Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength)In this video I tell the story of how I built my legs through effort, consistency, frequency, and programming, with some help from my genetics and training age.
00:00-01:39 Livin’ w/ big legs 01:40-03:27 Genetics 03:28-04:26 Thrall Brothers 04:27-06:43 My training history 06:44-08:15 My training age 08:16-09:48 Programming 09:49-10:40 The Low Bar Squat 10:41-12:26 Consistency 12:27-13:57 Love 13:58-15:40 Takeaways
How I Built Big LegsAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-03-26 | In this video I tell the story of how I built my legs through effort, consistency, frequency, and programming, with some help from my genetics and training age.
00:00-01:39 Livin’ w/ big legs 01:40-03:27 Genetics 03:28-04:26 Thrall Brothers 04:27-06:43 My training history 06:44-08:15 My training age 08:16-09:48 Programming 09:49-10:40 The Low Bar Squat 10:41-12:26 Consistency 12:27-13:57 Love 13:58-15:40 Takeaways
00:00-03:30 Who is Will? 03:31-08:48 Will’s current training routine 08:49-10:46 Only 3 hours per week 10:47-11:55 If Will needed to get drafted, what would training look like? 11:56-16:36 Performance expectations 16:37-19:28 SC programs Gen Pop vs. Athlete 19:29-25:13 Why is Powerlifting content more popular than SC content? 25:14-29:17 Do your athletes give you pushback? 29:18-35:00 Athlete’s wants vs. Athlete needs 35:01-37:00 Rambling about Intermediates 37:01-38:41 How many reps? 38:42-40:41 Variations 40:42-44:48 Density sets, Giant sets, AMRAPs 44:49-49:43 Why Sprint? 49:44-01:00:16 Why do the Olympic lifts? 01:02:57-01:04:26 Should regular gym goes try olympic lifts? 01:04:27-01:05:02 Is 405 CJ achievable natty? 01:05:20-01:08:48 SupraMax eccentric training 01:08:49-01:10:49 Does Will use machines? 01:10:50–01:12:07 Progressive Overload mistake 01:13:14-01:14:34 Improving Rate of Force Development 01:14:35-01:15:08 Disdain for Trap Bar Deadlifts 01:15:09-01:16:22 French Contrast 01:16:23-01:19:34 Band assisted jumps 01:19:35-01:23:42 Dealing w/ College S&C BS 01:23:43-01:25:00 Would Will compete in a weightlifting comp 01:26:00-01:26:54 What bother’s you about fitness content? 01:26:55-01:33:32 online debates 01:33:33-01:37:22 Will’s programsThis is my #1 piece of equipment after a barbellAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-08-16 | In this video I explain how to use the ghd/ghr glute ham raise, glute ham developer from Sorinex. I've also used Rogue Fitness version, Hammer Strength's version, and some lesser quality versions.
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-templateI waited 10 years for this machine! [Sorinex Back Attack]Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-08-08 | In this video I explain how to use the Sorinex Back Attack Machine that I saw Brian Shaw using years ago. This machine seems to be the old version that Sorinex used to offer. The new version looks much different, same basic function.
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-templateBeing In Your 20s Is More Potent Than Steroids.Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-07-25 | In this video I talk about the biggest difference in my training now Vs. when I was in my 20's. I talk about how my recovery, volume, intensity have/have not changed, and I discuss using anger and aggression to your advantage.
00:00-01:22 Getting old 01:23-04:29 How I navigate training now 04:30-07:37 Anger and Aggression 07:38-11:43 Vomit 11:44-14:35 Steroids 14:36-15:27 Where did this aggression come from? 15:28-16:13 Hormones 16:14-18:08 Competive 18:09-20:54 Identity 20:55-24:26 Proving "them" wrong 24:27-25:26 New & exciting 25:27-26:39 My emotional release 26:40-27:31 Recap
00:00-00:53 When I started running again 00:54-01:44 Don't worry about dip in performance 01:45-04:51 Switch up your pace 04:52-07:20 Hill sprints/Incline jogging 07:21-11:15 Practice strong technique 11:16-14:00 Don't be afraid to push it 14:01-16:23 Focus on the purpose of your weight session
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-template1 Year of Bodybuilding - The BIG(?) RevealAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-07-03 | 00:00-07:12 My thoughts on my "transformation" 07:13-08:08 Honest evaluation 08:09-11:40 The muscle I've gained 11:41-13:16 Eating 13:17-16:24 Health 16:25-20:37 Running
00:00-01:15 Intro 01:16-02:00 Tip #1 Start Slow 02:01-03:14 Tip #2 Expect Nothing 03:15-04:09 Tip #3 Don't Expect To Be Pain Free 04:10-05:07 Tip #4 Don't Start With Dips 05:08-06:36 Tip #5 Drop Your Ego 06:37-07:38 Tip #6 Have A Rep Range 07:39-08:58 Tip #7 Use EMOM or Total Reps 08:59-11:01 Tip #8 Don't Be Afraid Of Low Reps 11:02-13:48 Tip #9 Use Small Plates 13:49-15:18 Tip #10 Let Progress Come To You
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-template12 NEW lifts that will get you absolutely JACK3D!Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-06-06 | 00:00-02:42 Hwhy? 02:43-03:52 floating power shrug 03:53-04:38 landmine row 04:39-05:14 single arm DB press 05:15-06:10 curtsy lunge 06:11-07:08 45 degree side bend 07:09-08:14 one arm hangs 08:15-09:26 commando knees to elbows 09:27-10:50 DB high pull 10:51-11:53 GHD sit-ups 11:52-12:57 paused banded RDLs 12:58-14:17 spider curl on preacher 14:18-15:45 reverse milk the cow
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-template10 Tips For Improving Sleep QualityAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-05-30 | 00:00-00:37 Intro 00:38-01:20 Sleep chamber 01:21-04:47 Stay active 04:48-05:38 Blackout curtains 05:39-07:39 No phone, no tv in evening 07:40-08:32 White noise machine 08:33-10:28 Let your world shrink 10:29-13:23 Stop drink caffeine 13:24-14:13 No phone in bedroom 14:14-15:06 Mediate & Stretch 15:07-18-29 Avoid extreme eating habits
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-templateFuture Marines do a Strongman workout at Untamed Strength GymAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-05-13 | The fair oaks recruiting station Poolees and some of the Marine Corps recruiters run through some strongman circuit training in Sacramento, CA.
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-templateUltimate PPL - Doomslayer @NaturalHypertrophyAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-05-02 | Some clips of the program I'm following. Natural Hypertrophy's Ultimate PPL - Doomslayer programHow BODYBUILDING helped & hurt my STRONGMAN performance.Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-04-25 | This is my California's Strongest Man 2024 recap. I placed 2nd in the 231 middleweight division. 1st event - 180 lbs circus DB - tied for 1st 2nd event - 700 lbs conan's wheel - 2nd place 3rd event - 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 lbs keg toss - 3rd place 4th event - 280 lbs farmers carry - 5th place 5th event - keg carry & load - 1st place
00:00-03:28 CSM recap 03:29-08:34 improved tricep strength 08:35-12:50 the dreaded conan's wheel 12:51-16:45 improved bicep strength 16:46-19:45 improved posterior chain endurance 19:46-23:32 loss of overhead mobility 23:33-25:23 loss of explosiveness 25:24-27:42 poor trunk stability 27:43-28:45 recap
I explain how bodybuilding helped and hurt my strongman performance. The good: improved tricep and arm strength, improved posterior chain endurance The bad: poor overhead mobility, loss of explosiveness, decrease in trunk stability from lack of heavy squats and deadlifts.
Event 1: 180 lbs circus DB tied for 1st place Event 2: 700 lbs conan's wheel max distance carry 2nd place Event 3: 25-45 lbs Keg toss over 15' 3rd place Event 4: 280 lbs/hand farmer's carry x 100' 5th place Event 5: Keg carry and load 1st placeBest Exercise For GlutesAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-03-27 | this Short is from: youtu.be/y4M2oxhZz3Y?si=wsg29QfY_T1lMBWQ
Put a bar on your back, bend over, squat down low!
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-templateMy Life As A Recovering Powerlifter | Whats Changed?Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-03-05 | 00:00-02:29 Skit 02:30-05:10 Preamble 05:11-08:59 #1 More flexible 09:00-11:03 #2 Technique 11:04-12:43 #3 Take it or leave it 12:44-13:40 #4 Feelings 13:41-14:50 #5 I don’t care about weight 14:51-15:42 #6 Things need not be perfect 15:43-17:06 #7 Baseline strength 17:07-19:07 #8 Have you tried caring less?
00:00-03:05 A few thoughts on round back deadlifts 03:06-03:33 Toes out, knees out 03:34-05:12 Ditch the belt 05:13-05:40 Set youR back at the top 05:41-06:38 Touch and Go reps 06:39-07:40 Tempo reps 07:41-08:28 Block pulls 08:29-09:17 Sumo 09:18-10:06 Romanian deadlifts
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-template[OPEN GYM] Keg Party & Atlas Stone PRsAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-02-19 | This open gym took place on Saturday Feb 17th, 2024. If you want to be a part of the next one, Instagram is where I announce it. @untamedstrength
Today we tossed sandbags and kegs, pressed circus DBs, and loaded Atlas Stones.
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-templateWhy you suck on competition day.Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-01-26 | 00:00-01:50 You peaked too early 01:51-04:25 You dropped your pack 04:26-06:29 Your warm-ups sucked 06:30-07:18 You are not focused 07:19-09:11 Your training routine is too perfect 09:12-10:20 You're just hoping
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-template10 COMMANDMENTS you should OBEY on your Fitness JourneyAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2024-01-05 | 00:00-01:08 Intro 01:09-05:32 #1 Focus on the goal 05:33-08:17 #2 Stick to a program 08:18-11:48 #3 Log your training 11:49-16:39 #4 Don't take breaks 16:40-19:07 #5 Eat according to your goals 19:08-21:21 #6 Learn how to cook 21:22-25:14 #7 Equipment 25:15-29:49 #8 Master your technique 29:50-31:54 #9 Never lie to yourself 31:55-35:12 #10 Go all in 35:13-41:29 #8 and #2 forgotten thoughts
In-person & Online Form Check Service: http://www.trainuntamed.com/one-time-form-checkHow & Why You Should SUPERSET Your ExercisesAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2023-12-21 | 00:00-00:53 Intro 00:54-03:02 How I used supersets in the past 03:03-03:49 Antagonistic muscles 03:50-04:51 Compounds & Isolations 04:52-06:02 Increasing frequency 06:03-08:05 Saves time 08:06-10:02 Saves energy
FREE Strongman Template:barbellmedicine.com/free-strongman-template4 Workout Adjustments when Stress is HIGH and Motivation is LOWAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2023-12-11 | In this video I explain my approach to working out when stress is high and motivation is low. Sometimes adjustments don't need to be made, sometimes they do.
00:00-02:23 Why you don't want to workout 02:24-04:11 Change the tempo/variation 04:12-05:35 Change the equipment 05:36-07:16 Free weights to machines 07:17-08:57 Bodyweight workout 08:58-10:04 Don't skip workouts
00:00-00:36 Intro 00:37-01:18 Who this video is NOT for 01:19-01:54 Who this video IS for 01:55-02:58 gym less busy 02:59-04:03 less distrations 04:04-04:53 there is no escape 04:54-06:20 more productive during the day 06:21-08:26 less stress & anxiety 08:27-12:08 more energy
00:00-01:38 The Argument 01:39-04:09 Powerbuilding for Gen Pop 04:10-09:32 YouTube Fitness is not for Gen Pop 09:33-14:25 Why Powerlifting dominates Bodybuilding 14:26-18:47 Strength is addicting 18:48-20:15 Powerlifting is not Strength Training is not Bodybuilding 20:16-21:52 Pursing strength in different areasMy Bodybuilding Bulking DietAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2023-11-02 | untamedstrengthapparel.com/collections/all
00:00-03:44 Breakfast & Coffee Talk 03:45-04:28 Intra-workout 04:29-05:52 Snack 1 05:53-08:25 Lunch 08:26-11:16 Snack 2 & Diet Talk 11:17-14:22 Dinner/Fast Food/Ice Cream3 Bulking Principles I NO LONGER FollowAlan Thrall (Untamed Strength)2023-10-26 | 00:00-08:38 Bulk Story 08:39-11:51 no overflow on surplus 11:52-16:16 protein requirements 16:17-23:30 less saturated fat