Thanks for answering my question. I’ve designed my own 3 day routine with your guidelines. In regards to the Hollywood physique question, I think it was more about how strong do you need to get to look like you lift to the average person. Not about muscle insertions/genetics etc. Like I’m assuming you don’t need to get to a 3 plate squat to look like you lift. I’m thinking when you can bench 225 for a few reps should be a good level. Obviously this will vary a lot depending on leverages/genetics but on average
@@user-rf7eq4zy5b Oh my bad. I thought it was Glenn who asked the question! Lol I honestly think once you can deep squat 2 plates, be able to deadlift 315 for a couple of reps and bench 225 with a pause (Basically saying you have complete control over these lifts) and hold a body fat between 12 to 18% (again individuals will vary) then no doubt you'll be considered someone who lifts. The people who claim that you don't look like you lift are just people in the fitness niche that have a warped mindset
I’ve surpassed the squat and deadlift standard but my bench is far off? I’ve never tested a 1rm, but what would you say you would need to hit for 6-8 reps to be the equivalent of 225lb(100kg) for 1. My best is 75kg for 6 paused reps
@@user-rf7eq4zy5b I'd say 85kg is more than likely will equal 100kg 1rm Bench is the toughest. I've noticed my body structure is suited to bench press, have well developed triceps too. But I've also noticed people who just start out lifting have trouble with bench progression. This wasn't the case for me not only because of what I stated, but also I did 7 years of "hypertrophy" work. Hence my first year of PLing I hit 315 and set a record. Genetic anamoly or did I just do the hard yards behind the scenes?
@EliteProAli no advice from me, I am 58 and still a novice lifter even after several years. Too many injuries using starting strength style program. Now using dynamic progression plus more BB exercices and making better progress.
What are your thoughts on directly training the neck, traps, abs, calves and doing chest flies. Are these redundant exercises to include in a program. I’m designing my own routine based on the programming guidelines you talked about in this video so I’m wondering whether to include these exercises or not.
Hey Jackson, Honestly mate I don't bother with those. Calves I do for the fact I wear shorts in winter, I have 'decent' shape / genetics and for knee health. The rest get hit indirectly. I would do chest flies instead of one of my pressing movements but I can't be bothered with the set up. Include them for now if you want mate, but once it gets hard and you want to reduce volume, perhaps those would be the first to go. Personally, I wouldn't bother !
@@EliteProAli mainly wanted you to focus on burn out and your body just not feeling good about the gym, sometimes I end up taking a 1 week or so off cuz of that, is there a way you structure your workouts to avoid it ? There were times in the past where cuz of that burn out feeling ive had a hard time coming back to the gym eventhough I wanted to
I watched a Jason blaha video where he said that 6 sets a week is the minimum volume to see great gains and that anything beyond this makes barely any or negligible difference. What are your thoughts on this since it’s similar to what you do
Hey Gabe, I wouldn't say it's minimum lol - again, everyone is SO different. In this game, we can't use these superlatives "must, never" etc lol This isn't an exact science like most people want to believe. It's an art! I am doing 6 hard sets and I'm GASSED. Actually on Sunday I was wondering "imagine doing 10 sets" - On Monday I quickly remembered that 3 sets was enough to beg for mercy lol
I am Wonder how your Chest Press Technique have Look Like in the past where you Had this pecs on the Thumbnaily because there IS a theory,be cool to Proof it
@@ew-zd1th Hi ew, I was 3 days away from competing in a bodybuilding show. I was very low body fat with striations. Pecs look best with a pump and low body fat.
You look amazing, Bro ❤❤❤
@@MaleOrderBride Thanks pal
Thanks for answering my question. I’ve designed my own 3 day routine with your guidelines. In regards to the Hollywood physique question, I think it was more about how strong do you need to get to look like you lift to the average person. Not about muscle insertions/genetics etc. Like I’m assuming you don’t need to get to a 3 plate squat to look like you lift. I’m thinking when you can bench 225 for a few reps should be a good level. Obviously this will vary a lot depending on leverages/genetics but on average
@@user-rf7eq4zy5b Oh my bad. I thought it was Glenn who asked the question! Lol
I honestly think once you can deep squat 2 plates, be able to deadlift 315 for a couple of reps and bench 225 with a pause
(Basically saying you have complete control over these lifts) and hold a body fat between 12 to 18% (again individuals will vary) then no doubt you'll be considered someone who lifts. The people who claim that you don't look like you lift are just people in the fitness niche that have a warped mindset
No , you were correct. It was Glenn that asked the question. I was just expanding on it in this comment. Sorry for the misunderstanding
I’ve surpassed the squat and deadlift standard but my bench is far off? I’ve never tested a 1rm, but what would you say you would need to hit for 6-8 reps to be the equivalent of 225lb(100kg) for 1. My best is 75kg for 6 paused reps
@user-rf7eq4zy5b Yeah sorry mate, sometimes I miss the point or ramble on. Slowly but surely getting better hehe
@@user-rf7eq4zy5b I'd say 85kg is more than likely will equal 100kg 1rm
Bench is the toughest.
I've noticed my body structure is suited to bench press, have well developed triceps too.
But I've also noticed people who just start out lifting have trouble with bench progression. This wasn't the case for me not only because of what I stated, but also I did 7 years of "hypertrophy" work. Hence my first year of PLing I hit 315 and set a record. Genetic anamoly or did I just do the hard yards behind the scenes?
Great video, i nearly pissed myself when you said "MF ive been lifting for 17 years"
@@chimbonda99 Yeah man. Honestly bro, what I do / don't wear = "can you give me tips?" And "do you even lift?" Lol!
@EliteProAli no advice from me, I am 58 and still a novice lifter even after several years. Too many injuries using starting strength style program. Now using dynamic progression plus more BB exercices and making better progress.
@chimbonda99 Sir you are blessed. Novice is the greatest place to be. Visual progress and not slaving away to add quarter of a lb a month to a lift!
What are your thoughts on directly training the neck, traps, abs, calves and doing chest flies. Are these redundant exercises to include in a program. I’m designing my own routine based on the programming guidelines you talked about in this video so I’m wondering whether to include these exercises or not.
Hey Jackson,
Honestly mate I don't bother with those. Calves I do for the fact I wear shorts in winter, I have 'decent' shape / genetics and for knee health.
The rest get hit indirectly. I would do chest flies instead of one of my pressing movements but I can't be bothered with the set up. Include them for now if you want mate, but once it gets hard and you want to reduce volume, perhaps those would be the first to go.
Personally, I wouldn't bother !
can we hear about how you approach periodization for yourself ?
@@an02skyline77 Hi an,
Thanks for your comment. Anything in specific?
@@EliteProAli mainly wanted you to focus on burn out and your body just not feeling good about the gym, sometimes I end up taking a 1 week or so off cuz of that, is there a way you structure your workouts to avoid it ? There were times in the past where cuz of that burn out feeling ive had a hard time coming back to the gym eventhough I wanted to
@@an02skyline77 I hope the video I just posted helps in some way! Cheers mate
Good video you natural training?
@@livesub2034 Hi livesub, Natural for life ! Although I have no proof.. But if you see in videos, I'm not large by any means!
I watched a Jason blaha video where he said that 6 sets a week is the minimum volume to see great gains and that anything beyond this makes barely any or negligible difference. What are your thoughts on this since it’s similar to what you do
Hey Gabe,
I wouldn't say it's minimum lol - again, everyone is SO different. In this game, we can't use these superlatives "must, never" etc lol
This isn't an exact science like most people want to believe. It's an art! I am doing 6 hard sets and I'm GASSED. Actually on Sunday I was wondering "imagine doing 10 sets" - On Monday I quickly remembered that 3 sets was enough to beg for mercy lol
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@@iamrjabella Cheers mate
I am Wonder how your Chest Press Technique have Look Like in the past where you Had this pecs on the Thumbnaily because there IS a theory,be cool to Proof it
@@ew-zd1th Hi ew,
I was 3 days away from competing in a bodybuilding show. I was very low body fat with striations. Pecs look best with a pump and low body fat.