How To Tell If You're Training Hard Enough (Using Science)

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  • Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
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    0:00 How To Tell If You're Training Hard Enough
    9:14 Jeff Nippard (RPE Oopsie)
    10:34 Chris Bumstead (RPE 10)
    11:30 John Meadows (RPE 9)
    12:11 Kai Greene (RPE 7-8)
    12:36 Ronnie Coleman (RPE yeah buddy)
    13:34 Alberto Nunez (RPE 9-10)
    13:54 Greg Doucette (RPE 10)
    14:40 Matt Ogus (RPE 8-9)
    15:17 Stefi Cohen (???)
    16:28 Sunny Andrews (???)
    17:01 Jay Cutler (???)
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    How do you know if you're training hard enough? Is there a low-end threshold for maximizing muscle growth? Should you train to failure "just in case"? In addition to answering these questions, I'm also analyzing the RPE (or RIR) of some bodybuilders including Jay Cutler, Chris Bumstead, John Meadows, Kai Greene, Ronnie Coleman, Alberto Nunez, Greg Doucette, Matt Ogus, Stefi Cohen and Sunny Andrews. I also discuss what the science says about the relationship between proximity to failure and rep speed. Enjoy!
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    References
    Failure Definition:
    www.researchgate.net/publicat...
    Rep Speed:
    www.researchgate.net/publicat...
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    www.massmember.com/products/m...
    Review Article Supporting Training to Failure:
    www.researchgate.net/publicat...
    Training Volume Meta-Analyses:
    www.researchgate.net/publicat...
    weightology.net/the-members-a...
    Non-Failure vs Failure Training:
    www.sciencedirect.com/science...
    www.researchgate.net/publicat...
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    RPE and RIR:
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    www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/do...
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  • @JeffNippard
    @JeffNippard  3 роки тому +1924

    Do you think that set from Jay Cutler was hard enough to *maximize* hypertrophy? Why/why not?

    • @shanbhagrohan
      @shanbhagrohan 3 роки тому +49

      Yes

    • @hermie5556
      @hermie5556 3 роки тому +53

      Man is definitely feeling it in his chest so yes

    • @ClipHub777
      @ClipHub777 3 роки тому +3

      Yo

    • @FarazSonic101
      @FarazSonic101 3 роки тому +6

      Ya yeet

    • @zachborstad562
      @zachborstad562 3 роки тому +40

      How do you push yourself in a workout is a hard as possible (including to failure) w/o injuring yourself??

  • @ray5330
    @ray5330 3 роки тому +15363

    Technical failure: when you break form
    Absolute failure: what my parents call me

  • @evelynn4273
    @evelynn4273 3 роки тому +10754

    I heard the best range was 100 sit-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 squats followed by a 10k.

    • @dc6953
      @dc6953 3 роки тому +695

      Completion may result in hard loss

    • @abhinavwhat
      @abhinavwhat 3 роки тому +1760

      And then you go bald

    • @acaruzs4900
      @acaruzs4900 3 роки тому +870

      May also cause slight deformation in face structure with less detail and softer edges.

    • @user-zy7jx2rn1j
      @user-zy7jx2rn1j 3 роки тому +430

      @@acaruzs4900 but also sudden ability to increase definition more than normal when mad.

    • @iamapokerface8992
      @iamapokerface8992 3 роки тому +29

      10k what

  • @bobbyz9052
    @bobbyz9052 2 роки тому +2408

    I've spent 10 years powerlifting, and unless I'm training for an event I always leave 1-2 reps in the tank. I find that doing that massively deceases the number of injuries I've had.

    • @geovani60624
      @geovani60624 2 роки тому +185

      I do it to not feel like shit after the training

    • @chriseatmon32
      @chriseatmon32 2 роки тому +8

      This makes a lot of sense.

    • @jugular911
      @jugular911 2 роки тому +67

      @@geovani60624 no wonder i feel like sh*t after training all the time and need to sleep for about 1 hour afterwards, and then feel like i have very low testosterone and tendonitis in my knees and elbows the next day.

    • @geovani60624
      @geovani60624 2 роки тому +3

      @@jugular911 yeah, doing it never helps.

    • @jugular911
      @jugular911 2 роки тому +16

      @@geovani60624 well i've been watching some videos from jeff nippard and athlean x and i think i'm overtraining. i'm doing too much volume and going to failure too often, so no wonder i've been feeling like sh*t so often.

  • @josephohrablo4866
    @josephohrablo4866 Рік тому +440

    I’ve always mixed failure with non failure training per workout days. The majority of my isolation movements I’m hitting failure and sometimes beyond , while most compound movements I’m stopping 1-3 reps shy of failure . I’ve found this to be the sweet spot between intensity and fatigue management .

    • @notimportant3686
      @notimportant3686 Рік тому +10

      that's good, i think it also varies person to person or even exercise to exercise or muscle group to muscle group for the same person... for example, mostly to failure training gave me best results for my chest.... never to failure gave me best results on legs

    • @josephohrablo4866
      @josephohrablo4866 Рік тому +4

      @@notimportant3686 that’s a good point . I can do next to nothing intensity wise for my chest and it grows easily . With legs i really have to push to see appreciable gains .

    • @theamazingguy150
      @theamazingguy150 Рік тому +3

      @@notimportant3686 same. My legs grow easily my chest needs to be tortured to have anything happen to it

    • @paulhorbenko9560
      @paulhorbenko9560 Рік тому +1

      @@theamazingguy150 same, and rn I can bench 60kg, and press 200kg with legs

    • @edwisongogo6326
      @edwisongogo6326 Рік тому +5

      @@paulhorbenko9560 that's really good bro.

  • @BrianKellyisGay
    @BrianKellyisGay 3 роки тому +5070

    “Is Jay training hard enough for growth?”
    *Looks at Him*
    Think so

    • @RohannvanRensburg
      @RohannvanRensburg 3 роки тому +291

      If by "training" you mean "trenning", then yes.

    • @rasmus7400
      @rasmus7400 3 роки тому +13

      @Rakshit Joshi Lucky genetics

    • @RohannvanRensburg
      @RohannvanRensburg 3 роки тому +104

      @Rakshit Joshi Maybe not, but Jay wouldn't look anything at all like Jay without gear.

    • @mikea6710
      @mikea6710 3 роки тому +16

      Looks at Jay: yeah.. hmm.. nah, I think this lil pssy could do a little more of that paperweight reps..

    • @srijitmondal8048
      @srijitmondal8048 3 роки тому +100

      @@RohannvanRensburg you with gear would look nothing like Jay without gear, speaking hypothetically ofcourse

  • @BusinessAndFitness
    @BusinessAndFitness 3 роки тому +2330

    No one does thumbnails better

  • @geovani60624
    @geovani60624 2 роки тому +196

    I used to get all my sets to failure, then I noticed it was creating a defense mechanism in my brain where I would feel bad before training and as a result I would train less, then I decided to use a technique like this one and now I'm training a lot more and noticing more gains

    • @IsabellaFerrazisa
      @IsabellaFerrazisa Рік тому +27

      that's literally what i've been going through atm. i'm going to the gym max 4 times per week because everytime i leave my soul there. i'm glad to see that someone else has gone through this. i wasn't understanding why i was creating this aversion to training.

    • @ictogon
      @ictogon 3 місяці тому +1

      im the opposite i live for that shit. also ive been a runner for 8 years, lifting is so much more mentally easy than running, even when you go to absolute failure, so i'm just used to it.

    • @arnoldmarcus3634
      @arnoldmarcus3634 3 місяці тому +1

      My experience has been, train how I feel, if I feel good for going hard, I do, if not, I’ll go easier. Really helps with consistency. I also found that going with the goal of going hard every time was hurting consistency.

  • @gokhandemiray2386
    @gokhandemiray2386 3 роки тому +444

    My observations of the first workout after watching the video:
    1- I learned my true potential.
    2- I realized how lazy I was doing my workouts. Like RPE 5-7.
    3- I was so exhausted after finishing the workout. I didn't even want to move my fingers.
    4- Even though I was so exhausted, I felt great.
    5- This video totally changed my perception about how it is like working hard enough.
    Thank you for this ultra-high quality video Jeff! I hope you make a lot of gains :)

    • @jooshualewis1872
      @jooshualewis1872 2 роки тому +6

      Update on how much stronger you got from learning this?

    • @Jason32Bourne
      @Jason32Bourne 2 роки тому +4

      Update on how much stronger you got from learning this?

    • @gokhandemiray2386
      @gokhandemiray2386 2 роки тому +11

      I didn't have much time to apply these methods due to mandatory military service back then but for 2 months I've seen significant results strength wise. I am 178 cm height, 92 kg male. FYI, I wasn't using any supplements like whey protein etc. only good diet and I mostly do this sport for fun that's why I didn't get into much of these stuff. At the end of applying these methods I was able to do 20 straight pull-ups (like in this video ua-cam.com/video/eGo4IYlbE5g/v-deo.html), max 60-70 push-ups (depends on how rested I am), during arm workout I was able to do 40 kg barbell curl which was 30 kg before, tried 1 rpm when full rested and before workout it was 60-65 kg. During my military service I was still able to do 20 pull-ups but it dropped to 15-17 because you don't get to choose what to eat and what to do in military moslty and I hurt my left elbow there I'm not able to do anything related to body building or fitness until it heals. So that's all information I can give you I hope you guys try what Jeff said in this video and see significant results for yourselves.

    • @hart2678
      @hart2678 2 роки тому

      This training til failure method WORKS. When i was a kid 15-16 I never trained til failure til i was about 18-19. when i started lifting at 15-16 i would only train with a 4-5 rpe on everything EXCEPT dips, deadlifts and squats, because i was exceptionally good at dips and i loved doing them over other forms of exercise like pull ups/chin ups bench ect, i was also naturally gifted with squats and deadlifts so i trained harder with those my sqaut was over 300 at 155 pounds and my deadlift 225. l i built AMAZING triceps and legs and couldn’t get the other parts of my body to grow until i was 18-19 and i was more experienced and comfortable exerting myself on other lifts, i hurt my Rotator cuffs doing bench with bad form whilst performing an rpe of 8-9 and I couldn’t even do push ups the same for a while so my chest lagged and i was scared to push for a while, once i started pushing i was gaining FAST. In hs when i started lifting i was about 5-8 i grew to 5-10 at 18-19, when i was 15-16 i was STUCK at 155 pounds. When i hit 18-19 i began gaining muscle FAST, hit 175-180 EASILY still had abs felt great. Til recently I didn’t feel as though it was my exertion level in the workouts , i always attested it to my eating as well as training frequency and variations . Since i stuck to squats deadlifts and dips mostly in my youth and didn’t do much of anything else, once i started training hard on other lifts gains went crazy. As well as variating my dip form from completely vertical to a slight angle to hit more of my chest. As well as form changes to my bench to activate more chest and contract my Back for stabilization. Form and rpe of 8-9 are OPTIMAL the best way to train. My other mistake was also over training , too many reps and not enough rest. My football coach not only gave me bad form advice for bench but also made us train WAY too much as youth💀. He meant well, my body ALWAYS ached, my upper body that it. Not my legs, my legs were RARELY sore😂

    • @hart2678
      @hart2678 2 роки тому +1

      If you train with an rpe of 8-9 get adequate rest and target all
      Muscle groups, you can get away with 2 training sessions a week every now and then to optimize recovery, 3 days a week isn’t necessary if you know how to program and can workout for an hour, there were weeks i hit upper body lower body in one workout 2 times a week. And i was able to get cardio in as playing basketball or another sport to make it fun, i felt great, the third day of training was playing the sport

  • @memetheman1193
    @memetheman1193 3 роки тому +636

    This is my vote to make the official RPE scale range from "yeah buddy" to "aint nothin' but a peanut"

    • @wilaustu
      @wilaustu 3 роки тому +68

      I agree, and "Light weight baby" should be an RPE 9

    • @jeremy1755
      @jeremy1755 3 роки тому +29

      the scream at 13:02 represents RPE 10

    • @benjaminadams735
      @benjaminadams735 3 роки тому +23

      "Everyone wants to be a body builder but noone want to lift no heavy a** weight" *Unracks weights and then screams "BUT I do it THOUGHHH" and cranks out backsquats with 700 pounds of solid a** weight, is RPE 11

    • @mikea6710
      @mikea6710 3 роки тому +2

      Amplified and pitch occillation of "Woooo" indicates decay in quantified set range

    • @GavinJBerry-kq1jq
      @GavinJBerry-kq1jq 2 роки тому

      “Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder”

  • @matteofabrizio409
    @matteofabrizio409 3 роки тому +1046

    Honestly the answer to 90% of fitness/strength questions like this is: "it depends..'

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime 3 роки тому +37

      Or if you're a fan of a certain lifting doctor (actual doctor, not a meme "doctor"), its N U A N C E D

    • @notsosecretsnacker5218
      @notsosecretsnacker5218 3 роки тому +10

      @@JackgarPrime no no no, they're sponsored by big Pharma. So many Pharma stimulus cheques dude

    • @devshashOG
      @devshashOG 3 роки тому

      amen

    • @KurokamiNajimi
      @KurokamiNajimi 2 роки тому +8

      Leaving reps in the tank should almost always be done. Only someone with excellent recovery genetics can be using 100% effort with the right about of volume and intensity. Notice I said the right about of volume and intensity. Doing 3x10 when you’ve been lifting for 5 years already isn’t gonna cut it. You should be doing 3x3 and maxing out in addition to high volume sets to make optimal gains as an advanced lifter. You aren’t gonna be able to go all out when training like that. You could and should go all out if you insist on sticking with the less optimal 3x10 route similar to how you wouldn’t tell someone can do 100 push ups to stop at 80 reps

    • @montgomeryfrenwheringwerth5584
      @montgomeryfrenwheringwerth5584 2 роки тому +14

      Best thing to do is to just train often. I used to lift just for fun. I hit a 500lb deadlift after 3 years. Didn't follow a program, didn't follow any diet and maybe got about 60-80g of protein a day. Relatively trash genetics. All I did was go to the gym everyday, squat or deadlift, bench when i felt too sore to do anything with my lower body. I'd usually stay in the 3-8 rep range and just do 3-5 sets depends on the amount of reps.
      I think the reason nobody can agree the best way to train is because anything works. Your body will always adapt to your training.

  • @adventurefj819
    @adventurefj819 Рік тому +118

    I have noticed that sometimes I go into my workouts with a toxic mindset, or i have personal issues that happen to come up during the workout and even though I have enough energy to do more reps, my mind will create a failure point much sooner than my actual physical failure point. Working out with a good mindset is much more beneficial physically, IMO. Great work on the videos Jeff, Keep it up!

    • @dankensoulsen4014
      @dankensoulsen4014 Рік тому +16

      My toxic mindset makes those weights move faster

    • @jackohounslea6808
      @jackohounslea6808 Рік тому +2

      @@dankensoulsen4014 freut mich, i feel it depends, it makes me more exploosiiv

    • @andreawilson6887
      @andreawilson6887 Рік тому +1

      Me. Too.

    • @growingthegarden
      @growingthegarden 9 місяців тому +2

      It's also good to have a friend to go with because they can push you when you really need it

    • @BigfootUnibrowMan
      @BigfootUnibrowMan 4 місяці тому

      Wait... your demons make you weaker?? I tend to go past my limits to the point I am approaching serious injury when I have a lot on my mind. End of my last relationship was the best gains I ever had, but I fucked up my rotator cuffs benching. I had to take ~6 months off and I lost all those sweet gains lol.

  • @Turboy65
    @Turboy65 Рік тому +39

    He didn't pass out mid lift, so he could have been training harder.

  • @mountaindog1
    @mountaindog1 3 роки тому +2969

    That was great work Jeff - I'd like to Jeff with glasses and purple shirt next time we train fyi :)

    • @wread1982
      @wread1982 3 роки тому +18

      I taught him everything he knows 💪🏽

    • @Jimlifts1
      @Jimlifts1 3 роки тому +12

      Ah yes, wide dog himself

    • @belindapanton719
      @belindapanton719 3 роки тому +8

      Ugh love both of you soooo much watched so many of both of your videos. Currently on a John Meadows binge right now and can I just say thankyou so much 🙏.
      New PT been in the industry for just over a year now and you've helped me heaps! Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

    • @BartRovers_
      @BartRovers_ 3 роки тому +9

      Don’t we all like to Jeff

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime 3 роки тому +12

      "To Jeff" is a verb that must be added to the lifting lexicon!

  • @rychier6994
    @rychier6994 3 роки тому +647

    Jay's form is so locked in it looks like he's on a smith machine....

    • @dallasdominguez2224
      @dallasdominguez2224 2 роки тому +42

      Was literally smooth as butter. So satisfying.

    • @trevbarlow9719
      @trevbarlow9719 2 роки тому

      @@dallasdominguez2224 how can squat form be anything like a food condiment?

    • @rodrigozanabria2978
      @rodrigozanabria2978 2 роки тому +7

      @@trevbarlow9719 its not a condiment i eat my butter raw and you should too

  • @YTesting
    @YTesting 2 роки тому +36

    Mind blowing how much work you've put into this video, thanks for this!

  • @Helixal
    @Helixal 7 місяців тому +10

    Always impressed how you don’t come off as arrogant how well you’re trained and focused on what’s right. You keep me going from the research and your determination to disseminate good value to the fitness community. Thank you!

  • @HASH562
    @HASH562 3 роки тому +578

    I swear I’m not seeing things but “bro science Jeff” looks bigger than normal Jeff 😐

    • @JeffNippard
      @JeffNippard  3 роки тому +434

      blocked :P

    • @Cloud29065
      @Cloud29065 3 роки тому +17

      Conspiracy theory dawg

    • @justhair17
      @justhair17 3 роки тому +34

      I mean we all know Bro Jeff is the GOAT. Deep down, even Jeff knows it

    • @ssholum
      @ssholum 3 роки тому +21

      Nerd Jeff dang near ripping the sleeves on his polo looks biggest, if you ask me.

    • @espendennis
      @espendennis 3 роки тому +7

      I think bro science Jeff actually is his twin brother who doesn't know he is filmed as a bad example.

  • @arthurlinkhorn804
    @arthurlinkhorn804 3 роки тому +889

    Can we just appreciate that Jeff dresses up in a polo, gloves and glasses in a public gym to make these videos

    • @JD83000
      @JD83000 3 роки тому +98

      It's Canada though, he won't stand out

    • @nottheone582
      @nottheone582 3 роки тому +15

      Still the fittest guy in his gym lol it's canada

    • @1ma4ighter
      @1ma4ighter 3 роки тому +2

      What's a polo?

    • @livintolearn7053
      @livintolearn7053 3 роки тому +6

      Don't forget the crocs.

    • @thomfisher4926
      @thomfisher4926 3 роки тому

      @@1ma4ighter a type of shirt.

  • @re_i_gn
    @re_i_gn 3 роки тому +553

    7:04 I've never done 5-7 reps in reserve. That's just insane to me, like why end a workout while you don't feel fatigued at all? I'm going with Dr. Brad Schofield in this all the way.

    • @davidw.5715
      @davidw.5715 2 роки тому +61

      Some people just want to get a little movement and exercise in and don’t really want to try super hard so 5-7 is fine for them

    • @whiteboyangel4838
      @whiteboyangel4838 2 роки тому +42

      @@davidw.5715 I leave about 2 in reserve lol but not 5 in the tank that's hella

    • @davidw.5715
      @davidw.5715 2 роки тому +3

      @@whiteboyangel4838 yeah no so do I but some people just don’t really care enough for it

    • @whiteboyangel4838
      @whiteboyangel4838 2 роки тому +5

      @@davidw.5715 different goals for sure or just not being able to push it

    • @BigfootUnibrowMan
      @BigfootUnibrowMan 2 роки тому +9

      @@davidw.5715 Why even bother at that point?

  • @todo9633
    @todo9633 2 роки тому +372

    It's fascinating that humans have been instinctively teaching themselves all this stuff through experience for millenia. Some ancient greek probably taught his gymbros all this stuff and ate a diet strikingly similar to the modern recommendations for optimal lean muscle growth without any of the science.

    • @patrick9445
      @patrick9445 2 роки тому +50

      Times have changed....but human bodies function the same as they did 3000 years ago

    • @eduardonavarro4172
      @eduardonavarro4172 2 роки тому +11

      @@patrick9445 how damm good you say it

    • @taefithendo
      @taefithendo Рік тому

      fuccing trial and error 🔥 they knew what they were doing bc of science. their science

    • @mamenamamena
      @mamenamamena Рік тому +9

      Actually gladiators mainly ate grains and still grew muscle.

    • @celibie1
      @celibie1 Рік тому +15

      @@mamenamamena You can get buffed af just eating vegans stuff. When u look at a bull u only see muscles, how did they grow it when they didnt eat meat, only grass? But u sure need to eat alot more vegi's.

  • @MarioTomicOfficial
    @MarioTomicOfficial 3 роки тому +2544

    Best video on the topic of training hard by far. I can only imagine how much work went into this. Great job man 🙏

    • @stackered
      @stackered 3 роки тому +5

      and it was all complete nonsense in the end

    • @alanramirogarcia2886
      @alanramirogarcia2886 3 роки тому +5

      love seeing you here mario. Im a huge fan of yours

    • @jugheadsrule
      @jugheadsrule 3 роки тому +2

      Absolute rubbish! Mr RPE 6.5 Nippard makes it too complicated. Mountain Dog's video on RPE 10,12,13 etc, a few weeks ago, was much better. Train hard, especially if you're natural. Simples

    • @stackered
      @stackered 3 роки тому +5

      @@jugheadsrule Nippard is a fake natty who is smaller than a real natty and he contradicts himself with every other video using pubmed studies with n=3. but people think he's scientific. preying on all the gym noobies who don't lift hard enough or eat enough and are looking for that one secret thing that'll make them big...its hard work, that's it!

    • @jugheadsrule
      @jugheadsrule 3 роки тому +7

      9:30 What a muppet! This guy is telling is followers, mostly inexperienced fanbois to use RPE as a measure of how hard to train when he, with 15+ years of lifting experience can't get close to estimating his RPE.

  • @krishnaprassad454
    @krishnaprassad454 3 роки тому +344

    Jeff's the best fitness content creator like wtf all of his content are free, love from India

    • @Abhi-tb5ww
      @Abhi-tb5ww 3 роки тому +29

      Much better than all the crap they peddle in the indian fitness community

    • @mokshgupta6110
      @mokshgupta6110 3 роки тому +8

      Agreed... So much bs is filled here...!

    • @josephsmth646
      @josephsmth646 3 роки тому +6

      @@mokshgupta6110 absouletely we Indian make a lot of content just by copying more often than not

    • @gatsu7742
      @gatsu7742 3 роки тому +5

      @@josephsmth646 I hope they would just shut up and copy Jeff but instead they have give absolutely stupid advice.

    • @FirstNameLastName-gq3uv
      @FirstNameLastName-gq3uv 3 роки тому +7

      @@Abhi-tb5ww Not just India mate, half to 3/4 of UA-cam is filled with shitty advice. Videos like these are gems.

  • @alcazar123456
    @alcazar123456 2 роки тому +80

    Like a lot of guys, I came up in the gym thinking that it wasn’t a real set set unless you went to failure, but now I think the potential gains doesn’t outweigh the potential for injury and longer recovery time. I think leaving a few in the tank and focusing on diet and progressive overload is much more effective.

    • @RishabhSharma10225
      @RishabhSharma10225 Рік тому +9

      The problem is, most people aren't going to true failure even though they think they are. It just hurts so they stop the set saying they went to failure bro.

    • @RishabhSharma10225
      @RishabhSharma10225 Рік тому +2

      How often do you see someone do a 5 second rep?

    • @thenelsonbruhs722
      @thenelsonbruhs722 Рік тому

      I never thought trying to get some gains would be so complicated. I feel really discouraged as a relatively new lifter. I’ve been going for about half a year

    • @fawazahmed4978
      @fawazahmed4978 Рік тому +7

      @@thenelsonbruhs722watch greg doucette, this science stuff hardly applies to us regular people. the gist is track ur training and track diet. how hard should you train? harder than last time forget about reps in reserve or whatever most people cannot judge accurately

    • @rrteppo
      @rrteppo 8 місяців тому

      ​@@fawazahmed4978also most people starting off should not be lifting heavy enough for going to failure to cause injury.

  • @beauricard6726
    @beauricard6726 Рік тому +52

    Hey Jeff, I think using the same analytics (RPE/RIR) measurements while instead determining the most optimal path for strength progression would be extremely interesting.

  • @FramedProductions
    @FramedProductions 3 роки тому +277

    I just gotta say props for that barbell transition edit at 5:35

    • @falafels8445
      @falafels8445 3 роки тому +7

      Just went back and watched. Chef’s kiss.

  • @StephanieButtermore
    @StephanieButtermore 3 роки тому +1785

    Well worth the time and effort you put into this one, this video is amazing 👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

    • @JeffNippard
      @JeffNippard  3 роки тому +244

      thank you love! thanks for being my go to video peer-reviewer! haha

    • @kingdas5796
      @kingdas5796 3 роки тому +15

      U r still in greg's dreams...he is still saying u r extremely good lookin while he is slepin..😜

    • @nicklausss
      @nicklausss 3 роки тому +4

      Steph you are THICC. Sending love from here

    • @hughduncan3645
      @hughduncan3645 3 роки тому +7

      @@JeffNippard hey Jeff I think this girl has a crush on you... go for it 😉😆

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1 3 роки тому +9

      absolutely 100%

  • @LivingLikeLu
    @LivingLikeLu 2 роки тому +18

    Been binge watching your videos over the past few days ever since I found your video about fat loss with Sohee Lee, Dr. Eric Helms, among others. All I have to say is this channel is gold and I can see your passion bleed through the editing, content, and general videography quality. Thank you for your passion and knowledge that you’re sharing with me.
    Best regards, a young man looking to obtain the biggest of backs.

  • @Mojayjay
    @Mojayjay 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the video! This is the first time I'm seeing training till failure. I've started exercises at home recently and I was looking a lot like the you with the purple shirt instead of pushing myself just a little more. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @kerel4417
    @kerel4417 3 роки тому +59

    I love how Greg is highest on the thumbnail

  • @MDobri-sy1ce
    @MDobri-sy1ce 3 роки тому +62

    Jeff’s voice sounds so relaxing and even tone doing the voice over while working out it turns into the Hulk!

  • @khangle1046
    @khangle1046 Рік тому

    i love watching the sets that he does in the background of the video, just watching it feels so raw and real. i can just feel the effort just from watching it

  • @darioinfini
    @darioinfini 2 роки тому +180

    At 57 I also have to consider RTI, e.g., reps to injury. I've only started lifting in the last couple years and have hurt myself a couple ways. So I know my RPE of 10 is higher in some cases than my RTI and I have to stop before that cos ouchies at my age are kind of a big deal.

    • @bearnecessiteespolio5359
      @bearnecessiteespolio5359 2 роки тому +1

      Good points. Have you considered kettlebell training? Seems popular with older dudes, because there are less injuries

    • @darioinfini
      @darioinfini 2 роки тому +2

      @@bearnecessiteespolio5359 No haven't. I don't have access to any and haven't seen any videos of them in use but I'll take a look and see what's up with those. Thanks for the tip.

    • @bearnecessiteespolio5359
      @bearnecessiteespolio5359 2 роки тому +2

      @@darioinfini no probs, it was Rogan that was recommending them

    • @antonomazein7376
      @antonomazein7376 2 роки тому +3

      Okay but why is any full grown adult, let alone a 57 year old man, using the word "ouchies"?

    • @THIZZZN
      @THIZZZN 2 роки тому +25

      @@antonomazein7376 grandkids bro he’s prob a grandpa

  • @Kugo
    @Kugo 3 роки тому +369

    dear jeff- do these theories apply to bedroom performance? thanks

    • @braydonmccormack6191
      @braydonmccormack6191 3 роки тому +84

      Always have a few strokes in reserve if your doing the pull out method 🤣

    • @soldierside365
      @soldierside365 3 роки тому +54

      @@braydonmccormack6191 can confirm. Saved me from an African village worth’s of children

    • @Ben.N
      @Ben.N 2 роки тому +1

      JAMITTY

    • @NoEvidenZ
      @NoEvidenZ 2 роки тому +16

      Of course, that's where the term "one rep max" comes from.

  • @RobertNowland
    @RobertNowland 3 роки тому +143

    Jeff out here making mini Netflix documentaries about lifting and I’m here for it

  • @dariocamargo5295
    @dariocamargo5295 2 роки тому

    Always a pleasure to hear you explaining anything

  • @zacjoslin83
    @zacjoslin83 Рік тому

    Your ability to read, interpret, and teach research data is fantastic. Great video!

  • @exzz1487
    @exzz1487 3 роки тому +389

    Me: "yo why does the protein shake smell so bad after a while?"
    Jeff: " well actually there is a study.."

  • @Exercise4CheatMeals
    @Exercise4CheatMeals 3 роки тому +48

    I can’t wait to both watch this vid and then see the Gregory follow up. Lol.

    • @niuredblack
      @niuredblack 3 роки тому +3

      King of 🍦 has spoken!

    • @devinwilson1513
      @devinwilson1513 3 роки тому +25

      Another video where Greg just parrots what the actual video says, adds no content, and tells us to buy his cookbook

    • @Exercise4CheatMeals
      @Exercise4CheatMeals 3 роки тому +15

      @@devinwilson1513 Well I’m in the new cookbook so I’m in total support of people buying. 😂

    • @devinwilson1513
      @devinwilson1513 3 роки тому +3

      @@Exercise4CheatMeals haha fair enough

  • @brandonmoini7009
    @brandonmoini7009 Рік тому +16

    My advice is to train as hard as you can, while it’s still fun and enjoyable. Training hard for 4 months doesn’t really matter if you’re gonna hate the gym and stop training

  • @thomasfranson3542
    @thomasfranson3542 2 роки тому

    Jeff! Thank you. This is the most THE MOST challenging thing to push and gage while lifting solo for me and why a trainer is sometimes necessary. It is undoubtedly why I hit plateaus and never get past time. This info is much needed!!! Thank you so much for all the great content!

  • @chn3141
    @chn3141 3 роки тому +68

    Most people: I'VE GOT 2 MORE
    Jeff: THAT'S RPE 8

  • @lochanramudayalan2076
    @lochanramudayalan2076 3 роки тому +67

    Sometimes I wonder how so much of Jeff's content is free. Literally the best fitness content out there.

  • @YourFitnessQuest
    @YourFitnessQuest 2 роки тому +1

    Jeff, your videos are always so well thought out. Good quality and production value as usual. I appreciate your style as opposed to so many channels that use, hype, sensationalism, and bro science.

  • @warrenpennick2979
    @warrenpennick2979 3 роки тому

    Wow, Jeff. When I thought I’d seen every topic covered, here you are bringing up something like this. Fascinating. Great job.

  • @tylerdurden4396
    @tylerdurden4396 3 роки тому +23

    From the hype I thought you were posting a transformation or “story so far” kind of video. It is truly inspiring that you love creating your art so much that you’d hype a training science video. Everybody should take note of how to pour your soul into your work, whatever it is.

  • @phillipkoenig6916
    @phillipkoenig6916 3 роки тому +33

    I just finished your hypertrophy program and the gains are speaking for themselves! Cant wait to start your power building program!

    • @JeffNippard
      @JeffNippard  3 роки тому +18

      awesome!! Happy to hear that and keep me posted!

    • @Rin-id2sd
      @Rin-id2sd 3 роки тому +1

      I am on fifth week of the program Jeff thank you. Best gains ever I had with any program.

  • @bronsondiamond2025
    @bronsondiamond2025 2 роки тому +1

    Exactly the information I needed and more. Frick man, you've always gone deep with the science on these topics and I salute you.

  • @iiisfet
    @iiisfet 2 роки тому

    One of the best musculation video i’ve ever seen. Thank you !

  • @norelon
    @norelon 3 роки тому +64

    How to know Jeff is close to failiure, he starts biting his shirt.

    • @paulwhite9242
      @paulwhite9242 3 роки тому +3

      his poor shirt. I have to get on my kids for doing that because it chews holes in the thing!

  • @zachary_smith1
    @zachary_smith1 3 роки тому +3

    It’s so rare I learn anything of value from videos these days. A little because I have been doing this 25 years. And also because it’s the same stuff the same way over and over. But this video is pure educational gold. In both content subject and delivery. Great video. Learned a couple things too.

  • @TheGCJourney
    @TheGCJourney Рік тому +1

    I can't remember ever enjoying a fitness video like this so much. You're awesome ❤

  • @tsanjoubrahma7763
    @tsanjoubrahma7763 2 роки тому

    dude this is information gold! Thank you so much I can't imagine finding a better articulated video

  • @hawaiidispenser
    @hawaiidispenser 3 роки тому +16

    Love how precise Jeff's videos are with the science. We are so lucky to have him.

  • @CodiTC
    @CodiTC 3 роки тому +14

    Unreal content yet again. I can say with confidents I would not be where I am today with out your effort and knowledge Jeff, thank you.

  • @Stickyickygnar
    @Stickyickygnar 3 роки тому

    Appreciate all the time you spend making these videos! You are so great at educating thank you!

  • @andreawilson6887
    @andreawilson6887 Рік тому

    Bless you for including John Meadows and Ronnie Coleman along with this solid information. Thanks as always Jeff

  • @shin-jo2801
    @shin-jo2801 3 роки тому +30

    There are *SO MUCH* effort being put in this video. damn you workin hard jeff 👌

  • @BlueStarNutraceuticals
    @BlueStarNutraceuticals 3 роки тому +251

    Loved the RPE/RIR Baywatch scene 6:24 haha. Great breakdown of training intensities and effort levels required for growth 💪

    • @zxsw85
      @zxsw85 3 роки тому +2

      Babe Jeff

    • @arabdadgodx69
      @arabdadgodx69 3 роки тому +1

      well, Im throwing away my gym polos now, thanks

  • @robo3915
    @robo3915 3 роки тому

    So much info in your videos I always watch them a few times,take notes, then add it to my program ( which is your 5 day a week full body one atm)

  • @nobly94
    @nobly94 2 роки тому

    This is absolutely gold content my man. Appreciate your attention to detail and utter intolerance to bro science

  • @dyxs1135
    @dyxs1135 3 роки тому +3

    Jeff always come in clutch for looking at a different perspective on training.
    A video I never thought I'd ever need.
    Nice video man.

  • @carolinewojcik6632
    @carolinewojcik6632 2 роки тому +6

    I really enjoy your explanations with thorough research reviews :)
    I just recently started taking weight training seriously and I am seeing results and feeling great!
    Honestly fallen in love with lifting
    Currently binge watching your videos lol

  • @mattesforluls8673
    @mattesforluls8673 2 роки тому

    Bro love you and greetings from Germany. You helped me so much with developing a deep understanding of my body and how to train with proper form. Thank you for you content it literally changed my life for the better. Keep up the good work bro

  • @jaggeronstott
    @jaggeronstott 3 роки тому +3

    Honestly truly under rated knowledge shown here.Very cool to think about! Especially considering a lot of people do these variations but don’t know the science behind it. Awesome video!

  • @daredevill0407
    @daredevill0407 3 роки тому +21

    Jesus man the quality of Jeff's videos and the amount of detail in edits, pure information and referencing whilst also making these easy to understand is insane, sick video.

  • @savionmcqueen8944
    @savionmcqueen8944 День тому

    I love the demonstrations that you do

  • @KevloTubes
    @KevloTubes 2 роки тому

    Dude, your videos are absolutely so amazing and informative. So glad I came across this

  • @conallhalpenny2875
    @conallhalpenny2875 3 роки тому +14

    Definitely one of the best videos I’ve ever seen, by anyone! Keep up the brilliant work man

  • @integrativenutrition7201
    @integrativenutrition7201 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Jeff, I believe this can be counted as one of the top 3 uploads ever. Such a vast & deep knowledge shared in most effective flow. Kudos to you buddy 👏🏼

  • @zapit24
    @zapit24 2 роки тому +2

    I found this video very informative, good job combing through all the research, I personally have gone over in my head wondering if a workout was good enough and then pushing too hard next time requiring me rest longer. Thanks for this video on the optimal training effort, cheers

  • @huudacris
    @huudacris 10 місяців тому

    Always cranking out the great content! Love your passion Jeff!

  • @juanprado4646
    @juanprado4646 3 роки тому +3

    No joke one of your best videos yet. I’m an exercise science graduate and I appreciate the time to find what the literature is saying. Great job!!

  • @Tagperson
    @Tagperson 3 роки тому +115

    Stefi is such as beast Jesus Christ. Even Jeff is in disbelief seeing that video lol.

    • @bogechoginson3728
      @bogechoginson3728 3 роки тому +11

      A tough-as-bricks drive + a splash of steroids = massive strength.

    • @grathanh8554
      @grathanh8554 3 роки тому

      Sumo deadlifts look like this a lot of times
      Sumo pullers usually say that when you are off the floor it looks like RPE 0 but on look out it looks like RPE 10
      Im a bit stunned jeff didn't know that about sumo deadlifts

    • @322aareyn
      @322aareyn 3 роки тому

      @@grathanh8554 pretty sure that's the opposite of what sumo is. Its usually really hard off the floor and then it moves fast

    • @grathanh8554
      @grathanh8554 3 роки тому

      @@322aareyn that's exactly what i meant to say but i switched the RPEs lol

    • @322aareyn
      @322aareyn 3 роки тому

      @@grathanh8554 ahh gotcha

  • @Owen-C1997
    @Owen-C1997 2 роки тому

    I love how your channel has changed and matured. I fucking love the scientific videos and it's what you focus on most now. I've learned a shit load from you man! Thank you!

  • @beckym8245
    @beckym8245 2 роки тому +1

    Really refreshing that there are still people who don't adopt the "do your own research, I've done mine!" stance.
    A) you've actually done actual research and B) you're happy to share it. Bravo!

  • @Sanjay116
    @Sanjay116 3 роки тому +4

    This is the peaks of quality and research on a topic. Jeff's a legend!

  • @GustavoHenrique-tj2pp
    @GustavoHenrique-tj2pp 3 роки тому +90

    Let's just appreciate how much effort Jeff put in this vid!!

    • @SpiritlinkProject
      @SpiritlinkProject 3 роки тому

      Let’s not. Could sum this whole thing up in three sentences

  • @flake8382
    @flake8382 2 роки тому +2

    5:00 in and I am at awe as to the dedication to following the science. Bravo sir! You are a gentleman and a scholar.

  • @NoMirr0r
    @NoMirr0r Рік тому

    Awesome video dude. As always. Taking this to the bank.
    I must say though, I knew all this, (or thought I *knew) but like your “how strong should you be” video, its reallly affirming. Also, straight money for showing those getting into this stuff. Already sent it to a bro I’m training in the ways of the force.

  • @Mariahashley92
    @Mariahashley92 3 роки тому +52

    Thank you for being one of the only male youtubers to include examples of women lifters (even if they are to show the exceptions to the rule)!

  • @MoxieCrimeFighterr
    @MoxieCrimeFighterr 3 роки тому +39

    I have personally found that not reaching failure on compound movements is the key for long term health. I only reach technical failures when I do accessory exercises like Tricep Pushdowns or side raises. Especially being natural, I find low volume - high frequency is the key.

    • @NunoAlexandreMB
      @NunoAlexandreMB 3 роки тому +4

      The key to what? As in, as you referring to that approach being the key to building muscle or strength?

    • @kanebesil8910
      @kanebesil8910 3 роки тому +8

      I'm kinda do this too by instinct... I go to failure on small muscles because in know the will recover more quickly, if I want to reach a new level on... Let's just said bench press... I switch to machines to make my muscles fail, but in a safe way.

    • @6pac.
      @6pac. 3 роки тому +8

      I find it more sensible too. Failures are for isolation exercises, while compound movements should be done in rep ranges with progressive overload. Pull-ups and bench press are the only compound movements you can go safely to failure on. There's too much weigh involved in squatting and deadlifting that going to failure every set would increase your chances of injury. You are more likely to break your form and if not, the neurological and muscle fatigue is soo great in these compound movements that it will affect your hypertrophy in that day's gym session. I always trained to failure but some exercises are not always meant for failure. Be smart, be safe, don't try this at home. WWE.

    • @MoxieCrimeFighterr
      @MoxieCrimeFighterr 3 роки тому +2

      @@NunoAlexandreMB “key to long term health”. Almost every program that had huge amounts of programmed failure sets, I usually end up getting injured or burnt out significantly . I find it way more beneficial for muscle building (in my case) to consistently increasing weight while maintaining a consistent RPE. For instance, let’s say I do 100lb for 5 reps on bench week 1 and 2. Week 3 I do it for 6 reps and week 4 I do 7 reps. On week 5 I go back to 5 reps but increase my weight now to 105.

    • @curious_boy9092
      @curious_boy9092 3 роки тому +1

      I always try to.stay RIR 0-3 and it Works. I tried failure a lot Times and had always trouble to recover. I will never go to failure again and i feel stronger and stronger. Learned from experience

  • @Dude29
    @Dude29 3 роки тому +1

    Unparalleled quality of information! Well done!

  • @reggiea9675
    @reggiea9675 2 роки тому

    Incredible video Jeff. Super well explained, so many examples, always a nuanced opinion. I love it!

  • @isabellanavarro5743
    @isabellanavarro5743 3 роки тому +5

    This video was very helpful, I've been experimenting with reps to failure recently. The way you present the science has been extremely helpful. I can now make much better educated decision for my training.

  • @sixaethereal5011
    @sixaethereal5011 3 роки тому +270

    thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of “Greg Doucette doesn’t explain things well enough so here’s Jeff Nippard”

    • @jugheadsrule
      @jugheadsrule 3 роки тому +20

      Actually on this topic Coach Douche's video is much more accurate than Mr RPE 6.5 Nippard.

    • @daveyboy4715
      @daveyboy4715 3 роки тому

      @@jugheadsrule 👎

    • @jugheadsrule
      @jugheadsrule 3 роки тому +1

      @@daveyboy4715 Fangurl

    • @soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495
      @soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495 2 роки тому +1

      Well Greg doesn't 'explain' much really, he just shouts and whines things so there's definitely scope for some more-sedate interpretation of his thoughts anyway.

  • @CuriousWorldProductions
    @CuriousWorldProductions Рік тому

    This channel is now my go-to for weight training information and tips. Thanks, Jeff. New(ish) sub.

  • @andrewdeez_
    @andrewdeez_ Рік тому +5

    I’ve trained for a long time with a friend, we have opposing body types, I am 6 foot and stocky and he was 6’5 and slim. During our lifts I was always amazed at how he could grind out lifts during the last few reps of a set when he was pushing to his absolute max, it’s like he always had a bit more to slowly grind it up. For my sets, as soon as I’m close to failure, once I hit the wall I really hit the wall, it was quite amazing. Could go solidly until that last rep then it just wouldn’t move no matter what.
    For that reason, looking at Jays facial expressions I think it was RPE 8.8, so basically a 9.
    Obviously this is anecdotal but I really do believe in there being key differences in the way our muscles work in those last few sets approaching failure.
    Great video as always!

  • @justingutierrez2283
    @justingutierrez2283 3 роки тому +3

    Great job man, so much effort was obviously put into this video. Keep pushing out great information, it has really helped my training.

  • @royalwolf7603
    @royalwolf7603 3 роки тому +9

    Yea, I've always used rep speed as a gauge of failure especially on the bench press. When you end up stopping mid rep and have to summon more energy from the void in order to complete it, you know failure is imminent.

  • @Oatskii
    @Oatskii 2 роки тому +15

    Imagine having Jeff as your personal trainer

  • @OperationsAndSmoothProductions
    @OperationsAndSmoothProductions 2 роки тому

    I like the good old 6 seconds down, 1 second up!
    Plus static holds mixed with traditional training.
    Good post.

  • @rhitamdutta1996
    @rhitamdutta1996 3 роки тому +5

    I’m not even going to comment on the content which is superb, but the editing is good as well. If Jeff does editing all by himself he’s a freaking legend!

  • @taonoman
    @taonoman 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks a lot for this, Jeff. It really made a difference in my training and I realized how I was limiting myself. Cheers!

  • @Anonymous-yh4ol
    @Anonymous-yh4ol 8 місяців тому

    This was a 💎. PRICELESS! Much appreciated. Thanks Jeff

  • @taipeipersonality
    @taipeipersonality 3 роки тому +107

    Great video. I went in thinking, “Crap. He’s probably going to tell me I’m doing everything wrong for muscle growth.” Thankfully, I’m already usually getting pretty close to failure. This inspired me to push harder to maximize my training. Thanks for all the great info!

  • @kdayungan2219
    @kdayungan2219 3 роки тому +24

    Jay was a high volume type of guy who does 20 sets or more which is also why he never really went to all out failure

  • @FitnessPOG
    @FitnessPOG 3 роки тому +6

    I’m working on my BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Science with the goal of becoming a Physical Therapist... that being said the farther into schooling I go the more your videos make sense to me. I love it!!!

  • @scme4151
    @scme4151 Рік тому

    This was so helpful. Thank you for the great video. Only got into fitness a few months ago. Riding the newbie gains wave. First didnt like leg day because it was "too hard" and then wanted to skip arms in fear of "gaining too much muscle" as woman. I started watching more fitness content on yt and soon realised the vissible gains won't continue indifenitely as woman just dont bulk as much. Now I really enjoy putting in the work and being a little stronger. Really enjoyed this video. Will start looking at my own RPE real soon Also, I think Coach Greg pushed so hard because Will is a strong squater.

  • @joshz9704
    @joshz9704 4 місяці тому +1

    thank you for this informational video Jeff. Since I learned about the benefits of training till failure to “know“ that I am going to grow the muscle I have been training till failure on almost every set. Recently, I have noticed that my recovery takes longer than usual using this kind of style. This video makes me feel better about leaving 1-3 reps in the tank and preserving my health for the next day of training.