“If you focus on the big picture you’ll get overwhelmed. You have to focus on the step in front of you” -Brain Alsruhe strongman legend and motivational speaker. Most relevant thing I’ve heard in a minute...
Doctors simply choose the absolute safest path because that way they can't get sued when something goes wrong. They just go "aha! you lifted more than 1 pound that time didn't you!"
Brian, great video! I’m a teacher in a tech center in ny, I showed your video with “Smiles “ this last week... I love the fact that you are sending a message, not just of fitness, but also of adversity in life! As an educator now, this is the most important thing that I try to convey to my students that life is and needs to be a struggle to literally mean anything... complaining will get you no where, and our videos have helped me express this... thanks to you, your family, and gym family for making it happen!
Brian I did the same thing with out even knowing it. I had a hernia over seas while on deployment and after surgery doc gave me quarters for 2 weeks and no lifting for 6 months after the first week i just knew I had to get moving I started with girl push ups and air squats really anything little that activated my core the slightest. I couldn't be caught in the gym so I used resistance bands in secret for the rest of the time. I was able to hop right back into my old lifts prior to injury after being 6 months off. I'm doing 100 lb, one minute planks without a worry in the world now. (Side I wanted to say thank you to you Brian and to Allen Thrall you both have inspired me to pursue what I love to do, lift heavy things lol I have my first strongman comp in August and I'm beyond excited for it. So thank you again and keep up the good content.
Completely tore my ACL 8 weeks back and within 2 days got it reconstructed.. Thanks man for helping me getting my head straight for the rehab through this vid.. many of us needed it.. and waiting for your vid on deadlifting 700s again..
You're an inspiration! I've had recurring shoulder issues for 6-7 years or so, and since I incorporated your supersets of pull before push, I haven't had any issues since!
Brian I subscribed just because of this video. I already liked you and enjoyed watching your channel but this vid made me realize I needed to subscribe and support you. I really appreciate and respect your attitude toward defying the odds, pushing passed barriers, limits, and the seemingly impossible. You dont merely motivate me, you inspire me. I've been through a lot in my life, more than I could ever explain on a YT comment. And your attitude and explanation of why and how you recovered, reminded me of the examples my father demonstrated. This world is full of victim mentality, self-pitying weak people, who dont want to lift others up, but drag them down. I admire your strength and fortitude to not give up or give in, but wisely recover. Also I wanted to say from one man to another, dont worry about the subs or gym members who left. Truth be told if they're fair weather friends or followers, they aren't loyal. The loyalty they showed was merely in fact loyalty to themselves. Whatever you offered or did for them, they were loyal to what they could get from you. When they'd no longer receive from you, toward their selfish goals, they left. I'd be thankful the false friends of fair weather folks went away, only genuine people belong around you. Keep your head up and stop being soo hard on yourself. I know you have deadlines and goals, but its life, it isnt a race. So you may or may not make a certain meet or trophy? And? So your life will end, your work was in vain? If you fully place your value in meets and trophies than possibly, but if you feel your life is greater than lifting certain numbers or attaining specific titles, than my brother be at peace within.
I usualy never comment videos but I just had to say that you are such a inspiration, in all fitness UA-cam community where people make a living off fitness I can't find anyone as dedicated as you, I wish you a speedy recovery.
Way to be an inspiration! I’m coming back from a calf tear at age 53 and decided to schedule a hiking trek in the Himalayas in October. Your vids are great motivation and I’ve been doing what my body will allow, during my recovery, including riding a large top-heavy Adventure motorcycle on and off road. Good luck in prep for future contests! No obstacles, but what your mind creates!
john doe well......healed. But you never truly "recover". I can attest. My knees will never be the same after 3 surgeries. But I am healed and able to do 99% of what I could do before all those unpleasantnesses.
For 4 years of watching you're channel and collaborations I'm surprised you don't have over a million subs. Insanely motivating and inspirational, with humor. Much respect.
You're awesome Brian! I'm a firefighter and competitive powerlifter in Denver. Your videos on breathing and bracing, recovery, cues, have all helped me tremendously to push my 550 lb deadlift to 700. Keep up these videos man! They help a lot, inside and outside of the gym.
GREAT VIDEO! this is my first ever time watching one of your videos and this is great information. I tore everything in my knee last year and still haven’t fully recovered, thank you for this new mindset man, i can’t thank you enough. will be a subscriber from here on out! god bless
I've been out of the gym for two freaking months because of my final year in college. Felt like absolute shit the whole way through. Tomorrow will be my first day back and I'm so motivated and pumped to start lifting again!
I rate your sound effects while drawing 10/10. My question is what can a person do to lower the risk of tendon, ligament and nerve impingement injuries? I am talking about anything between warm up, exercises, prehab, post-workout drills, etc.
Awesome man. Good video. The Whiteboard really helped provide a picture of all your injuries. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was taught not to limp or it won't heal.
Fearless. Fearlessness. I'm sure if I google these words, results will be pictures of you, Brian. You are simply not afraid. For the Q&A, more on your fighting history would be nice and the "fighting related exercises" you still practice (that butt walk thing, TGU maybe? - a video on TGU alone would be great, actually!). And finally, abs/core strenght progression, because us mortals can't do perfect form dragon flags and those fast as hell wildshield wipers like you and it would be good to know how you reached this point. Lot's of questions! Thanks for another amazing video. Cheers!
Good job on recovery and good job on not giving up. It's very inspiring. Also started following uncle Nic's channel no regrets and love your friendship and camaraderie😀
"If your why is big enough, then the how just kind of takes care of itself." Dude, that shit is so profound to me for some reason today. I'll go figure it out while I lift. And the whiteboard illustration of your injury stuff...that was awesome.
Brian you are a seriously awesome dude. I look forward to every new video you put out and you’re the reason I got into strongman. Your informational videos were the first videos I’d ever watched on how to do strongman and watching you bounce back has been awesome.
Great video brother, loved the white board part. Training with you during this recovery has been incredibly motivating and is keeping me driving forward as I learn the ropes. See you Saturday, might bring Max.
I'm loyal to a fault....We all have setbacks and watching your progression, even though you don't want it to be, is inspiring and motivating. Working through some tendinitis in my shoulders caused by poor form and watching your videos helps.
Going into ANY health issue in good shape helps. I too have a pic-line, but for lymphoma. My doctor says I’m his best patient in terms of how well I’m reacting to the chemotherapy. I owe a lot of that to being in great shape going into this. My body was used to covering from micro damage from weightlifting. So now instead of building muscle, my body is repairing collateral damage caused by chemotherapy. Looking forward to my comeback this fall/late summer
Yo Brian, I been here since about 3k subs with the horrible audio and hilarious 'bloopers' that got left in. I'm know you're aware of this, but if people's love and loyalty is conditional, it aint real, let alone worth your time. I absolutely love the fact that you are so humble and grateful to everyone, it truly means a lot to us people out here thousands of miles away, who will probably never get to meet you. You're the best man, keep at it!
Amazing inspiration Brian! Keep up the comeback, we got your back.We got injured around the same time (pulled lower back muscle with horrendous back spasms), and the numbers are coming back. Look forward to seeing you in Asia if you ever do decide to come down in the future!
Bro your channel is awesome, I check in to get pumped up for my work and I'm not even doing anything strongman, yet. I do kettlebell lifting daily and am seriously thankful to you for your videos, the q's and movements have been xtreamly helpful, my question is have you tried tail chi for recovery from fatigue and injury, I can't tell you how much its helped me over the years and it's a martial art, don't let the majority fool you its great if you can find a good teacher and could mitigate and or prevent a lot of pain in your future when all the injuries of youth come to haunt old age. May you live long and prosper.
I started watching your channel, when Alan introduced you. Now you have at least ten times more viewers. You should have even more, but I think that it is a great UA-cam success. I hope we will See still a lot from you and your inspiring friends.
The rings and stick overhead press looks exactly like what Mark Rippetoe did for his rotator cuff recovery. Thank you for all the videos recently Brian, really spoiling your viewers
This video came right in the perfect time! I´m getting out of my second shoulder injury this year. The first one during an arm wrestling and the second because I was mind wondering during a heavy unstable OHP. You're such an inspiration for me!
Glad you’re still going strong Brian! Your channel has really helped me realize how many mental limitations I was putting on myself. All of my lifts have soared since watching you guys at neversate! Thank you! For the q&a I noticed you guys use a bumper plate as the inner plate and then metal plates on the outside. Is there a reason for this? Is it safer for the bar? Do you get better leverage that way?
Q and A: Can you tell us a about choosing numbers for your next training cycle? Say you are done with a linear 3x5 for squats, and you want to do a cycle with 3x3's. How do you go about picking the numbers? You are awesome btw!
I injured my lower back from squats few weeks ago but I’m still able to front squats without pain...could I continue to do front squats 2-3x a week while my back heals? I don’t want to lose too much strength on my back squats! Thanks and glad you’re back!
Hey Brian, you did a video with your wife on stone loading for shorter people that was really helpful, and I was wondering if you would consider doing the same for keg loading. Some of us short folks have t-rex arms and just figuring where to hold the damn keg is a pain. Thanks in advance
Hey Brian you are an inspiration! I would really love if i could have all your wisdom in a book/blog . So whenever i need bit of advice/help i can look up to it.
I love this channel! Brian you are my favorite youtuber by far. I never miss a video and am constantly inspired by your energy and positivity. I have been recovering from ACL surgery and watching the comeback series has been perfect for me at this time in my life. So thanks again for making it all seem easier to get through. QUESTION - I TRAIN JUDO 3 TO 4 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN SHOULD I MAKE TIME TO LIFT. BEFORE JUDO CLASS? AFTER? OR ON DAYS I DONT TRAIN?
All i can say is I love this video and if i can get a 675 7 plate dead lift i would be amazed with myself and watching you Helps alot and motivates me to be in more shape and know i can push for strength and not have to be over weight.
Q n A what are your thoughts on going from a novice competition like the lionsate classic to going into an open class competition? Should somebody dive in head first no matter how far they are or should they take time to continue to progress before trying to compete with the big guys? Ps this is the funniest video I’ve seen in a long time. Keep it up!
Glad to see the pep in your step is back. Question: Are you planning on any road trips out to Canada or California, down south any guest hosting? Cheers.
It's the Strongman Wound Man! Watching your videos and hearing you speak about the things you have overcome has helped me develop a stronger "STFU AND TRAIN" mindset. Keep going strong, Brother!
I love following your journey Brian sad to hear people left because of your injury. Could you talk about how you train and coach people with a physical disability? How do you teach someone who has different mechanics then everybody else (i.e. missing an arm or Miles with CP) to squat and deadlift with "good" form? p.s. If you overhead pressed your doctor would he be impressed or annoyed with you for moving to much weight?
Love the Video! Always keeping up with this channel. How did you plan your rehab for your shoulder? I have some knowledge only because My father who sits in front of his computer also tore his rotator cuff 3 years ago. (He was never a weightlifter to begin with so hes still recovering) but he got Physical therapist and did a lot of rehab (Mostly with a yellow band thats 1lbs).
Your recovery has got me excited for mine. Shoulder surgery on th 5th of June. Any advice on not gym related stuff post op? I noticed you were using the stick in the rings like the starting strength method. Did you get the idea from them or on your own?
Ive tore my pec and quad, both times I used pharma grade hgh, test and deca and it sped up the healing process so much my doc couldn’t believe how fast the they healed. Also just look at 105kg powerlifter Tom Martin, he’s had multiple muscle tears this last year or so and is back lifting pr’s insanely fast after the tears
Brian, do you have advice on improving social skills, for example in the gym? I usually just do my training session focusing on what I have to do in a given time. Sometimes, I wonder if it's rude not to say much or anything at all to others, except a hi or hello or a nod. I train seriously. Some people in the gym are very social and hang around talking to each other. By and large, these people ignore me. I don't particularly want to talk to them for a lengthy time, but it might make gym time less awkward if I didn't feel like these people ignore me; it feels like some people ignore me. It's nagging me a little. When I feel worried about for example some physical pain I experience, I am even more closed of. I heard you say you can also be keeping to yourself, but in these videos you come across as social and easy-going. It is clear you take this gym business very seriously. When things are not going as you hoped they would, you are perhaps not easy to deal with? Perhaps you have improved your social skills dramatically? Anyway, I try to remember your advice when opening doors. When I open a door to enter a place or leave it to enter another, I try to remember to be confident. I have a tendency to brood and be closed off, but I am always friendly when someone talks to me.
Hey Brian glad to have you back in the game killing it!! Question: is there a way to include Front Squats in a powerlifting style program? you're one of the few who do both front and back squats, and if I do em on my push press/OHP day it fries my back for deadlifts; can't do em after squats as I got back off work and SSB good mornings and single leg work; just looking for your 2 cents here. I realize I won't be able to go heavy on front squats but I just wanna know where I should throw em. thanks man!!
Kurram Javed i would just switch the regular ones with frontsquats...i replaced them like half year ago and i can say that my back squats and dls goes up just by doing more and heavier frontsquats...i keep my heavy and volume stuff with front squats and then do backsquats like burnout or supersquat set at the end...
Awesome video I literally laughed out loud with the white board drawing lol I just want to say since watching your videos I have made tons of progress in the gym. You've shattered all my glass ceilings and it really irritates me when I see people try to call you out for peds. I genuinely believe you're not taking them. And after seeing how much progress I made in just one year I know your progress is fully possible. Well now that I've ranted haha I have a question. Since coming back from the military I've struggled with anxiety and panic attacks and it has ruined many gym days for me. How can I get my mind right? It's taken away so much already and now the one thing I have left I really enjoy is a struggle. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Inspirational vid, input for QA: What's in your view the most important thing in terms of longevity in the sport of strongman/powerlifting? Secondly what's your take on RPE vs Percentage based programs?
The thing about doctors and they're often perplexing advice is that they have to accommodate for the lowest common denominator human being. Telling you to not lift more than 5 lb is just overflow from the significant number of people who can't be trusted to use common sense or follow more than the most basic of instructions. And considering the repercussions it's understandable that doctors fall on the conservative side when it comes to giving advice LOL.
Paul Tully you usually sign away that right upon admission unless they like... leave a scalpel in you or something really out there. Generally, they just don't want to see you get hurt or sick again and go with the most conservative standards.
Josh Johnston. I can see liability being a concern, thats probably why they always advise activity and exercise but are shy about suggesting heavy lifting. Tell a thousand patients that a good lifting routine makes a lot of things better and at least a few will hurt them selves, even if any suits brought get dismissed its still an expense and hassle.
*clap* bravo on the art work and special effects, going do a art show with the gang next?. Great job, I love watching you shows because I always learn something and try change my look on life to make a better me as i do my fitness journey. One question do you go hunting at all and what do you manly go for??
I need to learn to stop drinking things when I watch your videos. This morning, I cracked up and almost spat coffee all over my desk at work, and watching this one, I almost choked on my protein shake
Brian. Just wanted you to know that Even though some of us don’t comment all the time, we are here and have been here through it all with you and have not left. :)
If you could do a mini video on that trampoline thing you drop your atlas stones onto that'd be awesome. I'm on my third layer of mats to protect my concrete floor now...
So true! I recovered so slowly from a minor shoulder injury, because I babyed it too long. It was getting better, when I finally started working out and doing pushups again. Needed this video years ago. Btw: how is your throwing up thing doing brian?
For the Q/A: when growing up, what did u wanna do for a job/as a career? Did u always wanna own a gym or is ur old counterterrorism job that u did always what u wanted to do?
Allen's Active Productions If I'm remembering this correctly, he had a baseball scholarship and took a disqualifying injury. I wanna say knee? Then he did other things.
“If you focus on the big picture you’ll get overwhelmed. You have to focus on the step in front of you” -Brain Alsruhe strongman legend and motivational speaker. Most relevant thing I’ve heard in a minute...
Doctors simply choose the absolute safest path because that way they can't get sued when something goes wrong. They just go "aha! you lifted more than 1 pound that time didn't you!"
Im 51 and i design my lifting around your programs. You are an inspiration.
LMAO love the drawing and voice overs
Brian, great video! I’m a teacher in a tech center in ny, I showed your video with “Smiles “ this last week... I love the fact that you are sending a message, not just of fitness, but also of adversity in life! As an educator now, this is the most important thing that I try to convey to my students that life is and needs to be a struggle to literally mean anything... complaining will get you no where, and our videos have helped me express this... thanks to you, your family, and gym family for making it happen!
Brian I did the same thing with out even knowing it. I had a hernia over seas while on deployment and after surgery doc gave me quarters for 2 weeks and no lifting for 6 months after the first week i just knew I had to get moving I started with girl push ups and air squats really anything little that activated my core the slightest. I couldn't be caught in the gym so I used resistance bands in secret for the rest of the time. I was able to hop right back into my old lifts prior to injury after being 6 months off. I'm doing 100 lb, one minute planks without a worry in the world now. (Side I wanted to say thank you to you Brian and to Allen Thrall you both have inspired me to pursue what I love to do, lift heavy things lol I have my first strongman comp in August and I'm beyond excited for it. So thank you again and keep up the good content.
Completely tore my ACL 8 weeks back and within 2 days got it reconstructed.. Thanks man for helping me getting my head straight for the rehab through this vid.. many of us needed it.. and waiting for your vid on deadlifting 700s again..
You're an inspiration! I've had recurring shoulder issues for 6-7 years or so, and since I incorporated your supersets of pull before push, I haven't had any issues since!
Been here since pre-1000 subs. Will always continue watching your stuff, man. Excited to see you recovering.
Brian I subscribed just because of this video. I already liked you and enjoyed watching your channel but this vid made me realize I needed to subscribe and support you.
I really appreciate and respect your attitude toward defying the odds, pushing passed barriers, limits, and the seemingly impossible. You dont merely motivate me, you inspire me. I've been through a lot in my life, more than I could ever explain on a YT comment.
And your attitude and explanation of why and how you recovered, reminded me of the examples my father demonstrated. This world is full of victim mentality, self-pitying weak people, who dont want to lift others up, but drag them down.
I admire your strength and fortitude to not give up or give in, but wisely recover.
Also I wanted to say from one man to another, dont worry about the subs or gym members who left.
Truth be told if they're fair weather friends or followers, they aren't loyal.
The loyalty they showed was merely in fact loyalty to themselves. Whatever you offered or did for them, they were loyal to what they could get from you.
When they'd no longer receive from you, toward their selfish goals, they left.
I'd be thankful the false friends of fair weather folks went away, only genuine people belong around you.
Keep your head up and stop being soo hard on yourself. I know you have deadlines and goals, but its life, it isnt a race. So you may or may not make a certain meet or trophy? And? So your life will end, your work was in vain?
If you fully place your value in meets and trophies than possibly, but if you feel your life is greater than lifting certain numbers or attaining specific titles, than my brother be at peace within.
I usualy never comment videos but I just had to say that you are such a inspiration, in all fitness UA-cam community where people make a living off fitness I can't find anyone as dedicated as you, I wish you a speedy recovery.
Thanks brother! Now, if I could only figure out how to do that whole make a living off of youtube thing...
You crack me up. Honestly you are my favorite channel
Way to be an inspiration! I’m coming back from a calf tear at age 53 and decided to schedule a hiking trek in the Himalayas in October. Your vids are great motivation and I’ve been doing what my body will allow, during my recovery, including riding a large top-heavy Adventure motorcycle on and off road. Good luck in prep for future contests! No obstacles, but what your mind creates!
Im guessing the one dislike is from your dr...lol
Glad to see you’re recovering well. Thank you for helping me stay motivated even in hard times.
Happy to see you fully recovered
Good that you're lifting heavy again.
Hopefully no more injuries from here on out.
john doe well......healed. But you never truly "recover". I can attest. My knees will never be the same after 3 surgeries. But I am healed and able to do 99% of what I could do before all those unpleasantnesses.
For 4 years of watching you're channel and collaborations I'm surprised you don't have over a million subs. Insanely motivating and inspirational, with humor. Much respect.
You're awesome Brian! I'm a firefighter and competitive powerlifter in Denver. Your videos on breathing and bracing, recovery, cues, have all helped me tremendously to push my 550 lb deadlift to 700. Keep up these videos man! They help a lot, inside and outside of the gym.
GREAT VIDEO! this is my first ever time watching one of your videos and this is great information. I tore everything in my knee last year and still haven’t fully recovered, thank you for this new mindset man, i can’t thank you enough. will be a subscriber from here on out! god bless
I've been out of the gym for two freaking months because of my final year in college. Felt like absolute shit the whole way through. Tomorrow will be my first day back and I'm so motivated and pumped to start lifting again!
I'm entering that same phase right now, already dreading not lifting for so long. Lift some for me
Another great video Brian, my daughter and I were really impressed with your white board art skills.Glad the recovery has went so well.
I rate your sound effects while drawing 10/10. My question is what can a person do to lower the risk of tendon, ligament and nerve impingement injuries? I am talking about anything between warm up, exercises, prehab, post-workout drills, etc.
Radoslav Mihov an answer to this is needed!
Top 5 favorite book. Glad to see ya back getting after it dude
Awesome man. Good video. The Whiteboard really helped provide a picture of all your injuries. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was taught not to limp or it won't heal.
Hahah that is just the last year man, I have a laundry list of injuries to include broken backs and being paralyzed.
Great video! Recovering from a ACL injury seeing this has helped loads. Well spoken mate!
Came for the lifting advice, stayed for the life lessons. Thanks Brian! Keep killing it
I had shoulder surgery 3 weeks ago. Your posts are keeping me motivated to get back stronger and faster. Thanks for the motivation!
Glad to see your moving and grooving again
You are such an inspirition for me man, seriously
Awesome you are back! Having good people around you makes all the difference. As always, thanks for your videos! P.S. The white board was AMAZING!
Your videos are so entertaining and useful I didn't for a second think of leaving once you got hurt.
Fearless. Fearlessness. I'm sure if I google these words, results will be pictures of you, Brian. You are simply not afraid. For the Q&A, more on your fighting history would be nice and the "fighting related exercises" you still practice (that butt walk thing, TGU maybe? - a video on TGU alone would be great, actually!). And finally, abs/core strenght progression, because us mortals can't do perfect form dragon flags and those fast as hell wildshield wipers like you and it would be good to know how you reached this point. Lot's of questions! Thanks for another amazing video. Cheers!
You are the man, Brian, be healthy :)
Good job on recovery and good job on not giving up. It's very inspiring. Also started following uncle Nic's channel no regrets and love your friendship and camaraderie😀
"If your why is big enough, then the how just kind of takes care of itself." Dude, that shit is so profound to me for some reason today. I'll go figure it out while I lift.
And the whiteboard illustration of your injury stuff...that was awesome.
Brian you are a seriously awesome dude. I look forward to every new video you put out and you’re the reason I got into strongman. Your informational videos were the first videos I’d ever watched on how to do strongman and watching you bounce back has been awesome.
Q: Recovery / techniques to get rid of tendonitis.
Thank you for taking the time to make this channel and the info you out out!
Great video brother, loved the white board part. Training with you during this recovery has been incredibly motivating and is keeping me driving forward as I learn the ropes. See you Saturday, might bring Max.
I'm loyal to a fault....We all have setbacks and watching your progression, even though you don't want it to be, is inspiring and motivating. Working through some tendinitis in my shoulders caused by poor form and watching your videos helps.
Love the self portrait at the start!
Going into ANY health issue in good shape helps. I too have a pic-line, but for lymphoma. My doctor says I’m his best patient in terms of how well I’m reacting to the chemotherapy. I owe a lot of that to being in great shape going into this. My body was used to covering from micro damage from weightlifting. So now instead of building muscle, my body is repairing collateral damage caused by chemotherapy.
Looking forward to my comeback this fall/late summer
Yo Brian, I been here since about 3k subs with the horrible audio and hilarious 'bloopers' that got left in. I'm know you're aware of this, but if people's love and loyalty is conditional, it aint real, let alone worth your time.
I absolutely love the fact that you are so humble and grateful to everyone, it truly means a lot to us people out here thousands of miles away, who will probably never get to meet you.
You're the best man, keep at it!
Digging the whiteboard diagrams! Glad you've recovered so well.
Amazing inspiration Brian! Keep up the comeback, we got your back.We got injured around the same time (pulled lower back muscle with horrendous back spasms), and the numbers are coming back.
Look forward to seeing you in Asia if you ever do decide to come down in the future!
Bro your channel is awesome, I check in to get pumped up for my work and I'm not even doing anything strongman, yet. I do kettlebell lifting daily and am seriously thankful to you for your videos, the q's and movements have been xtreamly helpful, my question is have you tried tail chi for recovery from fatigue and injury, I can't tell you how much its helped me over the years and it's a martial art, don't let the majority fool you its great if you can find a good teacher and could mitigate and or prevent a lot of pain in your future when all the injuries of youth come to haunt old age. May you live long and prosper.
I want that shirt. The iron maiden font makes me happy. And we need more white board Brian.
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There you go only 25$ it’s a awesome shirt
Dannownz _ I need that and the "violent attack" shirt.
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wild bill don’t worry bro I got you name anything you want I’ll find it for you
You’ve got a dedicated following no matter what.
You were my inspiration after my rotator-cuff surgery that I had back in December. More shots of Konya please
I started watching your channel, when Alan introduced you. Now you have at least ten times more viewers. You should have even more, but I think that it is a great UA-cam success. I hope we will See still a lot from you and your inspiring friends.
The rings and stick overhead press looks exactly like what Mark Rippetoe did for his rotator cuff recovery. Thank you for all the videos recently Brian, really spoiling your viewers
This video came right in the perfect time! I´m getting out of my second shoulder injury this year. The first one during an arm wrestling and the second because I was mind wondering during a heavy unstable OHP. You're such an inspiration for me!
Glad you’re still going strong Brian! Your channel has really helped me realize how many mental limitations I was putting on myself. All of my lifts have soared since watching you guys at neversate! Thank you!
For the q&a I noticed you guys use a bumper plate as the inner plate and then metal plates on the outside. Is there a reason for this? Is it safer for the bar? Do you get better leverage that way?
Just hit 215kg dl (25kg pr), because of people like u! Thanks for that!
Q and A:
Can you tell us a about choosing numbers for your next training cycle? Say you are done with a linear 3x5 for squats, and you want to do a cycle with 3x3's. How do you go about picking the numbers?
You are awesome btw!
I injured my lower back from squats few weeks ago but I’m still able to front squats without pain...could I continue to do front squats 2-3x a week while my back heals? I don’t want to lose too much strength on my back squats! Thanks and glad you’re back!
Brian, I appreciate what you do, thank you. Take care and God Bless
Hey Brian, you did a video with your wife on stone loading for shorter people that was really helpful, and I was wondering if you would consider doing the same for keg loading. Some of us short folks have t-rex arms and just figuring where to hold the damn keg is a pain. Thanks in advance
Thanks for being you
you are just an awesome human being!
LOVE YOU BRIAN
Fantastic video, a true inspiration!
You're awesome man!!!!
Dude u are the best!
Great advice
Hey Brian you are an inspiration! I would really love if i could have all your wisdom in a book/blog . So whenever i need bit of advice/help i can look up to it.
Great video
I love this channel! Brian you are my favorite youtuber by far. I never miss a video and am constantly inspired by your energy and positivity. I have been recovering from ACL surgery and watching the comeback series has been perfect for me at this time in my life. So thanks again for making it all seem easier to get through.
QUESTION - I TRAIN JUDO 3 TO 4 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN SHOULD I MAKE TIME TO LIFT. BEFORE JUDO CLASS? AFTER? OR ON DAYS I DONT TRAIN?
Great video and mind set 👍
All i can say is I love this video and if i can get a 675 7 plate dead lift i would be amazed with myself and watching you Helps alot and motivates me to be in more shape and know i can push for strength and not have to be over weight.
I’ve been following for a while now (9k subs I think) but I’m not skipping any part of your vids. 👍🏻
jc30005 right? We would have missed that awesome whiteboard demo!
Josh Johnston exactly
holy crap! Your drawing on that whiteboard is the funniest shit ever! Can't stop watching it
Dude ... If you start doing motivational seminars , you will become a millionare! It's hard to find a strong spirit like yours !
The story telling was so funny and great!!!!
First
Happy to see the recovery
Can you tell us bit about your personal life?? Family?? Hobbies??
Also,What are all those books in the background of some of sit and talk videos???
Q n A what are your thoughts on going from a novice competition like the lionsate classic to going into an open class competition? Should somebody dive in head first no matter how far they are or should they take time to continue to progress before trying to compete with the big guys?
Ps this is the funniest video I’ve seen in a long time. Keep it up!
Glad to see the pep in your step is back. Question: Are you planning on any road trips out to Canada or California, down south any guest hosting? Cheers.
It's the Strongman Wound Man! Watching your videos and hearing you speak about the things you have overcome has helped me develop a stronger "STFU AND TRAIN" mindset. Keep going strong, Brother!
Take it easy. Your body has been through the mill.
Haven't finished watching yet but I already need to say "Brian you need more videos with white boards and sound effects!!! So funny dude!"
I love following your journey Brian sad to hear people left because of your injury. Could you talk about how you train and coach people with a physical disability? How do you teach someone who has different mechanics then everybody else (i.e. missing an arm or Miles with CP) to squat and deadlift with "good" form?
p.s. If you overhead pressed your doctor would he be impressed or annoyed with you for moving to much weight?
Iam glad your back at it keep them der videos coming !
Love the Video! Always keeping up with this channel. How did you plan your rehab for your shoulder? I have some knowledge only because My father who sits in front of his computer also tore his rotator cuff 3 years ago. (He was never a weightlifter to begin with so hes still recovering) but he got Physical therapist and did a lot of rehab (Mostly with a yellow band thats 1lbs).
Your recovery has got me excited for mine. Shoulder surgery on th 5th of June. Any advice on not gym related stuff post op? I noticed you were using the stick in the rings like the starting strength method. Did you get the idea from them or on your own?
Ive tore my pec and quad, both times I used pharma grade hgh, test and deca and it sped up the healing process so much my doc couldn’t believe how fast the they healed. Also just look at 105kg powerlifter Tom Martin, he’s had multiple muscle tears this last year or so and is back lifting pr’s insanely fast after the tears
Brian, do you have advice on improving social skills, for example in the gym?
I usually just do my training session focusing on what I have to do in a given time. Sometimes, I wonder if it's rude not to say much or anything at all to others, except a hi or hello or a nod. I train seriously. Some people in the gym are very social and hang around talking to each other. By and large, these people ignore me. I don't particularly want to talk to them for a lengthy time, but it might make gym time less awkward if I didn't feel like these people ignore me; it feels like some people ignore me. It's nagging me a little.
When I feel worried about for example some physical pain I experience, I am even more closed of.
I heard you say you can also be keeping to yourself, but in these videos you come across as social and easy-going. It is clear you take this gym business very seriously. When things are not going as you hoped they would, you are perhaps not easy to deal with? Perhaps you have improved your social skills dramatically?
Anyway, I try to remember your advice when opening doors. When I open a door to enter a place or leave it to enter another, I try to remember to be confident. I have a tendency to brood and be closed off, but I am always friendly when someone talks to me.
God bless! Glade your doing better.
Thank you brother!
Any progress on the vomiting diagnosis? The tricks with the straps were great.
Hey Brian glad to have you back in the game killing it!!
Question: is there a way to include Front Squats in a powerlifting style program? you're one of the few who do both front and back squats, and if I do em on my push press/OHP day it fries my back for deadlifts; can't do em after squats as I got back off work and SSB good mornings and single leg work; just looking for your 2 cents here. I realize I won't be able to go heavy on front squats but I just wanna know where I should throw em. thanks man!!
Kurram Javed i would just switch the regular ones with frontsquats...i replaced them like half year ago and i can say that my back squats and dls goes up just by doing more and heavier frontsquats...i keep my heavy and volume stuff with front squats and then do backsquats like burnout or supersquat set at the end...
Awesome video I literally laughed out loud with the white board drawing lol I just want to say since watching your videos I have made tons of progress in the gym. You've shattered all my glass ceilings and it really irritates me when I see people try to call you out for peds. I genuinely believe you're not taking them. And after seeing how much progress I made in just one year I know your progress is fully possible. Well now that I've ranted haha I have a question. Since coming back from the military I've struggled with anxiety and panic attacks and it has ruined many gym days for me. How can I get my mind right? It's taken away so much already and now the one thing I have left I really enjoy is a struggle. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Inspirational vid, input for QA: What's in your view the most important thing in terms of longevity in the sport of strongman/powerlifting? Secondly what's your take on RPE vs Percentage based programs?
The thing about doctors and they're often perplexing advice is that they have to accommodate for the lowest common denominator human being. Telling you to not lift more than 5 lb is just overflow from the significant number of people who can't be trusted to use common sense or follow more than the most basic of instructions. And considering the repercussions it's understandable that doctors fall on the conservative side when it comes to giving advice LOL.
DrewLSsix exactly...
...and they also have to cover their asses so they don't get sued if things go wrong!
Paul Tully you usually sign away that right upon admission unless they like... leave a scalpel in you or something really out there. Generally, they just don't want to see you get hurt or sick again and go with the most conservative standards.
Josh Johnston. I can see liability being a concern, thats probably why they always advise activity and exercise but are shy about suggesting heavy lifting. Tell a thousand patients that a good lifting routine makes a lot of things better and at least a few will hurt them selves, even if any suits brought get dismissed its still an expense and hassle.
*clap* bravo on the art work and special effects, going do a art show with the gang next?. Great job, I love watching you shows because I always learn something and try change my look on life to make a better me as i do my fitness journey. One question do you go hunting at all and what do you manly go for??
Absolute madlad
Had my large bowel removed a few weeks ago, best advice is to keep pushing on!
dude i love you and your videos
I need to learn to stop drinking things when I watch your videos. This morning, I cracked up and almost spat coffee all over my desk at work, and watching this one, I almost choked on my protein shake
Brian. Just wanted you to know that Even though some of us don’t comment all the time, we are here and have been here through it all with you and have not left. :)
If you could do a mini video on that trampoline thing you drop your atlas stones onto that'd be awesome. I'm on my third layer of mats to protect my concrete floor now...
So true! I recovered so slowly from a minor shoulder injury, because I babyed it too long. It was getting better, when I finally started working out and doing pushups again. Needed this video years ago.
Btw: how is your throwing up thing doing brian?
For the Q/A: when growing up, what did u wanna do for a job/as a career? Did u always wanna own a gym or is ur old counterterrorism job that u did always what u wanted to do?
Allen's Active Productions If I'm remembering this correctly, he had a baseball scholarship and took a disqualifying injury. I wanna say knee? Then he did other things.