Want to see where the exercises that Jesse used to build his big shoulders stack up against the rest? Check out my shoulder exercises ranked (best to worst) video to see what exercises you should be using and AVOIDING to build big shoulders yourself - th-cam.com/video/tZafawk3arc/w-d-xo.html
Watching Jesse's transformation in real time has been genuinely inspiring. It's motivated me a million times more than any "I did X for 30 days" videos by some guy already in great shape with just a sodium-bloated before & after thumbnail.
All staring deep into my soul jokes aside - you really deserve the thumbs up not just for the gains you’ve made (insert gains lost joke here) but from how you were vulnerable and exposed in front of millions for years now. You were the internet version of the skinny guy who walks into the gym and picks up those light dumbbells, regardless of the feelings of inadequacy or the side glances, and kept at it. You showed everyone of all body types that gains come in all shapes and sizes.
You can do it bro, I want to be a personal trainer so I can help others get in their bestest shape of their lives, it always feels good to help others achieve their goals, I'm just saving up money so I can pay for my course, but anyway keep grinding, I'm one of those lucky people that puts on muscle easily however I can also put on fat easily too.... Which sucks, I wish we had that athletic genetic where we can build muscle easily and never put on fat.
Incredible to see how Jesse added layers of muscle to his body. I recommend this channel to anyone I talk to who says they are "skinny" and want to get big, and I especially recommend them to watch Jesse, how he transformed himself over years. I'm not skinny by any means, but I can use this information to build my shoulders, adding muscle over time to aid in my fat loss. Thanks Coach Jeff and Jesse.
@@volcanickjoe08 from past videos this channel has uploaded, I believe it's been 5 years. If you look up Jesse on this channel you can find the beginning of his training. Really cool to see.
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Genetically, I also have lean shoulders, so I’m glad your pointing out that lean upper bodies can also grow their own style! I enjoy looking lean preferably; so my lean shoulders are a good negative for me. But if you want to look bigger, make sure your also; (along with the exercises of this video, choose the ones that you can master and really feel the tension on the shoulders), working on your back and chest-to allow the shoulders to be complimented and have the strength for proper technique in shoulder workouts.
Genetics for Abdominal. not different shoulder and your look sleep the delts right horizon anywhere all body play the size delts? You need anthusiast genetic Abdominal pack because Anymously said Mystic no this real. You like Anymously get pack weirdo!?
Jesse definitely put in the time & work. I love seeing a natural fitness journey where the athlete takes his or her time and work from the base up never forgetting the fundamentals & going back sometimes to them if they start to see any weaknesses to strengthen them. That's what being fit is all about.
The best part is that with all that immense progress you’ve done up to date., is that there is still plenty of room to improve on all metrics- speed, endurance, power, strength and the entire learning process . I’ve been training since I was in my 20’s , and now in my 50’s im still able to tweak and see improvements. Awesome work Jesse, you always had all the tools at your disposal, but you did it your way, and took your time doing it. Good stuff ! Great grains brother, keep it up the HARD WORK. I RESPECT IT ✊🏾
I’ve been following (and gaining) with you guys for a long time but unfortunately had to take the last year off. However, I am back onboard with you and WOW - Jesse, what a transformation. Very impressive and inspiring. You two have been a great help to many at my gym for years. Keep up the great work!
Jeff, there’s a PT school near me and many people going for their PhD. I appreciate that you show it’s much more about your experience and how much you are willing to put into something than just a certificate
I just realised I've been watching this channel for 5 years, and have seen Jesse grow from a string bean to a properly huge jacked man. Just look at that back!! Proud of you, Jesse.
What everyone needs to take from this video it took Jessie 5 years of hard work. Results and increases do not happen over night, they do not happen in a few weeks. It takes TIME.
I got big delts by finding a program that worked for my style of body. Day 1 chest (big muscle) - front delts (small muscle). Day 2 tricepts and mid delts. Day 3 back and rear delts. day 4 bicepts and traps. I have been doing that for over 20yrs. Keep up the great work Jeff and Jesse, thnx again
Great video Jeff. Damn Jesse, you've come along way! Not only is your posture exponentially better, but your whole torso has some thickness to it now. The hard work is paying off, and it's inspiring. Keep it up. One last thing Jeff, as someone who owns powerblock adjustable dumbbells, your program JACKED is just what I've been looking for!
Thank you for all the excellent advice. I was one of those who was wrongfully steered into doing shoulder rehab with thumbs down. Now that I'm following your program, I'm finally making gains.
Jesse- I am impressed, big time! You should be proud of your progress. I bookmarked this video so that I can start doing these as well. Great job both of you!
I’m pushing 59 and can’t believe how tough it is now, as opposed to my younger years, to be a disciplined exerciser. I own a Bowflex Revolution and love it. I hit it (upper body only) 3 times a week at 10 exercises, 20 reps each and then do my 125 ab crunches on a simple ab device. Then 30 leg raises on my back. Some lower body stretching, 35 continuous pushups then I’m done. All in just under an hour. I’m going on 3 years at this program. I’m not seeing much in terms of mass gains, but my stomach has deflated to where I’m starting to see some ab definition. I’ve been working out since my teens, just not consistently. Never really got too big but was always pretty fit. My goal is to keep up with this routine until my body refuses. What age might that be? If I knew, I’d probably stop working out because half the intrigue is not knowing when my body says it’s had enough. Grab a used Bowflex Revolution if you can. They take up a little more room than a treadmill and no more going to the gym. I’m just looking to provide inspiration just as I get mine from these videos. Thanks for the inspiration, Jeff…and to the guy with those massive shoulders! 😜
Keep it up! I'm 67. Working out is my main hobby since I retired 3 years ago. I trained 20 years ago, good results but no sixpack. It's not going to happen I think despite loads of effort. I do a mix of dumbbells, bands and bodyweight at home. I'm making progress slowly but it's a lot better than slowly declining with age!
@@steveheir you’re doing great. I’m still working, but I know I’d be feeling the effects of my trade if I did nothing to keep fit. People say, you shouldn’t have to exercise given the hard work you do. I always tell them I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if I didn’t exercise. What doesn’t help is I like to eat dinner after work when all I’ve eaten each day is breakfast, I don’t stop for lunch. And ice cream is something I’m not about to live without! Keep up the good work! 💪
One thing i've learned from doing shoulders is don't be cocky just to show off heavy weights. All you're doing is increasing risk of injury. Lighter weight till failure is the secret to successful shoulders. Glad ATHLEAN made this video.
There are two guys on youtube who are my biggest fitness inspirations. First - Jeff, for his knowledge and the way he breaks every exercise down to explain them. Secondly, Chris Heria - as I am currently training calisthenics and his strength/abilities are a massive inspiration to me. I want to combine the best of both worlds - by being a quality trainer like Jeff, who can teach the benefits and moves in calisthenics like Chris. I'm filming some of my gym instructing assessment tomorrow, the start of my fitness journey- wish me luck!!
Great job, Jesse! As a hard gainer myself, I can truly appreciate the amount of hard work you have put in over the last few years. Well done, much love 💪💪
@@xxantonxx6 Agree with both of your points, Jeff's content used to be one of the best back then (5-6 yeary ago), not anymore. Jesse should be bigger I think, maybe he's hardgainer or some big mistake in his method is keeping him slow. But at least he's keeping it natural, that's respectable regarding most of the fitness world is filled with all the roid users.
What a transformation Jesse! It's great that Jeff has been able to guide you with the right exercises to achieve what you have to date. I'm 5 7" and of slim build and I will be doing these exercises to challenge myself. I really enjoy the way Jeff explains the science involved with each exercise. Thank you both!
Fabulous! I have a request. I'm doing the Elast-X program (which is 100% incredible-thank you!), and I'd love to see a workout for abs using bands. Jeff is a master at coming up with powerful, creative workouts, and I'd be most grateful to see what he can pull off with bands and abs! Thanks for your consideration, and keep up the great work!
I’m not sure why, but I feel like I learned a lot from this video. Okay okay okay, I’ll be doing Face Pulls everyday. Good job Jesse, keep it up bud. Jeff thanks for explaining everything. Be good guys.
I’m over here thinking I can look like The Rock in 6 months and my guy been going hard for 5 years and isn’t Arnold. Guess I need to reevaluate my timeline 🤣
Always remember people its a marathon not a sprint, dedication, hard work and consistency will help you achieve these goals. Even if you're depressed and you're watching this video and other fitness videos to help motivate you, just remember you can achieve your goals if you set your mind to it and say fuck you to depression. Nothing can stop you once you have your mind on something.
Can we get a video where Jesse talks about his workout splits throughout the week? As a hard-gainer in his 40s, I'm still feeling confused about how I should be structuring my workouts. So much conflicting information out there.
Don’t overthink too much of it, at the end of the day hitting your shoulders is hitting your shoulders but the more and more you look at other sources it’ll say too many things and it’ll confuse you more, we’ve all been there
A general rule of thumb supported via research is that if you want a specific muscle or muscle group to grow, you should train it at least 2x a week. This means that you can set up your workouts as: Full body 2 or 3x a week Upper Lower 4x a week PPL 6x a week Any of these setups will help you to begin building muscle as long as you train with proper form, and intensity.
Big motivation this one. Especially for the hard gainers like us out there, it's harder for us but seeing this does bring encouragement to me as well. It'll take more time than others but I'll get there
I started watching AthleanX and began my strength training journey a little after Jesse did in 2018. I was near Jeff's age (39) when I started and struggling with injury from previous improper lifting (not being serious or dedicated), caloric restriction and Keto/IF (which helped greatly to reduce body fat), and age itself. Even though I lack some of the gains Jesse was able to achieve due to combination of all the aforementioned, I still notice a huge difference in body composition and muscle mass in my before and after pictures. I have seen a few videos about Jeff's diet and one you did in 2018, but what is Jesse's current daily diet consist of? How many calories? How many fats/carbs/proteins? Supplementation? Carb loading before or after your workout?
Jesse looks good in this been away from this channel for awhile gotta start watching again for sure all thanks to a good coach you can get gains like this
Good job, Jesse! Keep up inspiring people! Jeff, I have one question: Could you talk about the correlation between muscle growth or development and athleticism? I mean, how relates the muscle size and strength to optimal athletic performance? Thank you Jeff and Jesse for all the advice and inspiration.👍
Jesse is such an inspiration and testament to the techniques and science. Hope to see him continue to progress and like these check in moments where we get to hear from a user to reinforce some ideas that have been hard for me to unlearn. I know I'm too focused on the reps or the amount of weight I'm trying to lift at times.
Coming from another skinny, Jesse's progress is impressive, especially his back I think. Dang that's a Chad back man, from what you started at. I was 117 lbs when I started lifting in early 2020. Had weighed the same since high school and I was 37, give/take a few lbs. I gained a bunch but then lost some cause I just have such an issue with eating; my appetite is just non-existent. Slowly going back up though.
Jessie looks like a Navy SEAL now. Jeez. He’s been getting after it. I remember when he first started getting up from behind the camera and just started lifting. I didn’t know if he was serious. But damn, he looks better than me. 😭
This video is talking about his shoulders but can we talk about Jesse’s back being jacked now. Much respect to give inspiration and alleviate the excuses for some that think it ain’t possible to gain muscle. Yes it takes time but nothing in life comes overnight.
Jeff is without a doubt my go-to source for training (along with my Dad who is also a huge fan, and Arnold), but I don’t think enough people realize just how inspiring Jesse is for skinny guys like me, he is living proof that anybody can get ripped! He makes all guys with his frame go “if he’s that strong, what can I do?” Thanks a million to you both, Jeff and Jesse, and keep up the great work!
For 5 years this isn't a very impressive transformation, especially when you're coached by a pro like Jeff. My guess is that his nutrition wasn't nearly optimal. Still good results, don't get me wrong but he could be bigger by now.
Man your videos are so good just started doing the 22 days for bigger biceps and triceps and my arms really feel it and most importantly they are getting bigger! Can't wait to finish it see how much it grew!
goood job Jesse! Thanks for sharing your progression on TH-cam, takes a lot of character. Jeff, hats off for being honest when its hard and when its complimentary
Your awesome Jesse! I’ve watched you through your transformation and it’s so cool to see the changes in your physic and you’re personality. Keep up the the good work!
Straight up. I’ve been watching these videos for the past couple years and I feel like I’ve grown with Jesse in a way? Like a competitive thing lol. The dude has me beat, but it has been great motivation for me to get into the shape I want to be in 🤝
HELL YA! I love seeing progress! He’s swole as hell now! I member when you first started, you’ve come a long way! Very inspirational, keep it going my friend!
Want to see where the exercises that Jesse used to build his big shoulders stack up against the rest? Check out my shoulder exercises ranked (best to worst) video to see what exercises you should be using and AVOIDING to build big shoulders yourself - th-cam.com/video/tZafawk3arc/w-d-xo.html
Good job, Jesse. I think many people don't realize that the gains that you're able to keep are earned over time, not overnight.
Indeed, Mr. Kirk. They need to know that just oats could get bigger overnight if you add water, hehe
How does Jesse look more ripped than Jeff when contracting? Could he be taking sth?
He should be easily twice as big as he is with how long he’s been working out. It’s kind of ridiculous.
Jesse has nice rear delt
@@joncampo1627 He was a hard gainer with injuries though and I doubt Jeff lets him go heavy on anything, so I think it's actually pretty impressive.
Watching Jesse's transformation in real time has been genuinely inspiring. It's motivated me a million times more than any "I did X for 30 days" videos by some guy already in great shape with just a sodium-bloated before & after thumbnail.
Agree with you on that.
Great comment. 🤟
True. Plus they have muscle memory so their muscles respond much faster
The key is "years.". Consistent effort and constant small progress will end up with big gains.
Hairy, bloated, pale, flat, with terrible lighting vs. shaved, dehydrated, tan, pumped, and perfect lighting.
Jeff, you're our source of knowledge but, Jesse, you're our source of inspiration!!
how did jesse get his beard to get so full after 5 years
@@bane8305 Beard is all about genetics
@@alpFiLa yea but wat if he also did beard care i wonder how it filled in.. was it from him shaving alot or he just let it grow
@@bane8305 if you have good genetics and you let it grow it will grow
@@alpFiLa what if you got good genetics but shave alot
Jeff I love the way you use Jesse’s journey to illustrate how consistency and discipline produces our desired results. Great Chanel!
yes this video shows that consistency is key
All staring deep into my soul jokes aside - you really deserve the thumbs up not just for the gains you’ve
made (insert gains lost joke here) but from how you were vulnerable and exposed in front of millions for years now. You were the internet version of the skinny guy who walks into the gym and picks up those light dumbbells, regardless of the feelings of inadequacy or the side glances, and kept at it.
You showed everyone of all body types that gains come in all shapes and sizes.
And he also knowingly chose that role to be on camera like that as well and it was okay. He used it for fuel used it for energy
As a skinny guy that has struggled to build muscle, this is great to see
You can do it bro, I want to be a personal trainer so I can help others get in their bestest shape of their lives, it always feels good to help others achieve their goals, I'm just saving up money so I can pay for my course, but anyway keep grinding, I'm one of those lucky people that puts on muscle easily however I can also put on fat easily too.... Which sucks, I wish we had that athletic genetic where we can build muscle easily and never put on fat.
Why did you struggle, bad shoulder genetics, hard to eat?
@@basicmeme1040 I’m guessing ectomorph like me
Plus for me being over 50, any weight gain goes into stomach and love handles, have to really watch the eating, it’s a slow process for us.
@@the_atomic_punk487 idt he's an ectomorph
Aborigines people and east africans are eftomorphs not many other people are true ectomorphs
Incredible to see how Jesse added layers of muscle to his body. I recommend this channel to anyone I talk to who says they are "skinny" and want to get big, and I especially recommend them to watch Jesse, how he transformed himself over years. I'm not skinny by any means, but I can use this information to build my shoulders, adding muscle over time to aid in my fat loss. Thanks Coach Jeff and Jesse.
How many years did it take him?
@@volcanickjoe08 from past videos this channel has uploaded, I believe it's been 5 years. If you look up Jesse on this channel you can find the beginning of his training. Really cool to see.
It's been crazy seeing Jesse's muscle and beard gains! Love the focus on consistency! Soo many people need to hear this.
consistency truly is key
Building shoulders: Facepulls
Legs: Facespulls
Arms: Facepulls
Core: Facepulls
Can’t lose weight?
Facepulls!
Are you doing the face pulls while eating? Jeff implies it reduces your caloric intake
Ah yes, facepulls for legs
The face pull! Love to see Jesse’s transformation. I gotta get on my game. Thank you both for the knowledge and motivation
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Genetically, I also have lean shoulders, so I’m glad your pointing out that lean upper bodies can also grow their own style! I enjoy looking lean preferably; so my lean shoulders are a good negative for me. But if you want to look bigger, make sure your also; (along with the exercises of this video, choose the ones that you can master and really feel the tension on the shoulders), working on your back and chest-to allow the shoulders to be complimented and have the strength for proper technique in shoulder workouts.
Genetics for Abdominal. not different shoulder and your look sleep the delts right horizon anywhere all body play the size delts? You need anthusiast genetic Abdominal pack because Anymously said Mystic no this real. You like Anymously get pack weirdo!?
@@calesticall128 What in God's name is this?
Proper technique...and I'd add that shoulders also require a really solid Warm Up to be on the safe side.
@@nothanks8349 🤣🤣🤣
@@nothanks8349 he's having a stroke
Jesse definitely put in the time & work. I love seeing a natural fitness journey where the athlete takes his or her time and work from the base up never forgetting the fundamentals & going back sometimes to them if they start to see any weaknesses to strengthen them. That's what being fit is all about.
Yes I'd rather watch a natural progression than a roided progression any day, it's just so much more relatable
The best part is that with all that immense progress you’ve done up to date., is that there is still plenty of room to improve on all metrics- speed, endurance, power, strength and the entire learning process . I’ve been training since I was in my 20’s , and now in my 50’s im still able to tweak and see improvements. Awesome work Jesse, you always had all the tools at your disposal, but you did it your way, and took your time doing it. Good stuff !
Great grains brother, keep it up the HARD WORK. I RESPECT IT ✊🏾
I’ve been following (and gaining) with you guys for a long time but unfortunately had to take the last year off.
However, I am back onboard with you and WOW - Jesse, what a transformation. Very impressive and inspiring.
You two have been a great help to many at my gym for years. Keep up the great work!
I have not watched a video from these guys for a while and man has Jess brought up his back development so much .Good job
Much Respect Jesse! Your back looks insane. So inspiring. Jeff, what a coach! You 2 make an amazing team
His back really is crazy great improvement
@@bobthemadmonkey i also impressed💀
Jeff, there’s a PT school near me and many people going for their PhD. I appreciate that you show it’s much more about your experience and how much you are willing to put into something than just a certificate
I just realised I've been watching this channel for 5 years, and have seen Jesse grow from a string bean to a properly huge jacked man. Just look at that back!!
Proud of you, Jesse.
brother that ain't huge
@@tombillard5264 pretty sure jessie has some genetic conditions plus, he isnt huge but his improvement in these years was pretty good.
@@tombillard5264 he is huge compared to what he used to be. Don't be a wet carrot
Proud of you Jesse! Not only did you transform your body, you developed genuine confidence and it shows! Way to go
What everyone needs to take from this video it took Jessie 5 years of hard work. Results and increases do not happen over night, they do not happen in a few weeks. It takes TIME.
I got big delts by finding a program that worked for my style of body. Day 1 chest (big muscle) - front delts (small muscle). Day 2 tricepts and mid delts. Day 3 back and rear delts. day 4 bicepts and traps. I have been doing that for over 20yrs. Keep up the great work Jeff and Jesse, thnx again
Great video Jeff. Damn Jesse, you've come along way! Not only is your posture exponentially better, but your whole torso has some thickness to it now. The hard work is paying off, and it's inspiring. Keep it up. One last thing Jeff, as someone who owns powerblock adjustable dumbbells, your program JACKED is just what I've been looking for!
Thank you for all the excellent advice. I was one of those who was wrongfully steered into doing shoulder rehab with thumbs down. Now that I'm following your program, I'm finally making gains.
It's really nice to see Jesse, not only improving his physique over the years, but also his confidence. Good for him
Dude, the back looks great! Been following this channel for a long time and the gains are real, Jesse. Well done.
Jesse- I am impressed, big time! You should be proud of your progress. I bookmarked this video so that I can start doing these as well. Great job both of you!
hope you reach your goals too man!
I’m pushing 59 and can’t believe how tough it is now, as opposed to my younger years, to be a disciplined exerciser. I own a Bowflex Revolution and love it. I hit it (upper body only) 3 times a week at 10 exercises, 20 reps each and then do my 125 ab crunches on a simple ab device. Then 30 leg raises on my back. Some lower body stretching, 35 continuous pushups then I’m done. All in just under an hour. I’m going on 3 years at this program. I’m not seeing much in terms of mass gains, but my stomach has deflated to where I’m starting to see some ab definition. I’ve been working out since my teens, just not consistently. Never really got too big but was always pretty fit. My goal is to keep up with this routine until my body refuses. What age might that be? If I knew, I’d probably stop working out because half the intrigue is not knowing when my body says it’s had enough. Grab a used Bowflex Revolution if you can. They take up a little more room than a treadmill and no more going to the gym. I’m just looking to provide inspiration just as I get mine from these videos.
Thanks for the inspiration, Jeff…and to the guy with those massive shoulders! 😜
Keep it up! I'm 67. Working out is my main hobby since I retired 3 years ago. I trained 20 years ago, good results but no sixpack. It's not going to happen I think despite loads of effort. I do a mix of dumbbells, bands and bodyweight at home. I'm making progress slowly but it's a lot better than slowly declining with age!
@@steveheir you’re doing great. I’m still working, but I know I’d be feeling the effects of my trade if I did nothing to keep fit. People say, you shouldn’t have to exercise given the hard work you do. I always tell them I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if I didn’t exercise. What doesn’t help is I like to eat dinner after work when all I’ve eaten each day is breakfast, I don’t stop for lunch. And ice cream is something I’m not about to live without! Keep up the good work! 💪
Thanks for the shoulder workout ideas Athleanx team! You guys have been releasing great stuff!
One thing i've learned from doing shoulders is don't be cocky just to show off heavy weights. All you're doing is increasing risk of injury. Lighter weight till failure is the secret to successful shoulders. Glad ATHLEAN made this video.
There are two guys on youtube who are my biggest fitness inspirations. First - Jeff, for his knowledge and the way he breaks every exercise down to explain them. Secondly, Chris Heria - as I am currently training calisthenics and his strength/abilities are a massive inspiration to me. I want to combine the best of both worlds - by being a quality trainer like Jeff, who can teach the benefits and moves in calisthenics like Chris. I'm filming some of my gym instructing assessment tomorrow, the start of my fitness journey- wish me luck!!
how are you doing now?
Great job, Jesse! As a hard gainer myself, I can truly appreciate the amount of hard work you have put in over the last few years. Well done, much love 💪💪
imagine the amount he has to eat every day
I love how this channel created a realistic standard for natty muscle gain, both in terms of size and time. Huge respect.
Yeah, jesse's Transformation is
inspire me
for how long it took him he should be bigger tbh . he didn’t bulk enough imo but maybe he doesn’t wanna be bigger than he is now idk
Well Jeff is teaching some huge misconceptions. So thats not only a realistic standard but also a low standard.
@@hl2583 I guess he's a really hard gainer, he needs a bulking for a few months.
@@xxantonxx6 Agree with both of your points, Jeff's content used to be one of the best back then (5-6 yeary ago), not anymore. Jesse should be bigger I think, maybe he's hardgainer or some big mistake in his method is keeping him slow. But at least he's keeping it natural, that's respectable regarding most of the fitness world is filled with all the roid users.
Best channel and content on TH-cam. Thank you guys for the motivation and quality support that you provide for us all 💪🏽
the value here is so high
I'm even more impressed by the development of his back. MAN, that's really something!
Shoulder warm up and posterior delt fix videos have helped immensely. Thanks.
Jessie goes from church guy to Duck Dynasty!🤣🤣 Way to go Jessie! Looking good bro!! 🏋️💪🏻💪🏻
I have been subscribed for many years and its amazing to see what progress Jesse has made. Awesome
What a transformation Jesse! It's great that Jeff has been able to guide you with the right exercises to achieve what you have to date.
I'm 5 7" and of slim build and I will be doing these exercises to challenge myself.
I really enjoy the way Jeff explains the science involved with each exercise.
Thank you both!
I'd take a look at jonnie candito's programs instead. These are way too suboptimal.
One of the most wholesome training partner dynamics on TH-cam fitness.
Fabulous! I have a request. I'm doing the Elast-X program (which is 100% incredible-thank you!), and I'd love to see a workout for abs using bands. Jeff is a master at coming up with powerful, creative workouts, and I'd be most grateful to see what he can pull off with bands and abs! Thanks for your consideration, and keep up the great work!
Jeff made some videos about bands and how to use them. You can find them on his playlist somewhere.
He has a lot of banded core exercises on the six pack shuffle.
@@thomasfortenberry8467 that's what I was gonna say. The 6 pack shuffle let you select exercises with resistance bands
@@thomasfortenberry8467 That's great. I just found them. Thank you so much!
jesse inspired me to keep working and improving myself. ty jesse ty athlean x ty jeff
Jessie been bringing it. Been following since conception and crazy to see the development. Kudos
I’m not sure why, but I feel like I learned a lot from this video. Okay okay okay, I’ll be doing Face Pulls everyday. Good job Jesse, keep it up bud. Jeff thanks for explaining everything. Be good guys.
Proper form face pulls never fail to show me a glimpse of the afterlife 🤣
Dude you channel is amazing
Jeff i am too damn impressed! You express a scientific reason behind every exercise.
yes what he did is so impressive
Jessie, Congratulations on your commitment & success in developing your physique!
I’m over here thinking I can look like The Rock in 6 months and my guy been going hard for 5 years and isn’t Arnold. Guess I need to reevaluate my timeline 🤣
Be yourself if you choose to take enhancements just know what you're doing & the possible health factors down the road.
Looking like both of those is impossible without steroids, so my guy can train 20 years still wont look like them
Both your examples use the the juice
Tough realisation man. Best advice is to learn to love the gym if you don't already. The gains follow, 1- 2 maybe 5 years. But they will come
I built my shoulders using Jeff's methods. Real gains. Real results. Thank you Jeff. No upright rows either
Video 1 of asking Jeff for a post workout stretching routine!
Both upper and lower
Wow Jesse has came so far, truly a inspiration and looking amazing, nice job Jesse and Jeff.
Always remember people its a marathon not a sprint, dedication, hard work and consistency will help you achieve these goals.
Even if you're depressed and you're watching this video and other fitness videos to help motivate you, just remember you can achieve your goals if you set your mind to it and say fuck you to depression. Nothing can stop you once you have your mind on something.
Man Jessie has become a best. Been following his journey for 6 to 8 years.This is cool.
Jeff is hands down the best fitness TH-camr
Just checked the linked video out and the top comment is ridiculously similar to this one.
Gods job Jesse, you TRENed very hard for it!
Can we get a video where Jesse talks about his workout splits throughout the week? As a hard-gainer in his 40s, I'm still feeling confused about how I should be structuring my workouts. So much conflicting information out there.
Don’t overthink too much of it, at the end of the day hitting your shoulders is hitting your shoulders but the more and more you look at other sources it’ll say too many things and it’ll confuse you more, we’ve all been there
A general rule of thumb supported via research is that if you want a specific muscle or muscle group to grow, you should train it at least 2x a week.
This means that you can set up your workouts as:
Full body 2 or 3x a week
Upper Lower 4x a week
PPL 6x a week
Any of these setups will help you to begin building muscle as long as you train with proper form, and intensity.
Big motivation this one. Especially for the hard gainers like us out there, it's harder for us but seeing this does bring encouragement to me as well. It'll take more time than others but I'll get there
I started watching AthleanX and began my strength training journey a little after Jesse did in 2018. I was near Jeff's age (39) when I started and struggling with injury from previous improper lifting (not being serious or dedicated), caloric restriction and Keto/IF (which helped greatly to reduce body fat), and age itself. Even though I lack some of the gains Jesse was able to achieve due to combination of all the aforementioned, I still notice a huge difference in body composition and muscle mass in my before and after pictures.
I have seen a few videos about Jeff's diet and one you did in 2018, but what is Jesse's current daily diet consist of? How many calories? How many fats/carbs/proteins? Supplementation? Carb loading before or after your workout?
Jesse looks good in this been away from this channel for awhile gotta start watching again for sure all thanks to a good coach you can get gains like this
Good job, Jesse! Keep up inspiring people!
Jeff, I have one question: Could you talk about the correlation between muscle growth or development and athleticism? I mean, how relates the muscle size and strength to optimal athletic performance?
Thank you Jeff and Jesse for all the advice and inspiration.👍
Jesse is such an inspiration and testament to the techniques and science. Hope to see him continue to progress and like these check in moments where we get to hear from a user to reinforce some ideas that have been hard for me to unlearn. I know I'm too focused on the reps or the amount of weight I'm trying to lift at times.
*_For me it was just modified pushups on the daily. From that to planch pushup training. 🔥_*
*_#StayInspired_*
work to failure = success, love it Jesse!
Here's one advice almost everyone overlooks! Patience...but nowadays people want results in a matter of days lol
Respect to the kid. Good improvement over the years and got charisma as well. Keep it up guys!
Love this channel, as a skinny guy naturally myself it's helped immensely 💪
5 years difference with these results. This guy is sincere, clean and real man. Finally no juice bs like other videos.
Coming from another skinny, Jesse's progress is impressive, especially his back I think. Dang that's a Chad back man, from what you started at.
I was 117 lbs when I started lifting in early 2020. Had weighed the same since high school and I was 37, give/take a few lbs. I gained a bunch but then lost some cause I just have such an issue with eating; my appetite is just non-existent. Slowly going back up though.
You can do it. Stay consistent. I believe in you
Drink chocolate milk
@@alc7084 eh the last thing I need is a bunch of sugar. If I could eat all the sugar I wanted prob not a bad idea to get some extra calories though.
1. shoulder press
2. lateral raises
3. plate 8s, plate raises, plate pressout, plate overhead press
4. front raises inclined bench
5. face pulls
Jessie looks like a Navy SEAL now. Jeez. He’s been getting after it. I remember when he first started getting up from behind the camera and just started lifting. I didn’t know if he was serious. But damn, he looks better than me. 😭
This video is talking about his shoulders but can we talk about Jesse’s back being jacked now. Much respect to give inspiration and alleviate the excuses for some that think it ain’t possible to gain muscle. Yes it takes time but nothing in life comes overnight.
Jeff, can you do a routine for us Muslim for Ramadan when we fast?
@@bengeissler241 yes, you're funny.
Jeff is without a doubt my go-to source for training (along with my Dad who is also a huge fan, and Arnold), but I don’t think enough people realize just how inspiring Jesse is for skinny guys like me, he is living proof that anybody can get ripped! He makes all guys with his frame go “if he’s that strong, what can I do?”
Thanks a million to you both, Jeff and Jesse, and keep up the great work!
For 5 years this isn't a very impressive transformation, especially when you're coached by a pro like Jeff. My guess is that his nutrition wasn't nearly optimal. Still good results, don't get me wrong but he could be bigger by now.
It's 5 years since he started, but he didn't work out all those 5 years, he had lots of inconviniences and stopped a few times for lots of months
maybe he didnt want to became a bodybuilder
Jeff uploaded a new video, everything points that today will be a great day
6 weeks out of rotator cuff/bicep tendinosis surgery. This was quite motivational. Hopefully I can resume lifting this year. Nice work Jeff + Jesse!
Man your videos are so good just started doing the 22 days for bigger biceps and triceps and my arms really feel it and most importantly they are getting bigger! Can't wait to finish it see how much it grew!
This info will serve you well for decades of lifting and progress
Well done Jesse , this proves that been consistant and selecting right excercises you can achieve your goals
Good programming helps a lot too, but consistency is #1 for sure
Jesse's transformation is amazing
Jesse's confidence is another thing people stand to gain from a life of healthy eating and good training. Kudos to Jesse!
This mans confidence has also stacked!! Atta boy jesse 🤘🏼
Jesse's journey is insane!
From muscle to beard gainz, Jesse is a hero to all!
Jesse is such a unit now! Amazing work!
goood job Jesse! Thanks for sharing your progression on TH-cam, takes a lot of character. Jeff, hats off for being honest when its hard and when its complimentary
I’m here for the leg follow along video Jeff please make 1
I just started doing shoulder exercises, Jeff reads minds
Your awesome Jesse! I’ve watched you through your transformation and it’s so cool to see the changes in your physic and you’re personality. Keep up the the good work!
his physique is amazing
Jeff delivering the goods once again, this channel is the bomb.
First time I ever appreciated Jesse's gains
Straight up. I’ve been watching these videos for the past couple years and I feel like I’ve grown with Jesse in a way? Like a competitive thing lol. The dude has me beat, but it has been great motivation for me to get into the shape I want to be in 🤝
nicee, are you hitting the gym regularly?
Holy crap congrats Jesse I remember seeing you in the vids from the very beginning, and this video is 2 years old as well. Amazing gains!
I would have never expected to see the gains in Jesse that we have in only these short couple years!!!
I know this is a shoulder video, but can we take a second and appreciate Jesse’s back transformation? Dude’s back is shredded.
Nice work Jesse, your journey has been fun to watch. It's also good to see you've upped your tattoo gains as well, good-looking ink.
For me cleans into overhead press with kettlebells has helped me alot with this
Just started back in the gym and when working shoulders, I used most of these exercises.
HELL YA! I love seeing progress! He’s swole as hell now! I member when you first started, you’ve come a long way! Very inspirational, keep it going my friend!