehabbing. Ugh.
Great teaching from you and Caroline. These CPT certifications never cover any type of depth at all.. actually DOING Caroline’s workouts, you learn way WAY more. 🙏
Thank you for another informative video! Always appreciate your tips and tricks
Great tips on form. Looking forward to trying your suggestions on chest press and shoulder press!
Once again, another amazing video Harry! Your knowledge and tips in this video were wonderful- thank you!!! Will def change a few of my movements after watching this!! Legend once again Harry!!
Great video! Love the comments on form and what muscle is being worked when.
Great tips! Iron was a favorite and I plan to repeat it, and integrate your chest press advise :)
solid tips!! thank you!
I’m glad you liked them! :)
I LOVE Caroline so much!!! I just finished her fuel series and did Iron prior her training is top notch!!! Thank you for your awesome videos as well!! You give great tips!!!!!
Hello, I follow Caroline, I really see nice results. I like the RESPECT with which you work your videos and comments, that you are a professional, that's why I subscribe. Thank you very much.
I love how she tells about her weights... I normally use 1/3 of that, trying to slowly increase. And of course it's great being able to know the percentage variation she uses indeed. Not doing iron btw... too much for me atm.
Thanks for the tips & good insight👏🏻 Iron is my favourite. However, I think it could be useful instead of the sometimes negative titles you could maybe make a catchy series name that is a bit more neutral and use it for all these types of videos plus similar thumbnails to make it known that its a series on your channel. That way you could also make a playlist of it and mention in the title which program you are actually talking about☺️ Maybe the YT algorithm likes that as well?
Hello Anina!
In regards to clickbaity titles, this was a topic addressed in a previous video as Comment Question of the Week (check description to skip right to if if you want). ua-cam.com/video/G96bY-3gLXE/v-deo.html
Essentially though, and we have direct evidence to support it through experimenting with other titles, the clickbait titles do better for views and engagement and the UA-cam algorithm does prefer them, however, the titles get framed as a question oftentimes as opposed to outright statements, which encourages people to click and see the outcome. Unfortunately it is a necessary evil and Harry has stated he'd prefer not having to title videos in a certain way, but it is what the algorithm prefers and if the goal is to get information out there, it's unfortunately the way to do it.
Even though I don't have a wide range of weights at home, I could still see results by following her and Sydneys workouts. Your videos have also helped me with correcting my form and generally with what to look out for. Thank you so much for providing these videos for us!🤍
I am always glad she includes the weights she is using, so I know I have to pick half of that 🤪
so do I, started with 30% of hers, now around 40-50%.=
3:43 what you mentioned there is soo true. I thought maybe i was doing something wrong during chest presses when i felt my triceps burning. hanks for letting me know they are also working during this movement
Been into Caroline Girvans program for 2yrs and yes Im totally satisfied and my mom body changed hugely. Shes just a superstar in her own unique way. Proud to be a Girvanator💪🏻
Your head has to be large with all that smart and clever stuff you keep in there 😁 loved the video, love your dogs and i really always learn so much from your videos 💪❤️
I'm really enjoying these videos you're making and so thankful for the reviews and tips. I've been doing Caroline's workouts for 1 1/2 years now and there's this one movement I can't seem to understand the best way to do it, which is the sumo deadlift. Could you please talk about that movement in particular? Or link me to a video if you have already mentioned it previously? Thank you so much and keep up the great work!
Love your many hats and wigs, by the way!
Great video, Harry ❤️! Really enjoyed it!
I recently started Iron too. And I wanted to check your opinion on it. And I was not disappointed ☺️
Thanks for everything that you do for us ❤️. All your encouragements, all your advice, all your efforts to teach us women to lift weights properly 💪
I have incorporated some of the methods for shoulders that you have recommended into Caroline’s workouts. OMG! Feels like a more natural movement. For the pullover, I like to perform my pullovers on my bench, shoulders on the bench, lowering the bum as the weight is pulled over, and squeezing the glutes on the way up. Your thoughts?
This is amazing to read! If you feel it works best for you, then I say go for it! :)
I was doing this workout the other day and your explanation of the pullover really resonated with me. It felt like more of a pec exercise!
We're All In This Together
Really solid and useful tips 😁 I lower my weight and focus on fixing my postures, esp the position of my elbows during chess press and overhead press, and WARM UP properly. Shoulders feel amazing. And I agree 100% on the recovery time.
Would you ever consider reviewing subscriber submissions? Similar to a video like this, you could offer tips and improvements on our personal workouts. I would love that so much!
That's on the list actually!
I love the Iron series and I thank you for your tips.
17.5kgs wow! She strong!
I'm on round 2 of Iron as I didn't see the results I wanted from round 1 due to having to take week long breaks for travel and illness etc. It actually took me twice as long to complete! So this time I'm doing it when I know I have no interruptions and following a calorie/macro plan as well so lets see if I can get results this time. I only increased my skeletal muscle by 0.1% which is pretty sad lol.
I’ve done all CG’s programs and now I can’t remember what’s the difference between Heat and Iron? :) i’m ready to repeat also so need to choose. I’m not having the muscular increase I would like either so I’m dialing in the diet even more. Just when I think I can’t eat anymore I will be increasing carbs and protein; I always get my fats.
I love that she uses actual numbers for her weight ranges rather than "light, medium, heavy". My "heavy" post rotator cuff surgery was about 3lbs 😆
The only criticism I have of Caroline is she doesn't have a voiceover of each move. I can't see without my glasses and can't see when I fog them up, so I have to get close to the tv during the rest segment to see what's next, then go back to my mat.
Love Caroline's workouts, but they are a little bit quick for me, so I tend to watch them, write them down, then do them at my own speed with my favourite music.
Love what you had to say Harry, loved to hear your tips and variations, consider them done ✔ 👍
I think in the description of the workout videos she writes the routine down!
@@yvonneweiohara399 thanks I'll take a look 👍
Yes I look at the exercise in the description for "complex workouts" as I feel that the no rest and doing 10 reps of two things continuously within two minutes is fatiguing and not in a good way and form can go sloppy and she goes rather quickly and then you would be quite unbalanced as one side may not get to do another round ... I pause a lot and calculate how many sets I do and then add in rest times. I know people love complexes including Caroline but I just can't stand them!
You can slow down video in settings or speed it up. It is three dots in the right cornet on the video
@@ninazadurian5111 I HATE complexes and skip every one of those. I feel the same.
Love Caroline, love your great tips everytime Harry, oh and that tiny hat of yours Harry cracked me up 🎩😍
Excellent review and vey good tips you gave us there. Thank you again
I subbed last week, but if I hadn't, I would have for the dogs 😉
great advice thxs.
Good educational stuff as always! Thank you! ❤
I didn’t think I would like Iron but ended up appreciating it. Epic Heat was my first program and this was after me being a HIIT junkie. My body changed so much! Doing Epic Endgame now!
Love Caroline. Please do Hannah Eden workouts
I was looking to start this series
Can you upload Truffle’s workout routine please. He has made some massive gains. Thnx.
Truffle's Fitness channel incoming!
Thx so much for all of the varied suggestions!
You are hilarious - subscribed instantly because of your humor :) Could you do a vid on mistakes/misconceptions you have done yourself regarding training?
Hi Harry! You recommended using a cable machine instead of dumbbells if possible for movements like the chest fly or frontal raise and I was wondering what you think of using a resistance band for these kinds of movements if you don’t have gym access. How would you rate it in terms of effectiveness?
What's a great way to activate and exercise the lats with dumbells at home?
WHEN DO WE GET TO SEE YOU AND AUSTIN LIFT TOGETHER???
I am enjoying your commentary in general since starting to follow you a couple of weeks ago, one question just out of pure curiosity- what made you decide on doing commentary on female specific trainers/ influencers?
The Iron series is my favorite 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
When you put on the flipping hat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭 I cackled in the bus