He was a genius. The general public is unaware of how much of an impact this guy had on the fitness industry, the field of strength and conditioning and health in general. For starters if it weren't for t-nation and him most of the gym bros of the world would still be doing only bro splits, 3x10 and drop sets. He gave us true gainzz (He did much more than that) and for that we should be forever gratefull.
Great video and idea shouting out the great Charles Poliquin. I loved listening to him on podcasts and youtube videos as well as reading his many articles. He was truly one of a kind. I loved the sarcasm and smart ass comments. He will never be forgotten. Thanks for the video.
He'll not be forgotten. That said, too many people still don't benefit from his work (via the Internet, their coach, etc...). Charles is/was a man worth knowing.
Charles was the first person i know of, speaking about neurotransmitter dominance and how you should plan your training around your typing. If anyone is interested, he talks about it on Joe Defranco's podcast and with Mike Mahler and Sincere Hogan on theirs. Very interesting stuff.
Sad that so many current influencers and "Sport Scientists," have now chosen to disparage Poliquins work after his passing. Wenning is a true class act for setting the record straight on Poliquins contribution to advancing human performance.
Charles did all the little things great, too. He changed the way I format training programs. I feel his layout detailing sets, reps, tempo and rest prevents the typical confusion that one has when reading a training plan. Anytime I buy a new training book, I read it, then convert the training plans into Charles’ format. It makes seeing supersets and understanding the training intent more clear for me.
I met him once. I'd been a big fan of his for a long time. I was in the city at some conference. Decided to grab a bite and he was just right there I lost my sh*t . Couldn't believe it. Lucky the girl I was there with had the balls to ask for a picture. ❤ I never blushed so much . Such a legend ❤
Awesome tribute and content man ! I’m currently trained by another of Charles Top student, IFBB pro Larry Vinette And he says all the same stuff you do . Keep up the channel, luv the content
I first learned about him when he posted articles for Muscle Media magazine in the late 90’s. He helped me through what turned out to be a very aggressive case of Crohn’s disease, which ended my college football career. I made some substantial improvements with his nutritional advice.
Lately I’ve done a deep dive into this fascinating trainer… Very interesting… I have theorized that you can train for peak performance or longevity. You can have one or the other but you can’t have both… I’m aware he had a genetic disposition that caused his demise but I wonder if chasing his own peak performance propel him into an early grave??? Just something to think about for any athlete chasing the elusive accolades of any sport. I am finding so many interesting techniques such as roughly massaging a man’s mandible area to increase leg flexibility (amazing). He really had a spectacular breadth and width of training knowledge… Such a shame his life cut short.
Matt pls can you explain Maddox long term trainig structure or actual training block structure, in last two videos he was doing 10 sets of 5 and in todays video 2 sets of 6 and chains and balance stuff after. knowing his long term plan would be very inspirative, love your videos, thanks
Being Canadian, and having what looks like a french-canadian name as well as hailing from Ottawa, a very bilingual city (the capital) of Canada...id assume he was fluent in English and French. You could ask Coach Christian Thibaudeau who he trained/taught/corresponded with a lot
Coach Greg to sit has been mentioning Charles paloquin theories but the newer generation with the RPE stuff mike Isatel and Jeff Nippert act like they never heard of him
I recall you mentioning Poliquin and his knowledge in some of your other videos as well. Are there any other names that you credit to learning from that gave you close to or the same realm of knowledge when you competed? I’ve heard you mention George Halbert being somewhat of a mentor while you were competing, but is there anyone else whether they were from westside or elsewhere after your time from westside and when you transitioned to raw? Or even today post competitive career?
Imagine you’re going to make a video about one of the great luminaries of physical training, you say you admire him, you owe him a lot but you don’t even bother to learn when he DIED. 🤦🏻♂️
He was a pioneer...I believe he brought soft tissue work into strength training, but he would write these outlandish things...building someone’s calves up in a few weeks so they needed new boots? Someone losing 30lbs of body fat with fish oil? I hate sounding like a hater, I loved his content, but some of it would raise eyebrows
I first met him over a decade ago and he completely changed the way I coached and is a big part of my success!
He was great! I learned a lot from him. RIP Charles Poliquin
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Please share around his name should be remembered
Absolutely
thank you for the info, indeed he deserves to be known and remembered
He was a genius. The general public is unaware of how much of an impact this guy had on the fitness industry, the field of strength and conditioning and health in general. For starters if it weren't for t-nation and him most of the gym bros of the world would still be doing only bro splits, 3x10 and drop sets. He gave us true gainzz (He did much more than that) and for that we should be forever gratefull.
@JCM True
Great video and idea shouting out the great Charles Poliquin. I loved listening to him on podcasts and youtube videos as well as reading his many articles. He was truly one of a kind. I loved the sarcasm and smart ass comments. He will never be forgotten. Thanks for the video.
Thank yiu
He'll not be forgotten. That said, too many people still don't benefit from his work (via the Internet, their coach, etc...). Charles is/was a man worth knowing.
Every young strength coach should learn his methods inside and out and read "Poliquin Principles" over and over again. 👍
Yep!!!!!
One of the greats. I still go back and watch his videos always something new to learn.
Charles was the first person i know of, speaking about neurotransmitter dominance and how you should plan your training around your typing. If anyone is interested, he talks about it on Joe Defranco's podcast and with Mike Mahler and Sincere Hogan on theirs. Very interesting stuff.
christian thibaudeau also follow his steps with good articles
Sad that so many current influencers and "Sport Scientists," have now chosen to disparage Poliquins work after his passing. Wenning is a true class act for setting the record straight on Poliquins contribution to advancing human performance.
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I've lost more than 100lbs using tempo training. Created my style in 2014.
Charles did all the little things great, too. He changed the way I format training programs. I feel his layout detailing sets, reps, tempo and rest prevents the typical confusion that one has when reading a training plan. Anytime I buy a new training book, I read it, then convert the training plans into Charles’ format. It makes seeing supersets and understanding the training intent more clear for me.
Sleep,food,vitamins,minerals,low stress,proper workout programming,proper form,mobility !
Don't mind me just note to self...
Good vid Matt !
Thanks please share!!
Love Charles' work , I wish I could have met him
He was awesome. We did 4 seminars together
I met him once. I'd been a big fan of his for a long time. I was in the city at some conference. Decided to grab a bite and he was just right there I lost my sh*t . Couldn't believe it. Lucky the girl I was there with had the balls to ask for a picture. ❤ I never blushed so much . Such a legend ❤
Charles Poliquin Principles completely changed my approach to training. A genuine genius, a man far ahead of his time.
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Agree 1000%!!
Awesome tribute and content man !
I’m currently trained by another of Charles Top student, IFBB pro Larry Vinette
And he says all the same stuff you do .
Keep up the channel, luv the content
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A legend in the industry and in life.
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I first learned about him when he posted articles for Muscle Media magazine in the late 90’s. He helped me through what turned out to be a very aggressive case of Crohn’s disease, which ended my college football career. I made some substantial improvements with his nutritional advice.
💪💪💪💪
What an amazing guy!
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What a legend ❤ I miss his humour. Would have been amazing to see what else he could achieve.
Great video!
Charles Poliquin was the GOAT!!!
Charles was way ahead his time!
Yes
Great video.
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I’ll do my best to say his name in conversation as often as I can. Blue Skies.
Awesome!!!! Please share this video
He changed my life too... RIP
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The braverman test helped me tremendeously. I was deficient in all of the major neurotransmitters.
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Lately I’ve done a deep dive into this fascinating trainer… Very interesting… I have theorized that you can train for peak performance or longevity. You can have one or the other but you can’t have both… I’m aware he had a genetic disposition that caused his demise but I wonder if chasing his own peak performance propel him into an early grave??? Just something to think about for any athlete chasing the elusive accolades of any sport. I am finding so many interesting techniques such as roughly massaging a man’s mandible area to increase leg flexibility (amazing). He really had a spectacular breadth and width of training knowledge… Such a shame his life cut short.
You can have both if it’s done smart
legends never die
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Matt pls can you explain Maddox long term trainig structure or actual training block structure, in last two videos he was doing 10 sets of 5 and in todays video 2 sets of 6 and chains and balance stuff after. knowing his long term plan would be very inspirative, love your videos, thanks
I’m not sure Maddox wants everyone to know his long term plan or his cycle, much of what he does now the avg person could not handle. Myself included
Being Canadian, and having what looks like a french-canadian name as well as hailing from Ottawa, a very bilingual city (the capital) of Canada...id assume he was fluent in English and French. You could ask Coach Christian Thibaudeau who he trained/taught/corresponded with a lot
Coach Greg to sit has been mentioning Charles paloquin theories but the newer generation with the RPE stuff mike Isatel and Jeff Nippert act like they never heard of him
Haha
I recall you mentioning Poliquin and his knowledge in some of your other videos as well.
Are there any other names that you credit to learning from that gave you close to or the same realm of knowledge when you competed? I’ve heard you mention George Halbert being somewhat of a mentor while you were competing, but is there anyone else whether they were from westside or elsewhere after your time from westside and when you transitioned to raw? Or even today post competitive career?
More videos to come. Help make these seen and I’ll do a bunch of them
My HS strength coach had a Charles Poliquin poster in his office. My dumbass teenage self thought he was a pro wrestler or something, haha.
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U need a podcast buddy
Hard to do w Covid
Polykinetics since 2014 -- Simplified tempo training
Great tool
Imagine you’re going to make a video about one of the great luminaries of physical training, you say you admire him, you owe him a lot but you don’t even bother to learn when he DIED. 🤦🏻♂️
When?? I knew the day he died - and was at his funeral - were you?
Thanks mom 😙😙
He was a pioneer...I believe he brought soft tissue work into strength training, but he would write these outlandish things...building someone’s calves up in a few weeks so they needed new boots? Someone losing 30lbs of body fat with fish oil? I hate sounding like a hater, I loved his content, but some of it would raise eyebrows
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Well done Matt. Things that I learned from Charles and when I compare myself with other trainers I can see that they are only virgin sex therapists
Jud Logan was a 4 time Olympian. Not 3 time
Thanks!!
What did Charles poliquin die from
Genetic heart issues
Bacon and hormones go great. 💪🏋️♂️
Please share the video!! 💪
Was Poliquin natty?
No sir
@@WenningStrength omg, I always assumed he was natty