@@selektor2567I think you’re misunderstanding them: they’re saying Jiff Nippard with regards to his intelligence and scientific review of sports medicine from the pov of biomechanics, so when he discusses techniques he observes it through the lens of physiology, which makes him a positive influence on the fitness community.
Cool seeing you here david. Your channel was one of the first i subbed when i started this whole thing about a year and a half ago. Down to 175 from 300! Still doing your “10 minute stretch” in the mornings!
Nice to see this side of Mike again. Most of his content lately has been a bit more on the comedy side, which is nice, but i lean toward the calm intellectualism.
@@user-ii7xc1ry3x unfortunately just more of an example of Mike posting videos about inflammatory subjects on purpose with little constructive input. I actively avoid that channel.
Dude. Dr Mike is my FAVORITE!! Anyone else notice that some of the most knowledgeable influences, coaches, scientists, and doctors are all featuring each other? Doing vids together all the time. They likewise slam the same bullshitters, which is the best part.
Currently coming to (thanks to this video) the end of a 3 year stint of exactly what Eugene was struggling with. My squat strength plummeted after my search for "the perfect squat" began. This spectrum of analysis is indeed a tough one to navigate, and I'm glad you 2 were able to spend this much time investigating that. It both satisfied the curious side of myself, and also the "how tf do I get back to where I was" part.
I relate so much to the 'perfect squat' struggle. A year ago I reached my lifetime (so far) PR of 100kg squat, and my goal is 120kg squat (which is 2x my weight). Didn't worry so much about the minutia of technique other than "can I lift the weight" and "am I not injured". Now 1 year later I'm stuck to squatting 80kg for 5 reps, just because I was concerned about squat depth, bar path, stance, proper warm up, etc, which stops me from increasing my weights before I do it "perfectly". And that 80kg squat is challenging for me. I'm frustrated that I'm taking such a long time building back up to the 100kg PR I had, especially when I see how fast others progress. I still hope my work on my technique will pay off and will make me stronger than before. But yeah I think it's a good point to not stress about it too much (esp since I don't plan to compete in powerlifting).
15:50 to about 18:00 is some of the best life advice/perspective I’ve seen in such a concise few minutes. We humans chase the living shit out of the same handful of things and quite literally drive ourselves crazy over who has it and who does not have it. Sex is a huge instance of that for a ton of people.
Love this thank you guys!! Not only do you have a patient and wise demeanor about lifting but of life in general. Excited to see more of your content Eugene.
Was plesently surprized by the fact that that is not only about musle, the title says, but also about plenty of other topics including just basic life stuff of not being harsh to others all the time.
Incredible podcast, dr.mikes perspective on balancing jiujitsu is so refreshing. Reducing ego on the mat, being willing to train at 50% to prioritize body health!!
The shit you said around the 13 min mark really resonated with me Mike! You're the best bro! I look at your experience and advice as another tool in my box. Keep killing it! This was a great pod.
8:20 a perfect example of full ROM being the god tier and then study’s now showing that long length partials are actually more beneficial for hypertrophy than full ROM. I would have argued blind that I was right to anyone saying otherwise. And I actually was wrong. Holding an opinion is exactly that, holding it, it’s not yours, your just holding onto the best you have until a better one comes along. Don’t marry yourself to your opinions because you never know when your holding on to the wrong one. 👊👌👌
The first two themes (first couple of dozens of minutes) and the experience and journeys relative to that were so close and relevant that this podcast was alreadh valuable by that, without even bothering the training topic
It’s crazy that I was thinking about who could’ve influenced Dr Mike, the way he spoke about the type of “intellectual” charismatic personalities that he looked up to, and I immediately thought about Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris. So it definitely caught me off guard to find that out from him directly but it’s honestly a good insight as to what kind of person Dr Mike is or was. I don’t mean to micro-analyze too much but it does explain so much about him.
i was suffering in that analysis paralysis optimal training and it was stressfull. I eventually realized that exercise selection is minute and technique is where the gold is.
The main reason I'm not building muscle with Mike Israetel is because I'm not working out with him. In seriousness though, great content - thanks for this. You're both brilliant.
I really hope I'll figure out the squat one day. I was trying to improve in it but somehow it's so extremely fatiguing for me that I get dizzy before even getting close to muscular failure, and my lower back always aches with it. Tried staggered stance which works better, but at the moment I stick to leg press and really going to town with it, deadlifting a lot and squatting light weight.
Same 😢 my lower back is on fire when I squat no matter the weight. Really sucks cause I love squatting but I have to use alternate exercises until I figure this out
It's likely a mobility issue and poor glute/core activation-as someone who struggled with squats for the longest time (long femurs), 99% of squat problems can be attributed to hip mobility, ankle dorsiflexion, feet positioning/balance, glute activation, core activation, thoracic mobility, and shoulder mobility. There's a ton of exercises you can do to get comfortable with squatting, but if you can go down that checklist and see where your weaknesses are you'll be able to troubleshoot and get much closer to your goal. It's worth it in the long run for both health and strength purposes, because if you can't barbell back squat without discomfort, that means you have overarching issues that will hurt you in other ways down the line.
Forgot to mention but lack of leg strength (mostly from weak quads) can also cause lower back problems because you're hinging with the back instead of primarily pushing with legs
@@gingerayyle yes true! I have a dance background so I'm really flexible, but I noticed my ankles are kind of built to cave in and if I purposely stand on the outer edges of my feet I notice much more glute activation. Maybe because I'm so used to standing and squatting with a huge turnout, my adductors are pretty strong but feet parallel is really hard for me:(
@@gingerayyle the thing is I have pretty strong quads but I can't coordinate them to really give their all during squats, leg press is just fine but squats make me lose it
Dr. Mike breaking my heart with his hate for the Turkish Get Up 😂 there are so many muscle groups engaged by the different stages of the movement - only the final stage is focused on shoulder stability
Greg Nuckols has a great guide on how to squat over on StrongerByScience, and it helped me move past "vertical bar path." Essentially, your butt has weight. If at the top, your hips are over your center of gravity, and at the bottom they've moved backwards 6 inches, then there's a moment arm. To stay balanced, something - the barbell - has to move forward. So if your butt weighs 45 pounds and moved back 6 inches, the empty barbell moves forward 6 inches. If the barbell weight 300 lbs though, then it only drifts an inch and looks vertical. He's got some pictures showing this. Might be a good idea for a video.
Mike is an incredible, witty, consolingly (if that is a word) intelligent person, thanks for this interview All the best to you Xth 0.5 female follower of RP channel
Also so true about balancing sports and lifting. Unfortunately when you have 2 goals at once your progress will just be slower because you can only ever give 100% max. I wanted to progress in climbing so I went hard going first for 1hr climbing sessions then 1.5hrs then 2hrs, while also doing my usual gym sessions. Next thing I knew I went away with a shoulder injury that resulted in 2mths of suboptimal lifting (and even now it occasionally acts up). Haven't gone to climb for 6mths now and been trying to continue gym :( Don't do what I do guys, know your limits!
I don’t climb, but I do like cardio and calisthenics and also like lifting heavy. I do blocks generally. I keep the cardio and calisthenics to spring and summer when I’m leaner and heavy training to fall and winter when I’m fluffier. You could try doing something more like that. Build mass in the cold months and express that new strength in the warm ones. You may down size slightly, but it comes back quick
arguably the two nicest people in this sh@ty indistry, and believe me, I LOVE this industry... It's just so full of scumbags, fake people etc... These two? So genuine, so nice, so good to hear them....
After listening to a year of Mike this really helps round out a lot of concepts. Often his material has a few too many dirty jokes per short segment of wisdom. You were really able to drag more insights out of him in this interview.
I think this is just an example of personal opinion getting in the way of the actual benefits. In a void you could isolate all the movements involved and probably get more muscle tension, and subsequent hypertrophy. By that logic though, that would discount the reasoning behind doing compound movements altogether.
Christopher hitchens was actually really loving and cared deeply about people He was just not willing to sugarcoat BS or put up with ignorance. So people thought he was an asshole but he was just being truthful, which is what I want people to be
honestly, recent mike has been super inflamatory with bullocks claims about some exercises (and the ronnie coleman squats thing), so its really refreshing to see him on a more calm, even-keeled place
That was such a great chat. So many questions i had myself egere answered with rrgards to different sports and budybuilding . And the change of positions in a movement if its reakly makes digference in growth . Often i think it doesnt but it makes an position more comfortable . Super bice guys having a chat .. thabks for this
I agree with the form thing but when it comes to squats so many ppl putting 3-4 plates with meh legs and poor form. Going knees over toes at lighter weight juts gives so much better leg growth
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 *Dr. Mike Israetel emphasizes the importance of intellectual growth and maturity, moving away from confrontational and self-centered attitudes.* 03:16 🌍 *Dr. Israetel discusses his shift towards a more balanced, calm, and empathetic perspective, influenced by intellectuals likeChristopher Hitchens and Steven Pinker.* 05:19 💡 *Epistemic humility is highlighted, acknowledging that nobody has all the answers and that multiple viewpoints should be considered.* 10:00 📜 *Dr. Israetel emphasizes the limitations of relying on credentials like a PhD or brown belt as proof of being right, advocating for evidence-based reasoning instead.* 16:51 🙌 *Over time, Dr. Israetel has found contentment and fulfillment, reducing the need for external affirmation, akin to achieving a sense of accomplishment in life.* 19:52 🧠 *Overthinking exercise specifics, like the exact grip or angle, may not yield significant benefits and can be counterproductive.* 23:36 💡 *Instead of obsessing over finding the "perfect" exercise, focus on exercises that provide a good balance of stimulus to fatigue, considering factors like joint comfort and muscle pump.* 29:36 🤔 *Evaluate the potential benefits of further exercise specificity. If the potential gains are minimal and the stress of overthinking is high, it's often best to stick with what's working rather than pursuing minute adjustments.* 35:07 ⚖️ *Use overthinking as a tool, not a compulsion. Assess whether the additional cognitive bandwidth spent on refining exercise specifics is worth the potential gains or stress reduction.* 39:32 💪 *Balancing strength training (bodybuilding) with a sport like Jiu-Jitsu requires understanding your priorities, limits, and how to adjust your training to benefit both.* Prioritize either *bodybuilding or Jiu-Jitsu based on your goals. The balance could be 50/50, 80/20, or any ratio that suits your objectives.* Know your *limit in terms of total training volume per week and avoid overtraining to prevent injuries and burnout.* Adjust your *training style to support your priorities; for example, if you're more focused on Jiu-Jitsu, modify your gym workouts to avoid excessive fatigue and injury risk.* Learn from *live experiences in your sport, and don't hesitate to tap out or modify your training to prioritize safety and longevity.* When transitioning *from bodybuilding to Jiu-Jitsu, reduce leg and calf training and focus more on upper body training. Dedicate specific sessions to Jiu-Jitsu techniques and problem-solving in live rolling.* Develop a *systematic approach to improve your Jiu-Jitsu techniques, gradually progressing from white belt to black belt levels.* 58:16 🏋️♂️ *Dr. Mike Israetel discusses the possibility of a "aging revolution" in the next 5 to 10 years due to research already done on animals.* 58:29 💪 *He envisions staying fit, even in old age, and continuing to practice Jiu-Jitsu.* 58:56 🎮 *Dr. Mike Israetel talks about achieving mastery in Jiu-Jitsu through repeated practice and refinement of techniques.* 59:35 💡 *He finds the appeal of Jiu-Jitsu lies in having precise control over body movements and understanding how opponents will react.* 01:00:46 🥋 *Dr. Israetel admires high-level black belts' fluid and relaxed movements in Jiu-Jitsu.* 01:01:52 🧘 *He emphasizes that Mobility training should involve challenging, progressive exercises relevant to your sport or activity.* 01:03:03 💪 *Mike Israetel discusses the limitations of Mobility training for individuals with muscle physically in the way.* 01:09:40 🍰 *He compares Mobility training to icing on a cake, suggesting it should complement and strengthen specific movements used in your sport.* 01:14:02 😄 *Dr. Israetel shares a humorous anecdote about being recognized and appreciated for his knowledge and work in the fitness industry.* Made with HARPA AI
i would love to hear the question about his plans to get off PEDs. based on what he's said, he doesnt recommend being on them for the rest of his life, but it seems like a very relevant question when so much of the conversation is him talking about how he doesnt really want to grow his muscles anymore and they like get in his way and stuff
is this an old video reuploaded or perhaps just the full version now being uploaded, where before it was clips. Some of these segments I swear I've heard before.
With these two there is hope for UA-cam fitness.
Don't forget Jeff Nippard!
@@earlofcockgobblingshire3666 Of course not. And a few others.
@@jockez3581 What's wrong with Jeff Nippard exactly?
@@selektor2567I think you’re misunderstanding them: they’re saying Jiff Nippard with regards to his intelligence and scientific review of sports medicine from the pov of biomechanics, so when he discusses techniques he observes it through the lens of physiology, which makes him a positive influence on the fitness community.
@@earlofcockgobblingshire3666 Jeff Nippard puts out some questionable content every once in awhile
No matter how many podcasts I listen with Mike, he always remains one of the most entertaining people. Super grateful we have him
Dude this was an incredible podcast.
Didn’t think I’d see you here, it’s cool
yooo stay flexy guy
Cool seeing you here david. Your channel was one of the first i subbed when i started this whole thing about a year and a half ago.
Down to 175 from 300!
Still doing your “10 minute stretch” in the mornings!
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Nice to see this side of Mike again. Most of his content lately has been a bit more on the comedy side, which is nice, but i lean toward the calm intellectualism.
"But it all comes down to pussy at the end of the day" -Mike
Lots of that on his personal channel in case you haven't checked it
@@user-ii7xc1ry3x unfortunately just more of an example of Mike posting videos about inflammatory subjects on purpose with little constructive input. I actively avoid that channel.
@@Rave.- I actually kinda agree
@@Rave.- You call them inflammatory but what they really are is common sense and mature views on hot button topics.
I've seen a lot Mike Israetel lately and this was easily the interaction that brought out his most likeable aspects for me
Eugene, how long have you been sitting on this?!?! WTF man. We miss you ❤
A long ass time.
mike with hair holy shit
He shows pics and talks about Charly so it's got to be a minute
@@Gargarkswhat happened with Charlie? Why don't they work out together anymore? Is it drama?! 😮
@Mr_SamuelAdam Dr Mike had to cook him up for protein for his last bodybuilding show
Just came back to say Eugene's gym really does have the best lighting/colors in the business. This entire episode is just ZEN.
for someone who doesn't have a podcast (or not that I know of) the quality of this interview is incredible. Classic uncle eugene work
Dude. Dr Mike is my FAVORITE!! Anyone else notice that some of the most knowledgeable influences, coaches, scientists, and doctors are all featuring each other? Doing vids together all the time. They likewise slam the same bullshitters, which is the best part.
That's called being in a bubble. Yes, it's no coincidence that people, who broadly agree, collaborate and that they all get recommended to you.
Wow, what an amazing interview. Love hearing Mike talk about humility.
Yes, he’s awesome, so logical and down to earth
Bro, a lot of what Dr Mike says can be applied to life in general. This is pure gold
Currently coming to (thanks to this video) the end of a 3 year stint of exactly what Eugene was struggling with. My squat strength plummeted after my search for "the perfect squat" began. This spectrum of analysis is indeed a tough one to navigate, and I'm glad you 2 were able to spend this much time investigating that. It both satisfied the curious side of myself, and also the "how tf do I get back to where I was" part.
I relate so much to the 'perfect squat' struggle. A year ago I reached my lifetime (so far) PR of 100kg squat, and my goal is 120kg squat (which is 2x my weight). Didn't worry so much about the minutia of technique other than "can I lift the weight" and "am I not injured".
Now 1 year later I'm stuck to squatting 80kg for 5 reps, just because I was concerned about squat depth, bar path, stance, proper warm up, etc, which stops me from increasing my weights before I do it "perfectly". And that 80kg squat is challenging for me. I'm frustrated that I'm taking such a long time building back up to the 100kg PR I had, especially when I see how fast others progress. I still hope my work on my technique will pay off and will make me stronger than before. But yeah I think it's a good point to not stress about it too much (esp since I don't plan to compete in powerlifting).
Sounds like you would benefit from working in person with a good coach for a while
You must be a small woman if 100kg is a lifetime goal. Just Squat comfortably until ur eyes pop out
Just reduce squat depth and you will increase weights. Keep reducing depth for more PRs
Bro get over yourself lol
Ahahaha underrated comment@@MenacedAssassin
15:50 to about 18:00 is some of the best life advice/perspective I’ve seen in such a concise few minutes. We humans chase the living shit out of the same handful of things and quite literally drive ourselves crazy over who has it and who does not have it. Sex is a huge instance of that for a ton of people.
28:40-41:20 is GOLD. Such a great video!
Love this thank you guys!! Not only do you have a patient and wise demeanor about lifting but of life in general. Excited to see more of your content Eugene.
Absolutely loved the collaboration and the video! Highly insightful and informative conversation. Totally outstanding. Thanks! 🙏
Was plesently surprized by the fact that that is not only about musle, the title says, but also about plenty of other topics including just basic life stuff of not being harsh to others all the time.
So glad you said that “extra effort to learn and bring it back to everyone.” True and not rewarded often by our economic system.
Incredible podcast, dr.mikes perspective on balancing jiujitsu is so refreshing. Reducing ego on the mat, being willing to train at 50% to prioritize body health!!
I loved this. Two current influences and great information on training. With good humor. That’s important
General movement patterns is a much better way to consider exercises. I loved this discussion between 2 highly educated and thought out people.
DAMN!! FINALLY! I always wondered why there was a shorter video in a podcast format seeming to be like a piece taken out of a bigger whole.
These two together = optimal growth
The short arm joke took me out too ahhah
The shit you said around the 13 min mark really resonated with me Mike! You're the best bro! I look at your experience and advice as another tool in my box. Keep killing it! This was a great pod.
8:20 a perfect example of full ROM being the god tier and then study’s now showing that long length partials are actually more beneficial for hypertrophy than full ROM. I would have argued blind that I was right to anyone saying otherwise. And I actually was wrong. Holding an opinion is exactly that, holding it, it’s not yours, your just holding onto the best you have until a better one comes along. Don’t marry yourself to your opinions because you never know when your holding on to the wrong one. 👊👌👌
The first two themes (first couple of dozens of minutes) and the experience and journeys relative to that were so close and relevant that this podcast was alreadh valuable by that, without even bothering the training topic
Really loved this calm and thoughtful conversation.
Amazing conversation, amazing chemistry, you are both so funny and entertaining!
Didn't see this Collab coming, looking forward to listening to this tomorrow morning at work 😂
It’s crazy that I was thinking about who could’ve influenced Dr Mike, the way he spoke about the type of “intellectual” charismatic personalities that he looked up to, and I immediately thought about Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris. So it definitely caught me off guard to find that out from him directly but it’s honestly a good insight as to what kind of person Dr Mike is or was. I don’t mean to micro-analyze too much but it does explain so much about him.
I’m not building muscle with Mike Isratel because he won’t return my calls.
😂
😂😂😂
😂 What I love about this comment is that we all love Dr. Mike’s humor because it’s collectively our humor.
@VeniceGringo his humor is lame and corny... You can tell he was not one of the cool kids growing up
@@michaelm1573 says the guy with 276 subscribers. I’m sure you’re hilarious.
HOLY SHIT FINALLY. I can rest. It has been released. Freed to us all.
i was suffering in that analysis paralysis optimal training and it was stressfull. I eventually realized that exercise selection is minute and technique is where the gold is.
Dr. Mike pulling out a Thomas Sowell reference on a fitness podcast?? I am here for this!
Same lmao. Pleasantly surprised.
Been waiting on this over a year let’s goooo!
The editing on this is 🔥. Images and videos popping on along the conversation really helps!
Appreciate it!!
The main reason I'm not building muscle with Mike Israetel is because I'm not working out with him. In seriousness though, great content - thanks for this. You're both brilliant.
11:49 - genetics or how they grew up, or combination of that.... universal answer for any question regarding any person. =)
I really hope I'll figure out the squat one day. I was trying to improve in it but somehow it's so extremely fatiguing for me that I get dizzy before even getting close to muscular failure, and my lower back always aches with it. Tried staggered stance which works better, but at the moment I stick to leg press and really going to town with it, deadlifting a lot and squatting light weight.
Same 😢 my lower back is on fire when I squat no matter the weight. Really sucks cause I love squatting but I have to use alternate exercises until I figure this out
It's likely a mobility issue and poor glute/core activation-as someone who struggled with squats for the longest time (long femurs), 99% of squat problems can be attributed to hip mobility, ankle dorsiflexion, feet positioning/balance, glute activation, core activation, thoracic mobility, and shoulder mobility. There's a ton of exercises you can do to get comfortable with squatting, but if you can go down that checklist and see where your weaknesses are you'll be able to troubleshoot and get much closer to your goal. It's worth it in the long run for both health and strength purposes, because if you can't barbell back squat without discomfort, that means you have overarching issues that will hurt you in other ways down the line.
Forgot to mention but lack of leg strength (mostly from weak quads) can also cause lower back problems because you're hinging with the back instead of primarily pushing with legs
@@gingerayyle yes true! I have a dance background so I'm really flexible, but I noticed my ankles are kind of built to cave in and if I purposely stand on the outer edges of my feet I notice much more glute activation. Maybe because I'm so used to standing and squatting with a huge turnout, my adductors are pretty strong but feet parallel is really hard for me:(
@@gingerayyle the thing is I have pretty strong quads but I can't coordinate them to really give their all during squats, leg press is just fine but squats make me lose it
I would like more of these with these type of guests. I can already picture the future guests, Jeff Nippard, Derek mpmd, Davis Diley
Shoutout to Thomas Sowell! The greatest living intellect at this moment in time.
Best insight on the jiujitsu balancing 🙌🏽 so much value
Dr. Mike breaking my heart with his hate for the Turkish Get Up 😂 there are so many muscle groups engaged by the different stages of the movement - only the final stage is focused on shoulder stability
Did he even make recommendations what exercises to do instead??
I really liked this conversation, it's very calm
Greg Nuckols has a great guide on how to squat over on StrongerByScience, and it helped me move past "vertical bar path." Essentially, your butt has weight. If at the top, your hips are over your center of gravity, and at the bottom they've moved backwards 6 inches, then there's a moment arm. To stay balanced, something - the barbell - has to move forward. So if your butt weighs 45 pounds and moved back 6 inches, the empty barbell moves forward 6 inches. If the barbell weight 300 lbs though, then it only drifts an inch and looks vertical. He's got some pictures showing this. Might be a good idea for a video.
Been using the RP app for 3 weeks! Sweet AF I gotta say. Dr. Mike you are invaluable man ✌️Eugene, I love your work
I've been eagerly awaiting this full video, thanks! 🎉
Mike is the man!! Happy this collab happened two great men
Love seeing Dr. Mike here!
Mike is an incredible, witty, consolingly (if that is a word) intelligent person, thanks for this interview
All the best to you
Xth 0.5 female follower of RP channel
My two favorite UA-camrs. 💯
these are my two favorite fitness people on youtube together!!!! wqoohoooo!
Also so true about balancing sports and lifting. Unfortunately when you have 2 goals at once your progress will just be slower because you can only ever give 100% max. I wanted to progress in climbing so I went hard going first for 1hr climbing sessions then 1.5hrs then 2hrs, while also doing my usual gym sessions. Next thing I knew I went away with a shoulder injury that resulted in 2mths of suboptimal lifting (and even now it occasionally acts up). Haven't gone to climb for 6mths now and been trying to continue gym :( Don't do what I do guys, know your limits!
You probably can replace vertical pulling with climbing
I don’t climb, but I do like cardio and calisthenics and also like lifting heavy. I do blocks generally. I keep the cardio and calisthenics to spring and summer when I’m leaner and heavy training to fall and winter when I’m fluffier.
You could try doing something more like that. Build mass in the cold months and express that new strength in the warm ones. You may down size slightly, but it comes back quick
arguably the two nicest people in this sh@ty indistry, and believe me, I LOVE this industry... It's just so full of scumbags, fake people etc... These two? So genuine, so nice, so good to hear them....
After listening to a year of Mike this really helps round out a lot of concepts. Often his material has a few too many dirty jokes per short segment of wisdom. You were really able to drag more insights out of him in this interview.
to many dirty jokes per segment of wisdom? impossible
Have you watched his advanced hypertrophy concepts and tools playlist? It's 20+ hours of in depth bodybuilding stuff
@@Bdavis2475 I'll look it up! Might have seen parts of it. Thanks
I’ve always wondered why im not building muscle with Dr. Mike. Like, can’t we do this shit together?
Great conversation and insight.
Eugene said it perfectly at the beginning. Thats the reason i watch eugene and mikes content
I think this is just an example of personal opinion getting in the way of the actual benefits. In a void you could isolate all the movements involved and probably get more muscle tension, and subsequent hypertrophy. By that logic though, that would discount the reasoning behind doing compound movements altogether.
Thank you for the video!
Christopher hitchens was actually really loving and cared deeply about people
He was just not willing to sugarcoat BS or put up with ignorance. So people thought he was an asshole but he was just being truthful, which is what I want people to be
Hi Eugene, can you speak more about the de-aging revolution done on animals of which Mike speaks about at 58:20?
You had me at Hitchens and Sowell❤
I remember you posting about this a collab a long time ago. I was looking forward to hear this conversation
honestly, recent mike has been super inflamatory with bullocks claims about some exercises (and the ronnie coleman squats thing), so its really refreshing to see him on a more calm, even-keeled place
Outstanding questions Eugene
This is absolutely incredible.
That was such a great chat. So many questions i had myself egere answered with rrgards to different sports and budybuilding . And the change of positions in a movement if its reakly makes digference in growth . Often i think it doesnt but it makes an position more comfortable . Super bice guys having a chat .. thabks for this
Mr. Proper meets Mr. Nasty - Most excellent content - this combo is magic - Cheers!
I agree with the form thing but when it comes to squats so many ppl putting 3-4 plates with meh legs and poor form. Going knees over toes at lighter weight juts gives so much better leg growth
Oh?! Lets go! Looking forward to this talk!
great interview from 2 legends
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🧠 *Dr. Mike Israetel emphasizes the importance of intellectual growth and maturity, moving away from confrontational and self-centered attitudes.*
03:16 🌍 *Dr. Israetel discusses his shift towards a more balanced, calm, and empathetic perspective, influenced by intellectuals likeChristopher Hitchens and Steven Pinker.*
05:19 💡 *Epistemic humility is highlighted, acknowledging that nobody has all the answers and that multiple viewpoints should be considered.*
10:00 📜 *Dr. Israetel emphasizes the limitations of relying on credentials like a PhD or brown belt as proof of being right, advocating for evidence-based reasoning instead.*
16:51 🙌 *Over time, Dr. Israetel has found contentment and fulfillment, reducing the need for external affirmation, akin to achieving a sense of accomplishment in life.*
19:52 🧠 *Overthinking exercise specifics, like the exact grip or angle, may not yield significant benefits and can be counterproductive.*
23:36 💡 *Instead of obsessing over finding the "perfect" exercise, focus on exercises that provide a good balance of stimulus to fatigue, considering factors like joint comfort and muscle pump.*
29:36 🤔 *Evaluate the potential benefits of further exercise specificity. If the potential gains are minimal and the stress of overthinking is high, it's often best to stick with what's working rather than pursuing minute adjustments.*
35:07 ⚖️ *Use overthinking as a tool, not a compulsion. Assess whether the additional cognitive bandwidth spent on refining exercise specifics is worth the potential gains or stress reduction.*
39:32 💪 *Balancing strength training (bodybuilding) with a sport like Jiu-Jitsu requires understanding your priorities, limits, and how to adjust your training to benefit both.*
Prioritize either *bodybuilding or Jiu-Jitsu based on your goals. The balance could be 50/50, 80/20, or any ratio that suits your objectives.*
Know your *limit in terms of total training volume per week and avoid overtraining to prevent injuries and burnout.*
Adjust your *training style to support your priorities; for example, if you're more focused on Jiu-Jitsu, modify your gym workouts to avoid excessive fatigue and injury risk.*
Learn from *live experiences in your sport, and don't hesitate to tap out or modify your training to prioritize safety and longevity.*
When transitioning *from bodybuilding to Jiu-Jitsu, reduce leg and calf training and focus more on upper body training. Dedicate specific sessions to Jiu-Jitsu techniques and problem-solving in live rolling.*
Develop a *systematic approach to improve your Jiu-Jitsu techniques, gradually progressing from white belt to black belt levels.*
58:16 🏋️♂️ *Dr. Mike Israetel discusses the possibility of a "aging revolution" in the next 5 to 10 years due to research already done on animals.*
58:29 💪 *He envisions staying fit, even in old age, and continuing to practice Jiu-Jitsu.*
58:56 🎮 *Dr. Mike Israetel talks about achieving mastery in Jiu-Jitsu through repeated practice and refinement of techniques.*
59:35 💡 *He finds the appeal of Jiu-Jitsu lies in having precise control over body movements and understanding how opponents will react.*
01:00:46 🥋 *Dr. Israetel admires high-level black belts' fluid and relaxed movements in Jiu-Jitsu.*
01:01:52 🧘 *He emphasizes that Mobility training should involve challenging, progressive exercises relevant to your sport or activity.*
01:03:03 💪 *Mike Israetel discusses the limitations of Mobility training for individuals with muscle physically in the way.*
01:09:40 🍰 *He compares Mobility training to icing on a cake, suggesting it should complement and strengthen specific movements used in your sport.*
01:14:02 😄 *Dr. Israetel shares a humorous anecdote about being recognized and appreciated for his knowledge and work in the fitness industry.*
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10:14 “if you’re gonna convince people that you’re correct, you should just be able to explain to them why something is true or not.” - dr Mike
Shampoo bottle is hilarious gonna have to try that out lol
I'm really looking forward to Mike's contributions to BJJ once he completes his bodybuilding tenure.
“I have a connection to the deep truth about the universe because I am actually god” Dr Mike never gets old 😂
Well what a super Duo we have here.
Eating straight frosting is awesome, no contest prep needed.
Loved this!!!
Gene Toes! And the champion of locker room humor Mike from Israel! Nice
Ngl i would love building muscle with dr mike
“epistemic humility” hell yea
This podcast is deeper than my squat.
As the great Mark Twain said “it ain’t the things you don’t know that get you but it’s the things you know for certain that just ain’t so”
Oh my goodness...dreams come true
Great interview
The opportunity for a breaking bad reference when he’s talking about 90 to 99 percent would’ve been perfect
Fantastic and really interesting!
Doctor mike is a GOAT.
This is fucking brilliant guys. Thank you! It speaks to my personal experience.
Superb ,more please
Can't agree more with getting caught up with the perfect technique. I'm just getting out of that spell. Hopefully start getting some better results.
i would love to hear the question about his plans to get off PEDs. based on what he's said, he doesnt recommend being on them for the rest of his life, but it seems like a very relevant question when so much of the conversation is him talking about how he doesnt really want to grow his muscles anymore and they like get in his way and stuff
grreat pod as predicted
finally! thanks uncle Eugene
High quality video!!!
From one dr to another U r God dr Mike 🫡
is this an old video reuploaded or perhaps just the full version now being uploaded, where before it was clips. Some of these segments I swear I've heard before.