I would love to hear you guys talk about either Bulgarian style training or soviet style training cause those are pretty popular in their use of intensity even though most of those lifters had insane doping regiments. If you get the opportunity it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on Zack Telander's videos on programming for max strength, he is an olympic weightlifting coach.
You guys have me SO FOCUSED on my fitness that even when I bend over the sink to wash my face, I treat it as a "hip hinge" movement instead of a "taxing my lumbar spine" movement. Haha! Freakin love it! Hey! I'd love for you guys to break down the 5 x 5 program. I think that program is what blew-out my pelvic floor and sent me through months and months of rehab. I would love to get your thoughts on it. Thanks so much for EVERYTHNIG that ya'll do!
I think this is the 5th video in record time that focuses on what I've been thinking on how to achieve.... Thank you MindPump... You guys have given me insights and shown me interesting ways to go about my workouts, I listen to your podcast everyday and it's been like a month. Keeps getting interesting. 🔥🔥🔥
One thing I really liked about gvt when I did it like 7 years ago was using a weight I could kill for 6-7 sets of 10 then my reps becoming 9 8 7 7 or so. Was a great and safe way to sort of work through several rep ranges
Would be awesome to hear you guys compare the differences in physiques that are built by different sports and strength sports. For example, the arms on the top arm wrestlers in the world, or the quads of the top cyclists in the world.
There are definitely big differences, even among athletes that are technically doing the same movement. Just compare the bodies of sprinters to marathoners. I think most of us would prefer to look like a sprinter
Maps performance seems like the kind of program that would quite complicated to piece together! I’d love to hear you guy’s breakdown the reason for laying it out like you did!
Just recently started GVT which took me here. Loved the video and the knowledge shared here. Once Im done GVT (starting wk 3), I'll invest in MAPs. Thanks, Jason
I think a comparison between something like strongman vs body building. Most people just see a giant men moving heavy things, but it's definitely a different training and diet style.
I would like to see you guys go over either gregg doucette's material or Jeff cavalier. I used to watch all their material and used much of it for diet and training but since finding mind pump around 3 months ago I have made the most progress even without one of your programs just from taking on the information in the podcast has made a big change to my training. Thanks to you all and if I don't win a program I will be purchasing one in the near future.
New listener and been addicted since hearing Sal on Max Lugavere's podcast. I appreciate the motivation and love catching an old episode when I am lacking motivation in between the new ones you guys put out. Thanks for all you do!
I have been binge watching your podcast for the last 3 months and in that time i have realised that frequency is probably king when it comes to building muscle and the skills of lifts. I want you guys to critique the program of olympic weight lifting for building muscle and performance as i can see these guys are JACKED. Im from the balkans and in my region there were very strong olympic weightlifters in the past.
I have recently considered trying the Texas method but I feel like there are holes in the amount of volume and exercises in the program. Hope you guys pick this one not just for the free programs but for some great video content from the best trainers on TH-cam. Thanks guys love the channel and the advice!
I did this the past 2 days. Pros: Great pump and improving technique. Super sore Cons: Boredom This is definitely a good way to change it up from time to time
CRITIQUE FULL BODY, now hear me out. i know you guys PREACH full body all the time but id love to have one giant discussion on it. The proven benefits, personal experiences with clients, how effective it is for the general population in there day to day lives, the mindset of soomeone who does full body versus someone who does something like a split (push, pull, legs), etc. ID LOVE a reference episode about this topic. I'm a fullbody enthusiast and give full thanks to you guys for that and its been the biggest game changer in my life holistically. Thank you for all the quality information you guys dish out so willingly.
I'd like to listen to this too. I know you've touched on bits and pieces across multiple episodes but I think this would make a good episode on its own with some relevant QAA at the end.
I've got MAPS Anabolic and I'm on my second cycle . Great program, love it. But how the fuck do you guys do 5x5 for squats or deadlifts.. then go do heavy EVERYTHING ELSE 🤣🤣 Like I said this is my second cycle of it and I'm having to split it into a kinda upper/lower because I just do not have the juice to do that much heavy lifting in one session. By the time I get to biceps I'm shot lol
@@SuperSteelSteve I like to change the order of the workout sometimes. Work back to front so that you aren't always depleting yourself on the same exercises. It might mean your squat is a few kgs lesser on the day it's not your first exercise but this has worked for me. Though I do prefer the compound lifts at the start as they're obviously the core movements.
Hi guys, love the idea of you guys breaking down and reviewing other programs. I think it would be great to hear your reviews on the below two programs: (1) Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower (P.H.U.L.) workout program. (2) Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training (P.H.A.T.) workout program. Btw, love this podcast.
Anything by Brian Alsruhe, 4Horseman, Powerbuilder. There a bunch but you have day 1 deadlift focus, day 2 OHP focus day 3 squat focus and day 4 bench focus! I think you’d find them to be fantastic
Wussup guys checking in from Louisiana hurricane ida messed us up pretty bad but we are still kicking!! Anyway I’ve been training people for about 3 years now and sometimes I still feel lost. Finding this podcast is probably the best thing that has happened to my clients and I! Even if I don’t get picked I would appreciate any information on how to get plugged into your network of trainers. I’m trying to soak up as much knowledge as I can from you guys. Looking to branch off into online training and the last thing i want is Adam to come across my program and toss it out the window lol with that being said the I think it would be cool for you guys to break down that old school Arnold routine not sure if he had a name for it. How do you guys feel about a 6 day training week, the volume and exercise selection? Regardless of what you guys pick I know it’ll be a great show packed with knowledge! Thanks for what you guys do it’s such a help to us young trainers 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Can you guys talk about the Texas method. It seems to focus on volume, recovery, and intensity on a specific day. The program seems to benefit novice lifters, but what about experienced lifters? What would you guys do to tweak the program to get more out of it or is it a good program as is? I would also like it if you guys could talk about why Justin is the coolest and sexiest host on Mind Pump.
I often hear about 5x5 being a good routine for beginners to really practice the skill of lifting. I also understand it is a routine that advanced lifters can go back to when they forget the roots of barbell exercises. Would love to hear a more in depth critique of a 5x5 routine for beginners and advanced to elite weightlifters.
I would love to hear you guys talk about MAPS Performance! Being an athlete and a coach, hearing you guys break down the programming and training of MAPS Performance would be a huge help!
I'd love to see you guys critique Russian-style/Eastern European-style training as it seems like they focus way more on fundamentals but we Americans focus on pushing more and more weight. Would love to hear your perspective.
I would really appreciate a critique on MAPS Anabolic because you guys brought some great points up about variable rest periods and exercise order. I’m curious how you would compare it to programs like StrongLifts 5x5 since they both primarily focus on the compound lifts.
I would love to hear your thoughts about 5/3/1 strength program. I think you guys have already talked some about 5x5 but talking about 5/3/1 could be provide valuable information for people ready for the next step in terms of strength training. Thanks!
I would like to see you guys review the chest/back, arms, legs/shoulder workout. Thanks! I’m subscribed and the bell is turned on… currently on the treadmill!
This was my favorite podcast yet! Please keep doing more of these. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts about Chad Waterbury's "Huge in a Hurry" program. Thanks so much!
I would like to see you review Wendler 5/3/1. I believe this is a base power building type split a lot of beginners and intermediates follow. Thank you!
I would like you guys to critique Maps Powerlift because you would think that getting good at the big 3 lifts Bench Squat Deadlift would cover most of your needs but we know there is more to it than that. Would love to hear the story of how that program was made and the pros and cons of Maps Powerlift.
Well if you're powerlifting (competing) all you need to care about is how you perform in competition for those lifts. You're not scored on physique or ancillary lifts. So any good powerlifting would focus on getting enough practice in those lifts. Any other excercises are just there to help you perform better in the big 3
I have used GVT a fair bit with great results but feel it is excessive for natural lifters, 5 sets with more frequency is a lot better. Recently, I have been doing 3 working sets on each compound exercise in a 10 rep range, so squats or deads, dB chest and overhead press then latt pull, seated row and some core work on day 2 twice a week (4 workouts a week) 40 min sessions. I have added 10-15kg on each exercise and put on a solid 1 kg muscle in 5-6 weeks. It's often sub max simplistic training that is the most effective. I have been a PT for 16 years and the biggest mistake people make is going to a gym and killing themselves every session. Volume Is the key when it comes to muscle or strength but frequency gets over looked and putting it all into a periodised plan and proper program then turns it into something way more effective. It is all person specific too as a 25 year old would be able to recover and deal with GVT alot better vs a 35 year old.
I'd like to see you critique Athlean-x AX1. This is what I used to start back up. You guys and Jeff are some of the first fitness guides that most people find on TH-cam. It would be interesting to see your thoughts on him and or the TH-cam fitness community. I think there is a lot of good information out there now compared to the past. Thanks!
My daughter has been doing the Beach Body workouts and enjoys doing them. So my wife and I are now getting up at 4:50am to do the program. I’m not completely sold on this program but at least I’m being more consistent. Can you compare that style of training to your programs.
I love this comment. I did the original Beach Body & P90X when I was in college. I was in phenomenal shape - I also worked at a gym & did fitness modelling at the time. For most people, those programs will work if you stick with them. It becomes a question of whether you can stay on the nutrition plan long-term.
I would appreciate it if you guys touched on the pros and cons of HIIT, and how to properly incorporate it in a resistance training program. I feel like I've never had a great grasp of it, though I would like to use it in the summertime to achieve a leaner physique. Recently got Anabolic, and so Performace and Esthetic would be perfect to complete in that order, as you guys have discussed. As many other comments say, thanks again for the great content!
do you guys have microphones in my house lmao?!?! Just about to start a GVT program and you guys have given some great advice, keep up the good work fellas!
Would you guys give your take on Boxing training programs and how this might differ to different programs out there. I like that aesthetically pleasing physique while also packing strength. How does their combination of resistance training and cardio play out in the grand scheme of things? edit: I forgot to add this but is their weight training frequency (which I often heard is about 1-2/week) is enough?
As a 50+ Yr old mountain bike rider who lifts 3 times a week, I would like to hear more about MAPS performance. I am looking to increase overall power by keeping weight down and increasing strength. All while trying to keep endurance high for my 1-2 hr trail rides. Cheers!.
Mike Matthews’ Bigger Leaner Stronger, I know sometimes less is more but I often come out of the workouts (only did 2 weeks, so that’s most the problem) wanting more. Feeling like it wasn’t enough. I like the 6 rep scheme of the program but is it beneficial for everyone ?
Let’s get an episode where all of you guys wear sals famous white tank top!!! Even Doug! Pick me!!! I’ve been doing maps prime and my mobility is getting a lot better
I think a critique on Maps aesthetic would be beneficial. Only because for a lot of people it’s not all about how we look. I find myself asking all the time “Is it better to look good, or is it better to be stronger”?
As always loving the content, I would however like to know more bout the maps mods programs and would this really be needed if you follow anabolic or performance as those are supposed to focus on full body performance/growth. Would you still see lagging body parts?
I would like to hear you guys talk more about MAPS Performance because personally i'm a body builder and i would like to do performance but deep down i'm kind of scared i wont build muscle doing performance.
I missed the 24hr, but I’d like to see Jeff Nippards Powerbuliding program. I enjoy his videos he’s well read and educated. Would like to see your guys take on it
Hey guys i love the podcast. Recently i have been introduced to Smolov and Smolov jr programs and have been fascinated by the proven results from this program. I understand that these are very sport specific for powerlifting or strongman athletes and although would love to try i feel like neglecting the other lifts for the 3/4 week programme would be such a loss in those movements with just one lift getting stronger. Have you guys ever run a specific programme for a single lift over a certain time, did you lose strength in the other lifts or how did you integrate maintenace in those lifts whilst focusing on building the other?
On the topic of GVT being too limited with joint angles, what are your guys' thoughts on using what would be secondary movement for gvt instead like a close grip or dumbbell bench, landmine rows, belt squats, etc
Interesting topic! Perhaps you have covered this in other videos but diving into MAPS Aesthetic or any program and how you can adjust it when you only have an hour to workout
Could you please assess BBLS (Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger) by Mike Matthews? I am an older/experienced lifter and am very much intrigued by doing an effective program for those who have been training for years. I am just very skeptical of the relatively low volume of this program. Thanks! Appreciate the content and frequency of your podcast!
Just did 10x10 squats with 90 seconds rest for the first time ever after watching this video. Thought it was a waste of time till I got to about set 8. I can barely walk out of the gym.
I’d like to hear you guys discuss MAPS performance. Growing up an athlete I enjoy going into the gym with calculated numbers to hit on the compound lifts. It adds a competitive aspect to my workouts that I really enjoy.
Would love to hear you guys' thoughts on Vince Gironda's approaches to training, such as his 8x8 with 30 seconds of rest or less, and his primary focus on density as opposed to adding weight, striving to do more work in less time.
it would be very interesting to hear you guys talk about west side for skinny bastards! it is an upper lower split that periodizes with the conjugate method!
Like it or not but the great Vince Gironda who was one of the greatest trainers that ever lived NEVER believed in squats, deadlifts and bench press. He believed they ruined one's physique. The squat and the deadlift spread the hips he believed. And the traditional bench press is 90 percent front delts.
I'd like to hear what you guys think about Chad Waterbury's 10x3 - The Waterbury Method. I've done 10x3 consistently only for flat bench press and have gotten really great results from it for both strength and size (it's the only way I bench now 😁), but I'd like to know what you guys think of it's effectiveness as far as strength and/hypertrophy are concerned. Thank you 😊
You have mentioned some in your podcast recently like 5x5 and one that i know of is upper/lower split, would like to here about the benefits of them and how to correctly apply them. And if you do google search on bodybuilding programs these are among top 7 including GVT. And also what would be cool is after you have presented some of the common ones make a comparison between them why one is better or not and rank each of them separately.
I would like to see how you would incorporate something like knees over toes guy system with anabolic or performance. Im feeling like his program is building strength in my knees and hips but not sure if it’s too much to combo with a maps program
I agree because with the inclusion of deadlifts and squats in anabolic, but really no leg isolation accessory movements, while building my strength, my knees and joints don’t feel like they’re getting stronger. I’m not sure if that makes any sense, my legs also have always been a weak point for me, so maybe I just need a targeted block for them
I purchased the performance and aesthetic bundle in the most recent sale! I’m excited to dive in when I’m done with anabolic. I would love to hear more about the prime pro program. I purchase prime but I am wondering why should I purchase prime pro? What’s the difference?
Didn’t care for GVT, had to use light weights to be successful at 10x10. As such I added very little to the bar over the course of three months. I suppose endurance improved, but I’m not lifting weights to improve endurance.
would be cool to see you guys review a program with the designer. obviously in a friendly setting, like if you have joe defranco on go through a program like ws4sb and talk about why he picked certain things and what you guys like/would do different and get the authors feedback
Da Rulk’s Raw Functional Training would be interesting. Chris Hemsworth hs trained under him as well. I’ve seen some of his stuff but I am wondering if the exercises commonly done in RFT is more effective in training movements important to jobs such as first responders than just tailoring resistance training to movements that are commonly used on these types of jobs. He also talks a little about how it fires the CNS as it introduces moves uncommonly used. The movements seem flashy and may have some value but I am curious to hear the opinion of you three on this one.
Would be interested in hearing the in depth breakdown of anabolic and why it seems to be the staple start you recommend to most people instead of maps starter, I understand from a perspective of maybe someone is already kind of working out, but they want more intensity which I’m assuming is more of maps anabolic vs maps starter, just curious the whole breakdown of anabolic. I’m currently getting back into better eating habits and starting to go to the gym more to help my mental and physical health (I have bipolar two and working out always helped me maintain my hormones, along with proper diet and therapy), two weeks started and already seeing improvements. In a debate on which program to pull the trigger on to start this fitness journey again. Anyway you fellas chose I will be interested, thanks for all you do guys.
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Would be very interested to hear you speak about Pyramid and Reverse pyramid training as it combines low weight high reps with high weight low reps. Used to do a lot of pyramids through thigh school and loved the idea . Wondering how effective it may actually be.
Hey guys, would love to get your take on Pyramid Style Training. I'm 21 now and when I started my journey training until recently, I would train Squats, for example, and I'd start with 12 reps, then 10, 8, and finishing with 6 reps. And every time i lowered the reps I'd increase the weight. I never really hear about that type of training anymore. What are your thoughts?
I would love to see you review a Buff Dudes 12 week programme. I first got into weightlifting after coming across their channel around 6 years ago and would like to hear your thoughts on whether the programmes hold up or if you would class them as outdated. I see the 12 week home and gym workout they did as my first love and would never have ended up as a regular listener of your podcast without their fun approach to fitness reeling me in.
@@cheetoyeeto1232 im more thinking of how those exercises are put together in a programme designed to achieve a certain result, the exercises themselves will still be effective but the combination of exercises may not be the best fit or could put too much stress on a particular muscle which could lead to imbalances or increased chance of injury
I’d be curious to hear your take on the application of plyometrics and techniques meant to emphasize the speed of contraction. A greater speed of contraction will recruit a greater number of motor units, but it will sacrifice intramuscular force production and therefore possibly an optimal hypertrophic stimulus. Perhaps there’s an ideal mixture?
Could u guys do a deep dive into Mike Matthew’s Bigger Leaner Stronger program? I’ve bought and read his book (3rd edition) and it comes with an optional one year training routine called The One Year Challenge. The book is excellent, the training portion is good, but it quickly becomes a little too intense following his suggested double progression training method. I’ve followed this program for about 5 months, hopefully soon I will be transitioning to MAPS training once I can afford it (or win the free giveaway 🤞🏾)There aren’t really any solid reviews on this program on TH-cam and u guys would be perfect for the task. Thanks!
Thanks for the content, would love to hear you guys break down Vince gironda's 10x8x6x15 method and it's sustainability. Especially considering that he always stressed short rest periods.
I wanna hear about OLAD! I heard it’s good to get really good CNS and mind muscle connections. Or would it not be intuitive for new lifters? Or should you do it at all? Thanks!
Would be interesting to see you guys review Jeff Nippard's Powerbuilding Program. Obviously, it would be pretty popular as he has a large following, but I am curious as to how it stands up to your guys' standards for programs.
I absolutely love doing deadlifts and squats. Helped the waitress at our regular bar move one of those 52 lb industrial oscillating fans (in my flip flops)... everybody watched me, shocked.
Hi guys! Please critique maps aesthetics because I bought that first not knowing it was the last program! I wish I would have known there was an order (anabolic, performance and aesthetics ) but I’m still enjoying the workouts! I would LOOOVEEE to try anabolic and performance so please choose my comment ☺️☺️
I would love to hear you guys talk about either Bulgarian style training or soviet style training cause those are pretty popular in their use of intensity even though most of those lifters had insane doping regiments. If you get the opportunity it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on Zack Telander's videos on programming for max strength, he is an olympic weightlifting coach.
You guys have me SO FOCUSED on my fitness that even when I bend over the sink to wash my face, I treat it as a "hip hinge" movement instead of a "taxing my lumbar spine" movement. Haha! Freakin love it! Hey! I'd love for you guys to break down the 5 x 5 program. I think that program is what blew-out my pelvic floor and sent me through months and months of rehab. I would love to get your thoughts on it. Thanks so much for EVERYTHNIG that ya'll do!
I think this is the 5th video in record time that focuses on what I've been thinking on how to achieve.... Thank you MindPump... You guys have given me insights and shown me interesting ways to go about my workouts, I listen to your podcast everyday and it's been like a month. Keeps getting interesting. 🔥🔥🔥
Wow this is arguably the best podcast I’ve heard from you guys
Absolute legends
One thing I really liked about gvt when I did it like 7 years ago was using a weight I could kill for 6-7 sets of 10 then my reps becoming 9 8 7 7 or so. Was a great and safe way to sort of work through several rep ranges
That’s so awesome that you guys talk about other programs and are still so confident about the maps programs. Must mean they are great programs!
Would be awesome to hear you guys compare the differences in physiques that are built by different sports and strength sports. For example, the arms on the top arm wrestlers in the world, or the quads of the top cyclists in the world.
There are definitely big differences, even among athletes that are technically doing the same movement. Just compare the bodies of sprinters to marathoners. I think most of us would prefer to look like a sprinter
Maps performance seems like the kind of program that would quite complicated to piece together! I’d love to hear you guy’s breakdown the reason for laying it out like you did!
Just recently started GVT which took me here. Loved the video and the knowledge shared here.
Once Im done GVT (starting wk 3), I'll invest in MAPs.
Thanks,
Jason
Why did you leave your name at the bottom of your comment?
I think a comparison between something like strongman vs body building. Most people just see a giant men moving heavy things, but it's definitely a different training and diet style.
I would like to see you guys go over either gregg doucette's material or Jeff cavalier. I used to watch all their material and used much of it for diet and training but since finding mind pump around 3 months ago I have made the most progress even without one of your programs just from taking on the information in the podcast has made a big change to my training. Thanks to you all and if I don't win a program I will be purchasing one in the near future.
New listener and been addicted since hearing Sal on Max Lugavere's podcast. I appreciate the motivation and love catching an old episode when I am lacking motivation in between the new ones you guys put out. Thanks for all you do!
I have been binge watching your podcast for the last 3 months and in that time i have realised that frequency is probably king when it comes to building muscle and the skills of lifts. I want you guys to critique the program of olympic weight lifting for building muscle and performance as i can see these guys are JACKED. Im from the balkans and in my region there were very strong olympic weightlifters in the past.
I have recently considered trying the Texas method but I feel like there are holes in the amount of volume and exercises in the program. Hope you guys pick this one not just for the free programs but for some great video content from the best trainers on TH-cam. Thanks guys love the channel and the advice!
I did this the past 2 days.
Pros: Great pump and improving technique. Super sore
Cons: Boredom
This is definitely a good way to change it up from time to time
I'd love to hear you guys talk about the calisthenics style of training.
they don’t go in depth on calisthenics, but in the last video or second to last, they did address it
CRITIQUE FULL BODY, now hear me out. i know you guys PREACH full body all the time but id love to have one giant discussion on it. The proven benefits, personal experiences with clients, how effective it is for the general population in there day to day lives, the mindset of soomeone who does full body versus someone who does something like a split (push, pull, legs), etc. ID LOVE a reference episode about this topic. I'm a fullbody enthusiast and give full thanks to you guys for that and its been the biggest game changer in my life holistically. Thank you for all the quality information you guys dish out so willingly.
I'd like to listen to this too. I know you've touched on bits and pieces across multiple episodes but I think this would make a good episode on its own with some relevant QAA at the end.
I've got MAPS Anabolic and I'm on my second cycle . Great program, love it.
But how the fuck do you guys do 5x5 for squats or deadlifts.. then go do heavy EVERYTHING ELSE 🤣🤣
Like I said this is my second cycle of it and I'm having to split it into a kinda upper/lower because I just do not have the juice to do that much heavy lifting in one session.
By the time I get to biceps I'm shot lol
@@SuperSteelSteve I like to change the order of the workout sometimes. Work back to front so that you aren't always depleting yourself on the same exercises. It might mean your squat is a few kgs lesser on the day it's not your first exercise but this has worked for me. Though I do prefer the compound lifts at the start as they're obviously the core movements.
Hi guys, love the idea of you guys breaking down and reviewing other programs. I think it would be great to hear your reviews on the below two programs:
(1) Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower (P.H.U.L.) workout program.
(2) Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training (P.H.A.T.) workout program.
Btw, love this podcast.
Oh and also, a comparative analysis between the two would be great two.
Anything by Brian Alsruhe, 4Horseman, Powerbuilder. There a bunch but you have day 1 deadlift focus, day 2 OHP focus day 3 squat focus and day 4 bench focus!
I think you’d find them to be fantastic
Wussup guys checking in from Louisiana hurricane ida messed us up pretty bad but we are still kicking!! Anyway I’ve been training people for about 3 years now and sometimes I still feel lost. Finding this podcast is probably the best thing that has happened to my clients and I! Even if I don’t get picked I would appreciate any information on how to get plugged into your network of trainers. I’m trying to soak up as much knowledge as I can from you guys. Looking to branch off into online training and the last thing i want is Adam to come across my program and toss it out the window lol with that being said the I think it would be cool for you guys to break down that old school Arnold routine not sure if he had a name for it. How do you guys feel about a 6 day training week, the volume and exercise selection? Regardless of what you guys pick I know it’ll be a great show packed with knowledge! Thanks for what you guys do it’s such a help to us young trainers 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I agree I just did it today GVT I can tell it works. Today was just lower body tomorrow upper
Can you guys talk about the Texas method. It seems to focus on volume, recovery, and intensity on a specific day. The program seems to benefit novice lifters, but what about experienced lifters? What would you guys do to tweak the program to get more out of it or is it a good program as is? I would also like it if you guys could talk about why Justin is the coolest and sexiest host on Mind Pump.
In memory of the great John Meadows I’d love to see you go through one of his programs. Maybe Creeping Death 2 specifically.
I often hear about 5x5 being a good routine for beginners to really practice the skill of lifting. I also understand it is a routine that advanced lifters can go back to when they forget the roots of barbell exercises. Would love to hear a more in depth critique of a 5x5 routine for beginners and advanced to elite weightlifters.
I like listening to people discuss training. I liked this video. I'm liking what training has done for my physical form.
I would love to hear you guys talk about MAPS Performance! Being an athlete and a coach, hearing you guys break down the programming and training of MAPS Performance would be a huge help!
You guys are dropping videos left and right this week wtf let’s go
Great video guys :) So much there to unpack, highly appreciated.
Hello, I would love to hear ya'll critique your own programs, specifically anabolic. Nothing is perfect, right?
Love to hear your thoughts on Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength program. Squat, bench, deadlift, OHP, and add 5 lbs until you can’t.
I've sort of applied this to the strength phase of MAPS Anabolic and made some solid newbie gains.
It’s fine for novices
Might as well throw Stronglifts 5x5 in there as well.
I think they did that review already
I'd love to see you guys critique Russian-style/Eastern European-style training as it seems like they focus way more on fundamentals but we Americans focus on pushing more and more weight. Would love to hear your perspective.
This show is like home cooked comfort food. Meat & potatoes, very nourishing and satisfying. 🍖🥩🥔🍞🫓🥛
Thank you, I can't get enough!!!
I do the 10x10 with the bench, I leave at 135lbs but use bands with it to really practice form and make challenging at the same time.
I would really appreciate a critique on MAPS Anabolic because you guys brought some great points up about variable rest periods and exercise order. I’m curious how you would compare it to programs like StrongLifts 5x5 since they both primarily focus on the compound lifts.
I would love to hear your thoughts about 5/3/1 strength program. I think you guys have already talked some about 5x5 but talking about 5/3/1 could be provide valuable information for people ready for the next step in terms of strength training. Thanks!
I would like to see you guys review the chest/back, arms, legs/shoulder workout. Thanks! I’m subscribed and the bell is turned on… currently on the treadmill!
This was my favorite podcast yet! Please keep doing more of these.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts about Chad Waterbury's "Huge in a Hurry" program.
Thanks so much!
I only have maps anabolic just started it a month ago. So far I see no need for critiquing any of it but would love to win the next two programs! 🙌🏻
Thoughts on 531? I’ve heard that it’s been around for a while and it influenced many strengths programs today
I would like to see you review Wendler 5/3/1. I believe this is a base power building type split a lot of beginners and intermediates follow. Thank you!
I would like you guys to critique Maps Powerlift because you would think that getting good at the big 3 lifts Bench Squat Deadlift would cover most of your needs but we know there is more to it than that. Would love to hear the story of how that program was made and the pros and cons of Maps Powerlift.
Well if you're powerlifting (competing) all you need to care about is how you perform in competition for those lifts. You're not scored on physique or ancillary lifts. So any good powerlifting would focus on getting enough practice in those lifts. Any other excercises are just there to help you perform better in the big 3
I have used GVT a fair bit with great results but feel it is excessive for natural lifters, 5 sets with more frequency is a lot better. Recently, I have been doing 3 working sets on each compound exercise in a 10 rep range, so squats or deads, dB chest and overhead press then latt pull, seated row and some core work on day 2 twice a week (4 workouts a week) 40 min sessions.
I have added 10-15kg on each exercise and put on a solid 1 kg muscle in 5-6 weeks. It's often sub max simplistic training that is the most effective. I have been a PT for 16 years and the biggest mistake people make is going to a gym and killing themselves every session.
Volume Is the key when it comes to muscle or strength but frequency gets over looked and putting it all into a periodised plan and proper program then turns it into something way more effective. It is all person specific too as a 25 year old would be able to recover and deal with GVT alot better vs a 35 year old.
I'd like to see you critique Athlean-x AX1. This is what I used to start back up. You guys and Jeff are some of the first fitness guides that most people find on TH-cam. It would be interesting to see your thoughts on him and or the TH-cam fitness community. I think there is a lot of good information out there now compared to the past. Thanks!
My daughter has been doing the Beach Body workouts and enjoys doing them. So my wife and I are now getting up at 4:50am to do the program. I’m not completely sold on this program but at least I’m being more consistent. Can you compare that style of training to your programs.
I love this comment. I did the original Beach Body & P90X when I was in college. I was in phenomenal shape - I also worked at a gym & did fitness modelling at the time. For most people, those programs will work if you stick with them. It becomes a question of whether you can stay on the nutrition plan long-term.
I would appreciate it if you guys touched on the pros and cons of HIIT, and how to properly incorporate it in a resistance training program. I feel like I've never had a great grasp of it, though I would like to use it in the summertime to achieve a leaner physique. Recently got Anabolic, and so Performace and Esthetic would be perfect to complete in that order, as you guys have discussed. As many other comments say, thanks again for the great content!
do you guys have microphones in my house lmao?!?! Just about to start a GVT program and you guys have given some great advice, keep up the good work fellas!
Would you guys give your take on Boxing training programs and how this might differ to different programs out there. I like that aesthetically pleasing physique while also packing strength.
How does their combination of resistance training and cardio play out in the grand scheme of things?
edit: I forgot to add this but is their weight training frequency (which I often heard is about 1-2/week) is enough?
Would love for you guys to talk about the content that Ben Patrick (Knees over toes guy) produces. As always thank you for the great content.
As a 50+ Yr old mountain bike rider who lifts 3 times a week, I would like to hear more about MAPS performance. I am looking to increase overall power by keeping weight down and increasing strength. All while trying to keep endurance high for my 1-2 hr trail rides. Cheers!.
Mike Matthews’ Bigger Leaner Stronger, I know sometimes less is more but I often come out of the workouts (only did 2 weeks, so that’s most the problem) wanting more. Feeling like it wasn’t enough. I like the 6 rep scheme of the program but is it beneficial for everyone ?
Let’s get an episode where all of you guys wear sals famous white tank top!!! Even Doug!
Pick me!!! I’ve been doing maps prime and my mobility is getting a lot better
I’m curious to know if you guys would alter your diet (calories,macro percentages, etc.) based on which MAPS program you’re following.
I think a critique on Maps aesthetic would be beneficial. Only because for a lot of people it’s not all about how we look. I find myself asking all the time “Is it better to look good, or is it better to be stronger”?
As always loving the content, I would however like to know more bout the maps mods programs and would this really be needed if you follow anabolic or performance as those are supposed to focus on full body performance/growth. Would you still see lagging body parts?
I would like to hear you guys talk more about MAPS Performance because personally i'm a body builder and i would like to do performance but deep down i'm kind of scared i wont build muscle doing performance.
I missed the 24hr, but I’d like to see Jeff Nippards Powerbuliding program. I enjoy his videos he’s well read and educated. Would like to see your guys take on it
I would love to try this. I have the big lifts in and accessory. But mostly accessory
When I first started lifting I did GVT on all my compounds
Hey guys i love the podcast. Recently i have been introduced to Smolov and Smolov jr programs and have been fascinated by the proven results from this program. I understand that these are very sport specific for powerlifting or strongman athletes and although would love to try i feel like neglecting the other lifts for the 3/4 week programme would be such a loss in those movements with just one lift getting stronger. Have you guys ever run a specific programme for a single lift over a certain time, did you lose strength in the other lifts or how did you integrate maintenace in those lifts whilst focusing on building the other?
On the topic of GVT being too limited with joint angles, what are your guys' thoughts on using what would be secondary movement for gvt instead like a close grip or dumbbell bench, landmine rows, belt squats, etc
Interesting topic!
Perhaps you have covered this in other videos but diving into MAPS Aesthetic or any program and how you can adjust it when you only have an hour to workout
Could you please assess BBLS (Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger) by Mike Matthews? I am an older/experienced lifter and am very much intrigued by doing an effective program for those who have been training for years. I am just very skeptical of the relatively low volume of this program. Thanks! Appreciate the content and frequency of your podcast!
Microcycling, dr jim stoppani has a couple programs probably eight years ago that I trained and had great results from.
Good stuff as always gentlemen
Just did 10x10 squats with 90 seconds rest for the first time ever after watching this video. Thought it was a waste of time till I got to about set 8. I can barely walk out of the gym.
I would love a tempo-based program crituque, emphasizing its sustainability and implications for rest vs non tempo based program
I’d like to hear you guys discuss MAPS performance. Growing up an athlete I enjoy going into the gym with calculated numbers to hit on the compound lifts. It adds a competitive aspect to my workouts that I really enjoy.
Would love to hear you guys' thoughts on Vince Gironda's approaches to training, such as his 8x8 with 30 seconds of rest or less, and his primary focus on density as opposed to adding weight, striving to do more work in less time.
it would be very interesting to hear you guys talk about west side for skinny bastards! it is an upper lower split that periodizes with the conjugate method!
Like it or not but the great Vince Gironda who was one of the greatest trainers that ever lived NEVER believed in squats, deadlifts and bench press. He believed they ruined one's physique. The squat and the deadlift spread the hips he believed. And the traditional bench press is 90 percent front delts.
I'd like to hear what you guys think about Chad Waterbury's 10x3 - The Waterbury Method. I've done 10x3 consistently only for flat bench press and have gotten really great results from it for both strength and size (it's the only way I bench now 😁), but I'd like to know what you guys think of it's effectiveness as far as strength and/hypertrophy are concerned. Thank you 😊
You guys should definitely talk about jeff nippards full body 5 day a week program
You have mentioned some in your podcast recently like 5x5 and one that i know of is upper/lower split, would like to here about the benefits of them and how to correctly apply them. And if you do google search on bodybuilding programs these are among top 7 including GVT. And also what would be cool is after you have presented some of the common ones make a comparison between them why one is better or not and rank each of them separately.
Maps Anabolic because I thought it would be placed after performance and before aesthetics.
I would like to see how you would incorporate something like knees over toes guy system with anabolic or performance. Im feeling like his program is building strength in my knees and hips but not sure if it’s too much to combo with a maps program
I agree because with the inclusion of deadlifts and squats in anabolic, but really no leg isolation accessory movements, while building my strength, my knees and joints don’t feel like they’re getting stronger. I’m not sure if that makes any sense, my legs also have always been a weak point for me, so maybe I just need a targeted block for them
I purchased the performance and aesthetic bundle in the most recent sale! I’m excited to dive in when I’m done with anabolic. I would love to hear more about the prime pro program. I purchase prime but I am wondering why should I purchase prime pro? What’s the difference?
Didn’t care for GVT, had to use light weights to be successful at 10x10. As such I added very little to the bar over the course of three months. I suppose endurance improved, but I’m not lifting weights to improve endurance.
Ivt Irish volume training… 10 pints every 10 mins
What do you guys think about doing wood-chops with resistance bands over a cable machine
would be cool to see you guys review a program with the designer. obviously in a friendly setting, like if you have joe defranco on go through a program like ws4sb and talk about why he picked certain things and what you guys like/would do different and get the authors feedback
Da Rulk’s Raw Functional Training would be interesting. Chris Hemsworth hs trained under him as well. I’ve seen some of his stuff but I am wondering if the exercises commonly done in RFT is more effective in training movements important to jobs such as first responders than just tailoring resistance training to movements that are commonly used on these types of jobs. He also talks a little about how it fires the CNS as it introduces moves uncommonly used. The movements seem flashy and may have some value but I am curious to hear the opinion of you three on this one.
Could you please discuss the difference between the Texas meth. and 5x5, from intermediate lifter's perspective.
Regards!
Would be interested in hearing the in depth breakdown of anabolic and why it seems to be the staple start you recommend to most people instead of maps starter, I understand from a perspective of maybe someone is already kind of working out, but they want more intensity which I’m assuming is more of maps anabolic vs maps starter, just curious the whole breakdown of anabolic. I’m currently getting back into better eating habits and starting to go to the gym more to help my mental and physical health (I have bipolar two and working out always helped me maintain my hormones, along with proper diet and therapy), two weeks started and already seeing improvements. In a debate on which program to pull the trigger on to start this fitness journey again. Anyway you fellas chose I will be interested, thanks for all you do guys.
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I have a Move I Called a Jhin Set. 1,2,3,4 Reps 4 Sec Negative on the 4th rep. 4x4 = 16 reps .4 Sets.
Would be very interested to hear you speak about Pyramid and Reverse pyramid training as it combines low weight high reps with high weight low reps. Used to do a lot of pyramids through thigh school and loved the idea . Wondering how effective it may actually be.
What do you think of giant sets? Doesn’t this sound like a circuit? Almost doing cardio?
Hey guys, would love to get your take on Pyramid Style Training. I'm 21 now and when I started my journey training until recently, I would train Squats, for example, and I'd start with 12 reps, then 10, 8, and finishing with 6 reps. And every time i lowered the reps I'd increase the weight. I never really hear about that type of training anymore. What are your thoughts?
I would love to hear your opinions on constant tension and time under tension and there effects on muscle growth and fat burning
Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on DC training :)
I would love to see you review a Buff Dudes 12 week programme. I first got into weightlifting after coming across their channel around 6 years ago and would like to hear your thoughts on whether the programmes hold up or if you would class them as outdated. I see the 12 week home and gym workout they did as my first love and would never have ended up as a regular listener of your podcast without their fun approach to fitness reeling me in.
exercises can't really get outdated can they?
@@cheetoyeeto1232 im more thinking of how those exercises are put together in a programme designed to achieve a certain result, the exercises themselves will still be effective but the combination of exercises may not be the best fit or could put too much stress on a particular muscle which could lead to imbalances or increased chance of injury
I’d be curious to hear your take on the application of plyometrics and techniques meant to emphasize the speed of contraction. A greater speed of contraction will recruit a greater number of motor units, but it will sacrifice intramuscular force production and therefore possibly an optimal hypertrophic stimulus. Perhaps there’s an ideal mixture?
Could u guys do a deep dive into Mike Matthew’s Bigger Leaner Stronger program? I’ve bought and read his book (3rd edition) and it comes with an optional one year training routine called The One Year Challenge. The book is excellent, the training portion is good, but it quickly becomes a little too intense following his suggested double progression training method. I’ve followed this program for about 5 months, hopefully soon I will be transitioning to MAPS training once I can afford it (or win the free giveaway 🤞🏾)There aren’t really any solid reviews on this program on TH-cam and u guys would be perfect for the task. Thanks!
Thanks for the content, would love to hear you guys break down Vince gironda's 10x8x6x15 method and it's sustainability. Especially considering that he always stressed short rest periods.
I wanna hear about OLAD! I heard it’s good to get really good CNS and mind muscle connections. Or would it not be intuitive for new lifters? Or should you do it at all? Thanks!
Would be interesting to see you guys review Jeff Nippard's Powerbuilding Program. Obviously, it would be pretty popular as he has a large following, but I am curious as to how it stands up to your guys' standards for programs.
I would like to know more about the Smolov Bench/Squat programs
I absolutely love doing deadlifts and squats. Helped the waitress at our regular bar move one of those 52 lb industrial oscillating fans (in my flip flops)... everybody watched me, shocked.
hahah does it have to be a MAPs program you will critique? If not, would love to hear a critique on Jim Wendler's 5/3/1.
is there a reason u can't adjust the weight as u continue the workout? ie. set 1-3 225 lbs set 4-7 180 etc
Hi guys! Please critique maps aesthetics because I bought that first not knowing it was the last program! I wish I would have known there was an order (anabolic, performance and aesthetics ) but I’m still enjoying the workouts! I would LOOOVEEE to try anabolic and performance so please choose my comment ☺️☺️