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Hi, I'm almost 74 years old and never been a workout nut. The past twenty years I have had health issues and lost a lot of strength. When covid hit I made up my mind to get in shape. I went from 247 pounds to 213 as of today. Six months ago I joined the YMCA and worked with a trainer, I now spend time on You Tube for better workouts and truly enjoy your channel. My whole upper body is weak. When I started working out I struggled to bench 20 pounds, now I can do 50 a few times ( I know thats not much) my goal is building overall strength but I'm mainly working my arms and shoulders. Thank you so much. Mike.
These exercises are cool and all, but you being able to talk while doing weighted pull ups and hanging legs raises was the most impressive part of the video.
I stumbled across your webcite and really enjoy your succinct descriptions of the exercises. I'm a 71 year-old physical therapist with 43 years of experience. I have been a lifetime exerciser and can still crank out a few pullups. You've inspired me to add a little weight to my pullup routine. You are a great asset to the profession and make us all look good. Keep it up.
Athletic stance, hinging, placement of hands and feet, stabilizing certain muscles for certain exercises, balancing out exercises with additional correctives... It's all so great to keep hearing this repeated on these videos. Getting the hang of it can completely change the effort and intensity of the workout for the better.
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Jeff-from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for all of your content! I am a 25 year old woman and I have been weightlifting since the age of 14. I am also a runner, and have weightlifted on and off throughout the years. It wasn’t until I found your channel that I really started building muscle. I have been following your channel for about 5 years now and feel blessed to walk in a gym with the knowledge of exactly what I want to accomplish each day, and how. I can’t believe how much of what you share is free! Thank you!
I was a personal trainer 10yrs ago, got into a wreck and got lazy for years. Saw this channel, started working out in the AM.... Got back to where i was in maybe 2 months. Got lazy again and life circumstances, ran across this channel again and was back at it immediately! Jeff covers the fine details that makes working out fun again! The fine details are EVERYTHING!
Exactly my thoughts! Dips are known as the upper body squat. They work the chest, shoulders and triceps unbelievably well. To include an exercise like the waiter curl and exclude the dip was ridiculous.
I can only assume its because some people really struggle with their shoulders on a proper dip. If you do the other pushing moves in his 20, you'll get all the benefits of a dip anyway. Jeff often programs it in though, so its probably his 21st exercise 🤣💪
Thanks Jeff!! I started cleaning up my diet and learning how to use correct form in 2017 and you have changed my life. I am now the leanest guy in my gym and you have always been my inspiration for what I want my physique to look like. It’s fun to get lean and watch all the muscles expose which is part of the fun of getting really lean. I do believe in not bulking, but in recomping by going into a slight surplus periodically which I have done successfully since 2017. For anyone looking to change their life, you have to find a motivator first. Whatever that is and then stick to a solid diet and do enough exercise to notice a difference. One mistake I made was doing keto for 2 years. I believe keto can work awesome to initially drop a lot of weight, but I should have transitioned right away to a higher carb low fat approach. It took me a few years to not fear the carbohydrates. But definitely don’t fear them. If you keep fat decently low you will have much more energy for the gym on a low fat approach. Thanks Jeff!! You are one of the only influencers I trust and I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for so many of us. You don’t BS and keep us from getting hurt too.
Great list and spot on commentary. I am simple man, here is list of top 5 what I do weekly: 1. Weighted pullups; all grips (this one is no-brainer, no abs workout ever needed to supplement, best lats excercise bar none, among the best for biceps, minimal chances to injure with even 1rm sessions) 2. Weighted dips on gymnastic rings (this is pure torture the heavier you go, at close to my bodyweight added it is certainly a bit dangerous and you will have to work your way there. My triceps and pecks exploded in size and strength after this - also the core and shoulder stabilization required is no joke) 3. Kettlebell snatch; clean & press (almost full body workout and perfect for warming up, works the shoulder in an unique way, great for grip and forearm strength). Kettlebell is King of weights. 4. Deadlift (no comments needed, GOAT) 5. Standing barbell press (for when the kettlebell press becomes a grind, also can be loaded more heavy) *When I get my barbell rack ready, the 5. place will likely go to
A workout that includes these exercises Day 1 - Upper Body Barbell Dead Rows: 3 sets x 8-10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps Dumbbell Pullovers: 3 sets x 10-12 reps Face Pulls: 3 sets x 10-12 reps External Rotations: 3 sets x 15-20 reps Day 2 - Lower Body & Core Squats: 4 sets x 8-10 reps Lunges: 3 sets x 10 reps per leg Hanging Leg Raises: 3 sets x 15 reps Reverse Hyperextensions: 3 sets x 15 reps Day 3 - Rest Day 4 - Upper Body Push Press: 4 sets x 6-8 reps High Pull: 3 sets x 8-10 reps Lying Tricep Extensions: 3 sets x 10-12 reps Cable Cross-overs: 3 sets x 10-12 reps Day 5 - Lower Body & Core Deadlifts: 4 sets x 6-8 reps Bulgarian Split Squats: 3 sets x 8-10 reps per leg Hanging Leg Raises: 3 sets x 15 reps Reverse Hyperextensions: 3 sets x 15 reps Day 6 & 7 - Rest
I really love watching your videos! Since before I became a Trainer, I taught myself the proper movements determined by following the fibers. And this is hopefully good news to you, but I began doing a lot of the exercise variations that you teach, specifically focused on Time Under Tension. I wasn't really liked by many of the other Trainers because I didn't feed my clients B.S. but all of my clients got the results that they were looking for. I've sent them your videos to reinforce what I've taught them because you are very credible and I appreciate you. 💪🏼😎👍🏼
A significant percentage of AthleanX's movements are just from his experience and not supported by data; ie, they are not any better than any other tried and tested movements out there. You'll be wasting a lot of valuable time trying to follow his every movements to "hit" all muscles when you can just do the research yourself and understand what's important and what's insignificant to you. It's surprising how much people believe any UA-cam content just because someone sounds knowledgeable and has a following. For instance, I don't recall any study that claims waiter's curls to be better for hypertrophy than any other curl. Just because you feel it doesn't mean it's better. But he gets extremely defensive whenever people call him out for bs on some of his content, insinuating that they don't know better 😒.
Thanks for helping us start the 2023 year strong. Not everyone has the resources to have a PT. Thanks for the free advice and showing us the science in how/why to exercise
@@herculesbrofister265 Agreed. No worries here, I have had multiple PT sessions post-op shoulder surgeries and have been educated of what to and not to do. Having said that, I really do wish my younger self was more careful instead of trying to do impressive pull-up maneuvers
Damn Jeff. I've been watching your videos (on and off) for easily 10 years now. I've seen people come and go but this content always stays true to standards of professionalism.
key takeways from me from all the exercises: 1) Leg squat : the clawing/gripping the floor like tiger's claws as you sqaut down (that was a new trick) 2) Dumbbell waiter's curl ( never saw that done that way) 3) Lying flat tri-ceps extension (a variation of the skull crusher). If I don't see the bar til the end by extending out then I'm doing it correctly) Great tips Jeff!
Another top tier video Jeff and Jessy. Really just commenting help the channel, but I just wanted to add that this Athean-X l means a lot to me because of how much a role it played in my own fitness and self confidence. I'm now lucky enough to be in a position where I am quite confident in my physical appearance and have put enough work in where I feel able to pass on what little knowledge I have to my wife. In recent months her lifestyle, confidence, health and happiness have all improved immeasurably. It's easy to think that these are all just fitness videos, but sometimes if you are able to change lives, then that is a gift that can never be re-payed. Thanks guys. Keep up the amazing work . PS: sorry for being gross lol
I hadn't realized how much Jeff has had an influence on my lifting. I'm watching this stuff thinking, yes, that's what I think about while doing...XXX. Thanks Jeff for all of the guidance over the years.
1. MMA sparing, 2. Grapping sparing, 3. Striking sparing, 4. Rounds on heawy bag, 5. Diving, 6. Triatlon, 7. Swimming, 8. Rock climbing, 9. Olympic weight lifting, 10. Front squats single leg with weights, 11. Front squats with weights, 12. Deadlift, 13. Back squat with weights, 14. Junping on higher level surface, 15. Pullups, 16. Single arm lat pulldown, 17. Rowing, 18. Elastic band abb rotations, 19. Plank, 20. Assault bike.
Face Pulls with the added movement pattern of abduction (overhead arm extension) is the best exercise contribution from this channel! And the details to execute the pattern correctly are outstanding. Thank you Jeff. And I’ll even say thank you, for even everyone else using it, who hasn’t yet said thank you.
What I love about your content is the anatomical science you put into your feedback. Learnt a lot from your worst/best vids. Keep it up 💪💪💪, you made me train much more efficient and focused , and my results are honestly incredible. Thanks for your positive influence on people and their mindset. 👊👍💪
my top 20 1.weighted pull ups 2. weighted dips 3. partial db lateral raises 4. spider curls with ez bar 5. squats 6. heavy/cheat ez barbell curls 7. Db press 8. seated wide grip rows 9. seated shoulder press 10. overhead/from the side tricep extensions 11. high close grip lat pulldowns ( sidehand or alternate grips) 12. deadlifts 13. Rdls 14. leg presses with extremely narrow stance 15. Facepulls 16. barbell shrugs 17. skull crushers 18. Leg extensions 19. Hammer curls 20. Db Pullovers
I just love how Jeff explains and Jessie demonstrates all of these great lifts. As an older lady I just love lifting and Jeff is my favorite to watch. His videos don't have to just be for you men, us ladies love to lift and lift properly.... I feel Jeff hits the core muscle groups better then anyone I've found online
Wanted to say, I've followed for a little bit...but been diving into the past 3 years of videos and me being a paraplegic...of course the lower body ones don't do it for me. A true excuse to skip leg day! 😂 But I've been implementing your techniques and workouts into my own and have really enjoyed and noticed the difference...especially in the help of the hand placement, working on getting my biceps to pop more and visible without the flex. Always had that issue...with good size arms, just not relaxed arm sleeve stretched, not having to wear the shmedium. But working on it with the help of your videos! 💪🏼👊🏼
My top 20 1. Pull up 2. Chin up 3. Chest dips 4. Incline Press 5. Lateral raise 6. Cross over 7. Arnold press 8. Pull over 9. Deadlift 10. Reverse lunge 11. Incline curl 12. Skull crusher 13. Back squat 14. Single arm dumbbell row 15. Facepull 16. Angel and devil 17. Rdl 18. Hammer curl 19. Bench press 20. Ez bar curl
Dumbbell Halos... I'm not afraid to go heavy on this one as long as I can establish a lot of connection to the lift (being able to feel every muscle within my shoulders). Suggested tips: 1. From standing position, feet slightly wide of shoulder width...keep a bend in the legs enough to feel strong and anchored...and fight to keep torso tight and as straight as possible this will protect your back. So while moving the weight through space focus on keeping your core flexed. 2. Concentrate to try to create a smooth path around the back of your head... It is in the effort to smooth out the movement pathway of the dumbbell that, seem to activate all the finer deep shoulder muscles to really contribute to this lift. 3. Start off light and only progress into heavy weight when you can feel a dynamic fatigue in your shoulders... If you love Arnold Schwarzenegger and his role as Conan the barbarian it will feel powerful when you perfect the form and are able to start getting heavier with the weigh (envision Conan wielding his heavy sword around and behind his head). Enjoy. Thanks Athlean X for sharing this Top 20!
Great list. One of my favourites is also push ups. I know there are better options with weights, but I think it is a very complete and satisfying movement.
You can always do weighted push ups. I don't do bench presses I suspect they messed up my shoulders a bit. Weighted push ups have taken their place. Get a backpack put some plates or there is even vest for weights.
I really like this kind of video, being in the gym and showcasing all of the proper techniques with the people walking around in the background just makes it seem more realistic. Feels just like being at the gym and makes the video more relatable and engaging. Keep up the good work Jeff and Jesse!!
Bodyweight lover here so: Push-ups Pull-ups Pistol squat Hanging row Inverted deadlift (my weight varies between 240 and 290) Handstand The rest varies on need (handstand is nott specifically necessary, I just like being upside down). Edit: One of the animal flow/whatever its called/quadruped movements. Do a shoulder-to-shoulder pushing variant with a buddy for extra fun and a good wrestling style warm-up
I am following AX for about an year. i can surely say that this video contains all the best things of 6 years of videos. New viewers not have to watch 20 videos (obviously they can watch to learn more ) to learn these exercise.
I do add quite a few of these into my workouts. I’m over 65 and would like it if maybe you could do a video on resistance training for when we get older. So easy to do the wrong things at the wrong weight at this age. Love your channel thanks
Knowing how incredible it is to watch Jeff depict and voice his concern about adequately utilizing the muscle groups that you're targeting makes me astonished.
Thank you for going back to basics and covering the most important exercises. This is much more valuable than some crazy complicated exercises that most people won’t benefit from
Athlean X content is exceptional. I’ve had 6 orthopedic surgeries and a ton of issues . I’ve found ways with Jeff’s videos to be able to develop a successful workout plan while working around my injuries. I find it comical that for some reason there are a bunch of tools on social media who critique these videos with smug facial expressions while unnecessary flexing in the beginning and end of their ‘expert’ videos. The nitpicking is petty and unproductive . To each their own, but you cannot deny the fact that these videos are helpful to those who are willing to listen.
One thing I always admired about athlean is he’s a natural body builder and didn’t take any roids. His physic is what you get as a normal human who works hard and eats right. At least he’s not like 99% of the other dudes that say “follow my program, eat like me and you’ll get my results”. All those clowns forget to mention the special ingredient, roids!! I’ve fell victim to these scandals. I’ve believed in my idols and followed their plans, not getting same results. If only they’d tell you they also take roids. I know it’s taboo, but also if you’re selling packages to look like me, stop false advertising , and let people also know that if they really want those results they “need” to take roids. All the professionals are juiced. I didn’t know that before. And I’m not talking just about Olympian’s. All those pros are juicing . Some sort of something, even hgh as example. It’s just gross how they’ll sell programs and never tell people the real reason behind their results.
Jeff has more subcribers than the population of about 15 european countries, some of them below: Greece 10,423,054 Portugal 10,196,709 Belarus 9,449,323 Serbia 8,737,371 Bulgaria 6,948,445 Moldova 4,033,963 Albania 2,877,797 Macedonia 2,083,374 Malta 441,543
And frankly, I would rather have Jeff's body than be a roided up monster. Health is the primary concern, being cut is nice, but looking like you have diverse interests in life is also desireable. If the goal is sexual attractiveness, there's no end of studies that show women aren't looking for a Michelin Man-type body.
@@aquamarine99911 Most women are looking for the dad bod (or what THEY actually mean when they say it, basically muscular build with a bit of a beer belly) Jeffs build is more attractive but most women dont want to compete with their man, having a man like Jeff puts pressure on the woman to also workout and produce similar results.
He’s a PHYSICAL THERAPIST. #1 on his resume. #2 Athlete # 3 Bodybuilder, I think sometimes too much. But I guess that’s what you need to represent yourself as to have a successful channel. Bodybuilder? I like his athletic and exercise correction contributions….
My personal 20 in no particular order that nobody asked for: Squats Deadlifts Walking lunges Hip thrusts Dips (chest variation) Incline db bench Pushups Pull ups Barbell rows/pendley rows Lat pullovers Trap bar shrugs Bayesian curls Regular db curls Dips (tricep variation) Incline french press Tricep pushdowns Y-raises Db over head press Chest supported db rows FACEPULLS
Oi, this guy is helping me get shredded. Almost there Jeff!😊 P.S. do your self a favor, I think it is in your best interest guys to buy his programs it’s worth it and you get to keep them for life. Peace ☮️ ✌️
You think you will ever be in situation in your life where you need to pull yourself up? Like.. are u a rock collector who might one day find himself hanging on the side of a mountain? With no one around to help.. pulls himself up?
@@floofsale maybe not. In that regard walking, running and swimming might be the smartest things to work on. Most upper body exercises are aesthetic first I believe, unless you want to be a powerlifter. Leg and core work can be more useful in everyday life but I cannot remember the last time life outside of the gym required me to use my biceps to the fullest extent for example!
@@floofsale Really? I have pulled myself into my window after forgetting my key several times. And onto my roof to get the frisbee for my kids. More importantly it helps with pulling stuff down as well.
@@floofsale Building a house/deck, climbing a fence, in a tree, fall off a boat, all kinds of things. If you cant pull yourself up even ONCE if your life depends on it, thats just negligent/dangerous.
Hey man just wanted to say ty for all ur videos I started about 2 years ago I'm 31 I'm 6foot2 or 6-1 just started at 125 130 lbs I'm currently 160 I've had massive strength gain and great mental health gain one my biggest problems was my back posture it has improved so much the gym has became my favorite part of my day I go everyday after work I still see myself as being to thin but I wouldn't say I'm skinny anymore I forsake have gained muscle and mass and am becoming more comfortable with myself when ever I'm feeling my gains are not their I look back to a old picture from before I started and it gets me back on focus that this is a long term journey not a sprint
My top 5 in no particular order are: 1. RDLs 2. Curls (EZ bar) 3. Pull ups/Weight pull ups 4. Bench Press 5. Seated Calf Raises (mainly cause my calves suck so I love trying to grow them 😂)
@@johnsmith1474 Idk what do you think John do I matter or dont I??? If you saw me dying right in front of you would you save me John or would you leave me to die cause I dont matter? Up to you John.
My most favourite of past videos is the TVA crunch ..... it has sharpened my look tremendously and YOU taught it! It can be done while getting out of your vehicle, while shopping for groceries ... any where any time, not just in the bedroom or your living room.
A lot of tall guys have trouble finding pull up bars high enough to follow your advice on the pull up. We have to bend our legs back to not have them hit the floor.
Sometimes if you lean back a bit and depress the shoulder plus a little bit of hip flexion too in the bottom can help too straighten the knees fully(depends on the situation
You can still engage the hollow body position without pointing your toes you just have to practice. One cue that can help dial it in is to use a band hanging from the bar and place it under the knee and push down against the resistance of the band. Forces the body into line in a similar way and then once you get used to it you can remove the band and start overloading again
*My top 20 picks* Legs Bulg. Split squat Back squat Sledge push Back D. Lift Lat pull down Bent over barbell rows Chest Dips Bech press Pullover Shoulder Face pulls Lateral raise Triceps Kickbacks Lying triceps extension Biceps Db curls Incline curls Hams, glutes Hip thrust Calves Seated calves raise Traps Shrugs Forearms Wrist curls Abs Hanging leg raise
My 20 of All time would be: Barbell bench press Weighted Dips DB incline press Barbell overheadpress DB lateral raise Triceps pushdown Triceps skullchusher Barbell back squat Leg extension Hanging Leg raise DB unilateral calve raise Seated leg curls Deadlift Weighted chin-up Facepull Barbell row Bulgarian split squat Hammer curl Incline curl Barbell hip thrust But I am always up to test new routines and change my mind
I’d argue a walking lunge is just as good if not better than the reverse lunge.. you get the same staggered step work but with a more ballistic aspect of the lift. But what the hell do I know lol you’re clearly more successful a trainer than I am 😅
Great stuff. i did your inferno max size twice in the past, that was really gruesome but set me on the right track. I used this video and the best to worst exercises videos to create my own upper/lower 4 day routine (i also do Muay ). Iv'e progressed immensely in 6 months, specially in the compounds, like the DL, Front Squat, bench press and Shoulder press. But the game changer for me was the weighted pullups. what a fantastic exercise, noticed more core, grip, shoulder and back strength that allowed me to evolve on other lifts, specially the Deadlift and the Rows. Dead Rows however hurt my back so i reverted to the pronated and supinated BB Row. In the video it's easy to see how Jesse is sometimes hurting is back with some round posture on the dead Row. that happens to me when i try to do more weight. Keep up the good work and creating phenomenal content,
this guy is legendary, i bought a workout Program for beginners and i love it! what a confidence boost, thank you for ur hard work! this is not a sponsored comment btw keep up the good work you are helping alot of ppl.
Back squats , front squats, Bulgarian squats, goblet squats, Jefferson squats, Zercher squats, pistol squats ( my favorite) , body weight squat (bilateral stances with no weight if it is appropriate for you) Just squat!
All out short burst sprints, kettlebell swings, jumping squats, med ball throws, weighted pull ups, dead lifts, hanging leg raises, med ball assisted one handed push-ups, waiter curl(learned here) Face pulls (also learned here) barbell cheat curls and Zottman curls ( they are how Arnold first grew his arms) good mornings, and honestly I don't even have twenty total exercises I do. Also basic beginner Pilates and grip strength targeting exercises would all be a part of my list that might come close to twenty.
@@luukpeeters4000 Those three are great too, for over all strength and some size gains I just don't seem to ever get around to doing them, but I know the value they can offer if practiced once or twice a week.
I fully pivoted to decline Skullcrushers based on this advice in one of Jeff's previous videos and it's so much more effective and efficient than using a flat bench
Another outstanding video full of tips and techniques! At 62 I am thoroughly enjoying and applying your sessions... Jeff Many Thanks for all the time and energy you put into this and what a transformation with Jessie!
Motivated, im back on the grind. Thank you Athlean-x for showing me the way. I am back on the path brother. Gotta get my body right, cardio right, learn to box. All of it.
Hi Jeff, could you make a do's and don't exercise video for people with retroverted hips? I found out late that I have retroverted hips, and it is the main cause for many muscle imbalances that I have. For instance any kind of squat is extremely difficult for me to do, however I was a decent dead lifter. You are one of the only sources I trust due to your prowess is physical therapy, and your vast knowledge of how the body moves.
DB waiter curls have improved my biceps workout more than any other exercise. It's no longer new to me but is still working. Thanks for the suggestion over a year ago.
unweighted step-ups, explosive up and slow on the down. Helped stabilize and strengthen hips for higher squat numbers. First time I've seen a reverse hyper in someone's workout. I recently purchased a machine for my home gym. Great stuff. Thanks for the video, I'll have to add some of these to my morning lift. Get it Jessie! BR Coffee cheers mate
Question : I’m 62 with a knee replacement 7 years ago. Are barbell pelvic thrusts bad for the prosthetic knee? I can do it with three 45 lb plates per side.
External rotation was a game changer for me. On chest and tricep days I always do 3 reps of these and shoulder pain goes away over the time of repair (2-3 days)
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Push
2:20 DB Bench Press
6:10 Cable Lateral Raise
10:25 Lying Triceps Extension
14:30 DB/BB Push Press
16:55 Crossover
Pull
1:15 BB Ch*at Curl
3:20 Weighted Pullup
7:00 Single Arm High Cable Row
8:35 DB Waiter Curl
12:25 DB Pullover
13:35 Facepull
15:15 Rotator Cuff External Rotation
16:15 DB High Pull > Upright Row
17:55 BB Dead Row
Leg
0:20 Squat
4:00 DB/BB Reverse Lunge
5:20 Deadlift
7:45 BB Hip Thrust
11:40 Reverse Hyper
Abs
9:40 Hanging Leg Raise
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You're a god damn hero. Thank you.
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Hi, I'm almost 74 years old and never been a workout nut. The past twenty years I have had health issues and lost a lot of strength. When covid hit I made up my mind to get in shape. I went from 247 pounds to 213 as of today. Six months ago I joined the YMCA and worked with a trainer, I now spend time on You Tube for better workouts and truly enjoy your channel. My whole upper body is weak. When I started working out I struggled to bench 20 pounds, now I can do 50 a few times ( I know thats not much) my goal is building overall strength but I'm mainly working my arms and shoulders. Thank you so much. Mike.
These exercises are cool and all, but you being able to talk while doing weighted pull ups and hanging legs raises was the most impressive part of the video.
He's a beast
JC is SERIOUSLY strong.
This is the truth. Serious composure there.
I thought that as well...like it weren't no thing for him😊....
When you preach the exercise and do it so much that it's easy for you now
Man that's goals right there
I'm 58, and you're the "only" one I trust on the internet. Your exercises work, my shape is changing, and I'm quite happy about that.
Same here.
Both of you can trust me
yeah this guy is the real deal
He’s the best, by far.
Dr Gains also
I stumbled across your webcite and really enjoy your succinct descriptions of the exercises. I'm a 71 year-old physical therapist with 43 years of experience. I have been a lifetime exerciser and can still crank out a few pullups. You've inspired me to add a little weight to my pullup routine. You are a great asset to the profession and make us all look good. Keep it up.
If you don't mind, how would you program these exercises for 3 day/week sessions?
“If you don’t believe me, learn more”!!!! That made my day....💪🤙😄😄😄😄
I think he’s throwing shade to Sean Nalewaney who made a video hating on his waiter curls
@@angeltorres9924 good. I love the waiter curls. Such a great exercise if done correctly
I laughed when he said it 😂 perfect
@@angeltorres9924 I mean the waiter curls are definitely a good exercise 😂
Like the pause n the look thrown to the camera. Was loaded 🤣
Athletic stance, hinging, placement of hands and feet, stabilizing certain muscles for certain exercises, balancing out exercises with additional correctives... It's all so great to keep hearing this repeated on these videos. Getting the hang of it can completely change the effort and intensity of the workout for the better.
Jesus loves you l and is coming back soon!
Believe in His death and resurrection and repent of your sins and be saved!
Remember that He died and rose up again for you to be in heaven with Him!
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Breathing and bracing is the other fundamental new and even intermediate lifters don't master
@@Gg-ij7li shhhhh
Jeff-from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for all of your content! I am a 25 year old woman and I have been weightlifting since the age of 14. I am also a runner, and have weightlifted on and off throughout the years. It wasn’t until I found your channel that I really started building muscle. I have been following your channel for about 5 years now and feel blessed to walk in a gym with the knowledge of exactly what I want to accomplish each day, and how. I can’t believe how much of what you share is free! Thank you!
Hi Julia, I'm female (mature) looking for some advice - may I contact you? I'm struggling to build muscle/definition
It’s great seeing Jesse rep out that 225 squat like a warm up.
It likely is for him
@@paladindanse98 yeah he’s been for like 5 ys on this channel. He likely hit that 225 1st year.
And Jeff talk casually while benching with 95lb dumbbells
and the 375 deadlift with ease
I thought it was just me thinking that tbh - at his size, making that weight look so easy is really impressive
I was a personal trainer 10yrs ago, got into a wreck and got lazy for years. Saw this channel, started working out in the AM.... Got back to where i was in maybe 2 months.
Got lazy again and life circumstances, ran across this channel again and was back at it immediately!
Jeff covers the fine details that makes working out fun again!
The fine details are EVERYTHING!
If you don't mind, how would you program these exercises for 3 day/week sessions?
My ritual now is playing Jeff’s vids as I exercise. Best motivator Thank you!!!
Im surprised the dip didn't make the list, it's a great chest movement that also gives a good stretch. Great video Jeff!
Exactly my thoughts! Dips are known as the upper body squat. They work the chest, shoulders and triceps unbelievably well. To include an exercise like the waiter curl and exclude the dip was ridiculous.
I can only assume its because some people really struggle with their shoulders on a proper dip. If you do the other pushing moves in his 20, you'll get all the benefits of a dip anyway.
Jeff often programs it in though, so its probably his 21st exercise 🤣💪
for some of us with shoulder injuries dips can be problematic. I love the exercise and miss it but the push options he offered cause me fewer issues
I was surprised the Crossover got the nod over the dip. - Also the Dip movement has some more real world applications aka 'functionality'
Dips in my top 5!
Thanks Jeff!! I started cleaning up my diet and learning how to use correct form in 2017 and you have changed my life. I am now the leanest guy in my gym and you have always been my inspiration for what I want my physique to look like. It’s fun to get lean and watch all the muscles expose which is part of the fun of getting really lean. I do believe in not bulking, but in recomping by going into a slight surplus periodically which I have done successfully since 2017. For anyone looking to change their life, you have to find a motivator first. Whatever that is and then stick to a solid diet and do enough exercise to notice a difference. One mistake I made was doing keto for 2 years. I believe keto can work awesome to initially drop a lot of weight, but I should have transitioned right away to a higher carb low fat approach. It took me a few years to not fear the carbohydrates. But definitely don’t fear them. If you keep fat decently low you will have much more energy for the gym on a low fat approach. Thanks Jeff!! You are one of the only influencers I trust and I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for so many of us. You don’t BS and keep us from getting hurt too.
"I am now the leanest guy in my gym..." How have you determined that?
@@otterprods Must work out in his basement
@@otterprods I have a very small gym 😝
Great list and spot on commentary.
I am simple man, here is list of top 5 what I do weekly:
1. Weighted pullups; all grips (this one is no-brainer, no abs workout ever needed to supplement, best lats excercise bar none, among the best for biceps, minimal chances to injure with even 1rm sessions)
2. Weighted dips on gymnastic rings (this is pure torture the heavier you go, at close to my bodyweight added it is certainly a bit dangerous and you will have to work your way there. My triceps and pecks exploded in size and strength after this - also the core and shoulder stabilization required is no joke)
3. Kettlebell snatch; clean & press (almost full body workout and perfect for warming up, works the shoulder in an unique way, great for grip and forearm strength). Kettlebell is King of weights.
4. Deadlift (no comments needed, GOAT)
5. Standing barbell press (for when the kettlebell press becomes a grind, also can be loaded more heavy)
*When I get my barbell rack ready, the 5. place will likely go to
The best channel, following since 6 years. Never disappointed 💯💯
A workout that includes these exercises
Day 1 - Upper Body
Barbell Dead Rows: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Bench Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Face Pulls: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
External Rotations: 3 sets x 15-20 reps
Day 2 - Lower Body & Core
Squats: 4 sets x 8-10 reps
Lunges: 3 sets x 10 reps per leg
Hanging Leg Raises: 3 sets x 15 reps
Reverse Hyperextensions: 3 sets x 15 reps
Day 3 - Rest
Day 4 - Upper Body
Push Press: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
High Pull: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Lying Tricep Extensions: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Cable Cross-overs: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Day 5 - Lower Body & Core
Deadlifts: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Bulgarian Split Squats: 3 sets x 8-10 reps per leg
Hanging Leg Raises: 3 sets x 15 reps
Reverse Hyperextensions: 3 sets x 15 reps
Day 6 & 7 - Rest
I really love watching your videos!
Since before I became a Trainer, I taught myself the proper movements determined by following the fibers. And this is hopefully good news to you, but I began doing a lot of the exercise variations that you teach, specifically focused on Time Under Tension. I wasn't really liked by many of the other Trainers because I didn't feed my clients B.S. but all of my clients got the results that they were looking for. I've sent them your videos to reinforce what I've taught them because you are very credible and I appreciate you.
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A significant percentage of AthleanX's movements are just from his experience and not supported by data; ie, they are not any better than any other tried and tested movements out there.
You'll be wasting a lot of valuable time trying to follow his every movements to "hit" all muscles when you can just do the research yourself and understand what's important and what's insignificant to you. It's surprising how much people believe any UA-cam content just because someone sounds knowledgeable and has a following.
For instance, I don't recall any study that claims waiter's curls to be better for hypertrophy than any other curl. Just because you feel it doesn't mean it's better. But he gets extremely defensive whenever people call him out for bs on some of his content, insinuating that they don't know better 😒.
Thanks for helping us start the 2023 year strong. Not everyone has the resources to have a PT. Thanks for the free advice and showing us the science in how/why to exercise
it is important that you at least get it diagnosed by a professional so you know more likely what the problem is.
@@herculesbrofister265 Agreed. No worries here, I have had multiple PT sessions post-op shoulder surgeries and have been educated of what to and not to do. Having said that, I really do wish my younger self was more careful instead of trying to do impressive pull-up maneuvers
Face pulls and external rotation movements have helped me work through and correct some agonising shoulder pain. But always gently gently 😁
Damn Jeff. I've been watching your videos (on and off) for easily 10 years now. I've seen people come and go but this content always stays true to standards of professionalism.
key takeways from me from all the exercises:
1) Leg squat : the clawing/gripping the floor like tiger's claws as you sqaut down (that was a new trick)
2) Dumbbell waiter's curl ( never saw that done that way)
3) Lying flat tri-ceps extension (a variation of the skull crusher). If I don't see the bar til the end by extending out then I'm doing it correctly)
Great tips Jeff!
Another top tier video Jeff and Jessy. Really just commenting help the channel, but I just wanted to add that this Athean-X l means a lot to me because of how much a role it played in my own fitness and self confidence.
I'm now lucky enough to be in a position where I am quite confident in my physical appearance and have put enough work in where I feel able to pass on what little knowledge I have to my wife.
In recent months her lifestyle, confidence, health and happiness have all improved immeasurably. It's easy to think that these are all just fitness videos, but sometimes if you are able to change lives, then that is a gift that can never be re-payed.
Thanks guys. Keep up the amazing work .
PS: sorry for being gross lol
I hadn't realized how much Jeff has had an influence on my lifting. I'm watching this stuff thinking, yes, that's what I think about while doing...XXX. Thanks Jeff for all of the guidance over the years.
Jesse's progress is undeniable and a testament to everything you say. Inspirational too. Thanks for all your content.
His form on a few of these is kinda sketchy though. The deadlift, the reverse hyper, and the pendlay row (the last one) were pretty av.
@@shankrl1 Seemed good to me. But ... ok.
@@shankrl1 His form is good and the last one aint pendlay row, check your eyes .
@@shankrl1 It wasn't a penally row (as Jeff states in the video)... hence the different form!
@@shankrl1I know you refer to the upperback rounding, that's intentional to protect the lower back and there is nothing wrong with it.
1. MMA sparing, 2. Grapping sparing, 3. Striking sparing, 4. Rounds on heawy bag, 5. Diving, 6. Triatlon, 7. Swimming, 8. Rock climbing, 9. Olympic weight lifting, 10. Front squats single leg with weights, 11. Front squats with weights, 12. Deadlift, 13. Back squat with weights, 14. Junping on higher level surface, 15. Pullups, 16. Single arm lat pulldown, 17. Rowing, 18. Elastic band abb rotations, 19. Plank, 20. Assault bike.
I like your list. I would position rock climbing 3 spots higher.
Face Pulls with the added movement pattern of abduction (overhead arm extension) is the best exercise contribution from this channel! And the details to execute the pattern correctly are outstanding. Thank you Jeff. And I’ll even say thank you, for even everyone else using it, who hasn’t yet said thank you.
If you like the face pull so much why don’t u go marry it
You are the god of teaching. It isn’t possible to miss something when you are teaching.
What I love about your content is the anatomical science you put into your feedback. Learnt a lot from your worst/best vids. Keep it up 💪💪💪, you made me train much more efficient and focused , and my results are honestly incredible. Thanks for your positive influence on people and their mindset. 👊👍💪
my top 20
1.weighted pull ups
2. weighted dips
3. partial db lateral raises
4. spider curls with ez bar
5. squats
6. heavy/cheat ez barbell curls
7. Db press
8. seated wide grip rows
9. seated shoulder press
10. overhead/from the side tricep extensions
11. high close grip lat pulldowns ( sidehand or alternate grips)
12. deadlifts
13. Rdls
14. leg presses with extremely narrow stance
15. Facepulls
16. barbell shrugs
17. skull crushers
18. Leg extensions
19. Hammer curls
20. Db Pullovers
Great info. One exercise that I think everyone overlooks - a sprint. Not many exercises will whip you into shape than running a few 40 yards dashes.
I just love how Jeff explains and Jessie demonstrates all of these great lifts. As an older lady I just love lifting and Jeff is my favorite to watch. His videos don't have to just be for you men, us ladies love to lift and lift properly.... I feel Jeff hits the core muscle groups better then anyone I've found online
You have the same muscle groups we do so it makes sense.
Wanted to say, I've followed for a little bit...but been diving into the past 3 years of videos and me being a paraplegic...of course the lower body ones don't do it for me. A true excuse to skip leg day! 😂 But I've been implementing your techniques and workouts into my own and have really enjoyed and noticed the difference...especially in the help of the hand placement, working on getting my biceps to pop more and visible without the flex. Always had that issue...with good size arms, just not relaxed arm sleeve stretched, not having to wear the shmedium. But working on it with the help of your videos! 💪🏼👊🏼
My top 20
1. Pull up
2. Chin up
3. Chest dips
4. Incline Press
5. Lateral raise
6. Cross over
7. Arnold press
8. Pull over
9. Deadlift
10. Reverse lunge
11. Incline curl
12. Skull crusher
13. Back squat
14. Single arm dumbbell row
15. Facepull
16. Angel and devil
17. Rdl
18. Hammer curl
19. Bench press
20. Ez bar curl
1. Face Pulls
2. Pulling to the Face
3. Cable pulls (towards the face)
4. Inverted Cable Row (pulling to your face)
5. Rear delt rope flys
Dumbbell Halos...
I'm not afraid to go heavy on this one as long as I can establish a lot of connection to the lift (being able to feel every muscle within my shoulders).
Suggested tips:
1. From standing position, feet slightly wide of shoulder width...keep a bend in the legs enough to feel strong and anchored...and fight to keep torso tight and as straight as possible this will protect your back. So while moving the weight through space focus on keeping your core flexed.
2. Concentrate to try to create a smooth path around the back of your head... It is in the effort to smooth out the movement pathway of the dumbbell that, seem to activate all the finer deep shoulder muscles to really contribute to this lift.
3. Start off light and only progress into heavy weight when you can feel a dynamic fatigue in your shoulders... If you love Arnold Schwarzenegger and his role as Conan the barbarian it will feel powerful when you perfect the form and are able to start getting heavier with the weigh (envision Conan wielding his heavy sword around and behind his head).
Enjoy.
Thanks Athlean X for sharing this Top 20!
cool move...I will try this I think. I like the concept of lifting throughout a range of motion.
Great list. One of my favourites is also push ups. I know there are better options with weights, but I think it is a very complete and satisfying movement.
You can always do weighted push ups. I don't do bench presses I suspect they messed up my shoulders a bit. Weighted push ups have taken their place. Get a backpack put some plates or there is even vest for weights.
My 20
20-Calf raises
19-Cable crunches
18-Dumbbell curl
17-Reverse lunges
16-Cable lateral raises
15-Cable pullovers
14-Bulgarian squats
13-Hack squats
12-Barbell hip thrust
11-Hammer curls
10-Bar dips
9-Overhead press
8-Dumbbell bench press
7-Seated cable fly
6-Barbell rows
5-Pendulum squats
4-Facepulls
3-High bar back squat
2-Deadlifts
1- Pullups👑
I really like this kind of video, being in the gym and showcasing all of the proper techniques with the people walking around in the background just makes it seem more realistic. Feels just like being at the gym and makes the video more relatable and engaging. Keep up the good work Jeff and Jesse!!
Bodyweight lover here so:
Push-ups
Pull-ups
Pistol squat
Hanging row
Inverted deadlift (my weight varies between 240 and 290)
Handstand
The rest varies on need (handstand is nott specifically necessary, I just like being upside down).
Edit:
One of the animal flow/whatever its called/quadruped movements. Do a shoulder-to-shoulder pushing variant with a buddy for extra fun and a good wrestling style warm-up
Also cartwheels.
@@andrewmoonbeam321 never managed those :(
I am following AX for about an year. i can surely say that this video contains all the best things of 6 years of videos. New viewers not have to watch 20 videos (obviously they can watch to learn more ) to learn these exercise.
Dose the 20 dollar bill trick require that the bill be a 20 or will any bill work? Thanks!
If you don’t believe me, learn more. Love it!
Weighted dips! Very surprised you didn’t include those considering how great of a push exercise. You have them in almost every other push/chest video.
maybe this is more geared towards beginners because dips are very difficult to do. at least for me😅
Rdl - incline db press - suitcase carry - step ups - straight arm pull downs - ssb squat - Nordic curl - db tricep extension - walking db press -
I do add quite a few of these into my workouts. I’m over 65 and would like it if maybe you could do a video on resistance training for when we get older. So easy to do the wrong things at the wrong weight at this age. Love your channel thanks
Knowing how incredible it is to watch Jeff depict and voice his concern about adequately utilizing the muscle groups that you're targeting makes me astonished.
Thank you for going back to basics and covering the most important exercises. This is much more valuable than some crazy complicated exercises that most people won’t benefit from
Athlean X content is exceptional. I’ve had 6 orthopedic surgeries and a ton of issues . I’ve found ways with Jeff’s videos to be able to develop a successful workout plan while working around my injuries. I find it comical that for some reason there are a bunch of tools on social media who critique these videos with smug facial expressions while unnecessary flexing in the beginning and end of their ‘expert’ videos. The nitpicking is petty and unproductive . To each their own, but you cannot deny the fact that these videos are helpful to those who are willing to listen.
One thing I always admired about athlean is he’s a natural body builder and didn’t take any roids. His physic is what you get as a normal human who works hard and eats right. At least he’s not like 99% of the other dudes that say “follow my program, eat like me and you’ll get my results”. All those clowns forget to mention the special ingredient, roids!! I’ve fell victim to these scandals. I’ve believed in my idols and followed their plans, not getting same results. If only they’d tell you they also take roids. I know it’s taboo, but also if you’re selling packages to look like me, stop false advertising , and let people also know that if they really want those results they “need” to take roids. All the professionals are juiced. I didn’t know that before. And I’m not talking just about Olympian’s. All those pros are juicing . Some sort of something, even hgh as example. It’s just gross how they’ll sell programs and never tell people the real reason behind their results.
Jeff has more subcribers than the population of about 15 european countries,
some of them below:
Greece 10,423,054
Portugal 10,196,709
Belarus 9,449,323
Serbia 8,737,371
Bulgaria 6,948,445
Moldova 4,033,963
Albania 2,877,797
Macedonia 2,083,374
Malta 441,543
And frankly, I would rather have Jeff's body than be a roided up monster. Health is the primary concern, being cut is nice, but looking like you have diverse interests in life is also desireable. If the goal is sexual attractiveness, there's no end of studies that show women aren't looking for a Michelin Man-type body.
@@aquamarine99911 Most women are looking for the dad bod (or what THEY actually mean when they say it, basically muscular build with a bit of a beer belly) Jeffs build is more attractive but most women dont want to compete with their man, having a man like Jeff puts pressure on the woman to also workout and produce similar results.
@@antediluviangocart good, I don’t want her thinking a fit and healthy life is a one way street.
He’s a PHYSICAL THERAPIST. #1 on his resume. #2 Athlete # 3 Bodybuilder, I think sometimes too much. But I guess that’s what you need to represent yourself as to have a successful channel. Bodybuilder? I like his athletic and exercise correction contributions….
My personal 20 in no particular order that nobody asked for:
Squats
Deadlifts
Walking lunges
Hip thrusts
Dips (chest variation)
Incline db bench
Pushups
Pull ups
Barbell rows/pendley rows
Lat pullovers
Trap bar shrugs
Bayesian curls
Regular db curls
Dips (tricep variation)
Incline french press
Tricep pushdowns
Y-raises
Db over head press
Chest supported db rows
FACEPULLS
Oi, this guy is helping me get shredded. Almost there Jeff!😊
P.S. do your self a favor, I think it is in your best interest guys to buy his programs it’s worth it and you get to keep them for life. Peace ☮️ ✌️
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For me, the pull-up is the exercise that feels the best after I've done it. Its a beautiful exercise, it never really becomes light or easy.
You think you will ever be in situation in your life where you need to pull yourself up? Like.. are u a rock collector who might one day find himself hanging on the side of a mountain? With no one around to help.. pulls himself up?
@@floofsale maybe not. In that regard walking, running and swimming might be the smartest things to work on. Most upper body exercises are aesthetic first I believe, unless you want to be a powerlifter. Leg and core work can be more useful in everyday life but I cannot remember the last time life outside of the gym required me to use my biceps to the fullest extent for example!
@@floofsale Really? I have pulled myself into my window after forgetting my key several times. And onto my roof to get the frisbee for my kids. More importantly it helps with pulling stuff down as well.
@@floofsale Building a house/deck, climbing a fence, in a tree, fall off a boat, all kinds of things. If you cant pull yourself up even ONCE if your life depends on it, thats just negligent/dangerous.
Been doing what you been teaching for a couple years now and feel it's the right way and there is nothing to go back to.
When Jeff uploads a video, UA-cam gains muscles!!
Hahaha Exactly!
😀😀😀😀
You're going to get a lot of likes for this comment throughout the years, but it's corny as hell.
Gains Begins
Hey man just wanted to say ty for all ur videos I started about 2 years ago I'm 31 I'm 6foot2 or 6-1 just started at 125 130 lbs I'm currently 160 I've had massive strength gain and great mental health gain one my biggest problems was my back posture it has improved so much the gym has became my favorite part of my day I go everyday after work I still see myself as being to thin but I wouldn't say I'm skinny anymore I forsake have gained muscle and mass and am becoming more comfortable with myself when ever I'm feeling my gains are not their I look back to a old picture from before I started and it gets me back on focus that this is a long term journey not a sprint
My top 5 in no particular order are:
1. RDLs
2. Curls (EZ bar)
3. Pull ups/Weight pull ups
4. Bench Press
5. Seated Calf Raises (mainly cause my calves suck so I love trying to grow them 😂)
You matter?
John dont hate
@John Smith Says the guy who has the same name as thousands of other people.
@@johnsmith1474 Idk what do you think John do I matter or dont I??? If you saw me dying right in front of you would you save me John or would you leave me to die cause I dont matter? Up to you John.
@@Turnpost2552 Not sure what Johns problem is 🤷🏽♂️
I love all the other guys who try to make their content based on criticizing this content with their main justification being I'm big, trust me bro
Greatest coach of all time! (Change my mind) 💪🏼
My most favourite of past videos is the TVA crunch ..... it has sharpened my look tremendously and YOU taught it! It can be done while getting out of your vehicle, while shopping for groceries ... any where any time, not just in the bedroom or your living room.
A lot of tall guys have trouble finding pull up bars high enough to follow your advice on the pull up. We have to bend our legs back to not have them hit the floor.
Sometimes if you lean back a bit and depress the shoulder plus a little bit of hip flexion too in the bottom can help too straighten the knees fully(depends on the situation
6’5’’ here, I cross my lower legs by putting my ankles on top of each other, use my knees to squeeze the weight plate, tighten my core and go lift!
You can still engage the hollow body position without pointing your toes you just have to practice. One cue that can help dial it in is to use a band hanging from the bar and place it under the knee and push down against the resistance of the band. Forces the body into line in a similar way and then once you get used to it you can remove the band and start overloading again
Many of these are on your "100" program, which I've been doing for several weeks now. I love it.
*My top 20 picks*
Legs
Bulg. Split squat
Back squat
Sledge push
Back
D. Lift
Lat pull down
Bent over barbell rows
Chest
Dips
Bech press
Pullover
Shoulder
Face pulls
Lateral raise
Triceps
Kickbacks
Lying triceps extension
Biceps
Db curls
Incline curls
Hams, glutes
Hip thrust
Calves
Seated calves raise
Traps
Shrugs
Forearms
Wrist curls
Abs
Hanging leg raise
Bulgarian Split Squats 😭
Your the boss coming to excercises just finished your 22 day excercise with bicepts and tricepts it's been a journey thanks 🇹🇹
I got no idea why, but the waiter curls hit on a whole other level. Best pump I’ve ever had in my long heads 💪
I takes out the forearms biceps working hard (Y)
First time I have ever seen them, will try them tomorrow
My 20 of All time would be:
Barbell bench press
Weighted Dips
DB incline press
Barbell overheadpress
DB lateral raise
Triceps pushdown
Triceps skullchusher
Barbell back squat
Leg extension
Hanging Leg raise
DB unilateral calve raise
Seated leg curls
Deadlift
Weighted chin-up
Facepull
Barbell row
Bulgarian split squat
Hammer curl
Incline curl
Barbell hip thrust
But I am always up to test new routines and change my mind
I’d argue a walking lunge is just as good if not better than the reverse lunge.. you get the same staggered step work but with a more ballistic aspect of the lift. But what the hell do I know lol you’re clearly more successful a trainer than I am 😅
Reverse lunges make less impact on thee knee caps. But if you have good knees and balance, the walking variation is certainly more athletic i think
Both are good and have different purposes
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I've never seen you do a video in a different gym, the other people are throwing me off!😁
Great stuff. Thanks!
Ok. This explains a lot of the "most effective" series which I incorporated into my life and absolutely love.
Keep up the good work!
Great stuff. i did your inferno max size twice in the past, that was really gruesome but set me on the right track.
I used this video and the best to worst exercises videos to create my own upper/lower 4 day routine (i also do Muay ). Iv'e progressed immensely in 6 months, specially in the compounds, like the DL, Front Squat, bench press and Shoulder press. But the game changer for me was the weighted pullups. what a fantastic exercise, noticed more core, grip, shoulder and back strength that allowed me to evolve on other lifts, specially the Deadlift and the Rows. Dead Rows however hurt my back so i reverted to the pronated and supinated BB Row. In the video it's easy to see how Jesse is sometimes hurting is back with some round posture on the dead Row. that happens to me when i try to do more weight. Keep up the good work and creating phenomenal content,
Love them all Jeff & Jesse… thanks guys 61 & still rockin 🦾🦾
Every video I learn something to correct in my form. Thank you
this guy is legendary, i bought a workout Program for beginners and i love it! what a confidence boost, thank you for ur hard work!
this is not a sponsored comment btw keep up the good work you are helping alot of ppl.
What exercise would you recommend is best for quads if you've had knee surgery?
My top 5 ?
1: Face pulls
2: Face pulls
3: Face pulls
4: Face pulls
5: Face pulls
Okay. This video has made me realize there is an Athlean-X t-shirt I never knew I needed. "Don't believe me? Learn more." Best line ever.
Back squats , front squats, Bulgarian squats, goblet squats, Jefferson squats, Zercher squats, pistol squats ( my favorite) , body weight squat (bilateral stances with no weight if it is appropriate for you) Just squat!
All out short burst sprints, kettlebell swings, jumping squats, med ball throws, weighted pull ups, dead lifts, hanging leg raises, med ball assisted one handed push-ups, waiter curl(learned here) Face pulls (also learned here) barbell cheat curls and Zottman curls ( they are how Arnold first grew his arms) good mornings, and honestly I don't even have twenty total exercises I do. Also basic beginner Pilates and grip strength targeting exercises would all be a part of my list that might come close to twenty.
This seems more like my list. Little bit more explosive work. I also like to include bench press, BackSquat and clean and press
@@luukpeeters4000 Those three are great too, for over all strength and some size gains I just don't seem to ever get around to doing them, but I know the value they can offer if practiced once or twice a week.
I fully pivoted to decline Skullcrushers based on this advice in one of Jeff's previous videos and it's so much more effective and efficient than using a flat bench
I appreciate this video and go back to it all the time. Thank you so much.
Another outstanding video full of tips and techniques! At 62 I am thoroughly enjoying and applying your sessions... Jeff Many Thanks for all the time and energy you put into this and what a transformation with Jessie!
Motivated, im back on the grind. Thank you Athlean-x for showing me the way. I am back on the path brother. Gotta get my body right, cardio right, learn to box. All of it.
Killing it on GMA Jeff! Thanks for repping PT!
Nice, for someone with back ache spreading the feet forward is an excellent tip. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. Thanks
Im new on this and i am 43 yers old. I need to get shape. So thank you alot
Hi Jeff, could you make a do's and don't exercise video for people with retroverted hips? I found out late that I have retroverted hips, and it is the main cause for many muscle imbalances that I have. For instance any kind of squat is extremely difficult for me to do, however I was a decent dead lifter. You are one of the only sources I trust due to your prowess is physical therapy, and your vast knowledge of how the body moves.
DB waiter curls have improved my biceps workout more than any other exercise. It's no longer new to me but is still working. Thanks for the suggestion over a year ago.
im balance challenged so watching you has helped me a alot
Missing:
1. RDL
2. Weighted push up
3. DB curl
4. Chest supported row
I always enjoy watching your routines, sir,you are very professional and serious about them!! Thank God for sharing the routines. Greetings 🙂🤝
Much respect for Your knowledge and teaching ability.
unweighted step-ups, explosive up and slow on the down. Helped stabilize and strengthen hips for higher squat numbers. First time I've seen a reverse hyper in someone's workout. I recently purchased a machine for my home gym. Great stuff. Thanks for the video, I'll have to add some of these to my morning lift. Get it Jessie! BR Coffee cheers mate
Question : I’m 62 with a knee replacement 7 years ago. Are barbell pelvic thrusts bad for the prosthetic knee? I can do it with three 45 lb plates per side.
Love the little details that really make all the difference!
I love all the exercise you have displayed today. Like the way you explain it on how to do the proper movements.
Another great video from the master. Thank you Jeff and Jesse too.
External rotation was a game changer for me. On chest and tricep days I always do 3 reps of these and shoulder pain goes away over the time of repair (2-3 days)