NOTE! Read the FAQ below before asking any questions about PEDs. Your answers are probably going to be there. The majority of this video is based on a one-hour podcast by Mark Bell's Power Project that features Jon's powerlifting coach, Jordan Chavez. Link to the full podcast: ruclips.net/video/rsXm47I14dc/видео.html Get Coached by me: 🎯📚🤝coachsaman.com/ Training Programs: 💪📈🥊coachsaman.com/shop/ Instagram: 📸👉instagram.com/powertraini... Consultation: coachsaman.com/consult/ ''Why don't you talk about drug use in your video?'' I was anticipating this question would pop up, and truth be told, I wanted to do my best to avoid it because A. It is far from my area of interest, and B. It is not the main premise of this video. But if you insist, here is my stance: a surprising number of fighters at the top are, in all likelihood, on some form of PEDs (yes, even those who have not been caught). This is just the reality of the situation and a tragic fact of world-class competition. Simply because you see an athlete getting caught does not imply that the uncaught rest are 'clean.' ''But what about USADA? They perform random testing, ensuring that all athletes stay clean, right?'' If you believe the current (and past) anti-doping system ensures a level playing field, you are very deluded and need to do some homework. Here are some flaws: People who live in countries with strict testing have a disadvantage when compared to people who live in countries with lax or corrupt testing systems. For example, Russia doesn't do many tests on athletes before and after competition, so their athletes can compete unfairly against athletes from countries with stricter rules, like the US. PEDs are often used by top athletes and have been for decades. In the past, the East German doping program and the 2014 Sochi Olympics, where Russia used complex doping schemes, are two examples. There are many examples of top athletes, who initially were negative, tested positive years later (an ongoing process, due to advances in technology). This shows how common PED use is among elite athletes (not exclusive to MMA). That being said, how do some athletes (and fighters) evade getting caught? This is very contextual, and there are several methods (and probably many others outside of my awareness-this is not my main topic of expertise or interest). Microdosing. PEDs taken in tiny doses that can improve performance but are low enough to evade detection. Athletes want to maintain levels below the threshold that USADA tests would indicate as positive, so they take these tiny doses often. Some of the tests, like the carbon isotope ratio test and the testosterone to epitestosterone (T/E) ratio test, are very flawed. Designer drugs. Synthetic substances made to elude detection by means of the testing procedures in use today. These drugs can be chemically altered forms of well-known PEDs intended to either be rapidly metabolized or remain undetectable (because they are new and not yet listed as banned). Timing. Using drugs, for instance, during off-seasons or when one knows there will be gaps in testing. (Probably not as common in the UFC given that random checkups occur.) Or what about going on a ''retirement'' (and consequently not get tested) only to return later with the benefits? Masking agents. PEDs can be concealed in the body or their detection process hampered by substances known as masking agents. As they can dilute urine samples and lower the concentration of detectable substances, diuretics are a popular kind of masking agent. Replacing samples. Some have also tried to elude detection by substituting a clean urine sample for their own. Using equipment that mimic urination with clean urine that has already been collected is one of the more advanced techniques. Blood doping. To raise the number of red blood cells and improve the delivery of oxygen to muscles, blood dopers transfuse extra blood, frequently their own that has been stored earlier. If the athlete uses their own blood and transfusions are performed carefully to evade detection, this can be challenging to identify. Using invisible substances. Some drugs are more difficult to identify because they are either naturally occurring in the body or have natural equivalents. A few peptides and hormones, for example, may be able to pass for natural substances. Pharmacokinetic manipulation. This is adjusting metabolism in the body to eliminate the material more rapidly. Among the strategies are the use of other medications or techniques to momentarily change the function of the liver and kidneys in order to improve PED elimination. In a perfect world, I would like to eradicate all drug use. But this is how it works, sadly.
My brother, you're incredible. I'm rarely blown away but you're incredible. Next to Will Ratelle, your content is world-class! Thank you for everything.
@@dah_goofsterit was a out of competition random test so he probably didn’t know he was gonna be tested and it wouldn’t matter because recreational drugs are allowed out of competition.
This is incredible content. Absolute masterclass that an intermediate lifter/martial artist can draw SO much wisdom from! Also, Zerchers and Front Squats are an absolute godsend to Martial Artists!
Sorry for the inconvenience but I would like to ask, ¿why are zerchers so good for martial artists? I have been doing it for a long time and I can say that it is great for the legs and for destroying the core trying to stabilize the weight, but I don't know about its benefits for martial arts
@@emilianodavid7419 12:28 is when Coach Saman explains why, Emiliano. It's awesome for all types of grapplers. I personally train in Muay Thai and even in Muay Thai, I can feel the benefits of training it when in the clinch. 🤔 Might not be directly related to Zerchers, though!
Steroids are the reason: 1) Jon Jones first tested positive in 2016 when he was expected to face Daniel Cormier at UFC 200. Jones popped for two banned substances: hydroxy-clomiphene and letrozole metabolite, both known to be anti-estrogens. Anti-estrogens are used to counteract the effects of steroids inside the body. 2) In July 2017 Jon Jones get tested positive for Turinabol. After returning from a one-year suspension for PEDs he fought and defeated then-champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 214. He failed a pre-fight urine test administered on July 28th before the event. The urine test was positive for the banned anabolic steroid, Turinabol. Turinabol helps muscles grow and become stronger while also aiding recovery.
An exceptional athlete with an awesome fight IQ (maybe the highest MMA has ever seen) but he is also the G.O.A.T. when it comes to cheating with performance enhancing drugs. It's there in his history and it's there more than once and it also contibutes to his amazing physical conditioning. Great video as always mate, you are doing great quality work here, thank you for it.
Khabib did an instructional where he drilled holding people down with just his legs you should check it out and try it, it does wonders for your top pressure.
Kyle Snyders coach seems more on point for drug free athletes. All this volume seems more for juiced athletes. Also Jones form seems average at best. His coach acting like hes some sort of technical lifter.
Slightly below average tbh. Jones is just a hyper responder to juice, that’s about all he has. If he wasn’t a biological science project he’d probably be below average in genetics. Mad respect for his accomplishments though.
It’s disappointing you didn’t read the top pinned comment where he goes in at length his stance on PED use and testing in professional/elite athletes but by all means carry on…😂
@revert5651 Last win was absolute dogshi. You do realise if your using the Logic of "well Leon beats Islam" the same logic can be used to say "Tom Aspinall beats everyone on the pfp list therefore he's pfp no1"
@@seanisnotjohn what do you mean "last win was absolute shit" do you mean the fight where Leon absolutely dominated and outwrestled Colby whos a wrestler?
He beat al lot of other strong guys. I don't think someone would just let get beaten to blood just for show, so I don't see why you think he's fake. He earned his position in UFC
Bench press does not equate to "horizontal pushing strength". This seems like a functional fitness explanation. Functional fitness is utter bullshit. The 3 big lifts equate to strength in general.
lmao what a comment. The primary function of the pec major (trained in bench press) is horizontal pushing. "strength in general" is a vague and useless concept.
I think the picture he used to illustrate his point was misleading. Yes the bench press is for pushing off the chest but the momentum is being built from the legs transferred to the torso then pushed out by the chest.
@@Steven-jd3ey yeah well if you're standing up and pushing horizontally most of the force comes from your lower body. Functional fitness is useless. Go do some kettlebell swings while standing on a bosu ball
NOTE! Read the FAQ below before asking any questions about PEDs. Your answers are probably going to be there.
The majority of this video is based on a one-hour podcast by Mark Bell's Power Project that features Jon's powerlifting coach, Jordan Chavez. Link to the full podcast: ruclips.net/video/rsXm47I14dc/видео.html
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''Why don't you talk about drug use in your video?''
I was anticipating this question would pop up, and truth be told, I wanted to do my best to avoid it because A. It is far from my area of interest, and B. It is not the main premise of this video.
But if you insist, here is my stance: a surprising number of fighters at the top are, in all likelihood, on some form of PEDs (yes, even those who have not been caught). This is just the reality of the situation and a tragic fact of world-class competition. Simply because you see an athlete getting caught does not imply that the uncaught rest are 'clean.'
''But what about USADA? They perform random testing, ensuring that all athletes stay clean, right?''
If you believe the current (and past) anti-doping system ensures a level playing field, you are very deluded and need to do some homework.
Here are some flaws:
People who live in countries with strict testing have a disadvantage when compared to people who live in countries with lax or corrupt testing systems. For example, Russia doesn't do many tests on athletes before and after competition, so their athletes can compete unfairly against athletes from countries with stricter rules, like the US.
PEDs are often used by top athletes and have been for decades. In the past, the East German doping program and the 2014 Sochi Olympics, where Russia used complex doping schemes, are two examples. There are many examples of top athletes, who initially were negative, tested positive years later (an ongoing process, due to advances in technology). This shows how common PED use is among elite athletes (not exclusive to MMA).
That being said, how do some athletes (and fighters) evade getting caught? This is very contextual, and there are several methods (and probably many others outside of my awareness-this is not my main topic of expertise or interest).
Microdosing. PEDs taken in tiny doses that can improve performance but are low enough to evade detection. Athletes want to maintain levels below the threshold that USADA tests would indicate as positive, so they take these tiny doses often. Some of the tests, like the carbon isotope ratio test and the testosterone to epitestosterone (T/E) ratio test, are very flawed.
Designer drugs. Synthetic substances made to elude detection by means of the testing procedures in use today. These drugs can be chemically altered forms of well-known PEDs intended to either be rapidly metabolized or remain undetectable (because they are new and not yet listed as banned).
Timing. Using drugs, for instance, during off-seasons or when one knows there will be gaps in testing. (Probably not as common in the UFC given that random checkups occur.) Or what about going on a ''retirement'' (and consequently not get tested) only to return later with the benefits?
Masking agents. PEDs can be concealed in the body or their detection process hampered by substances known as masking agents. As they can dilute urine samples and lower the concentration of detectable substances, diuretics are a popular kind of masking agent.
Replacing samples. Some have also tried to elude detection by substituting a clean urine sample for their own. Using equipment that mimic urination with clean urine that has already been collected is one of the more advanced techniques.
Blood doping. To raise the number of red blood cells and improve the delivery of oxygen to muscles, blood dopers transfuse extra blood, frequently their own that has been stored earlier. If the athlete uses their own blood and transfusions are performed carefully to evade detection, this can be challenging to identify.
Using invisible substances. Some drugs are more difficult to identify because they are either naturally occurring in the body or have natural equivalents. A few peptides and hormones, for example, may be able to pass for natural substances.
Pharmacokinetic manipulation. This is adjusting metabolism in the body to eliminate the material more rapidly. Among the strategies are the use of other medications or techniques to momentarily change the function of the liver and kidneys in order to improve PED elimination.
In a perfect world, I would like to eradicate all drug use. But this is how it works, sadly.
My brother, you're incredible. I'm rarely blown away but you're incredible. Next to Will Ratelle, your content is world-class! Thank you for everything.
Okay but how tf do you get popped for coke in your system, it’s only detectable up to 5 days. This guy couldn’t stay off the white gold for 5 days 🤣
@@dah_goofsterit was a out of competition random test so he probably didn’t know he was gonna be tested and it wouldn’t matter because recreational drugs are allowed out of competition.
Also the vitamins he takes
The special vitamins
😂😂😂
You mean cocaine
😂😂
@@alex_285also, yes.
He practises his awful boxing skills on his fiancé’s face in front of his kids.
Nobody’s safe🤣
😂😂😂
He slapped her once after she hit him. You guys do too much
That’s how you’re supposed to practice
@@bena8805 that was dana dawg
best S&C channel on youtube
This is incredible content. Absolute masterclass that an intermediate lifter/martial artist can draw SO much wisdom from! Also, Zerchers and Front Squats are an absolute godsend to Martial Artists!
especailly his special vitamins and his world class sparring partner (his fiance)
Sorry for the inconvenience but I would like to ask, ¿why are zerchers so good for martial artists? I have been doing it for a long time and I can say that it is great for the legs and for destroying the core trying to stabilize the weight, but I don't know about its benefits for martial arts
@@emilianodavid7419 12:28 is when Coach Saman explains why, Emiliano. It's awesome for all types of grapplers. I personally train in Muay Thai and even in Muay Thai, I can feel the benefits of training it when in the clinch. 🤔 Might not be directly related to Zerchers, though!
This deserves way more views
Omg no wonder he’s kicking everyone’s ass. To me he is the true mma fighter in body and soul. He fights like we imagine we would fight like. Legend.
Thank you so much for your analysis
this channel is a goldmine. Way underrated. need more subscribers
Great video! Really good content.
Thanks for the video. I am really thankful
Bro could you talk about Calisthenics and how to preform good in the sport
Yh
can you make a video about s&c for teen athletes
Sir can you please make some more videos on wrestling
yo bro can you do rodtang or gsp please if you didn’t already? i love the videos
im pretty sure he's done gsp already
Please do Daniel Cormier next!
Can you make some video of endurance training and how it compare between endurance athlete (runner) and combat atlhete?
Looks like his training mirrors conjugate. Coach should’ve shouted out Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell
He does all that shit and is stronger then people who just lift lol
Steroids are the reason:
1)
Jon Jones first tested positive in 2016 when he was expected to face Daniel Cormier at UFC 200. Jones popped for two banned substances: hydroxy-clomiphene and letrozole metabolite, both known to be anti-estrogens.
Anti-estrogens are used to counteract the effects of steroids inside the body.
2) In July 2017 Jon Jones get tested positive for Turinabol.
After returning from a one-year suspension for PEDs he fought and defeated then-champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 214.
He failed a pre-fight urine test administered on July 28th before the event.
The urine test was positive for the banned anabolic steroid, Turinabol. Turinabol helps muscles grow and become stronger while also aiding recovery.
Cool, fine, like to hear you
Do you think to bulk up he did more hypertrophy training than strength training?
Please do Mike Tyson next
hey coach how about video about calisthenics skill.
An exceptional athlete with an awesome fight IQ (maybe the highest MMA has ever seen) but he is also the G.O.A.T. when it comes to cheating with performance enhancing drugs. It's there in his history and it's there more than once and it also contibutes to his amazing physical conditioning.
Great video as always mate, you are doing great quality work here, thank you for it.
PLS do for izzy
What about grudges?
I was surprised when he said one arm pull up cause I something do one arm pull ups
PLS do for islam makhchev or khabib
Khabib did an instructional where he drilled holding people down with just his legs you should check it out and try it, it does wonders for your top pressure.
You forgot to add something to the analysis
Bro how to train anaerobic without machines or running
3 sets of hit and runs
You forgot the vitamins he takes
why are his legs so lanky?
Kyle Snyders coach seems more on point for drug free athletes. All this volume seems more for juiced athletes.
Also Jones form seems average at best. His coach acting like hes some sort of technical lifter.
Slightly below average tbh. Jones is just a hyper responder to juice, that’s about all he has. If he wasn’t a biological science project he’d probably be below average in genetics.
Mad respect for his accomplishments though.
Where is "high grade cocaine" and "steroids". It is dissapointing how your video lacks these information....
Which steroids?
It’s disappointing you didn’t read the top pinned comment where he goes in at length his stance on PED use and testing in professional/elite athletes but by all means carry on…😂
how tf is doing cocain a week before a benefit?
Make a video about mighty mouse. P4p best fighter in the world right now
Mighty Mouse latest fight was 1 year ago so I think the best P4P fighter in the world right now is Leon Edwards
@@revert5651 What? It's Islam Makhachev
@@seanisnotjohn thats what UFC says but realistically its probably Leon Edwards
@revert5651 Last win was absolute dogshi. You do realise if your using the Logic of "well Leon beats Islam" the same logic can be used to say "Tom Aspinall beats everyone on the pfp list therefore he's pfp no1"
@@seanisnotjohn what do you mean "last win was absolute shit" do you mean the fight where Leon absolutely dominated and outwrestled Colby whos a wrestler?
Jones got suspended twice by USADA after popping for steroids. He's not a good example
4:32 this is NOT a one arm pullup
It's not a two arm pull up
@@appleboss9742 yes it is
It is a assited on arm pull up
Goat of cheating
I love your videos, but Jones isn’t top 5 all time. The UFC tricked casual fans into thinking he is because he’s their precious poster boy.
I'm trying to respect other peoples opinions, but every single word in your comment is bullshit.
Jones as a human and Jones as a fighter, think about it. And btw your the biggest casual who call others casuals😂
He's top 2. Mighty Mouse is number 1.
He beat al lot of other strong guys. I don't think someone would just let get beaten to blood just for show, so I don't see why you think he's fake. He earned his position in UFC
Gsp and Jon Jones are number 1 and 2 I don't care in what order you put them but they are the 2 best guys.
Bench press does not equate to "horizontal pushing strength". This seems like a functional fitness explanation. Functional fitness is utter bullshit. The 3 big lifts equate to strength in general.
lmao what a comment. The primary function of the pec major (trained in bench press) is horizontal pushing. "strength in general" is a vague and useless concept.
Sit down pipsqueak the SC is talking
I think the picture he used to illustrate his point was misleading. Yes the bench press is for pushing off the chest but the momentum is being built from the legs transferred to the torso then pushed out by the chest.
@@Steven-jd3ey yeah well if you're standing up and pushing horizontally most of the force comes from your lower body. Functional fitness is useless. Go do some kettlebell swings while standing on a bosu ball
@@dah_goofster yeah makes sense