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Why I Stopped Doing Barbell Exercises & You Should Too
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00:00 - The athlete's mindset to training
06:35 - Workout Overview
10:07 - How to start Hybrid Training
14:25 - How to Find Your Running Pace
19:15 - What is Zone 2 Cardio?
30:48 - Beginner Hybrid Athlete Recommendations
33:00 - How to Run Your First 5km
36:00 - Running Technique - Forefoot vs Heel Strike
42:20 - Injury Management & Prevention for Runners
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01:01:05 - Recovery Tactics
01:04:10 - Alec's Vegan/Plant Based Diet for Performance
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01:18:56 - Phytic Acid & Anti Nutrient concerns in Plant Based Diets
1. Match reps per side, with a caveat. Most people do the weak side first, then stop their strong side. Instead, try pushing the strong side as normal then matching the weak side with as many rest pause sets as needed.
2. Let your technique change side to side. We're asymmetrical by design, so we shouldn't expect both sides to move the exact same. Need to rotate your leg out more? Rotate your arm in more? Do it. If you force yourself to be unnaturally symmetrical it may be limiting your comfort and performance on the weaker side.
3. Stop worrying about it. No matter what you see on social media, imbalances don't always lead to pain or performance issues. Often, they HELP performance e.g. in elite athletes. And what CAN lead to pain is catastrophizing about a problem that doesn't exist i.e. the nocebo effect.
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While Planks are a very popular exercise, they’re probably the most ineffective exercise for strengthening and building your ab muscles. In this video Alec Blenis shows me his favourite exercises and the techniques he uses to strengthen his core.
I'm currently doing this 1-2x per week to help me unlock my Muscle Up and to support the extra heavy pressing volume I've added in recently.
It's not always relevant to keep this kind of thing in, but you can never really have wrists too strong.
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00:00 - Timestamps because Uncle Eugene cares
00:46 - Functional Anatomy of the Forearm muscles
02:48 - Are Lifting Straps Cheating?
03:54 - Planning Your Forearm Workouts (Sample Workouts)
07:46 - Full Training Week
This comprehensive guide unveils the secrets to developing robust forearms and a formidable grip. We begin by dissecting the functional anatomy of the forearms, highlighting the eight primary actions performed by these muscles. Understanding these movements is crucial for optimizing your training routine and preventing injury.
Next, we delve into the three key principles of effective forearm and grip training: targeting all muscle groups through their full range of motion, emphasizing strength and endurance, and prioritizing joint health and mobility. By incorporating these principles into your workouts, you'll not only build size and strength but also enhance resilience and reduce the risk of injury.
I'll explore a wide array of exercises tailored to each specific forearm action, including flexion, pronation, supination, wrist deviation, and extension/flexion. From classic movements like hammer curls to innovative techniques using cables and dowel rods, you'll discover a variety of options to challenge your forearms and maximize growth potential.
Additionally, I address the age-old debate surrounding lifting straps, emphasizing their importance for optimizing training intensity and managing fatigue. While grip strength is essential, lifting straps provide invaluable support during compound lifts, ensuring that your forearms receive adequate stimulation without compromising performance.
To help you structure your training plan, there's four main categories: size, strength, endurance, and general preparedness. Whether you're aiming to pack on muscle mass or enhance grip endurance, I provide practical recommendations and sample workout routines to guide your journey.
Finally, I offer valuable insights into managing elbow and wrist pain, emphasizing the importance of proper form, training volume, and recovery strategies. By following the recommendations outlined in this guide, you'll unlock the full potential of your forearms and grip strength while minimizing the risk of overuse injuries.
Unless you’re training for a specific lifting sport, you can and should adjust ALL exercises to suit your body, mobility and goals.
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Load isn’t the goal. Use enough, but keep it lighter and move fluidly as opposed to trying to muscle the weight around and keep things stiff and rigid.
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Workout details
1. Smith Machine Incline Press (Upper Chest) - 4 sets of 8-12 reps
2. Smith Machine JM Press (Triceps) - 3-4 sets of 6-15 reps
3. Dumbbell Lateral Raise Giant Set (Shoulders) - 3 sets of AMRAP
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00:00 - 9 Levels of Training Your Back for Max Muscle Growth
00:38 - Level 1 - Deadlifts for Back Development
01:30 - Level 2 - Chin Ups & Pull Ups for Lat Width
02:23 - Level 3 - Supported Dumbbell Row
03:03 - Level 4 - Unsupported Barbell Rows
03:55 - Level 5 - Round Back Movements
04:18 - Level 6 - Lengthened Bias Back Training
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06:56 - Level 8 - Optimising Exercises for Back Width
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This 3 exercise minimalist Lat/Back workout is all you need to grow your back. Keep it simple, train with good technique and effort and enjoy the results!
We discuss the best bodybuilding exercises, the best techniques for maximising muscle growth, free weights vs machines
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00:00 - How to create an effective muscle building plan
03:40 - How many exercises do you need to build muscle optimally
04:40 - When to vary exercises in a muscle building plan
08:00 - Are free weights better than machines for muscle growth?
11:30 - Can you target the Upper Inner Chest?
18:58 - Lying Leg Curl vs Seated Leg Curl
21:54 - Seated Calf Raise vs Straight Leg Calf Raise
25:50 - Can Stretching Build Muscle?
31:13 - How to plan a program for Lagging Body Parts
32:30 - The Minimum Effective Dose of Training for Muscle Gain
41:55 - Cardio/Aerobic Training for Muscle Growth
48:20 - What has Brad Schoenfeld changed his mind on?
Research mentioned:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33671664
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5915697
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37582807
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34743671
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33009197
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36795130
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36828324
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36457663
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37029826
journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/abstract/9900/effects_of_different_weekly_set_progressions_on.380.aspx
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00:00 - Timestamps because Uncle Eugene cares about your short attention spans
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00:00 - Intellectual Influences
18:21 - Things Dr Mike Israetel was wrong about
28:35 - How to stop overthinking your workouts
41:14 - Bad squat technique advice
47:14 - How to balance lifting with BJJ & sports
1:05:07 - Mobility training recommendations
1:15:56 - Mike's closing thoughts
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0:00 - 💪 Thanks to Brian Cage for joining me!
0:20 - Atlantis Cable Row
1:11 - Atlantis High Cable Row
2:00 - 🙏 Shout out to John Meadows' "Stretchers" exercise
3:03 - Atlantis T-Bar Row
4:19 - Paramount Row
6:06 - Nautilus X-Pload Row
7:40 - Prime Seated Row
9:50 - Positions of Flexion Drop Set
12:20 - Nautilus Shoulder/Incline Press
13:11 - Nautilus Shoulder Fly - Gen 1
15:29 - Nautilus Behind Neck Fly - Gen 1
16:21 - Nautilus Rear Delt Fly - Gen 1
17:09 - Nautilus Triceps Extension - Gen 1
18:05 - Paramount Triceps Pushdown
19:30 - Atlantis Lat Pulldown
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20:08 - Paramount Lat Pulldown
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