Cut The Crap Lat Exercises! Effective Huge Back Workout w Alex Leonidas

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  • @daketh4572
    @daketh4572 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    little dissapointed he is using wrist straps on what i presume is 60. in 30 yrs i have never used them, or felt the need to

    • @tr1ky69
      @tr1ky69 ปีที่แล้ว +964

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @chickenbug1199
      @chickenbug1199 ปีที่แล้ว +1959

      you have been given the pin of shame :^)

    • @daketh4572
      @daketh4572 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      @@chickenbug1199 mate I’m 49 yrs of age. I deadlift like 250 and row 120. I don’t use wrist straps. You have the pin of small forarms

    • @2jmajjic
      @2jmajjic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daketh4572you are so cool

    • @isaacwittinger8617
      @isaacwittinger8617 ปีที่แล้ว +1579

      I deadlift over 700 and can row over 400, when I want to isolate my back I will use straps to help engage lats. Stop acting like what you do is impressive.

  • @AlexLeonidas
    @AlexLeonidas ปีที่แล้ว +1677

    Training with Renaissance Periodization is always the real deal. Thanks again for training me and showing what the basics done right can do. I genuinely learned a lot and now pay even further attention to strict technique. Let the more out of less weight gains continue!

    • @ghfjfghjasdfasdf
      @ghfjfghjasdfasdf ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Good shit

    • @bash786ali7
      @bash786ali7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I still have the page open, for the article that you did for outalpha (several years ago). Coming from someone who has lower back issues. The information has helped me to some degree. Nevertheless it's a good eye opener.
      Thank you 😊😊😊

    • @zuberilol
      @zuberilol ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuk yeah bro!

    • @levelupkoi4671
      @levelupkoi4671 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      so happy to see you on renaissance periodization!!! you deserve it 💪❤️

    • @freekaleek12100
      @freekaleek12100 ปีที่แล้ว

      Inspiration for what is achievable with good training and decent genetics as a natural! Thank you man! Love this colab

  • @blary5298
    @blary5298 ปีที่แล้ว +2607

    Alex is a real role model for us naturals.

    • @BlumChoi
      @BlumChoi ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Hope he doesn’t turn to the dark side

    • @ZeroPhilosopher
      @ZeroPhilosopher ปีที่แล้ว

      if you're a natty midget yes

    • @Chabby888
      @Chabby888 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      @@BlumChoi “dark side” or not there really isn’t a difference in training principles. Recognize what your own goals and what you want out of lifting and do your own thing. If competing in the IFBB is what you want and you have the genetics for it, power to you to pursue that. If you just want to improve your physique and look better naked go ahead and pursue that. Dark side or not it’s an individual choice with different consequences and considerations.

    • @Hoppitot
      @Hoppitot ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@Chabby888 This is super true but at our core we still have that little bit of japanese high school girl. If we see more people normalising steroids we are going to be more inclined to do so as well.

    • @TypicallyUniqueOfficial
      @TypicallyUniqueOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +128

      @@Chabby888yes there is. Your muscle grows at a faster pace when you’re on gear.
      A lot of gear users train in a specific way as to not injure themselves (their joints). AAS don’t heal tendons the way they do muscles. This is why you see them warm up so much and use pre exhaustion (especially with leg workouts) so they can limit how much load they need for a good stimulus. It’s also why many of them use higher reps and shorter rest periods (but more sets). All to limit load.
      This is not something a natural needs to worry about, their muscles don’t rapidly grow beyond their joints recovery capacity the same way.
      They are 2 completely different training requirements.

  • @ahanshankwalkar
    @ahanshankwalkar ปีที่แล้ว +690

    The amount of energy Alex has in this video compared to when he was in the video during prep is crazy. Bro went from straight zombie to spartan.

    • @skag1743
      @skag1743 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Bro traded bear mode for wendigo mode. Deathface is real.
      But really Alex did an amazing job and earned a medal. I love seeing him back to gaining muscle. Happier.

    • @zanydomio5362
      @zanydomio5362 ปีที่แล้ว

      FR

    • @gromswowguide7927
      @gromswowguide7927 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, i noticed that straight from the start, he has a friendly smile on, in the other one he looked like he was ready to snap at any second lmao.

    • @jaysson1151
      @jaysson1151 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He was on the tail end of a massive cut in his last appearance on RP. He even explains why on a separate video. Doing a true cut like that is no joke, it takes a lot out of ya. No energy, day in day out.

    • @ahanshankwalkar
      @ahanshankwalkar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jaysson1151yeah totally that’s why I said he was on prep

  • @michaelschulz2857
    @michaelschulz2857 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    nice seeing Alex back on the channel with some energy. Last time he was dying because of the cut

  • @pinkyandorbrain
    @pinkyandorbrain ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Jared's face as Dr Mike launches into one of his trademark nonsense introductions...priceless.

    • @UndefinedLastName
      @UndefinedLastName ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂

    • @Dougie.A.M
      @Dougie.A.M ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Yup, and all the fans smiling in anticipation with what verbal diarrhoea is about to be presented. 😂😂

    • @ojamacuda9745
      @ojamacuda9745 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have never noticed his face during these and I had been missing out a lot :D

    • @eliasali9383
      @eliasali9383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Dougie.A.Mverbal diarrhea 😂😂😂😂

    • @volaryu
      @volaryu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm here just to see jared's face

  • @onetwo8847
    @onetwo8847 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    6:03 Obviously not as lean (but also much paler too tbf) but damn... the amount of size Alex has when standing next to an advanced enhanced lifter like Dr Mike is so impressive. Alex is such an inspirational natty. Absolutely smashing preconceptions about "limits" that so many people impose on themselves and either give up or jump on the gear. Everyone can stay natty! Alex isn't special, he's just worked his a** off

    • @loveableheathen7441
      @loveableheathen7441 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      People blame it all on the gear because they are too lazy to put in the work themselves.
      "But bodybuilders were always small before drugs"
      Yeah they also had zero access to information about health and exercise. NONE OF THEM KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT BODYBUILDING SCIENCE. They were out here doing the most ineffective workouts you could imagine. THAT is why they were small

    • @StrongBodyandMind33
      @StrongBodyandMind33 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Similar size; however, Mike is a lot leaner

    • @iangraham-white5717
      @iangraham-white5717 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      "The secret is rack pulls above the knee with 1,000 lbs" jk jk

    • @ZeroPhilosopher
      @ZeroPhilosopher ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's not really impressive considering how short he is.

    • @gur262
      @gur262 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GCN 🚲 has some vids about the track sprinters n their impressive quads. The bicycle crowd consisting in no small part of stick figures that reject muscle mass cause it ain't aero and weighs something was quick to blame that on roids too. When I honestly think 🤔 I got that size of legs almost. Not sure. Too fat. Still. Totally doable. That's not saying cyclists ain't doped and it might be very tough with cycling training on top but perfectly achievable pretty big legs. .... everything I don't have and want is roids. It's odd though. First time I saw someone legpress 310 kg with good form I thought aha it's doable. First time I saw some guys bench 200+ kg my mind immediately jumped to roids before I took a closer look and. Still thought so.

  • @NewDarkKnight
    @NewDarkKnight ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Alex is raw. Bro lifts heavy, not afraid to bulk and cut, gained a lot of muscle. And he's still natty.

    • @LarsRyeJeppesen
      @LarsRyeJeppesen 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      sure

    • @zesteecheeze
      @zesteecheeze 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@@LarsRyeJeppesen"sure" what?

  • @PeterKhatcherian
    @PeterKhatcherian ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The video that everyone NEEDED 💪🏻

    • @georgemuhoro
      @georgemuhoro 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      you need to be next!

  • @nathanielrosewell1329
    @nathanielrosewell1329 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    The difference in energy from Alex’s last appearance now he’s not deep into the cut😂😂

    • @LazyAssedPanda
      @LazyAssedPanda ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, it's freakin night and day man haha

    • @iangraham-white5717
      @iangraham-white5717 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      We have to thank Alex for breaking through the fitness dogma of "striking distance from stage ready" and making people understand that is really only viable for enhanced individuals who don't need glycogen stores or natural individuals who are doing multiple shows in a row but plan to go back on a bulk

    • @jeroldjacobs5563
      @jeroldjacobs5563 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’m glad he got to do another workout when he’s bulking and able to enjoy training a bit more. Poor dude was so drained during his prep

    • @driesvdg8743
      @driesvdg8743 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      +upped the Adderall like bloho said

  • @claybowman1242
    @claybowman1242 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You can tell Alex has so much to say on this topic, which you would know if you’re a watcher of his channel. It’s also fun to see him get competitive, he’s very Canadian about it but he definitely loves to raise to a challenge. RP training is known for being strict, rigorous and brutal so it’s great to see how someone like him takes it on considering he’s one of the strongest natural lifters on the platform.

  • @glorytoukraine5524
    @glorytoukraine5524 ปีที่แล้ว +1075

    Loving that Alex is finally making it into the major fitness scene. He was always a natty icon, but seeing him on bigger channels as a respected figure brings me unfathomable joy.

    • @leecraven7256
      @leecraven7256 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Indeed

    • @OutrageIsNow
      @OutrageIsNow ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Looks like the modafinil finally worked for him

    • @shawnchristopherwhite3271
      @shawnchristopherwhite3271 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I liked Alex' content better before. I don't watch him anymore since his success got him. I miss Alpha Destiny.

    • @glorytoukraine5524
      @glorytoukraine5524 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@shawnchristopherwhite3271 and how exactly did his success get to him?

    • @sbd8106
      @sbd8106 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@shawnchristopherwhite3271the fuck? he grew a shit ton both in character and physique, he even goes against his claims when he was 'alpha destiny'

  • @BobMc87
    @BobMc87 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I've watched Alex for a long time, he is a fantastic guy. Great channel and was instrumental in getting me off the couch and into the gym!

    • @johnsmith-fk7fw
      @johnsmith-fk7fw ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same he got me to start working out and also to stop stupid specialization exercises from YT when i just need the basics

  • @StrongBodyandMind33
    @StrongBodyandMind33 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Props to alex for not being afraid of the bulk 💪🏼

  • @ShetharTraining
    @ShetharTraining ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Alex is the man!

  • @techyb8614
    @techyb8614 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Literally my favourite set of lads to be entertained by. When it comes to all things gains. Dr Mike's knowledge and humour and Alex's chill but serious nature when it comes to training.

  • @DavePuckett
    @DavePuckett ปีที่แล้ว +65

    First time I saw you guys ... very inspiring stuff. I"m older so I'm not going to get to a young man's level, but this inspires me to push myself to my best with that perfect form you demonstrated. Great instructional video guys, thanks.

    • @nemil238
      @nemil238 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      lets go

    • @Macnair94
      @Macnair94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're definitely in the right place. Mike is the best in the biz!

    • @Ericboy114558
      @Ericboy114558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck Dave, go get 'em!

  • @oblifts
    @oblifts ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Just did this workout and let me say my lats r on fire. I usually go heavier and feel a good heavy weight pump but I’m literally drenched with this and it’s been 35 minutes.

    • @psyche1182
      @psyche1182 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wanna do this but can’t do pull ups, should I do 6 sets of lat pull-down??

    • @davii2663
      @davii2663 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      use machine assisted pull ups and increase the weight after 3 top sets@@psyche1182

    • @blooperzzzzzs
      @blooperzzzzzs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@psyche1182 I would say use the assisted pull up machine. If you don't have access to it, I legit used bands on the pullup/dip bar setup and wrapped them around the dip bars to put my feet on them so it can assist me upwards. If you don't have that, but have a squat rack, you can do the same thing. Putting the bands around the safety bars around knee height.

  • @NUMBER_74
    @NUMBER_74 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    14:30 The eye contact was awesome!!!! I will be using that line at some point this week..

  • @ED-cl7nl
    @ED-cl7nl ปีที่แล้ว +7

    first time we get to see Alex's full body profile, damn the man is caked up

    • @shred9475
      @shred9475 ปีที่แล้ว

      gorilla glutes

    • @iangraham-white5717
      @iangraham-white5717 ปีที่แล้ว

      that’s from doing 1,000 lb rack pulls above the knee in 2016

  • @RageMagikarp
    @RageMagikarp ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I really like seeing the RP Hypertrophy app input when the exercises start, that's actually a really nice touch

  • @iangraham-white5717
    @iangraham-white5717 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    The fact Alex isn't in pain like most of the bodybuilders who come to workout with Dr. Mike and Jared

    • @DCJayhawk57
      @DCJayhawk57 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I think a lot of those enhanced guys get bad lower back pumps from doing compound movements like this.

    • @BreadAndGatorade
      @BreadAndGatorade ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DCJayhawk57i get annoying lower back pumps after 3 sets of deads. I’ve minimized it on squats by enhancing ankle mobility and using heels with ATG rom.
      I heard about some sauce gives crazy back pumps, guess I can never take them.

    • @hunzaeboyy04
      @hunzaeboyy04 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DCJayhawk57 also they got shit endurance Alex's stamina is next level

    • @357_SWAGNUM_MAGA_X
      @357_SWAGNUM_MAGA_X 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@hunzaeboyy04hes got good conditoning for sure

    • @anantbijolia8415
      @anantbijolia8415 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The real pain was that intro. Feels good to see that even someone like doctor Mike can sometimes be cringe.

  • @661downhill
    @661downhill ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Watching the videos on this channel has given me so much great workout information. It's really obvious to me now that I've only ever been moving weight around instead of getting the maximum amount of stimulus. keep up the awesome work!

  • @Skux720
    @Skux720 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Form on the barbell rows is absolutely immaculate

  • @user-iw4wq3yv8k
    @user-iw4wq3yv8k ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Didn't expect that collab, would love to see more!

    • @Wetterwet
      @Wetterwet ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They did another one with Alex and Jonni Shreve 3 months ago

    • @user-iw4wq3yv8k
      @user-iw4wq3yv8k ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Wetterwet was not aware, ill check it out, thanks!

    • @Wetterwet
      @Wetterwet ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-iw4wq3yv8kif you search renaissance periodization Alex Leonidas, it should pop up

  • @TheChosenOne2023
    @TheChosenOne2023 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy to see Alex on here!! Have watched this man grind for YEARS and evolve, glad to see the fitness community giving him the recognition he derserves!

  • @ya.boi.x
    @ya.boi.x ปีที่แล้ว +22

    alex leonidas is an elite natty and one of the best backs on this platform, cant wait for the vid!!

  • @ColossusFitness
    @ColossusFitness ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alpha Destiny! Huge throwback, glad to see you're still killing it brother.

  • @_koschwarz
    @_koschwarz ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Alex has matured a lot.

  • @crispybaconow
    @crispybaconow ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The fact that Alexander Fucking Leonidas used the weights he did here and his back still got fucked up from it in all the right ways really goes to show how big of a difference proper RP technique makes

  • @foopanther
    @foopanther ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good to see Alex talking on this one, he was full zombie mode last time

  • @thewerp
    @thewerp ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always did horizontal pulling first but doing vertical first to prevent lower back fatigue is really smart. Think I might start doing that

  • @GoldenEraBookworm
    @GoldenEraBookworm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep going Alex, Skys the limit

  • @jessemurray1757
    @jessemurray1757 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    my two favorite channels together. Alex for natural advice, Dr Mike for the science. Love it.

  • @fluffyscruffy
    @fluffyscruffy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I saw on IG that Mike and Jared were in Montreal and went to the Atlantis Gym, I should've known that collab was cooking! Great work, guys!

  • @floodlane5070
    @floodlane5070 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know you will probably never see this Dr. Mike, but I have to thank you for all of your instructional videos, I have really paid attention to my technique and have made some serious gains in the last two months. You are a God amoungst men.

  • @ParvParashar
    @ParvParashar ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Phenomenal video and awesome vibes! It’s really great to see Alex back on the channel again with full energy. 💪

  • @gmelliot19
    @gmelliot19 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here’s my back/shoulders workout I do 1X/WK (also hit back and shoulders in full body and upper body workouts)
    Warmup: YTAs
    1. Superset: close grip pullups/pulldowns, front raise X4
    2. Superset: wide grip pull-ups (or unilateral cable pull-ins), lateral raise
    3. Superset: wide grip row (or facepulls), incline fly
    4. Circuit: pullovers, reverse flys, cable adduction (iron cross)

  • @LaurenWilmore
    @LaurenWilmore ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When he did the rows you could really see how hyper-extended his elbows are! I was wondering how he managed to make that stretch at the bottom of the weighed pull-up look so graceful. Does that hyper-extension require any different focus of muscle activation or additional cues to stabilize the joint during these exercises, especially since the tough eccentric portion of the movement moves him into hyper-extension? Or all’s well so long as he doesn’t feel undue joint pain? Love your videos thank you for the great information!

  • @wessleykennedy7721
    @wessleykennedy7721 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this colab. Alex seems a lot more energetic this time round now he isn't deep in comp prep

  • @nmnate
    @nmnate ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love me some weighted pullups. I usually don't warm up with pulldowns (the station is usually busy), but I'll do some hammer curls and sometimes cable pullovers before hopping into body weight. Just enough to see how things are feeling and then start adding some plates. I could definitely improve my technique with a better pause at the bottom. 💪
    It took me having a good mirror in a hotel to realize how damn well these weighted pullups are working. Normally it's hard for me to see my width 😅

  • @samalmond2321
    @samalmond2321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am truly honored to be able to match Alex at strict pull-ups at bodyweight on my final set after weighted pull-ups.

  • @Smittjitsu
    @Smittjitsu ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video Mike! Please more with Alex! Would love to eventually see all the natty greats on here

  • @kylechermak7092
    @kylechermak7092 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex is so humble bro. True example of elite lifter

  • @mertonhirsch4734
    @mertonhirsch4734 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was the video I needed today.

  • @user-he4ef9br7z
    @user-he4ef9br7z ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know it's not sustainable, but Alex looked mythical last cut.

  • @AAkCN1
    @AAkCN1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good stuff. keepin it basic with control. Love it

  • @tannerharcus8833
    @tannerharcus8833 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    huge fan of both, awesome video as always. the rp team been killing it lately

  • @austincherry7994
    @austincherry7994 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    these pull ups have changed my life
    increased strength, back size, and relieved back pain all in one
    Dr.Mike is the goat
    technique is everything

  • @matw1x
    @matw1x ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy crap. Finally someone shorter than Alex.

  • @jacksonbeck5747
    @jacksonbeck5747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Y’all coming in clutch with this one.

  • @kanga3490
    @kanga3490 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love both channels, ready to see opinions on each exercise and how I can apply it to my own training.

  • @reecetrahan6169
    @reecetrahan6169 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dr. Mike is the real life Bane. Big brain and big back 😈

  • @wolffInspector
    @wolffInspector 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That Dedication to full ROM on the barbell Rows got his elbows hitting a whole level of arch my LAWD

  • @surajitbaruah1098
    @surajitbaruah1098 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello dr mike big fan of you and alex too.Have learned a lot watching your videos.

  • @danielsims5703
    @danielsims5703 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude your content is changing my life.

  • @Ryan_Perrin
    @Ryan_Perrin ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I will never not find Dr. Mike saying "tummy" weird. Trying to explain why always feels stupid.

  • @simmo1567
    @simmo1567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this! When are you putting Alex through a leg day?!?!?!?!?!?

  • @crueej
    @crueej ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mike, your my back day

  • @thomascampidell
    @thomascampidell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    definitely the best exercise of all time. And injury preventative as well compared to other back exercises.

  • @schmolzz
    @schmolzz ปีที่แล้ว +20

    this was very cool. love alex, he is such a genuine guy that keeps evolving as he learns more about working out!
    14:25 lol never change

    • @38Fanda
      @38Fanda ปีที่แล้ว

      "good to know" lmao

  • @yodizzll
    @yodizzll 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    id really love a series on minimalistic, "garage style" workouts. like training when all you have is a barbell, rack and plates. that would be cool

  • @corenko
    @corenko ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2 of the 3 of my favorite bald people. Third one is Johnny Sins

  • @BluegillGreg
    @BluegillGreg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for teaching this old dog new nuance. I've been warming up my pull-ups with assistance bands on my heavy days and doing pull-downs on light days. I'll try warming up with lat pull-downs, then using them again for down sets. Also, that technique of adjusting mid-rep to a position less taxing on the low back as a means of going further into barbell rows also makes a lot of sense.

  • @andylovesconcerts
    @andylovesconcerts ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Was not familiar with Alex but I’m impressed. Natty and trains with textbook form.

  • @willbl6185
    @willbl6185 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    we need alex leonidas more often, real beast and nice guy

    • @KootBear
      @KootBear ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed

  • @petergause1760
    @petergause1760 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Huge fan of Alex. Not to say I learned anything new since I've been a long time follower of both channels, but this video condensed and reaffirmed a lot of the info I've come across

  • @jgoldian47
    @jgoldian47 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    people always give me dumb comments when im barbell rowing 95lbs super strict form like this and slight pause at the bottom stretching out my back and then contract for sets/reps. YET these same people are the people who ask me how i got such meaty thick back lol.

    • @ILruffian
      @ILruffian 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      THIS. The with the speed and momentum Alex was using, it looked like he would have been better served with 95 lbs. Weight was clearly too heavy for him.

  • @mitchellalexander1581
    @mitchellalexander1581 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great. Just honest, hard working lifters telling you what you need to know for success 🙌

  • @snes09
    @snes09 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm excited to try both the bent over row variations. Nice video as always.

  • @Cryptolorian
    @Cryptolorian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Mike Palestine is absolutely smashing it with these vidz, keep it up Habibi!

  • @Justin-vr4rw
    @Justin-vr4rw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like the attention to detail and the critical practice pointers. Amazing training vid.

  • @speedtreee
    @speedtreee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    14:29 had me in tears! 😂 the fact nobody even smiled

  • @xkidmidnightx
    @xkidmidnightx ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is ok, advice, but if you want a true Hunchback of Notre Dame back you need to follow Jason Blaha's advice. Sure this will give you a thick and wide back, but what about that intimidating hunch? What about that neck growing out the front of your chest look? Why would you want your neck to not come out of your body at a 90 degree angle? That's what I want. I want to scare women and children and look like I should be locked in a bell tower. That medieval look. #teamblaha

  • @patrickjulius7352
    @patrickjulius7352 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm most stunned that he was doing only 115 on those bent rows. He's jacked and I've seen him row double that easily.

    • @RDS_Armwrestling
      @RDS_Armwrestling ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah Alex definitely humbled himself for this session, he's using straps too and shit I never see him use straps, especially not on weighted pullups with 1 plate when he normally uses up to 4 plates lol

  • @markambrose66
    @markambrose66 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:38 what does he mean cas shit?

    • @yus3864
      @yus3864 ปีที่แล้ว

      short for calisthenics? im not sure

    • @derekf9092
      @derekf9092 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kassem Hanson of N1 Training/Education which is largely biomechanics focused, doing stuff like single arm cable pulldowns to bias certain divisions of the lats (specifically what Mike is referring to). If you look him up you'll probably see what he means

    • @greenricee
      @greenricee ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yus3864no

  • @ninjanik2095
    @ninjanik2095 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    exactly, I was knocking out 25 pullups straight. Watched Alex how he does pullups, now im at 10-15 with the same effort. Hate it but love it. Muslceups are a thing for me now. I couldnt do one pullup, not too long ag

  • @TorBoy9
    @TorBoy9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good collab. Alex has a big back and he still got pushed to his limit. Stick to the basics because they work. Thanks!

  • @drakeaamold7577
    @drakeaamold7577 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jesus loves you

  • @ThomasAT86
    @ThomasAT86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fantastic video. There are so many essential things that you don't read in the magazines, plus the challenge that you have to go down with the weight so much when you do these exercises really well. Thanks a lot guys!

  • @arthurlloyd5165
    @arthurlloyd5165 ปีที่แล้ว

    The collab we've been waiting for!!!

  • @stanzela
    @stanzela ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love seeing Alex rep the natty scene on this platform. He is such a beast. Such impressive feats of strength.

  • @sirarjun
    @sirarjun 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That guy deadlifting at 11:00 watch your back bro!

  • @emiliomarbanjr
    @emiliomarbanjr ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how Alex turned his youtube career around. He was a meme and now he is only getting love and respect.

  • @roundup1253
    @roundup1253 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best video ever. Pure gold. Truth about pull ups. I love it. All these guys that crNK out high pull up numbers with shitty form have really no clue. Happy Dr. Mike was honest no direct as always

  • @shrekyboijames6711
    @shrekyboijames6711 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:04 lol good chemistry

  • @JustinTownsend-j6z
    @JustinTownsend-j6z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:56 Nah man hell no, he called you on your rotary telephone and he was like… THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAA!

  • @OogaBooga-um4kd
    @OogaBooga-um4kd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:56
    Mike never change please. I laughed so hard 😂

  • @DrewPWebos
    @DrewPWebos ปีที่แล้ว

    Best form on them pullups ive ever seen.

  • @AliJaw2d94
    @AliJaw2d94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple yet effective ✊🏻 salute from Iraq

  • @eduargotay
    @eduargotay ปีที่แล้ว

    Those light weight Barbell Rows to chest are no damn joke 10/10

  • @ocken90
    @ocken90 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ive looked through so many vids on this channel, and this is the first time i see or hear a reference to Kai, made me happy :)

  • @LynxxMan
    @LynxxMan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dr Mike may not know this . But he's an urban legend in the underground natty community.

  • @crimdan6036
    @crimdan6036 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the more enjoyable collaborations I have watched in a long time. Thank you.

  • @michaelwilensky9134
    @michaelwilensky9134 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amen real pullups are fuckin hard and people who disagree don't do em.

  • @summonedskull98
    @summonedskull98 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I'm so happy and proud for Alex. The guy that I've been following for a decade now and made the most gains from (Free Novice Program) is here with the RP guys. Some of the best channels on yt fitness.

  • @shortssportsw
    @shortssportsw ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex " THE BEAST"Leonidas

  • @Hawaii567
    @Hawaii567 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let’s fucking goooo. My two favorite content creators in the fitness community

  • @kevinb7058
    @kevinb7058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see Alex 💪

  • @HyotenN
    @HyotenN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yee we at the buffet right now