Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I don't really expect this video to do well in terms of views, however I do feel it was important to chip in with my view because what this really points to is a systematic flaw in human nature. That is something we all need to think about.
This is a far more conversational tone than my usual videos, to reflect the nature of the content.
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Wizard. The definitive guide to full body training: fazlifts.co.uk/products/the-wizard-full-body-heavy-light-medium-hypertrophy
Barbarian, how to program Upper Lower for everyone: fazlifts.co.uk/products/the-barbarian-upper-lower-for-hypertrophy
Noob, the ultimate beginner training book: fazlifts.co.uk/products/the-noob-a-complete-fazlifts-beginner-training-system
00:00 This video will be in a different tone to my usual videos, more conversational
01:02 I explain that my perspective is different because of my background in education and doctoral-level study
03:39 I talk through my own experience with the doctoral process to show how much rigor and originality are required
06:51 I share my reaction to seeing Mike’s data table and why it immediately raised red flags for me
08:54 I explain why fabricated or careless data would never pass even a first-year doctoral review based on my own experience
13:36 I discuss how Mike’s popularity seems to have peaked and why people are now more critical of him
15:14 I point out some of the strange or harmful training claims he’s made publicly and how they’ve damaged credibility
18:01 I talk about how large influencers can spread bad or oversimplified information far more easily than smaller creators
21:00 I compare the situation to being a fake natty—when your authority is built on something misleading, it undermines everything
22:45 I highlight the potential favoritism in the evidence-based community and how those who’ve benefited from Mike tend to defend him
25:23 I question whether exercise science as a field has truly added much of practical value
26:45 I remind viewers that they have a responsibility to stay skeptical and not just accept authority at face value
27:14 I reflect on how human nature drives us to follow leaders rather than think independently
32:32 I close by saying that blind loyalty to influencers is part of the problem and that we all need to be more critical
🔗 BoostCamp Program – Jacked Intellectual: https://www.boostcamp.app/#fazlifts
🎥 Next Watch: I Stopped Following "Science Based" Workouts and Made Crazy Gains!: youtu.be/R2i71DtY3Q8
#Fazlifts #gym #BoostCamp #Hypertrophy #NaturalBodybuilding #MuscleBuilding #StrengthTraining #ProgressiveOverload #ControlledEccentric #MechanicalTension #Consistency #TrainingTips #GymTips #Bodybuilding #GymProgress #evidencebasedfitness
I don't really expect this video to do well in terms of views, however I do feel it was important to chip in with my view because what this really points to is a systematic flaw in human nature. That is something we all need to think about.
This is a far more conversational tone than my usual videos, to reflect the nature of the content.
Coaching Enquiries? f0519b4hzes.typeform.com/to/jPdrSVOk
Wizard. The definitive guide to full body training: fazlifts.co.uk/products/the-wizard-full-body-heavy-light-medium-hypertrophy
Barbarian, how to program Upper Lower for everyone: fazlifts.co.uk/products/the-barbarian-upper-lower-for-hypertrophy
Noob, the ultimate beginner training book: fazlifts.co.uk/products/the-noob-a-complete-fazlifts-beginner-training-system
00:00 This video will be in a different tone to my usual videos, more conversational
01:02 I explain that my perspective is different because of my background in education and doctoral-level study
03:39 I talk through my own experience with the doctoral process to show how much rigor and originality are required
06:51 I share my reaction to seeing Mike’s data table and why it immediately raised red flags for me
08:54 I explain why fabricated or careless data would never pass even a first-year doctoral review based on my own experience
13:36 I discuss how Mike’s popularity seems to have peaked and why people are now more critical of him
15:14 I point out some of the strange or harmful training claims he’s made publicly and how they’ve damaged credibility
18:01 I talk about how large influencers can spread bad or oversimplified information far more easily than smaller creators
21:00 I compare the situation to being a fake natty—when your authority is built on something misleading, it undermines everything
22:45 I highlight the potential favoritism in the evidence-based community and how those who’ve benefited from Mike tend to defend him
25:23 I question whether exercise science as a field has truly added much of practical value
26:45 I remind viewers that they have a responsibility to stay skeptical and not just accept authority at face value
27:14 I reflect on how human nature drives us to follow leaders rather than think independently
32:32 I close by saying that blind loyalty to influencers is part of the problem and that we all need to be more critical
🔗 BoostCamp Program – Jacked Intellectual: https://www.boostcamp.app/#fazlifts
🎥 Next Watch: I Stopped Following "Science Based" Workouts and Made Crazy Gains!: youtu.be/R2i71DtY3Q8
#Fazlifts #gym #BoostCamp #Hypertrophy #NaturalBodybuilding #MuscleBuilding #StrengthTraining #ProgressiveOverload #ControlledEccentric #MechanicalTension #Consistency #TrainingTips #GymTips #Bodybuilding #GymProgress #evidencebasedfitness
