15 Idiotic Muscle Building Mistakes (AVOID THESE!)

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    15 Muscle Building Mistakes To Avoid: In today's video we're going over a very important checklist of bodybuilding mistakes you need to steer clear of if you want to build muscle as efficiently as possible. If you simply take the time to watch this through and apply all of these muscle gain tips to your hypertrophy workouts, it truly could make a very significant difference to your bottom line muscle growth and strength gains. There's so much misleading workout advice out there nowadays both in TH-cam fitness and social media to where most bodybuilding beginners have been led completely off course. The training advice in this video will help bring you back to the basics so you can focus in on the things that truly matter for gaining muscle and eliminate the inessentials.
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    • @keeganmills1479
      @keeganmills1479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What’s your opinion on creatine cycling ?
      Is there research that backs it as being more beneficial than simply taking a serving everyday with a break ?

    • @gregorywladecki5382
      @gregorywladecki5382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got the free custom plan. There are lot of exercises per workout. Keeping in mind your comments on fatigue, how long should each workout take (warmup, all sets, pyramids, and all)?

    • @simplycalisthenics1412
      @simplycalisthenics1412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a question: could you keep progressive overloading with the same exercise, for instance, I do pushups for horizontal push

    • @allenkolle8774
      @allenkolle8774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hey bro I got my program a couple months ago, I'm sticking to it! I'm happy to tell you I have lost 41 lbs so far!

    • @azadkurdi8936
      @azadkurdi8936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I send my information twice but you did not answer ?!😔

  • @Strangepete
    @Strangepete 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7076

    Urinating all over yourself DOES directly lead to muscle growth. Anyone disagreeing hasn't been paying attention to the literature.

    • @Dougie.A.M
      @Dougie.A.M 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      This exactly. Sean doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about, yet again. 🙄

    • @potatowaffle5653
      @potatowaffle5653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +270

      Feel the buuuurrn

    • @yogsothothx
      @yogsothothx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +240

      You must be the guy who created my smart scale. Every time I urinate, it tells me I build muscles

    • @SupermanOG
      @SupermanOG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Are you taking the piss ?

    • @dorso3680
      @dorso3680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Urinating all over your pants is killing your gains

  • @krtk.19
    @krtk.19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9247

    00:40 01. Chasing the pump
    01:45 02. Chasing fatigue
    02:35 03. Relying on soreness
    04:45 04. Insufficient training effort
    06:00 05. Not tracking your workouts
    08:00 06. Excessive workout variation
    09:45 07. Choosing the wrong lifts
    11:15 08. Unequal body part focus
    12:40 09. Unstable exercises
    13:30 10. EGO LIFTING
    14:45 11. Excessively strict form
    15:38 12. High rep focus
    16:35 13. Short rest times
    17:50 14. Cardio before lifting
    18:20 15. Copying enhanced lifters
    We all gonna make it 💪
    Peace ✌❤
    Thanks for likes guys !

  • @ben3318
    @ben3318 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    In an industry plagued with scams and CLICKBAIT this guy is honest and straight up, rare these days. Thank you Sean

  • @bakkyarou
    @bakkyarou ปีที่แล้ว +2060

    My biggest workout mistake was overdoing it. I did 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run every day. I worked out so hard that all the hair on my head fell out, and I'm so strong now that life is just boring to me. I no longer find any goals I can't accomplish, and whenever anyone challenges me to a fight it's over in one punch.

    • @muramasaYT
      @muramasaYT ปีที่แล้ว +37

      xd

    • @aliicingir2108
      @aliicingir2108 ปีที่แล้ว +289

      Bro thinks he is an anime protagonist

    • @Saucceeent.
      @Saucceeent. ปีที่แล้ว

      All that just to get shot by a nigga with wicks

    • @urmom7031
      @urmom7031 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      bro is saitama😭😭😭

    • @striving_servant
      @striving_servant ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Best comment I've ever seen tbh LMAOOOO

  • @Examdactly
    @Examdactly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +706

    "Kneeling, iso-lateral, paused, cable-fly, drop set, super setted with a clapping bosu ball push up" with his deadpan delivery took me all the way the f out 🤣.

    • @sohailjaswar6442
      @sohailjaswar6442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Same Lmfaooo

    • @TheLastInferno
      @TheLastInferno ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Legend says that's the exercise Goku did to become Super Saiyan 😂😂

    • @genewaggoner6449
      @genewaggoner6449 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That one made me laugh out loud 😂

    • @of5458
      @of5458 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You guys are laughing but that’s exactly how I got jacked.

  • @MarioTomicOfficial
    @MarioTomicOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4870

    This pretty much covers most of the biggest mistakes out there. Great video as always!

    • @RobertWadlow292
      @RobertWadlow292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Put your shirt on

    • @tyreeuyinmwen5016
      @tyreeuyinmwen5016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I love the love Mario shows you on every video. Kinda supportive companionship I’m patiently waiting on🤞🏾

    • @allisonmachado
      @allisonmachado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Mário and Sean, the ones who go directly into what really matters ! Thank you guys !

    • @rajasnawar8545
      @rajasnawar8545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Haha two real natural lifters together

    • @hanssacosta1990
      @hanssacosta1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @allanlees299
    @allanlees299 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    As someone who's been going to gyms (for my health, not my appearance) for 40+ years, I can say this is one of the most sensible videos on muscle gain I've seen. There's so much nonsense, mainly arising from a desire to present something new in order to stop clients from becoming bored, that this video is a breath of fresh air. As a well-muscled and lean man in my mid-60s, I can say that the advice here is ideal for lifelong health and fitness. I've avoided all the trends - and the inevitably injuries they inflict - which is why I still go to the gym every day while most of those I've seen over the years have long ago given up.

    • @kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85
      @kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      If appearance doesnt change from training it also means that health benefits are muted....unless its just an issue of high BF. Building muscle mass and strength boosts health by positively affecting insulin sensitivity, metabolism and good hormones etetec...when people say I exercise for health not appearance I always have issue with that...the act of exercising has minor benefits when compared to visible significant physical and appearance changes to your body... if you are training with intensity and eating well your body will change whether or not that was your goal

    • @snorman1911
      @snorman1911 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I took that to mean the appearance wasn't his primary goal, not that it didn't change.

    • @tylerbrown4074
      @tylerbrown4074 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he is mid 60s I think he can do what he wants at this point but cardiovascular exercises and stretching is probably best at that point with some weights included here and there
      @@kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85

  • @SkiRedMtn
    @SkiRedMtn ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The principles you layout in some of these tips have become my new “basics” for working out.
    44 years old and making progress naturally takes patience and hard work, for sure. Thanks Sean, crushing it

  • @STBill
    @STBill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2283

    A couple of months ago I left a troll comment but I come around and realize you give solid advice.
    And yeah, I stopped doing the silly abs exercises and dedicated the extra time to more sets.
    Keep up the good work! 💪

    • @4561232000
      @4561232000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      No. I do what I want.

    • @NightRaid-bv8gg
      @NightRaid-bv8gg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      No I do what I want

    • @WolfStreak
      @WolfStreak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +361

      A troll who turned themselves around? Awesome.

    • @thomashald6750
      @thomashald6750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Well done Mr. Troll . Welcome on the positive side 😀 stay strong. CoachT, Denmark

    • @samwaelarmoush2321
      @samwaelarmoush2321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@thomashald6750 no one cares who you are coach T in denmark... grown man.

  • @steveloge8119
    @steveloge8119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +551

    "Idiotic" was indeed an attention grabber, and you definitely got me here because of it. Well played.

    • @sandorclegane8164
      @sandorclegane8164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Next week' video: "How to stop looking like a dumbass in the gym"

    • @Apophis.004
      @Apophis.004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sean: you got me but how’d you know?
      You: I follow Josh Otusanya Meheheheh

    • @patu.121
      @patu.121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandorclegane8164 I'd click so fast you have no idea 😭

    • @ahmedthesavory
      @ahmedthesavory 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Apophis.004 love this 😂😂😂

    • @professorrafaelrodrigues219
      @professorrafaelrodrigues219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, i dont mind to be baited into good content

  • @getawaydreamer2724
    @getawaydreamer2724 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I am a beginner and this is very helpful for someone like me. As I am already making a few mistakes 2 months in. Thank you. I appreciate the time it took to make this video for people out there like me who do not know any better.

  • @KaddyFeast
    @KaddyFeast ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! I was lucky to learn a lot of these in 97 when I started. But guilty on a few still! Slow and perfect form. Coming back from a hiatus and injury. This 15 was exactly the fresh start reminder I needed! Thanks

  • @joe.2882
    @joe.2882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1097

    I keep on returning to this video every month to keep up with my body building journey and fix any mistakes I’m doing…sean is helping me heavy 👏🏻

    • @kenpachig1395
      @kenpachig1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      How’s it going for you bro? I’m just starting so I’m new to this

    • @IceHibiscus
      @IceHibiscus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Good choice. This is the sort of video that I consider evergreen content. It is very timeless.

    • @NobleTenz
      @NobleTenz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Let’s get it! Time to do it right this time!

    • @joe.2882
      @joe.2882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kenpachig1395 sorry for the late reply bro but its been great! Especially that i love working out before I started bodybuilding so I’m having fun how is it for you bro ??

    • @jonharris7366
      @jonharris7366 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro. Way better forms of information out there. th-cam.com/video/WKkMhl6JmaM/w-d-xo.html

  • @markkelderman2439
    @markkelderman2439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1633

    Two of the biggest mistakes are lack of sleep and not eating enough (not being in a caloric surplus). I always thought I was eating enough and was disappointed because my weight stagnated. Then I got my first diet plan created (I think it was from NextLevel Diet iirc). I realised that my previous food intake was way below my needs, although I thought I'm good. At the beginning it was hard to eat 3500 kcal in a day, but I got used to it. I started noticing real gains and it felt amazing. I wish I'd understood the importance of diet earlier.

    • @jamescorsey6041
      @jamescorsey6041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did u have your carbs or keep them low?

    • @imperia6368
      @imperia6368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cbum eats just 1800 calories per day

    • @maciellz
      @maciellz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      @IMPERIA the last tip of the video is for you my dude

    • @imperia6368
      @imperia6368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@maciellz 🥲

    • @buckleup4210
      @buckleup4210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@maciellz nice one😂🤣

  • @firebug077
    @firebug077 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Probably the most straight forward, no bs, gym tip video out there. 👍🏻🤘🏻

  • @PromptKarma
    @PromptKarma ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As somebody new to going to the gym I found this very helpful in correcting/preventing habits from being formed. Great video.

  • @thedeadman8361
    @thedeadman8361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    When I do squats I get an awesome knee and lower back pump. Soon, I'll have massive knees and a ripped lower back.

    • @germanrud9904
      @germanrud9904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yes, i love when my knee muscles get pumped up. Knee day is my favorite

    • @mytchel
      @mytchel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆

    • @alexanderharris539
      @alexanderharris539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Switch it up with jerking deadlifts once in a while to really work that low back.

    • @mikearsen4580
      @mikearsen4580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lmfao nooooo

    • @Grahm124
      @Grahm124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexanderharris539 lmao

  • @TerribleL4D
    @TerribleL4D 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Kneeling, isolateral paused cablefly drop-set, supersetted with a clapping bosu ball pushup video when? We need this content, Sean.

    • @davemccage7918
      @davemccage7918 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I do those all the time! But I take it one step further and add a weighted butt plug into the equation! Bruh, you gotta try it!

  • @imranmanzoor8780
    @imranmanzoor8780 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m guilty of trying to perfect form. I fear getting injured but shall push myself more, thanks for this!

  • @alexdotdash7731
    @alexdotdash7731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such an underrated of the bigger channel giving amazing gym advice! Props for always speaking the truth and not anything for clicks and views

    • @davemccage7918
      @davemccage7918 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s because @Athlean_X has the market cornered. Good channel and all, but there are better options out there on TH-cam.

  • @ampedturtle4033
    @ampedturtle4033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I love your no bs approach to fitness, while still having an empathy that actually cares for people to know the truth on the fibrous level.

  • @amirking3756
    @amirking3756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Hey man I’m a few months into my journey I weighed 340 before I weigh 270 now and I’ve been fortunate enough to find you I look forward to being as big as possible . You’re videos excite me with such cool perspectives and incite I would’ve never would’ve known without you . Love your videos man thank you!! 🙏🏽

    • @gymboundduelistygo2569
      @gymboundduelistygo2569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Keep grinding, I was at 300lbs last June I’m currently 212lbs.

    • @amirking3756
      @amirking3756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gymboundduelistygo2569 stories like yours and just seeing the transformation that happens made know it possible for anyone . And plus I come from a pretty rough past… a lot of regrets but working out helps me rise above it 🔥 focus on what’s important !

    • @samgomez9942
      @samgomez9942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good for both of you guys

    • @jonharris7366
      @jonharris7366 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're better off watching Jeff Cavalier at Athlean X imo

    • @NJOverclocked
      @NJOverclocked ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any updates?

  • @claycon
    @claycon ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Agreed. Great advice here. My only caveat would be to add that strength increase is not necessarily an indicator of muscle growth. Especially for beginners or de-trained lifters, a great deal of the increase is neuromuscular adaptation. Conversely, lower strength doesn’t necessarily mean muscle loss. We’re often just weaker on certain days for various reasons. I like your videos!

  • @sheldoncooper8199
    @sheldoncooper8199 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Sean Nalewanyj You are a great example on what can be achieved Naturally. I will use You as an example for my Training clients in the Future.

  • @ashrasmun1
    @ashrasmun1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I feel like "Mechanical tension is the primary driver of hypotrophy" is for you what "Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" for ChubbyEmu 😂 Thanks for the video!

  • @Fibulator
    @Fibulator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    Number 13 really hit home for me. I was always taught that you need to keep moving in order to maximize muscle growth and if you let yourself recover too much (I was told specifically anything over 2 minutes) then the first set you did was null and void and you have to start all over on breaking the muscle down. Lately I've been letting myself rest longer and I feel much better about my recovery and overall effort that I am putting out in the gym. Thanks for the tips as always, Sean.

    • @freedomring4813
      @freedomring4813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      LOL, I'm almost 62 and I rest about 10 minutes between my heavy deadlifts and 5 to 10 minutes between other ,exercises. Of course I workout outside at home in Florida and don't have to hurry because someone wants my bench or weights. The 2 minute crap is what someone else came up with.

    • @PermanentHigh
      @PermanentHigh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@freedomring4813 Well of you're lifting heavy the advice has sideways been to take long breaks in between. But I'm curious, at 62, how much you deadlifting?

    • @rdg665
      @rdg665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah and at my gym the guys always tell me why are you resting so much ( 3 mins on normal stuff and 5 on compounds )
      And they rest like 30 seconds or 1 minute on db bench press and do 2 reps on their own since they are too exhausted for their previous set and have their spotter do some forced reps for them
      Like bruh....

    • @sergemartinez5843
      @sergemartinez5843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep same here,if I go heavy I make sure I get plenty of rest to make it on my next set.I don't rush my workouts like I used to.

    • @hahahighfive1498
      @hahahighfive1498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey just wanted to tell you that Plz read everything btw Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ love you so much that God would send his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later Get a relationship with God and Jesus and confess for your sins and Live for Christ and not the world and allow God and Jesus into your hearts. God and Jesus are trying to save you from going to hell.
      HELL IS NOT A JOKE. Jehovah and Jesus are all of our Gods and Lords and Saviors✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE WORD✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️Pray to Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ get saved today ✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

  • @aliakberza
    @aliakberza ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for your content! I am very new to weight training and these videos have helped clear so many doubts and given me so much info to work with!

  • @ErteiAblaou
    @ErteiAblaou ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video! Love your work! I have a sidenote though. On mistake number 9 you talk about creating instability. While of course you are right that it reduces the "gains" you could had mentioned that creating instability has other benefits during a workout, like recruiting stabilizers and improving them. Progressive instability training with low weights or bands is very helpful for the elderly and for people recovering from injuries. Of course it is also very helpful for any person working many hours that cannot support a gym lifestyle.

  • @emc8
    @emc8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Such great advice! Appreciate the great video brother! 2 years to the date into my hypertrophy training, lots of ups and downs but we keep pushing (literally).

  • @Shaurya_lifts
    @Shaurya_lifts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    This man is just a blessing for the fitness industry!! He needs to be supported much rather than supporting fake influencers
    Thank you so much for the genuine information sir
    You have my respect 🙏🏻❤️
    Love from India 🇮🇳❤️

    • @mihailhidler5400
      @mihailhidler5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guy got a Playlist with V Shred.
      Compliments from Indians are as valuable as wet farts

  • @andrew_mungai
    @andrew_mungai 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks, you are brutally honest on the way people should work out. Those big guys on you tube are misleading people a lot everyone each on a specific work out routine.

  • @drunkaviator81
    @drunkaviator81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is fantastic thanks, I've always trained this way without overthinking it too much, having too much variety, making sure I stay in a good rep range, and with intensity. I've gained muscle pretty steadily over the past few years, and dropped my body fat to around 10%, and yet I've still felt unnerved and insecure by watching others fitness videos on TH-cam, worrying I was missing something.
    This no BS video is reassuring and refreshing to see, so thanks again.

  • @davidmay6108
    @davidmay6108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    I’ve been working out for about of year and have made pretty fair progress, but lately I have reached a plateau and have seen much progress over the last couple months. This video has re-informed me on a lot of concepts I lost focus of from my initial start. Great video with honesty and true knowledge. Thank you man.

    • @thebigcapitalism9826
      @thebigcapitalism9826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats a good point. I just restarted lifting a month ago. I’ll have to revisit this video myself to reassess

    • @cyniex3728
      @cyniex3728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How has it gone since?

    • @Leclaudservices
      @Leclaudservices ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebigcapitalism9826 your picture looks wild 💀

  • @PoisonJarl71501
    @PoisonJarl71501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    As a new lifter starting April this year, this is invaluable information. I’ve learned a lot of this over the last 8 months as I’m addicted to learning and doing things correct and efficiently, and I follow a lot of these tips. It’s a shame people don’t take 10-20 minutes of their day to come to TH-cam and learn the right informers from legit people.

    • @kenpachig1395
      @kenpachig1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m starting this month. How’s your progress going bro

  • @jacobbarker1649
    @jacobbarker1649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been feeling that my workouts haven't been as hard as before but a lot of this has helped me out since I used to chase fatigue a lot. This has helped a lot

  • @kiefershanks4172
    @kiefershanks4172 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. Thank you for clearing things up.

  • @cysecgnz
    @cysecgnz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    I definitely think the biggest issue I struggle with right now in training is understanding anatomy and knowing what movements would target each muscle. It's difficult to find good information on this. I'd like to see more content like this, Sean. For instance, showing a movement, but also showing the underlying anatomy and mechanics of the muscle/muscle groups behind the movement.

    • @adrianmercanzini6174
      @adrianmercanzini6174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go check out athlean-x, i think he has a video on the atonomy of every muscle

    • @ericosborne4122
      @ericosborne4122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@adrianmercanzini6174 Athlean X is the king of bs clickbait fitness videos, I would steer clear of him if you want straight forward information

    • @alejandroc7357
      @alejandroc7357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Play around with it. Get into alot of stretching.

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@ericosborne4122 Not really, he is just a king of fake weights. Other than that, his anatomy and physio videos are green. Only his powerlifting videos should be avoided.

    • @thaveshpatil
      @thaveshpatil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adrianmercanzini6174 athlean x 🤣🤣🤣 he is biased

  • @jameswayton2340
    @jameswayton2340 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    3:00 You could also just stand still for 3 hours not moving at all and for most people your legs will hurt badly because of the tension.

  • @nakigahara05vr
    @nakigahara05vr ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro your videos are super informative I got a better understanding of muscle growth. I appreciate the content you provide.
    I've been doing the right things without actually knowing suprisingly.

  • @dejanmisic3334
    @dejanmisic3334 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video. Everything that Sean said make sense. I am about to start to work out again after many years and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much.

  • @gurpanator183
    @gurpanator183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    I used your training plan and I’m am seeing huge gains in the 11th week. Started doing 175 3x7 squats and now I’m doing 245 for the same sets!!! Thanks a ton for the help!!!🙏🙏👍

    • @ankitthakur6618
      @ankitthakur6618 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lbs or kg ?

    • @alexfletcher9961
      @alexfletcher9961 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@ankitthakur6618 definitely lbs

    • @willo9372
      @willo9372 ปีที่แล้ว

      How it is it going?

    • @justaes9547
      @justaes9547 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome growth! Keep it up!

    • @gurpanator183
      @gurpanator183 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ankitthakur6618 ya lbs haha kg would be nuts

  • @TheIgnoredGender
    @TheIgnoredGender 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Mistake #7 was a big one for me when I was a beginner. In my newbie days, I thought of "the back" as one muscle. And one tricep exercise was more or less the same as any other, I didn't think about the different heads of the tricep. The Body Transformation Blueprint was very helpful in my understanding of what exercises I should (and shouldn't) be doing.

    • @ln1091
      @ln1091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Im a newbie to Lifting. Wondering where did you find the body transformation blueprint is it a document or a certain video?

    • @oscarma15
      @oscarma15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What are you referring to by "Body transformation blueprint"?

    • @shevrett2658
      @shevrett2658 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brah I still see is a "the back" and only do 1 tricep exercise usually, any tips?

    • @TheIgnoredGender
      @TheIgnoredGender ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shevrett2658 for back I suggest doing a horizontal pull (I prefer a chest supported row) and a vertical (I prefer lat pulldown) and shrugs (I like using the trap bar). For triceps I do a rope pushdown and a cable overhead extension.

  • @moena7310
    @moena7310 ปีที่แล้ว

    The excessivley strict form part of the video was a relief to hear. Because I got that into my head about ~mind muscle connection~ and feared if I didn't completely focus on it I lost out on gains and then it becomes a whole rabbit hole. Thank you

  • @34damkal
    @34damkal 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Finally someone who talks with sense, glad to find this video

  • @parker2345
    @parker2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Incredibly informative video as always Sean. Funnily enough, I feel as if I’ve learned all of these tips throughout watching your youtube shorts and videos, yet having this succinct and entertaining video is amazing

  • @DamnSlunkDesign
    @DamnSlunkDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is great! I needed to see this, I have been hitting the gym the most I ever have since January and have seen my body change significantly, I’m gaining muscle and filling out quickly which makes me confident, but the advice here is going to help immensely. I’ve followed the link for a custom plan. And have also subbed. Thank you!

  • @makerrov
    @makerrov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you my dude! I’m a total noob when it comes to this stuff and when I started I got lured in by programs like VShred that didn’t get me anywhere so I appreciate you clearing up the BS and misconceptions, you’ve gained a instant sub! 👍🏼

  • @umightlikeme33
    @umightlikeme33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing content ty very much man

  • @imyoursubconsciousmind4024
    @imyoursubconsciousmind4024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I will honestly say that you are in the top 2-5 of the accurate information and logics when it comes to TH-cam influencers or fitness instructor

  • @bulldawgg728
    @bulldawgg728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love everything this guy has to say. He make s me feel smart. I do almost everything he says with the exception of recording my weight and explanation convinced me. It will b my new practice

  • @hungryhippo2
    @hungryhippo2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would like to add that if you can't beat your reps from previous workout, it does not have to mean your muscle mass has reduced, and it is not the most likely cause. It could be that there reps were slightly slower, maybe your form was a bit off last time, maybe you pushed yourself extra far on the previous exercise, maybe you are feeling slightly off that one day (slept poorly, low blood sugar, going through stressful events etc.). Sometimes performing a bit worse is completely natural when training over time.

    • @greggyfontane1487
      @greggyfontane1487 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This gave me a breakthrough today. Thank you.

  • @mrstarkeyy
    @mrstarkeyy ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love these, and I love Sean's advice in general. i'll make one comment though, around 'muscle confusion', of course it's not a real physiological thing, but I think that if you're using good targeted exercises, and you're always training near or to failure, then there's no harm in changing your workouts around, even randomly. For me, it keeps the gym interesting, and also helps me stay in the rhythym if my usual machine or equipment is occupied, and I see consistent gains even though I don't follow a specific pattern of exercises. Freestyling is still a-okay in my book :)

  • @desiderata108
    @desiderata108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is awesome. Years of experience distilled into a few minutes.

  • @Gamesoldier68
    @Gamesoldier68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video. Thank you for the well thought out points you made throughout the video. I have been saying for years, muscle confusion is not a thing. So many lifters in the past only worked on a core set of muscle exercises and did not worry about a hundred different variations to work the same muscles. Thanks again!

  • @jaredschunke2910
    @jaredschunke2910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keeping it real with facts, you are the man!

  • @aaron4387
    @aaron4387 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic advice, thanks very much. Time to focus more on tracking my progress. Really helpful.

  • @Ink2057
    @Ink2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love the content. I’d love to see you do a video on training for strength vs hypertrophy and how often to change your rep ranges to keep from plateauing for each.

  • @timothymcjury72
    @timothymcjury72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Pretty great advice! For me when I was starting…to break it down simply, Choose a compound movement for each muscle group and always do those 2 times a week. The other exercises you do within the same muscle group should be 3-5 more and those can be whatever you like. Once you gain more mind to muscle connection as you go. You can develop your own routine by feel(pump) and the body part you feel is lacking. But keep it simple starting out and track the compound exercises only, like bench,squat etc. you keep getting stronger at those and you’ll build muscle I don’t care who you are.

  • @xsage4122
    @xsage4122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your authenticity and delivery of this information was spot on! I don't often give a 'like' to things, but you got it and I'm going to subscribe as well. Keep up the fantastic work and I look forward to viewing more of your content. You da man!!

  • @LiterateHare
    @LiterateHare ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been making fewer mistakes than I feared, but I have definitely been doing some of them. Thanks for pointing them out 😅

  • @simulki7108
    @simulki7108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sean, I cannot thank you enough for your passion and will to help people. I received one complete diet, gym and supplement guide for free and as I thought what you send were just some automatic response I asked you to reply, and you did. I am amazed as this really show how close you are to your clients. Love you bro, you're the best!! /Simon, Sweden.

  • @slipperycucumber3750
    @slipperycucumber3750 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    11) The excessively strict form one surprised me. But I guess it makes sense that you're not getting the maximum hypertrophy efficiency wise if you're holding back a little/ really taking your time with reps because you have form so heavily prioritized. I strive for perfect perfect form with super slow and controlled reps but I can see how that probably prevents myself from reaching maximum hypertrophy. I will have to give it a try and see how it goes. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

    • @zacharyshort384
      @zacharyshort384 ปีที่แล้ว

      What was the verdict? :)

    • @TovaHolmberger
      @TovaHolmberger ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah form is important, but if you prioritize it too much it will prevent you from going to actual muscle failure (where you cannot produce another rep without changing the form severely), and in some cases you might never reach failure at all

    • @wqertrykjhkhgc
      @wqertrykjhkhgc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      6 reps perfect form then on 7-9 reps not bit a perfect form since you push yourself to your limit or you try to go failure. that's much better than having perfect reps with no sweat or struggle.

    • @Lerppunen
      @Lerppunen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TovaHolmbergerYou have reached failure when you can’t complete another rep with good form. Also, it’s better to leave 1-3 reps in reserve than to go to complete failure. Better fatigue to stimulus ratio that way.

  • @karlalliban
    @karlalliban 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Thanks Sean. It’s encouraging to know I am not making those mistakes and I have to give credit to the late Doug Brignole and his book on biomechanics and resistance training for that. You talk a lot of sense and your ideas are very much aligned to his teachings. Keep up the good work. Liked and subscribed.

  • @hamzaakbarmulla8951
    @hamzaakbarmulla8951 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been following many videos on muscle building and weight loss. This is the best explained video I have come across.

  • @barneyjames1126
    @barneyjames1126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sean Nal always coming through with facts. I always recommend this channel to anyone getting interested in lifting. Best fitness channel period.

  • @DaMusicman116
    @DaMusicman116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    5:30 I was literally like "Hey hey hey..."
    Good to know you were bs-ing me

  • @rowancooper-g3617
    @rowancooper-g3617 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so illuminating and clarifying, thank you Sean!

  • @Crispymaster1776
    @Crispymaster1776 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love how this video always comes back to me right when I need it😎🤙🏻

  • @robertjackson3819
    @robertjackson3819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a pleasure to meet a man who clearly knows what he's talking about. Thank you. Well done, Sean.

  • @kuhen25
    @kuhen25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have never seen anyone who is ripped go on a treadmill to "warm up" BEFORE a workout. Whenever I tell them it's a bad idea, I get the "I'm just warming up bro", it's the person who still looks the same 1 year later.

    • @MrMartinio
      @MrMartinio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alternate between a 5 minute walk and short sets of burpees because the climate is so damn cold, going directly on bench 5x5 is genuine suicide. There is a time and place for everything, but knowing how and why is the real key

  • @raudelrojas1763
    @raudelrojas1763 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was amazing. Great information for me to start the year off with better knowledge! Excited for 2023! GOOD LUCK GYM FAMILY

  • @mohsinala7183
    @mohsinala7183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nicely explained.

  • @mariacampos2341
    @mariacampos2341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s like watching a video of all my struggles 1 year into weight training😂 I’m about to be two years in and this inspired me that I’m taking the right steps to a long journey, thank you.

    • @saharbahloul6487
      @saharbahloul6487 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wanna ask you how often i need to change my workout routinev

  • @SpleenGripper9000
    @SpleenGripper9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The 3rd one really made me feel better because I’ll work my arms and they will hurt really bad but after like an hour I don’t feel sore, my legs are a different story though my legs will hurt for days and I can’t walk normal

  • @lawrenceparker969
    @lawrenceparker969 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid man! just reinforced what i've learned/worked out myself the last few years! 👍

  • @UlfhedinnNorsk
    @UlfhedinnNorsk 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I really appreciate these video and have to say. Even though I am a retired army infantry veteran and consider myself sort of a fitness guru (I trained soldiers for 15 years). But this channel helped me to get a much better understanding. Out of thousands of fitness influencers, I consider Sean to be the most honest and helpful. Thank you sir 👍🏻

  • @dubis9919
    @dubis9919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This video was definitely built to remind mе about sticking only to the basics with progressive overloads😂. I was thinking of switching up my work out routine. Guess mastering 1 technique many times is better than many techniques once👌. Informative.

  • @LL-cb3it
    @LL-cb3it 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I appreciate what you said about muscular failure I've found it challenging because you're trying to avoid injury and find exercises that can allow you to really push that muscle group to that point before accessory muscle groups give out. But I know the few times I've trained with exercises that allowed to push to that point, I've grown the most. Thx

  • @RigmanZ11
    @RigmanZ11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm still relatively new to training so I'm just winging it and finding the types of workouts for each muscle group that I like the most that will work the best for me. Once I find a good every day routine, I think that's a good point to start tracking.

  • @user-gv9nl6kq1d
    @user-gv9nl6kq1d ปีที่แล้ว

    Your point that you brought up about how your body generates just enough muscle in accordance to the effort you put it through, that's something that's a theory of mine that I've always had trouble putting into words. Thanks for explaining it so well and clearly.

  • @atlin5061
    @atlin5061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    One of the mistakes I make is eating an entire package of oreos when I'm down.

    • @enternalkoto7073
      @enternalkoto7073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What kind of mist-
      That’s cute you eat Oreos when you sad 😂🤣

    • @willyames9463
      @willyames9463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I stress eat too bro i feel you

    • @enternalkoto7073
      @enternalkoto7073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its alright, We all have a choice even if we are down to eat, things could go wrong we just have to beat it

    • @codyzed331
      @codyzed331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Drinking* an entire bottle* of vodka* 😬

    • @jns_schrtr
      @jns_schrtr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "I'm bulking man"

  • @GVS
    @GVS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super solid advice overall. Should be required viewing for beginners who have stagnated!

    • @HelloHello-hv1kd
      @HelloHello-hv1kd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ah yes, it’s nice to see another fitness TH-camr who releases no bs content

  • @kimtollefsen4078
    @kimtollefsen4078 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining it so simple and straightforward without being rude

  • @razzledazzle8628
    @razzledazzle8628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Over my 5 years of lifting I've basically made all these mistakes and fixed them, really wish I saw this video earlier but good to know I'm on the right track now

  • @Alander8
    @Alander8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks to Kartik Kshirsagar
    00:40 01. Chasing the pump
    01:45 02. Chasing fatigue
    02:35 03. Relying on soreness
    04:45 04. Insufficient training effort
    06:00 05. Not tracking your workouts
    08:00 06. Excessive workout variation
    09:45 07. Choosing the wrong lifts
    11:15 08. Unequal body part focus
    12:40 09. Unstable exercises
    13:30 10. EGO LIFTING
    14:45 11. Excessively strict form
    15:38 12. High rep focus
    16:35 13. Short rest times
    17:50 14. Cardio before lifting
    18:20 15. Copying enhanced lifters

  • @Flathead_solution
    @Flathead_solution 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro....u are the most brilliant i have come across...great advice and swift deliverery

  • @jack1816
    @jack1816 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, this helps a lot

  • @cheesescientist8180
    @cheesescientist8180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I started an exercise journal due to your vids, the strength gains have been HUGE recently due to my ability to always know I'm lifting more at the gym than last time. Thanks for that advice!

  • @RedfishCarolina
    @RedfishCarolina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Learning to feel the pump might not be the best litmus test, but like you said, it's a really good indicator that you're hitting the right muscle.

  • @chartedtravel1776
    @chartedtravel1776 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Straight up, no bs best summary out there! Thank you

  • @mrjomaled755
    @mrjomaled755 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for your informative videos. I always make a point to watch them and get tips and hints on how to improve my body and my health. I am 65 and I know that I will never be in the same shape and musculature of guys like you, but your videos keep me motivated and healthy. A big thanks to you!

  • @Aleemccoy
    @Aleemccoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Video suggestion: you should explain when to understand that an exercise is more about form rather than loading weight. I’ve seen people trying to do lateral raises with 45 and struggling while I’m just doing 15 with proper form 😂

  • @yogsothothx
    @yogsothothx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching the video. Consistent with your books. Great content as usual

  • @todayIfoundthis
    @todayIfoundthis ปีที่แล้ว

    Your guidance is much appreciated.

  • @PBS-nm1uu
    @PBS-nm1uu หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    keep it coming, thanks for the truth

  • @alphamale3141
    @alphamale3141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Really outstanding information. However, I have been training with weights for about 50 years and I have never “soiled” myself.

    • @EpikStar360
      @EpikStar360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You’re missing out

    • @TheMightyOdin
      @TheMightyOdin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Try Taco Bell for your pre workout meal.

    • @alphamale3141
      @alphamale3141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@EpikStar360 I might be “missing out” now but about 20 years from now I’ll probably be soiling myself without having to train with weights.

    • @deancn1901
      @deancn1901 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphamale3141 That was the comment I was about to leave. lol

  • @dicrurusparadiseus
    @dicrurusparadiseus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I learned most of these very early thanks to channels like Sean's.

  • @chrisedler6758
    @chrisedler6758 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Probably the best video I have seen from you! Spot on 👌

  • @emach07
    @emach07 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was fantastic! From start to end. Thanks!! 🤩