Why Your Legs AREN'T GROWING (Truth Hurts!)

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • Having trouble growing those legs and can't figure out why? In this video I call out the most common problem I see when it comes to leg development and it comes back to how hard you're working.
    It's a tough pill to swallow but the truth is that most people don't push themselves nearly hard enough to get them to grow and don't use people with gifted genetics as a benchmark because they can walk up a few stairs and their quads & calves will blow up.
    Good news is that I show you exactly how I would start a workout off to ensure that it's going to be an intense and painful experience but in the end you'll put size on.
    Let me know what video you want next and get after it!
    #legworkout #quadgrowth #bodybuilding

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  • @magnum357225
    @magnum357225 3 роки тому +5023

    When ur legs are shaking and ur holding for side railing exiting the gym, when ur in ur car driving 30 km/h because u cant control ur foot and u r afraid ull kill someone, then u did a good leg workout

    • @ocean-simonedabney7473
      @ocean-simonedabney7473 3 роки тому +7

      When attempting to dit on the commode a U basically slide off

    • @r.mhaych5021
      @r.mhaych5021 3 роки тому +81

      Or when your left leg is shaking when you clutch in and you stall hahahaha

    • @Koppi-te6kq
      @Koppi-te6kq 3 роки тому +3

      @@starmorpheus thinking of starting push pull legs 6x split this coming Monday your opinion on wether it’s beneficial for muscle growth?

    • @starmorpheus
      @starmorpheus 3 роки тому +26

      @@Koppi-te6kq 100% it is. I follow the split with a slight modification:
      Day 1: Push
      Day 2: Pull
      Day 3: Legs + Abs
      Day 4: Rest
      Day 5: Push
      Day 6: Pull
      Day 7: Legs + Abs
      Day 8: Rest (1hr Cardio)
      So it bleeds into the following week, but that extra day of rest allows 3 days in between your exercises, which allows you to go a bit heavier, but is just better for overall recovery. Plus the second rest day is about an hour of cardio. That's usually shadow boxing or treadmill work.
      You can find a good amount of excercises online for your split, but make sure at least 75% are compound excercises. The effectiveness of Push/Pull/Leg is that you're doing excercises that naturally hit those body parts. So for Push, Benchpress hits your Tri/Chest/Front Delts. Then at least one isolation excercise per body part. Example:
      //Push//
      Benchpress - 3x8
      Tricep Rope Pullsdowns - 3x12
      Machine Fly - 3x12
      Incline Dumbbell Bench - 3x10
      Side Raises - 3x12
      Dumbbell Shoulder Press - 3x10
      Hope this helped a bit. There's more in depth information all around youtube and the internet. Look up Jeff Nippard for a solid base to begin. Cheers.

    • @Koppi-te6kq
      @Koppi-te6kq 3 роки тому +1

      @@starmorpheus I really like your idea behind the extra rest day, seriously thanks for that I’ll most definitely incorporate that . The only thing I worry about is my legs because the intensity I’m used to training with once a week I’m not sure how to split that up without going to absolute failure twice a week 🤣🤣🤣

  • @norm9069
    @norm9069 3 роки тому +9804

    Me: I love leg day.
    Ryan: Noone absolutely no-one should love leg day.
    Me: I hate leg day.

    • @rosstihh2220
      @rosstihh2220 3 роки тому +33

      😂😂😂😂

    • @DOUBLE0SEVUN
      @DOUBLE0SEVUN 3 роки тому +48

      LMAO idk I still love it

    • @MuvaLaNegra
      @MuvaLaNegra 3 роки тому +6

      😳😂😂😂😂

    • @TheEshlae
      @TheEshlae 3 роки тому +3

      LMAOOOOO

    • @TheGamba94
      @TheGamba94 3 роки тому +18

      i love it too, i like when i feel my leg not responding to my walk stimulus (not joking)

  • @adkalmonke
    @adkalmonke 3 роки тому +1170

    I like how there's zero noise when he's not talking

    • @tuguyeater2813
      @tuguyeater2813 3 роки тому +3

      Why do you like that?😐

    • @Smoke---
      @Smoke--- 3 роки тому +80

      @@tuguyeater2813 it just feels cleaner. Like it’s just what he has to say, him demonstrating it, and nothing more, nothing less. No music in the background to listen to, no nothing. It’s clean and simple and easy to follow

    • @fivestarknockers
      @fivestarknockers 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed

    • @heyitsthatoneguy91
      @heyitsthatoneguy91 2 роки тому +11

      Well he had to edit out the groans of pain and crying

    • @iamapokerface8992
      @iamapokerface8992 2 роки тому

      ok

  • @RauckisTomas
    @RauckisTomas 3 роки тому +371

    100% agree with this. I've got big legs, but I used to have chicken legs. I used to squat big weights etc until me and my friend decided to drop the weights down and just go for reps. Didn't do 3 sets of 100, but did 5-6 sets of 25 tripple setting with extensions and lunges and god did that kill us... We were doing everything of 25s and tripple setting with all kinds. The legs were growing so fast like never before and we hated our workouts so so much. I now train with bigger weights and only 10 to 12 sets because I just can't cope with this sickness that I used to feel every leg day, but I do legs twice a week and I'm still managing to maintain a very good size of my legs. Whenever anyone asks me how to grow legs my answer is always the same, drop the weight, forget your ego and just rep the hell out of it.

    • @fiona2066
      @fiona2066 2 роки тому +60

      this gives me undescribable motivation. thank you

    • @haterade5137
      @haterade5137 2 роки тому +3

      Thanks bro

    • @edwisongogo6326
      @edwisongogo6326 2 роки тому +5

      Thanks a lot my guy, this is incredibly motivating.

    • @exebyte4784
      @exebyte4784 2 роки тому +2

      Does this work with just legs or all the bodies muscles in general.

    • @poweredman
      @poweredman Рік тому +8

      @@fiona2066 I don't really understand what 25s triple settings means, could you explain?

  • @dannyblong
    @dannyblong 3 роки тому +4119

    You gotta ask yourself-
    Do I want bigger legs or do I want to be able to function for the next 2-3 days.

    • @morphtek
      @morphtek 3 роки тому +288

      no no no look at it like this trade 3 days of shitty function for a lifetime upgrade of your legs

    • @darkp00pie
      @darkp00pie 3 роки тому +52

      if that thought even crosses your mind youre a lost cause already

    • @morphtek
      @morphtek 3 роки тому +92

      @@darkp00pie no hes not dont tell me you never did a big gym session and had sore muscles next day and you never scheduled things next time its a loser mentality to just keep going hard and no rest

    • @cain8009
      @cain8009 3 роки тому +56

      @@darkp00pie dude its just a joke

    • @joedoe8236
      @joedoe8236 3 роки тому +3

      Touché

  • @ghostviper9579
    @ghostviper9579 3 роки тому +2878

    hes built like the default male ARK template, holy shit

    • @nasatheyeeterofbabies6693
      @nasatheyeeterofbabies6693 3 роки тому +16

      I love that reference🤣🤣

    • @GreyGrim
      @GreyGrim 3 роки тому +56

      yea drugs will do that for you, its funny hes giving fitness advice while on roids, keep selling that dream @RyanHumiston

    • @jack8843
      @jack8843 3 роки тому +30

      @@GreyGrim what kind of drugs i need for that? its easier to get cocaine than get ripped

    • @ghostviper9579
      @ghostviper9579 3 роки тому +13

      @@GreyGrim i mean, i only watched two vids about him then i saw the video of him on coach Gregs channel and kinda just stopped watching him after that, not cause of anything that greg said about him but casue ryan is vegan, also watch Greg doucette for fitness advice his actually works and he openly admits when hes on enhancers so at the very least he doesn't try to fool you that hes natty

    • @jelshok1779
      @jelshok1779 3 роки тому +7

      first ark comment i see on a non ark video xD

  • @vagabond8460
    @vagabond8460 2 роки тому +109

    I’m at the gym doing this right now as I recently implemented it into my leg day. Let me tell you right now that I used to be one of those people who looked forward to leg day because I TRULY believed I was pushing myself. I finished my first set of 100 reps, and let me tell you that this next set is intimidating me. I’ll update the next morning when I won’t be able to walk LOL. Look forward to the leg growth though!!
    EDIT 1: I have a newfound respect for leg day. This is no joke.
    OVERNIGHT EDIT: Yeah. I’m sore as hell. Everything below the waist is killing me.

    • @waynekaskie
      @waynekaskie Рік тому +3

      I just tried it too. I wasn't even able to do it! 60 reps pretty much fried my quads...and I had to break it up into 3 sets.

    • @lilytheparrot8429
      @lilytheparrot8429 Рік тому +3

      So after you tire yourself out with 100 reps, you THEN start your leg workout?

    • @vagabond8460
      @vagabond8460 Рік тому +2

      @@lilytheparrot8429 Pretty much, yep. But this exercise in general was my main leg exercise since I was constantly on the verge of shitting myself afterward lol. I would do this, then leg press, leg curls and hip thrusts. I’d do low weight with high reps

    • @VestigialHead
      @VestigialHead Рік тому +3

      I would suggest working up to 3 sets of 100. Start with three sets of 40, then increase by 10 each week until you can do 3 sets of 100. Otherwise you could end up with Rhabdo from doing too much when you are not ready for it.

    • @saiffali290
      @saiffali290 Рік тому

      10 months later, have you seen results doing this?

  • @VC-ps3vv
    @VC-ps3vv 2 роки тому +47

    Love your stuff Ryan. Your the most real dude I've seen online and you crack me up. I'm 56 now, and don't use heavy weights any more (spent years doing that with "traditional" training and just can't do it any more). So glad to see you promoting muscle growth and gains using lighter weights and muscle failure. I think it will certainly cut down on my lifting injuries as well. Keep up the great posts. Looking forward to learning more.

  • @coly0226
    @coly0226 3 роки тому +1652

    Best quote: " Leg day is not something you do. It's something you survive ".

    • @borisstoinov8862
      @borisstoinov8862 3 роки тому +3

      TRUE

    • @TunERaVaGeD
      @TunERaVaGeD 3 роки тому +10

      leg day sucks when you are going ham, the worst is when you stop feeling your knees when you are walking

    • @coby2678
      @coby2678 3 роки тому +19

      @@TunERaVaGeD lmao this one wrong step and you'll fold like an omelet.

    • @justinmaloney7108
      @justinmaloney7108 3 роки тому +3

      People also forget how important food is for growing muscles. I know really strong guys who dont eat and look small.

    • @thestorydevelopers
      @thestorydevelopers 3 роки тому

      True 😂

  • @hawaiidispenser
    @hawaiidispenser 3 роки тому +4956

    OK, I don't need huge legs that badly. Thanks for helping me realize this.

  • @HirachieOfSociety
    @HirachieOfSociety 3 роки тому +39

    Ryan "It's not your genetics"
    Me looking at my disgustingly large calves/glutes/quads 👀

  • @Gentledegenerate
    @Gentledegenerate 2 роки тому +38

    I did this yesterday and I must say my legs have NEVER been this sore in my life, I was dragging myself across the gym trying to get through my workout after starting with this and my quads are definitely targeted, thanks Ryan

    • @murtazahmed5770
      @murtazahmed5770 Рік тому +2

      Any updates, like before and after results?

    • @Gentledegenerate
      @Gentledegenerate Рік тому +1

      @@murtazahmed5770did this for 3-4months, although I haven’t done it in a while it definitely gave my body a foundation of strength to build upon, I still squat just the bar but I’m focusing on lifting heavier, currently doing 225 5x5, but I wouldn’t be where I am if I didn’t start w this

    • @Gentledegenerate
      @Gentledegenerate Рік тому +1

      @@murtazahmed5770my legs are also bigger, my quads pop off my legs now, I’m really happy w the results

  • @pranav2222
    @pranav2222 3 роки тому +7038

    Bruh, that’s not leg day, that’s Judgement day😂😂

    • @sfwisdom6673
      @sfwisdom6673 3 роки тому +16

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Chez114
      @Chez114 3 роки тому +15

      Brilliant 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Daniel_Mrflower
      @Daniel_Mrflower 3 роки тому +16

      Funny simple Indian man

    • @baazgill2922
      @baazgill2922 3 роки тому +15

      @@Daniel_Mrflower You look brown in your picture yet your name is "Happy White Male", somethings not adding up.

    • @Daniel_Mrflower
      @Daniel_Mrflower 3 роки тому +1

      @@baazgill2922 😆😆😆

  • @juskru
    @juskru 3 роки тому +2759

    "Leg day is not just something you do - it's something you survive."
    As scary as it may sound, this is legit one of the most inspirational workout quotes I've ever heard.

    • @wesahenry4615
      @wesahenry4615 2 роки тому +9

      I agree with you on that!

    • @intheplums
      @intheplums 2 роки тому +6

      It doesn't make any sense

    • @spoopyscaryskelebones3846
      @spoopyscaryskelebones3846 2 роки тому +7

      @@intheplums yeah it doesn’t

    • @Emilio-Esteban
      @Emilio-Esteban 2 роки тому +6

      sure, its the truth, but most inspirational? heck no.

    • @whateveritwasitis
      @whateveritwasitis 2 роки тому +6

      its truth. the pain-after some squats, front squats, reverse bar lunge then onto the dumbbell lunges and goblet squats and your legs are shakin and you can barely stand let alone do something with load.

  • @SuperK75th
    @SuperK75th 2 роки тому +3

    I’m enjoying your channel more every time see you drop a video. Thank you, for the real content I’m coming off (3) back to back quad ruptures and I know I’ll never be back to where I once was but I’m going to keep blasting these quads until I can’t.

  • @CATMnUt2006
    @CATMnUt2006 2 роки тому +12

    Currently doing a 4 week program from Jim, but definitely doing this right after. Learning a lot from you two. Learning new things everyday. Thanks for the tips and insight

  • @marcalamil
    @marcalamil 3 роки тому +1204

    "Leg day is not something you do, it's something you survive."
    Ryan "Fry My Legs" Humiston

  • @AthenianHeretic
    @AthenianHeretic 3 роки тому +775

    I did this program last night but I found it to be too light, so I did five sets of 250 reps each with a 45 pounder on each side. That was a great warm up and I was ready to move on but my wife messed it up when she brewed some fresh coffee and told me it was time to wake up

  • @Bread_n_Butter.
    @Bread_n_Butter. 2 роки тому +36

    “Leg day is not just something you do, it’s something you survive.”
    Damn, well it’s time to revamp my leg workout starting immediately! 😓😢😰

  • @MikeM-kw4lj
    @MikeM-kw4lj 2 роки тому +1

    Logical, truthful, simple explanation. Now it’s time to put the work in! I liked and subscribed. Well done

  • @HubblyHire
    @HubblyHire 3 роки тому +274

    3 sets? Nah bro, finished 100 reps, sat on the floor for 10 minutes and jelly legged it out of the gym.
    I've never been so afraid of DOMs

    • @odhranodwyer2848
      @odhranodwyer2848 3 роки тому +10

      @bruh bruhson it's delayed muscle onset soreness. Basically not being able to walk two days later

    • @emiliadejesus947
      @emiliadejesus947 3 роки тому +7

      bruh bruhson I don’t think he meant 3 sets of 100, more of like 100 reps without racking the weight.

    • @Skoopidypoop
      @Skoopidypoop 3 роки тому +13

      @@emiliadejesus947 100 reps without racking the weights. then a tiny increase in weight, and do that shit two more times

    • @emiliadejesus947
      @emiliadejesus947 3 роки тому

      1 z oh well, in that case... 😅😅😅 that seems to be scary then lol 💀💀💀😭

    • @blackberry2419
      @blackberry2419 3 роки тому +3

      Why didnt he showed us how he did 3 sets of 100?

  • @Runningwithdogs
    @Runningwithdogs 3 роки тому +1403

    It's fun to train legs but not fun when you get fired because you can't even walk at work the next 3 days

  • @daviddicara991
    @daviddicara991 2 роки тому +23

    Ryan, thank you for making this video! Couple things I think you should mention to your viewership....
    This strategy for shocking the muscle can and should be used for any muscle group that stops responding. Legs are the largest muscle group in the body, so thats why the suffering during training should be so severe. Anyone who is hardcore should be on the verge of throwing up or shitt&ng themselves at least once a month on leg day. This high volume training does not replace heavy lifting. If you want really big muscles, you are going to have to lift heavy weights. Ryan, thank you again for making this video. This is where I send people who ask me how to get their legs to grow.

  • @fiendgod1399
    @fiendgod1399 3 роки тому +1973

    3:30 is even more impressive and brutal when you realize that's not a time lapse, he's actually squatting that fast.

    • @factsbykidd4765
      @factsbykidd4765 3 роки тому +97

      😂 can’t tell if your joking but in case your not, your wrong.

    • @smolbak
      @smolbak 3 роки тому +38

      🤣serious bro?

    • @factsbykidd4765
      @factsbykidd4765 3 роки тому +33

      @@smolbak him and 18 other people are dead serious 😭

    • @andrewandari6024
      @andrewandari6024 3 роки тому +99

      @@factsbykidd4765 no u just dont know what a joke is

    • @nutmalone5527
      @nutmalone5527 3 роки тому +16

      @@factsbykidd4765 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
      Sarcasm, learn it

  • @Heisen-burgerr
    @Heisen-burgerr 3 роки тому +480

    I never been so scared of a workout routine before

    • @kyleh6307
      @kyleh6307 3 роки тому +7

      Fr

    • @robertsuling4678
      @robertsuling4678 3 роки тому +17

      100 reps. No weight. No problem...25 in. Shit. And he said DON'T RACK! And now I have 2 more of these. I hate you

    • @landonglick7174
      @landonglick7174 2 роки тому +1

      Same

    • @whateveritwasitis
      @whateveritwasitis 2 роки тому

      lol im kindah trying to forget i even watched this video

  • @shaquilleedmondable
    @shaquilleedmondable 2 роки тому +6

    SUBSCRIBED BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO🙌🏾‼️ THANK YOU!!! Told people for years.. leg day is ass if you're doing it right 😭

  • @brandonfrancis2531
    @brandonfrancis2531 2 роки тому

    I’ve watched about a good 7 videos up to this point and I’ve been SCREAMING through each one of them. Dude is hilarious and gets straight to the point with very solid information. Instant subscribe after 2 minutes in video 1.

  • @luxither7354
    @luxither7354 3 роки тому +296

    The lack of music makes the second hand pain that more real.

    • @meowmeowone8479
      @meowmeowone8479 3 роки тому +18

      It's actually a brilliant cinematic technique. I believe Dunkirk made use of it when Tom Hardy does a glide-by at the beach to save all those men. Even in Anime, like Attack on Titan, high impact scenes are made that much more powerful by the deafening silence. It really is an awesome way to drive a point home.

  • @chancegreen2091
    @chancegreen2091 3 роки тому +703

    It was around rep 90 of the 1st set when I thought “what the f**k am I doing”

    • @abbywabby30
      @abbywabby30 3 роки тому +6

      🤣🤣🤣😂

    • @connornemeth7296
      @connornemeth7296 3 роки тому +26

      so all you do is 3 sets of 100 reps before your actual exercise?

    • @tormxn783
      @tormxn783 3 роки тому +72

      @@connornemeth7296 wym all you do that’s insane lmao

    • @SinKieran
      @SinKieran 3 роки тому +9

      @@connornemeth7296 You add weight after each set of 100.

    • @jons2cool1
      @jons2cool1 3 роки тому +30

      I couldn’t complete it either. I got 56 reps into the second set before I felt like I was going to injure my lower back. Pondered going home and beating off. Then did some calves 4x20 to see if my legs would recover. Attempted a body weight squat to see if they worked or not, success. So I did 3x25 on leg press and finished up with 3x20 on calves.

  • @bogdandima8139
    @bogdandima8139 2 роки тому

    Straight and to the point! No BS! Nice!! Thanks , glad I came across your channell!

  • @giancarlovizhnay6073
    @giancarlovizhnay6073 Рік тому

    YESSSSSS THIS IS WHAT IV BEEN LOOKING FOR !!!!!!!! Thank you

  • @alfiebarrett2485
    @alfiebarrett2485 3 роки тому +1001

    When I was in jail, between 2014 2018 i used to work in the gardens with an old school body builder he was in his 60s, we made our gym out soil bags and posts for bars and doorways for pull ups , and he always used to make us get a 20kg bag of soil and do 3 sets of 100 if you quit you wasnt allowed to train with us the next day, it was beyond brutal your wholebody screams to stop but the strength gains and progression is wild, we used to do it 3 times a week literally my legs turned into tree trunks and my whole body grew with it I never looked back this was in 2015, this is the first video that's actually said exact same thing. this dudes the real deal, I'm not playing games he knows what hes talking about.

    • @jaeggerhead
      @jaeggerhead 3 роки тому +41

      That is wild! And i totally believe you. I don't have a squat rack so I am limited by the amount of weight I can clean and press up and drop on my back. Then I grind out the reps until I reach 100 reps. It often ends up being a 10x10 session. High volume squats will reveal your true character!

    • @Ember_Janer
      @Ember_Janer 3 роки тому +38

      I’m 37 and I’ve been training since the age of 15. In my 22 years of training I have seen the most results from high volume, high frequency training and calisthenics. I have tried it all but in my experience it’s the intensity of reps that get you there.

    • @martinleon3145
      @martinleon3145 3 роки тому +5

      So squatting a 45 plate 100 times for three sets... Cool...I'm trying it...

    • @alfiebarrett2485
      @alfiebarrett2485 3 роки тому +12

      Yeah 3 x100 reps you'll get to the point where you feel dead but just rest with the bar on your shoulders dont rack it till ya hit the 100 reps its brutal do it 3 times a week its wild progression my legs blew

    • @boiledegg6788
      @boiledegg6788 3 роки тому +4

      @@alfiebarrett2485 lol, bet it wasn't just your legs that blew when you were in prison🤣

  • @richardazpiri6056
    @richardazpiri6056 3 роки тому +143

    I came upon this vid one day walking to the gym. Coincidentally it was leg day, i was like alright i guess theres a change of plans today. I did 100 reps of the 45lbs bar, 100 reps of the bar with 10lbs plates on each side, then 100 reps with the bar and 20lbs on each side. Im on day 3 of recovering from this exercise and the memories still haunt me, i dropped my phone on the floor this morning and instead of squating to get it, i left it there for 20 mins waiting for someone to walk by and ask them if they could pick it up for me because it was too painful to even do a simple half assed squat to pick it up.
    Enjoy

    • @edwisongogo6326
      @edwisongogo6326 2 роки тому +7

      Motivation 🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭

    • @altanleonce4744
      @altanleonce4744 Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😭

    • @konkeydong4421
      @konkeydong4421 Рік тому

      in a row?

    • @trfisher78
      @trfisher78 Рік тому

      5 sets of 20 with just the bar (actually a standing leg press) left me the same way for 10 days...

  • @Leon-cp8vs
    @Leon-cp8vs 2 роки тому

    This is really so different and true! one of the better videos.....especially when it comes to variety of workouts

  • @mikecohen2012
    @mikecohen2012 2 роки тому +14

    I took this message and modified it a little . I only workout 3x a week doing total body . I did one set 100 reps for each body part . It was brutal !! On alternate days I do a kettlebell total body workout more for conditioning. Ab work is extra all 3 days. I'll be 75 in October , like your messages !

    • @danlee9049
      @danlee9049 Рік тому

      Awesome!! Hopefully I can say something like this when I'm 74!

  • @mattplummer5574
    @mattplummer5574 3 роки тому +687

    Did 3 sets of 100.... bar, bar w/clips, & 55. I just finished crying and recovered from the fetal position. That was the most brutal thing I have done, possibly ever.

    • @Smoke---
      @Smoke--- 3 роки тому +45

      Holy shit dude… good job psycho 😂

    • @Matt-gv7yw
      @Matt-gv7yw 2 роки тому +68

      I wouldn't do this every single leg workout. Tbh, it can lead to greater injury risk of your tendons. There are ways to build big legs without treating each leg day as a SAW torture session. Sure, leg workouts should be demanding and arguably are the most fatiguing workout of the week, but sometimes a psycho mindset can get you injured af. High volume style of 4 sets of 10 with an RPE (rate of perceived exertion) 0f 7 or an 8 out of 10, does yield quality gains. Training to failure every single leg workout may not be the best approach depending on your genetic makeup. High volume shouldn't be trashed so much.

    • @Jaeykob
      @Jaeykob 2 роки тому +1

      How are your legs rn? Did you do this once or did you continue doing it?

    • @bourgsen8601
      @bourgsen8601 2 роки тому +20

      @@Jaeykob not OP but I do this once every 4 months. I use it as a litmus test for what it feels like to go til there is absolutely nothing in the tank. Once I know, I take the information I’ve gained and I incorporate 70-80% of that suffering in the next workouts. This sort of workout is more akin to hiit training. Clear your calendar the next day because you’ll be a hurting unit.

    • @cbrown717
      @cbrown717 2 роки тому +2

      @@Matt-gv7yw maybe you should start a UA-cam page and teach some of your lifting tips. If you have an idea that is more effective than this one then share your knowledge.

  • @nikolauzunov940
    @nikolauzunov940 3 роки тому +374

    "mistaking heavyness for hard work " ... wow i felt that..

    • @eternalyfeful
      @eternalyfeful 3 роки тому +2

      Me too....😔

    • @jaychace6175
      @jaychace6175 3 роки тому

      Dame

    • @jaychace6175
      @jaychace6175 3 роки тому +1

      Same*****

    • @slackerm1
      @slackerm1 3 роки тому +8

      A ton of husky fat powerlifters just died

    • @runawaytrain9794
      @runawaytrain9794 3 роки тому +3

      All those millions of numb skulls that sold out weights and dumbbells worldwide since March should have ''felt'' it too. Calisthenics will fucking destroy you and make you grow without the need for ANY extra weight other than your own if you do them right.

  • @mcc3336
    @mcc3336 2 роки тому

    This one was just what I needed this morning! Thanks brother!

  • @rizzjumari
    @rizzjumari 2 роки тому

    Just awsome.. love you bro!awsome vids

  • @nub-cake
    @nub-cake 3 роки тому +139

    I just went through the 5 stages of grief doing these bar squats
    denial.
    anger.
    bargaining.
    depression.
    acceptance.

  • @simonescelsa
    @simonescelsa 3 роки тому +659

    Ryan is like a trash talking Jedi Master...

    • @austen9556
      @austen9556 3 роки тому +4

      the bitch lags are strong with this one I see
      -yoda

    • @raaka3630
      @raaka3630 3 роки тому +2

      The legs are strong with this one.

  • @mazzakhan1807
    @mazzakhan1807 2 роки тому

    Appreciate your help🙏

  • @marks8437
    @marks8437 3 роки тому

    Excellent advice combined with dark humor, a recipe for success. You are my new favorite UA-camr.

  • @UTBanjo
    @UTBanjo 3 роки тому +494

    "I was scared to death every squat workout”
    -Tom Platz

    • @alnorris1954
      @alnorris1954 3 роки тому

      And you are his brother?

    • @khanhphamhung1747
      @khanhphamhung1747 3 роки тому +1

      Tom Platz aka the godfather of quads, for some caveman don't know

    • @philipbohi983
      @philipbohi983 3 роки тому

      @@khanhphamhung1747 The “Quad-father” you mean 😆 He had great hair too…like a business version of Ric Flair.

  • @CHTHHA
    @CHTHHA 3 роки тому +207

    “You and your training partner kick each other in the nuts.” - my favorite warmup method.

  • @Teo.23431
    @Teo.23431 2 роки тому

    Dude your the man thank for the value !!!!

  • @hardangervidda002
    @hardangervidda002 Рік тому

    I like you videos, informative and funny. Like your attitude. Good stuff

  • @austonian08
    @austonian08 3 роки тому +429

    That subtle comment about girls with lots of Male friends wasnt lost on me--love this guys content!

    • @CrowBag
      @CrowBag 3 роки тому +20

      @Tamer Ciftci Everyone is different, its knowing what to take away from it.

    • @DeathTeamSolo
      @DeathTeamSolo 3 роки тому +31

      @Adz K his advice is decent, nothing special. Never blindly listen to anyone's advice, no matter how good you think it is. Athlean-x watchers have the same problem, they act as if Jeff's advice is 100% truthful and perfect, which it isnt

    • @JeffNelson3000
      @JeffNelson3000 3 роки тому +6

      @Adz K Same man. I've been mixing his methods with John Meadows and seeing legit results as an intermediate. Ryan's workouts kept me growing through lockdown with just 20 dbs and bands, also got a deep mind muscle connection all over.

    • @d3athw1sh51
      @d3athw1sh51 3 роки тому

      Tamer Ciftci Of course you’re not going to get massive legs by only doing this. It’s just another exercise to try out. Throw it in your workout, maybe change the reps a bit. I’m sure you look absolutely nothing like him when it comes to muscle size and maturity

    • @davidrewerts9311
      @davidrewerts9311 3 роки тому +3

      @Tamer Ciftci weightlifting is pretty simple and this guy actually tells You how to do it. More sets at an adequate intensity causes hypertrophy. That's also the theme of all his videos. If you are trying to get big, more sets of something that is hard enough. Your muscles don't get "Shocked" they either micro tear or they don't.

  • @mylessonsradio9793
    @mylessonsradio9793 3 роки тому +380

    Did it. Home gym is downstairs. Everything else is upstairs. Called for delivery. I'm sleeping in the gym tonight.

    • @mmears43
      @mmears43 3 роки тому +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Lzz79326
      @Lzz79326 3 роки тому +3

      Lol, man I got your feeling!

    • @mylessonsradio9793
      @mylessonsradio9793 3 роки тому +8

      When I woke up this morning...
      ua-cam.com/video/7mPDafCQ5iQ/v-deo.htmlm56s

    • @rosstihh2220
      @rosstihh2220 3 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂😂

    • @kyleorr533
      @kyleorr533 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @alexandervelasco710
    @alexandervelasco710 2 роки тому

    The first video I watch of yours 😭, definitely subbed

  • @mozila5347
    @mozila5347 2 роки тому

    funny informative and a good guy to blow of steam cheers for the info mate

  • @ghfjfghjasdfasdf
    @ghfjfghjasdfasdf 3 роки тому +21

    Literally a metaphor for life.
    If you’re happy it’s because you’re pushing yourself. If you’re unhappy it’s because you’re not pushing yourself.

  • @LasTCursE69
    @LasTCursE69 3 роки тому +882

    Ryan: This is why your legs aren't growing!
    Me: **looks at my legs** **looks at the tree logs he has for legs**
    Me: I'm listening..

    • @zzdesolatezz
      @zzdesolatezz 3 роки тому +29

      That's how I think as well. It's like the saying "don't trust a skinny chef." I listened to just 1 piece of advice from this guy just 1! And my legs were in so much soreness, and burning pain that I had to stop leg day early the first time around. I had trouble walking lol. It was 100x more effective then whatever the hell I was doing before.

    • @charissemodeste6489
      @charissemodeste6489 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽

    • @MrEazyE357
      @MrEazyE357 3 роки тому +14

      Tree logs? You mean tree trunks?

    • @MichaelWadeLeeKapsalis
      @MichaelWadeLeeKapsalis 3 роки тому +1

      @@zzdesolatezz me too!!!!

    • @spy-py
      @spy-py 3 роки тому +9

      its all about genetics ryan is just straight up lying about it.. sure you can always improve your size but not noticeably like the other dude with the great leg genetics..
      i had a training partner whos legs was twice bigger than mine and he was new to lifting.. i could lift at the time on the squat more than him yet his legs was improving fast with less weight.. and it wasnt fat but pure muscle.. the is certain muscles that genetics playing a big role on theyre size like calves,arms etc

  • @emmanuelwolf6568
    @emmanuelwolf6568 2 роки тому

    New subscriber,just wanted to thankyou for being so normal,your a breath of fresh air.

  • @donwetherell8738
    @donwetherell8738 2 роки тому

    Awesome! So much sense!

  • @adityasunil1562
    @adityasunil1562 3 роки тому +116

    Somehow the no music really made me concentrate 🙌

  • @endlessmars5735
    @endlessmars5735 3 роки тому +220

    I need a "No one's coming for you" shirt.

    • @uspatriot3712
      @uspatriot3712 3 роки тому +2

      agreed. as soon as he said it, I thought that would be a cool shirt.

    • @gwarlow
      @gwarlow 3 роки тому

      Endless Mars Find a T-shirt supplier, hire a graphic designer and set up an account on ETSY. I'd buy one! Cheers.

    • @MNI-ge8zk
      @MNI-ge8zk 3 роки тому

      @@gwarlow I can create the shirt for you!!

    • @TheDawnCrusader
      @TheDawnCrusader 3 роки тому

      *Far Cry 5 intensifies*
      steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/925927998463352840/96F2CC0A2CD5D5B25CBB29F548A64F7F56C93B7D/

    • @barrymcokiner69
      @barrymcokiner69 3 роки тому

      Haha we all do brother

  • @Imperialismusic
    @Imperialismusic 3 роки тому +5

    Ok. So iv never had much in upper body strength. Most of my natural strength has been in my legs.
    Over the last year with getting back into working out this channel has been a massive help (Massive being a understatement)
    So watching this I decided to (Try) this.
    But I could only manage 25 reps the first time. So what I did was make the end goal 25 with breaks in between. (Just the bar) for 5 sets
    Also keep in mind I’m very overweight and out of shape. (I’m 23 stone. About 320lb)
    But doing this workout has really changed my perspective on low weight high rep workouts. And workouts overall.
    Iv been watching this channel for a few months now and the improvements I’m seeing in not only my workouts but my happiness with myself has taken a huge leap forward.
    Yes there are things I still need to work on in the gym but this channel has helped more than all the others put together.
    Basically what I wanted to say at the start of this comment is.
    Thanks Ryan for in info,demonstration,humor,and content.
    If it means anything you have helped me out more than you could possibly know.
    Mark.

    • @mattoniy2840
      @mattoniy2840 2 роки тому

      Thing is bro it's not low weight when you're that heavy..

  • @bobriedel3277
    @bobriedel3277 2 роки тому +4

    Would love to see a video on leg day WITHOUT squats. I blew 2 discs out of my lower back years ago and just cannot go near a squat rack. Thanks - You Rock!

    • @CanadianFE
      @CanadianFE 2 роки тому +3

      Sub squats for leg press. Do 100 reps with the empty sled then add 10s etc etc. I got up to 200lbs for 100 steady reps.

  • @ytkuanrensu
    @ytkuanrensu 3 роки тому +60

    “Leg day is not just something that you do. It’s something you survive.”
    - Ryan Humiston

  • @tumatauenga6433
    @tumatauenga6433 3 роки тому +458

    *"I was raised by alcoholic wolves"*
    Why is that the funniest thing I'm gonna hear all week and its only Tuesday

    • @mr.chilll5179
      @mr.chilll5179 3 роки тому +3

      I was wondering if I heard him right 😂

    • @miltion5677
      @miltion5677 3 роки тому

      Hey man!!

    • @miltion5677
      @miltion5677 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/xkNzwDEhET8/v-deo.html

    • @hiviamunugama
      @hiviamunugama 3 роки тому

      Hahaha that cracked me up properly.

  • @aaronbutler1196
    @aaronbutler1196 2 роки тому +3

    Mate your absolute class I thought I was training hard enough untill I started watching you I was having decent results but nothing like since Christmas I’ve gone from 38% muscle to 54% muscle thank you 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @vinnyp9877
    @vinnyp9877 2 роки тому

    This is my first video I’ve watched of this guy and I absolutely love it

  • @samuelbrown4764
    @samuelbrown4764 3 роки тому +77

    Almost every time I do leg day, I’m almost passing out, and collapsing on the ground afterwards. Upper body is a nice summer breeze in comparison

    • @PremixedDoge
      @PremixedDoge 3 роки тому +4

      Same I usually have to sit down for 15 minutes after eating some granola before I can leave from leg day

    • @johnkennedyreyes2634
      @johnkennedyreyes2634 3 роки тому +5

      @sf2explus def legday is really the hardest to train thats why noone likes it its just something we all need to do

    • @theuglydoode
      @theuglydoode 3 роки тому

      Breathing. It’s all about the right breathing. That’s why you feel like passing out and puking.

    • @samuelbrown4764
      @samuelbrown4764 3 роки тому +1

      @@theuglydoode can’t with a damn mask on. Trust me I know the right breathing techniques, doesn’t do shit when the hot air is blowing back in my face, making me overheat and making it harder to breathe

    • @theuglydoode
      @theuglydoode 3 роки тому

      @@samuelbrown4764 feel you bro. Sav it out. Pull the mask down from ur nose then back up when ur resting.

  • @MjBattle
    @MjBattle 3 роки тому +236

    Everything he sayin` is true. My legs started growing when I began to squat till faint.

    • @mikieemiike3979
      @mikieemiike3979 3 роки тому +6

      Haha this is true. I used to have to take a knee between sets and concentrate on breathing.

    • @benivory3761
      @benivory3761 3 роки тому +9

      i set up a bench behind my rack so i can fall backwards after my set and rest until the next one

    • @mikieemiike3979
      @mikieemiike3979 3 роки тому

      @@benivory3761 😂

    • @Fckthsht2
      @Fckthsht2 3 роки тому

      @@benivory3761 same lol

  • @hazchem1
    @hazchem1 2 роки тому

    Just found this channel. 100% honesty is what I like here. People don't like leg day??? I don't really like any work out day lol!! I'm almost 50 years old. 18 inch biceps, 45 inch chest. All natural and hard fucking work, but struggle with adding size to my legs. I'll build towards this and see how it goes. Thanks.

  • @Chrisgalin
    @Chrisgalin 2 роки тому

    I just love your videos they are hilarious!

  • @jeffreyb981
    @jeffreyb981 3 роки тому +16

    When it comes to muscle growth, it is on point with everything you say. It is amazing the results a person will get by following your channel. Real shit

  • @davefannin
    @davefannin 3 роки тому +69

    Been seriously lifting for 37 years.. This Man got my sub in 2 minutes. Damn good video.

    • @joys8634
      @joys8634 3 роки тому

      when you say seriously for 37 years, when did you reach your max lifts and what were they?

  • @harleykateman9362
    @harleykateman9362 Рік тому +1

    Some of the best tips/ points made I’ve ever seen in a video

  • @lionelwaters1308
    @lionelwaters1308 2 роки тому

    Love da way u put it.

  • @rcourtney3
    @rcourtney3 3 роки тому +29

    I've been trying to figure out how to poop standing up, ever since leg day.

  • @Zogbee
    @Zogbee 3 роки тому +41

    Literally just finished this set for the first time, and I'm going to thank you now Ryan for the upcoming days of leg pain. You legend 👍🏼

  • @gustialfian
    @gustialfian 3 роки тому +458

    Me : why my legs aren't growing?
    Also me : *doing jumping jacks to build legs*

  • @A1Foreversports
    @A1Foreversports 2 роки тому

    I hate these work outs so much yet I come bk for more 🤷🏿‍♂️ thanks for the content I'm starting to grow

  • @terryprescott5308
    @terryprescott5308 6 місяців тому

    Friggin great video.

  • @damianfratczak7856
    @damianfratczak7856 3 роки тому +165

    He is so old school and i absolutely love it. None of this “hello whats up everybody” bullshit. I definitely will recommend ur videos to my friends.
    All the best

  • @vincentcoffey695
    @vincentcoffey695 3 роки тому +43

    He's right about hard training, and it's the same with every muscle group. The weight and reps don't matter. You rep till it burns and then rep some more. That's how you build muscle most efficiently. Love your work Ryan.

  • @noahwoolever3934
    @noahwoolever3934 Рік тому

    By far my favorite fitness youtuber, thank you bro 😂

  • @Bobas_Bookstore
    @Bobas_Bookstore 2 роки тому +1

    I needed this. Almost threw up and you bet I'll be hitting it again next week

  • @user-ph4mg1mh9c
    @user-ph4mg1mh9c 3 роки тому +58

    It’s leg day tomorrow-I’m already scared😧

  • @seabass9195
    @seabass9195 3 роки тому +65

    In the back of my mind I’ve known what I needed to do all along. I just needed someone else to tell it to me for me to believe it. Thank you.

  • @dirkl9652
    @dirkl9652 2 роки тому

    You have my attention !!💪

  • @michelledoherty8195
    @michelledoherty8195 2 роки тому

    One reason I listen to you is because you are truly fucking hilarious! Ty

  • @dannichols4383
    @dannichols4383 3 роки тому +4

    Oh, the brutal honesty that we all need to hear! 👏🏻

  • @yapdog
    @yapdog 3 роки тому +34

    I dig your flow, m'man. A few weeks ago, I started doing 6 sets of 50 squats, no weights, just to get myself going. I'll up the ante by going to 100. When I get that down, then I'll incorporate weights. I need to progress slow due to a back injury, but I'll get there. Thanx for the inspiration.

    • @racimk5375
      @racimk5375 2 роки тому +1

      Did you end up seeing results ?

    • @allwillberevealed777
      @allwillberevealed777 2 роки тому +2

      @@racimk5375
      He ended up in the hospital after his muscle broke down and went into his blood stream. 🤡

  • @cristianmeza8125
    @cristianmeza8125 2 роки тому +1

    Big thank you to this video been seeing results ever since I took your advice my legs are starting to look really nice , thank you so much boss man

  • @devbom878
    @devbom878 2 роки тому +2

    "I'd say f*ck you, tell me exactly what to do" is the moment I subscribed. LMFAO this guy is amazing.

  • @juliansaiz5714
    @juliansaiz5714 3 роки тому +53

    I can only do Ryan’s workouts on fridays so I can lay in bed for the rest of the weekend lol

    • @lowlowseesee
      @lowlowseesee 2 роки тому +1

      same lol. i have bjj during the week and i already get my ass kicked enough as is, i need working legs

    • @dgc1532
      @dgc1532 2 роки тому

      That's actually sounds good to me lol

  • @ThomasSFH
    @ThomasSFH 3 роки тому +21

    You just pointed out exactly what I was afraid of... doing more reps :-)

  • @isaksahlin9614
    @isaksahlin9614 2 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @mikemcneil7327
    @mikemcneil7327 2 роки тому

    2 minutes in... I'm subscribed.
    Attitude..love it!
    Truth...simple..suck it up..do it

  • @TylerSmith-fl5gz
    @TylerSmith-fl5gz 3 роки тому +8

    I tried that 100 squat reps on the bar just now. As a College Hockey player, someone who’s always keeping my legs in as best of shape as I can, that killed. I’ve recently found that heavy squats aren’t the most beneficial for what I need. This is an amazing help in my training, it’s just the kind of burn I need off the ice. Keep up these awesome leg vids!
    Edit: with Covid restrictions, we only have 1/2 a season and practice only 2 times a week. This is optimal.

  • @JosephVeee
    @JosephVeee 3 роки тому +46

    This reminds me of the "five game" we would sometimes do on chest day. When you're doing bench press start with a normal bar and do 5 reps, then add a 2.5 pound plate to each side and do 5 more reps... continue this until there are five 2.5's on both side, after that start taking two 2.5's off after each of 5 reps. Keep doing that until there are no more plates on the bar and you'll be hurtin. And if you finish the whole game do 5 final pushups as a reward!

  • @randomphone6814
    @randomphone6814 2 роки тому

    Bro your dope I wish I could get buff like you, thank you you're inspiring bro

  • @thechance123
    @thechance123 2 роки тому

    dude you are hilarious, so good.

  • @lootmaster1337
    @lootmaster1337 3 роки тому +28

    Why are your legs not growing?
    - Because i skipped leg day for the last 2 years?
    "you are not pushing yourself" damn right

  • @x_cadillac_xx-2551
    @x_cadillac_xx-2551 3 роки тому +72

    "Do a warmup with your partner, you can kick each other in the Nuts" I'm Dying 😂

    • @tommysalablanca
      @tommysalablanca 3 роки тому +5

      Samee!! I died😭😭💀☠️

    • @mireaaa
      @mireaaa 2 роки тому

      @@tommysalablanca you alive bro?

  • @DigitalExstacy
    @DigitalExstacy 2 роки тому

    I like how I can watch any of his videos and not have to skip at all cause I’m entertained all the way through

  • @wongabonga5204
    @wongabonga5204 3 роки тому

    I swear ur amazing 😂ur advice hits home