I've been a lifter for 9-10 years, and I've always struggled with consistency. The one thing that's made training truly joyful is building my own program. I used to be a serial program-hopper, as every program I've tried has felt incomplete in some capacity. It sounds freaking obvious to anybody with a brain, but having a program perfectly tailored to suit your needs and desires in the gym helps tremendously.
Home gym really got me to consistently work out. I started out bare bones and slowly have been adding over time, and I have not stopped working out since. I've had so many gym memberships over the years and only went for 3 months max every time.
Having a template that I can fill in with the lifts in my program that I want to do that day and having intuitive slots in this template has really made me look forward to every session. Push Day Template (Horizontal Press) (Vertical Press) (Intuitive Chest Slot) (Side Delt Isolation) (Tricep Isolation) (Intuitive Tricep Slot)
Flat Bench 3x6-10 Seated OHP 2x6-10 Cable Laterals 3x8-12 Dual Rope Pushdowns 2x6-10 Overhead Extensions 2x6-10 That was my todays push workout, keep in mind that my chest is pretty developed but I need some arm work, that's why I'm doing only 1 chest exercise and 2 movements for triceps
This is almost exactly what I do on my push days. Except I have a movements in mind that I focus on. However if I don’t’t fancy one or the equipment is busy I just swap the exercise for one and the same category.
Don't be afraid to flex, full gym, empty gym I always check the pump. I was 41lbs of fat heavier in January. If you went from actual obesity to seeing arm viens its easy to feel bad focusing on others despite how far you have come.
You're practically one of the only fitness channels on youtube that's positive, practical and rational. Just real life advice, no gimmicks. The proof is in the pudding haha, your training has had amazing results. Also, flannel gang for life. Recently got into flannels that have the built in fleece. Nothing like wearing that over a regular flannel for extra swag. Perfect for Fall in the Northeast. Recently, I've been digging doing one week heavy usually 3-5 reps, one week light 10-20 rep range. Primarily focused on deadlift and OHP simply because those two are the most fun for me. I feel bad for kids who didn't know lifting culture before social media. You had to experiment and BE the guinea pig.
Thanks man I genuinely appreciate that. And hell yeah, flannels are the way to go. As a new Englander I couldn’t agree more. Been slowly building up the collection.
I'm 50 years old. Been lifting since I was a teen. I can relate to your comment about experimenting and being a guinea pig. To me, that's always been the funnest part of all this. I think many new lifters get too caught up following "rules" and it ultimately limits their results.
@@robertauclair2278 For real. I just bring a notebook with me and write down what I do. Lifting is also about practicality for me too. I want to be independent and I like doing outdoors stuff. Grew up doing some variation of 5/3/1 and did bodybuilding stuff for assistance. So annoying to see many channels saying this doesn't work lol (not talking about BB of course).
I really enjoy the monotony of lifting. It provides balance and something consistent in my life. It might be "boring" but I kind of enjoy that aspect of lifting. Not everything has to be new and exciting to be enjoyable.
I started the home gym upper lower program this week after having a rough time over the summer getting motivation to train, so far I’m very impressed with exercise selection and how it flows together. Very easy for home gym owners to use so thank you for the program
My man is getting on them cable preacher curls! You've inspired me to incorporate preacher curls through your 18" arms series as the key to growing my 6ft6 wingspan monkey arms, but I don't have a preacher bench. So ez-bar cable curls with the flat bench as you're doing them (but bilaterally) has been golden for me, criminally underrated lift.
@@syndicalistspeedsolver I'm doing overhead tricep extensions GVS style and incline behind the head skullcrushers with an ez bar. JM press makes my elbows disintegrate.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🏋️ Introduction to making lifting enjoyable* Addresses the perception of bodybuilding being boring Explains the importance of enjoying training for long-term success Discusses the diminishing excitement as one approaches their goal physique 02:19 *💪 Strategies to enhance training enjoyment* Get a pump or do posing after workouts for psychological benefits Limit rest times to increase workout efficiency and focus Wear clothes that make you feel confident and prepared for training 07:36 *🔄 Advanced training techniques for enjoyment* Use autoregulation to create structured freedom in training Change lifting techniques to stimulate new growth and challenge Implement AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) timed approaches for intensity 12:37 *🎯 Specialization and home gym benefits* Consider specialization phases for advanced lifters to focus on specific muscle groups Build a home gym or acquire specific equipment to enhance motivation and convenience Discuss the pros and cons of home gyms versus commercial gyms 15:41 *🏠 Home gym program promotion* Introduces the Boost Camp home gym program Explains program features and equipment requirements Provides information on how to access the free program Made with HARPA AI
one thing that made it more fun for me was tweaking the big 3 to bodybuilding focused variations. yes it's also the new movement thus newer stimulus but it's also that there's no sort of external "ego" attached to it. no ones ever going to ask me "how much can you RDL" or heel elevate squat, or Menno Incline Bench Press, or what have you. To me when I do small weight jumps to "the big 3" exercises at he far back of my kind it feels like I should be adding more. there's a looming stigma in my brain. that's what's made it fun for me. also make your own program, nothing is more fun than doing what you yourself wrote down
I have just got a pull-up bar. I didn't know what workouts to do as an absolute beginner. I heard 2 pushups and 3 squats for each pull-up is pretty good. I am working 9-10 hours a day 6 days a week. I would love to incorporate a little exercise in my routine.
skateboarding is my first and true love, having a bulged L5 and a severe knee injury have basically made it so i can't skate the way i used to. body building and i guess specifically weight lifting has really given me a similar feeling of zen that skating gives me. your eyes are open but you're not focusing on anything, just doing. I've really felt like attempting to get into a flow state is really helping me enjoy the process. sounds cliche but it feels like the journey really is more important than the destination.
I would also add:don’t search for the optimal exercise and follow your instincts in that regard. Usually the tier lists just demonize the big exercises to make the video controversial,sticking to instincts will probably lead you to enjoy your training way better and in time you will find the optimal route for you. So if a pull up in the park is your favorite workout but it averages at B-C tier in most optimal exercises,you better off keep doing it and with time see if its still relevant or it might need changing.
I've been doing these again once a week on bench, though as a drop set where I take off 5 lbs each time I have to stop and keep going until the music ends. I've gotten 10 sets in a short amount of time this way and built up endurance as well.
Number 4 is very good advice and you can find out potentially that you may respond better by prioritizing stretch, tempo and a little bit higher volume compared to a weight on the bar oriented approach ( or the other way around)
For me variety is the key to keep bodybuilding fun and interesting. I retain six core lifts that work for me but also add exercises I haven't tried before or haven't done for a long time and rotate these in and out of my routine on a regular basis. You mentioned people leaving bodybuilding for powerlifting at the start of your video, but for me, specialising in only 3 lifts is a lot more boring than utilising dozens of different exercises in the quest for an improved physique.
That point about autoregulation is great! And the clothes one is also intersting, many people don't think about that one haha. Great to hear that you are finding ways to make lifting more fun, personally for me the the way I make lifting more fun is trying new exercises and learning easier calisthenics skill progessions such as tuck planche or banded front lever example. 😄
Thanks man I think it’s useful and kinda overlooked! Same with the clothes we wear, very overlooked. I agree most guys that do calisthenics enjoy what they do seemingly more than any other form of lifter haha
Clothes is a big one for me. My first year of training I just wore the most basic stuff (black shorts, regular t shirt, probably Nike). Now I wear stringers/crops/pajama pants/cut-off flannels/etc. Some people might find my clothing ridiculous, but when you got a giant bicep pump in a cut-off flannel you feel jacked AF.
You probably look dumb asf but good for you lol. I have a specific push day stringer and a pull day stringer and I have to wear them on those days or i have a bad workout idc how dumb I look
I agree. I do think there are some things that can make lifting more of a hassle than it needs to be, like rest times getting out of hand. It extends the session, and makes it feel like a more daunting task. I guess if you have a structured daily routine that's not an issue, but I've always worked as a trainer where my schedule is either fully in my control (for good and bad lol), or just all over the place.
I actually myself make the recommendation to friends to wear tank tops to the gym and enjoy the pump on days where pecs, delts, biceps or triceps are hit. It is the most natural and instant feedback and little ego boost there is - in a wholesome way. You can straight away take some pics that you'll like and want to share. If I haven't spent too much time in the gym, I always spend an additional 5 mins in taking off my shirt and flexing and posing before the mirror. And you absolutely should - because it is so ephemeral, so temporary. Literally take the 5 mins for some self love, self appreciation, cause you sure as hell ain't gonna look like that in your home mirror. These are little things but can significantly enhance the experience of any lifter- regardless of beginner, intermediate or advanced.
Speaking of fun, its funny how my commercial gym took away its only dedicated dip rack and replaced it with a hip thrust machine. I'd been doing dips for a few weeks and seeing great progress, but no more of that unfortunately. Another thing to consider in favor of home gyms over commercial gyms.
Thanks fit chicks for popularizing that machine 😒 lol that is frustrating, I’d talk to your gym and see if they can get a new, maybe smaller dip station. They can be pretty cheap so hopefully they won’t mind
Most important is training in a way you enjoy. When you enjoy something, you are more likely to be consistent with it over the long haul. Those who stick with something generally will be the ones with stand out results because even if other methodologies are on paper more “optimal,” who cares if no results are achieved because it was given up on.
Well done on gaining all this size! I think you are definitely big enough as a natty. But where is the separation? For example between your biceps & triceps? Is it genetics, training or diet related? You seem lean enough..
I think you have to find the lifts that you like and from time to time change it up with different exercises.breaks up the monotony.keeps lifting weights more interesting and not so boring when doing the same lifts over and over.
As a college student who’s been lifting for about two years and tracking every single workout for 1 year now, lifting has gotten somewhat boring, especially after a long day of studying and class for my engineering degree. Thank you for this video. 💪🏻🤙🏻
As I started getting better results recently, I quickly realized that the process remains the same and I sort of feel the same. Although it feels great to be more muscular and to see the difference in strength, I still feel the same way of wanting to get bigger, so it's more of a routine than having an end goal where everything will be perfect, and that's how lifting is for most people, just a part of their routine and that is completely normal. I used to get bored with my training due to how most programs were structured but putting arm isolation lifts at the beginning of my upper body workouts made me a lot more motivated than when I was doing squats, followed by bench press with arm isolations at the end. Even though arm isolation lifts progress slower than compound movements, I have more fun training my arms since my main weakness that I'm trying to fix is my arms, so that keeps me motivated.
To add one more tip. Sometimes it’s just about biting down on your mouthpiece and swinging. If you don’t want to go that’s fine, but do it anyway. You’ll thank yourself later. Motivation will always fluctuate, that’s why you need to develop discipline.
I really like the autoregulation idea of adding a set if you didn't get a load or rep PR, especially for moderate experience levels and low to moderate volume ranges. Add volume if you need to, but if you're progressing at a reasonable rate, why change what is working?
I'm also a big fan of timed AMRAPs or circuits, especially using upper body supersets like deficit pushups s/s with chinups. The "light at the end of the tunnel" psychological aspect definitely helps.
@@TeerthSheth-qk3vr I’d take a session, maybe two, off curls. Then try a variation like dumbbell or cable curls for a week, then try going back to preachers. You just need some time to freshen up really
What do you think about doing preacher curls as the first movment of the day on an arm day? If warmed up properly would that not be an issue, in terms of potential injury risk
Would you incorporate heavy and light or in one session. That said heavy and light can be subjective as it's different for everyone. I generally go by feel if I'm going a bit lighter it would be a back off set what do you think of this approach?
Does working out in the morning make it less boring? Then you see it as a way of starting your day and waking your body up to be active. You get it out of the way as well so it doesn't affect anything else.
Hey, Basement. Would you agree with that statement that bicep curls are actually a really hard exercise? They don’t wipe me out like squats but they are really hard. I find that if I’m in a deficit or even just a little tired, 9/10 times I don’t make any progress on my curls or even regress a rep. I find that other exercises have a more stable base to “push” from, but curls require so much whole body stabilization that it gets hard.
when the industry decided that having a arm day was a bad thing and everyone should do a crap ppl 6x a week. Most of them got worse, getting that baby arms spider physique and feeling exhausted. bro splits and big pumps are the key
Pump means nothing for muscle growth. Bro splits don't make sense for natural lifters for a million reasons that have already been explained to death, some on this channel
@@daniell5751 while arm days have made a reusurgence and for a good reason ( I have one in my program as well) no one has been advocating for a bro split in years
@@stopplzsbro yeah they do matter. Progressive overload is king but getting blood and nutrients into the tissue definitely matters particularly in the long run. I know that, I, anecdotally, know guys way stronger than me or as strong as me who are less muscular because they neglect the pump in lieu of progressive overload in totality. Team 3 D alpha also covers this topic in depth it’s worth a look. Cheers.
Hey BB. For a shoulder specialization phase, what do you say about AD press before dips? If this was in the context of a ‘normal’ program, I’d like to get your thoughts on vertical pressing before horizontal in general. Cheers :)
Hey Mr. Bassman, I have a question. i work out from home. I do preacher curls, but the only angle I can use is 30 degrees. Does the angle make a big difference? Also, is it easier or harder at that 45? I've still seen great progress and always use a full range of motion.
30° will still work fine, I’d just be more inclined (pun intended) to have a mid range curl in your program somewhere, even if it’s just one set of cable curls that session etc.
I never understood the pump cover trend. Why would you engulf your amazing physic? I always wear tight clothing because I want to show off my sculpture. In any case, it gives me the confidence to perform a compound lift. I do recall shortening time is a way of progressive overload. I'll have to save this video to remind myself down the road.
wtf, bodybuilders quit for powerlifting cause it's boring? while I've always thought it was the other way around. I'd understand quitting bb to join CrossFit or something since it's more group focused but powerlifting? 🤢
Maybe. I don't want to just react to his whole channel though lmao. I'll watch it, if there's something worth talking about maybe I'll make a video on that topic and reference the video
@@BasementBodybuilding it’s about a new study he personally did about lengthened partials vs full rom in specifically lifters w 5+ yrs exp. They found same growth between full rom and lengthened would be interested to hear if that changes anything for you
I dont know... for me what I hate most about bodybuilding is that it drains my energy, and a lot of times, I would rather spend that energy on mentally stimulating/more interesting tasks, maybe thats just me tho...
A more optimal approach to 12:25 would be to use super sets. I like to do a simple super set like preacher curls and overhead barbell extensions or barbell curl and skullcrushers. Like so: Barbell curl set 1 Rest 2 minutes Skull crusher set 1 Rest 2 minutes Repeat This gives each muscle 4 minutes of rest with only 2 minutes of actual rest time.
@@BasementBodybuilding Ohh I see! Do you do any cardio? I’ve been doing jump rope on all my rest days & was wondering if thats impairing my gains or CNS recovery?
@@GillRapz Unless you're really beating your body up with it, something like jump rope probably won't have any effect. To answer basically all questions like this, just track your workouts. If you're getting stronger consistently, you're golden. If not, something needs to change.
@@BasementBodybuilding by the way I have a question - how do you strike a balance between looking the most jacked in clothes without wearing a skin tight clothes?
How to make lifting fun? Oh, it's very easy. Just don't watch any fitness influencers. Simple as that. Body dysmorphia is gone and you feel much better about yourself when your brain doesn't compare your body to cheaters (PED users) or genetic outliers.
Home gym really got me to consistently work out. I started out bare bones and slowly have been adding over time, and I have not stopped working out since. I've had so many gym memberships over the years and only went for 3 months max every time.
The thumbnail looks like: "When you are curling bur remember that funny joke"
😂😂
Dude I had this a week ago I was doing curls and then I noticed the crazy frog melody in the song that the gym was playing lol.
lmao
Lifting so hard he farted loudly but the sound it made was funny
I incorporate a lot of these same tidbits in my training to break the monotony. This video is a gem.
We're on the same page. Same mindset, same boredom tactics, same bench press strength, etc.
I've been a lifter for 9-10 years, and I've always struggled with consistency. The one thing that's made training truly joyful is building my own program. I used to be a serial program-hopper, as every program I've tried has felt incomplete in some capacity. It sounds freaking obvious to anybody with a brain, but having a program perfectly tailored to suit your needs and desires in the gym helps tremendously.
Home gym really got me to consistently work out. I started out bare bones and slowly have been adding over time, and I have not stopped working out since. I've had so many gym memberships over the years and only went for 3 months max every time.
Having a template that I can fill in with the lifts in my program that I want to do that day and having intuitive slots in this template has really made me look forward to every session.
Push Day Template
(Horizontal Press)
(Vertical Press)
(Intuitive Chest Slot)
(Side Delt Isolation)
(Tricep Isolation)
(Intuitive Tricep Slot)
Flat Bench 3x6-10
Seated OHP 2x6-10
Cable Laterals 3x8-12
Dual Rope Pushdowns 2x6-10
Overhead Extensions 2x6-10
That was my todays push workout, keep in mind that my chest is pretty developed but I need some arm work, that's why I'm doing only 1 chest exercise and 2 movements for triceps
@@corenkoSolid Lift and Reasoning 💪
This is almost exactly what I do on my push days. Except I have a movements in mind that I focus on. However if I don’t’t fancy one or the equipment is busy I just swap the exercise for one and the same category.
How much weight do you Guys lift in the Exercises?
I just glance at hot grills at the gym. Bonus fun when you catch a grill checking you out while you get a nice pump going.
Don't be afraid to flex, full gym, empty gym I always check the pump. I was 41lbs of fat heavier in January. If you went from actual obesity to seeing arm viens its easy to feel bad focusing on others despite how far you have come.
“IQ at room temperature” 😂😂
one of the best lines written in your scripts
In farenheit or celsius tho
Except if you're measuring in kelvin😂
@@benbernanke7701 haha good point
@@benbernanke7701 for my IQ definitely Celsius.
You're practically one of the only fitness channels on youtube that's positive, practical and rational. Just real life advice, no gimmicks. The proof is in the pudding haha, your training has had amazing results.
Also, flannel gang for life. Recently got into flannels that have the built in fleece. Nothing like wearing that over a regular flannel for extra swag. Perfect for Fall in the Northeast.
Recently, I've been digging doing one week heavy usually 3-5 reps, one week light 10-20 rep range. Primarily focused on deadlift and OHP simply because those two are the most fun for me. I feel bad for kids who didn't know lifting culture before social media. You had to experiment and BE the guinea pig.
He's part Inuit flannel with their native dress
Thanks man I genuinely appreciate that. And hell yeah, flannels are the way to go. As a new Englander I couldn’t agree more. Been slowly building up the collection.
I'm 50 years old. Been lifting since I was a teen. I can relate to your comment about experimenting and being a guinea pig. To me, that's always been the funnest part of all this. I think many new lifters get too caught up following "rules" and it ultimately limits their results.
@@robertauclair2278 For real. I just bring a notebook with me and write down what I do. Lifting is also about practicality for me too. I want to be independent and I like doing outdoors stuff.
Grew up doing some variation of 5/3/1 and did bodybuilding stuff for assistance. So annoying to see many channels saying this doesn't work lol (not talking about BB of course).
Those cable preacher curls look like they give an insane pump, need to try it next time at the end of a lifting sesh for the fun factor.
I really enjoy the monotony of lifting. It provides balance and something consistent in my life. It might be "boring" but I kind of enjoy that aspect of lifting. Not everything has to be new and exciting to be enjoyable.
I started the home gym upper lower program this week after having a rough time over the summer getting motivation to train, so far I’m very impressed with exercise selection and how it flows together. Very easy for home gym owners to use so thank you for the program
My man is getting on them cable preacher curls! You've inspired me to incorporate preacher curls through your 18" arms series as the key to growing my 6ft6 wingspan monkey arms, but I don't have a preacher bench. So ez-bar cable curls with the flat bench as you're doing them (but bilaterally) has been golden for me, criminally underrated lift.
Excellent variation when done properly, enjoy the preacher curl gains brotha 🤝
I really like Preacher Curls but I think my wrists were too weak cause my right wrist feels kinda messed up last few days and when I try and hit arms
Try a little focused forearm and hand training. Your wrists will feel bulletproof after a few sessions.
Im really loving preachers but for the triceps ive been having a hard time feeling the smith jm press Mr. Basement recommends
@@syndicalistspeedsolver I'm doing overhead tricep extensions GVS style and incline behind the head skullcrushers with an ez bar. JM press makes my elbows disintegrate.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:00 *🏋️ Introduction to making lifting enjoyable*
Addresses the perception of bodybuilding being boring
Explains the importance of enjoying training for long-term success
Discusses the diminishing excitement as one approaches their goal physique
02:19 *💪 Strategies to enhance training enjoyment*
Get a pump or do posing after workouts for psychological benefits
Limit rest times to increase workout efficiency and focus
Wear clothes that make you feel confident and prepared for training
07:36 *🔄 Advanced training techniques for enjoyment*
Use autoregulation to create structured freedom in training
Change lifting techniques to stimulate new growth and challenge
Implement AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) timed approaches for intensity
12:37 *🎯 Specialization and home gym benefits*
Consider specialization phases for advanced lifters to focus on specific muscle groups
Build a home gym or acquire specific equipment to enhance motivation and convenience
Discuss the pros and cons of home gyms versus commercial gyms
15:41 *🏠 Home gym program promotion*
Introduces the Boost Camp home gym program
Explains program features and equipment requirements
Provides information on how to access the free program
Made with HARPA AI
The Basement Bodybuilding shirt is definitely my favorite fit. Recently had to upgrade to an XL and it’s spot on.
Hell yeah, that size change is a good problem to have 😉
one thing that made it more fun for me was tweaking the big 3 to bodybuilding focused variations. yes it's also the new movement thus newer stimulus but it's also that there's no sort of external "ego" attached to it. no ones ever going to ask me "how much can you RDL" or heel elevate squat, or Menno Incline Bench Press, or what have you. To me when I do small weight jumps to "the big 3" exercises at he far back of my kind it feels like I should be adding more. there's a looming stigma in my brain.
that's what's made it fun for me. also make your own program, nothing is more fun than doing what you yourself wrote down
I have just got a pull-up bar. I didn't know what workouts to do as an absolute beginner. I heard 2 pushups and 3 squats for each pull-up is pretty good. I am working 9-10 hours a day 6 days a week. I would love to incorporate a little exercise in my routine.
skateboarding is my first and true love, having a bulged L5 and a severe knee injury have basically made it so i can't skate the way i used to. body building and i guess specifically weight lifting has really given me a similar feeling of zen that skating gives me. your eyes are open but you're not focusing on anything, just doing. I've really felt like attempting to get into a flow state is really helping me enjoy the process. sounds cliche but it feels like the journey really is more important than the destination.
I would also add:don’t search for the optimal exercise and follow your instincts in that regard. Usually the tier lists just demonize the big exercises to make the video controversial,sticking to instincts will probably lead you to enjoy your training way better and in time you will find the optimal route for you. So if a pull up in the park is your favorite workout but it averages at B-C tier in most optimal exercises,you better off keep doing it and with time see if its still relevant or it might need changing.
I do the amrap time method quite a bit, I just find a song somewhere between 2-4 minutes and go until the song is over
Nice idea
I've been doing these again once a week on bench, though as a drop set where I take off 5 lbs each time I have to stop and keep going until the music ends. I've gotten 10 sets in a short amount of time this way and built up endurance as well.
@@zerrodefex Nice, I use it more for things like lateral raises, or cables (tricep pushdowns etc.)
Upgraded version - do this with lunges and with 10+ minutes song
@@watsonkushmaster3067 I usually do this with sumo deadlifts listening to Kashmir
Number 4 is very good advice and you can find out potentially that you may respond better by prioritizing stretch, tempo and a little bit higher volume compared to a weight on the bar oriented approach ( or the other way around)
Exactly, both changing technique and autoregulation can have legit benefits
For me variety is the key to keep bodybuilding fun and interesting. I retain six core lifts that work for me but also add exercises I haven't tried before or haven't done for a long time and rotate these in and out of my routine on a regular basis. You mentioned people leaving bodybuilding for powerlifting at the start of your video, but for me, specialising in only 3 lifts is a lot more boring than utilising dozens of different exercises in the quest for an improved physique.
Thanks for articulating all the unspoken truths about finding fun and positive mindset in working out! Them bis are sick big brotha!
My pleasure, I enjoy being a thinker!
That point about autoregulation is great! And the clothes one is also intersting, many people don't think about that one haha. Great to hear that you are finding ways to make lifting more fun, personally for me the the way I make lifting more fun is trying new exercises and learning easier calisthenics skill progessions such as tuck planche or banded front lever example. 😄
Thanks man I think it’s useful and kinda overlooked! Same with the clothes we wear, very overlooked. I agree most guys that do calisthenics enjoy what they do seemingly more than any other form of lifter haha
Clothes is a big one for me. My first year of training I just wore the most basic stuff (black shorts, regular t shirt, probably Nike). Now I wear stringers/crops/pajama pants/cut-off flannels/etc. Some people might find my clothing ridiculous, but when you got a giant bicep pump in a cut-off flannel you feel jacked AF.
You probably look dumb asf but good for you lol. I have a specific push day stringer and a pull day stringer and I have to wear them on those days or i have a bad workout idc how dumb I look
It’s the progress and effort that makes it fun. If you feel the need to go out of your way to make lifting “fun” then something is wrong.
I agree. I do think there are some things that can make lifting more of a hassle than it needs to be, like rest times getting out of hand. It extends the session, and makes it feel like a more daunting task. I guess if you have a structured daily routine that's not an issue, but I've always worked as a trainer where my schedule is either fully in my control (for good and bad lol), or just all over the place.
I actually myself make the recommendation to friends to wear tank tops to the gym and enjoy the pump on days where pecs, delts, biceps or triceps are hit. It is the most natural and instant feedback and little ego boost there is - in a wholesome way. You can straight away take some pics that you'll like and want to share. If I haven't spent too much time in the gym, I always spend an additional 5 mins in taking off my shirt and flexing and posing before the mirror. And you absolutely should - because it is so ephemeral, so temporary. Literally take the 5 mins for some self love, self appreciation, cause you sure as hell ain't gonna look like that in your home mirror. These are little things but can significantly enhance the experience of any lifter- regardless of beginner, intermediate or advanced.
Speaking of fun, its funny how my commercial gym took away its only dedicated dip rack and replaced it with a hip thrust machine. I'd been doing dips for a few weeks and seeing great progress, but no more of that unfortunately. Another thing to consider in favor of home gyms over commercial gyms.
Thanks fit chicks for popularizing that machine 😒
lol that is frustrating, I’d talk to your gym and see if they can get a new, maybe smaller dip station. They can be pretty cheap so hopefully they won’t mind
I’m here for the gainz!! 💪💪🏋️♀️🏋️♀️
Yo that curl demonstration was worth the whole video for me. Gonna try that.
Perfect timing for a video and the topic is eerily just what I needed!
I'd be very interested to hear you talk about technique resetting and give us an example.
Most important is training in a way you enjoy. When you enjoy something, you are more likely to be consistent with it over the long haul. Those who stick with something generally will be the ones with stand out results because even if other methodologies are on paper more “optimal,” who cares if no results are achieved because it was given up on.
Well done on gaining all this size! I think you are definitely big enough as a natty. But where is the separation? For example between your biceps & triceps? Is it genetics, training or diet related? You seem lean enough..
I think you have to find the lifts that you like and from time to time change it up with different exercises.breaks up the monotony.keeps lifting weights more interesting and not so boring when doing the same lifts over and over.
As a college student who’s been lifting for about two years and tracking every single workout for 1 year now, lifting has gotten somewhat boring, especially after a long day of studying and class for my engineering degree. Thank you for this video. 💪🏻🤙🏻
Stop tracking bro
As I started getting better results recently, I quickly realized that the process remains the same and I sort of feel the same. Although it feels great to be more muscular and to see the difference in strength, I still feel the same way of wanting to get bigger, so it's more of a routine than having an end goal where everything will be perfect, and that's how lifting is for most people, just a part of their routine and that is completely normal.
I used to get bored with my training due to how most programs were structured but putting arm isolation lifts at the beginning of my upper body workouts made me a lot more motivated than when I was doing squats, followed by bench press with arm isolations at the end. Even though arm isolation lifts progress slower than compound movements, I have more fun training my arms since my main weakness that I'm trying to fix is my arms, so that keeps me motivated.
gnarly and grindy last reps on the cable preacher at the end
I saw you doing lateral raises behind the body and tried it yesterday, it feels so much better than regular laterals in my opinion
I agree, they've got the edge, that's why I stick with them (plus easier to set up in a home gym lol)
@@BasementBodybuilding Are you doing them twice a week?
@@corenko yes sir
Crazy to see your arm progress over the past couple of years
It’s been a fun journey, I’ll probably do another series for a different muscle group
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They didn’t show up today, just us 💔
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@@dynaspinner64 they’re trying to silence me so I don’t influence the election
BASEMENT POST WORKOUT VIDEO LET'S GO
Car ride back home some beautiful basement ASMR
@@BasementBodybuilding I take the bus home because I live in a city, but similar feeling
Hey bro where did you get your checkered jacket from in your back exercises tier list video? It's so nice!!!!
i am at that phase now, the other day i did 2 chest exercices and went home
thank you 👌
Do you intend to do the vlog workouts with no editing again ? I like all of your videos but really enjoyed those :D
To add one more tip. Sometimes it’s just about biting down on your mouthpiece and swinging. If you don’t want to go that’s fine, but do it anyway. You’ll thank yourself later. Motivation will always fluctuate, that’s why you need to develop discipline.
Spot on. Even when showing up doesn't motivate me, I'm usually in the zone about halfway through a given session
That’s it, once you’re there you’ll be usually be good.
I really like the autoregulation idea of adding a set if you didn't get a load or rep PR, especially for moderate experience levels and low to moderate volume ranges. Add volume if you need to, but if you're progressing at a reasonable rate, why change what is working?
I'm also a big fan of timed AMRAPs or circuits, especially using upper body supersets like deficit pushups s/s with chinups. The "light at the end of the tunnel" psychological aspect definitely helps.
Lifting is always fun if you’re making progress.
Thanks for making these videos, i am a complete novice (
@@TeerthSheth-qk3vr I’d take a session, maybe two, off curls. Then try a variation like dumbbell or cable curls for a week, then try going back to preachers. You just need some time to freshen up really
@@TeerthSheth-qk3vr glad you’re liking the channel!
What do you think about doing preacher curls as the first movment of the day on an arm day? If warmed up properly would that not be an issue, in terms of potential injury risk
Thumbnail is kino
Would you incorporate heavy and light or in one session. That said heavy and light can be subjective as it's different for everyone. I generally go by feel if I'm going a bit lighter it would be a back off set what do you think of this approach?
Any thoughts on the Science-based allies' capitulation of the lengthened partials and their occupation by the Chad lift-hard axis?
Does working out in the morning make it less boring? Then you see it as a way of starting your day and waking your body up to be active. You get it out of the way as well so it doesn't affect anything else.
You've definitely made some thumbnail gainz bro
The HDR filter on the free adobe photoshop app goes hard
Hey, Basement. Would you agree with that statement that bicep curls are actually a really hard exercise? They don’t wipe me out like squats but they are really hard. I find that if I’m in a deficit or even just a little tired, 9/10 times I don’t make any progress on my curls or even regress a rep. I find that other exercises have a more stable base to “push” from, but curls require so much whole body stabilization that it gets hard.
You might want to look into doing seated curls, incline curls, preacher curls or machine curls. Just some variation where you're not standing up
why do i feel light shoulder pain during pullovers (cable and dumbell
If you arch the back that much on incline, doesnt that become just a flat bench?
when it comes to style, ill just go in wearing whatever I had on that day, hawaiian shirt and all lol
Obviously the best way to make lifting fun is doing 5x5 for everything and drinking a gallon of milk in between your sets
GOMAD is the best it gets
that thumb is wild
when the industry decided that having a arm day was a bad thing and everyone should do a crap ppl 6x a week. Most of them got worse, getting that baby arms spider physique and feeling exhausted.
bro splits and big pumps are the key
Pump means nothing for muscle growth. Bro splits don't make sense for natural lifters for a million reasons that have already been explained to death, some on this channel
@@stopplzs bla bla bla, ok pencil Arms
@@daniell5751 bro splits only work for enhanced lifters because they enhanced recovery and longer periods of muscle protein synthesis
@@daniell5751 while arm days have made a reusurgence and for a good reason ( I have one in my program as well) no one has been advocating for a bro split in years
@@stopplzsbro yeah they do matter. Progressive overload is king but getting blood and nutrients into the tissue definitely matters particularly in the long run. I know that, I, anecdotally, know guys way stronger than me or as strong as me who are less muscular because they neglect the pump in lieu of progressive overload in totality. Team 3 D alpha also covers this topic in depth it’s worth a look. Cheers.
Do you have the 8 month arm program on boost camp lol
Hey BB. For a shoulder specialization phase, what do you say about AD press before dips?
If this was in the context of a ‘normal’ program, I’d like to get your thoughts on vertical pressing before horizontal in general. Cheers :)
Your delts if fatigued can limit you on chest work, but not the other way around, so I’d stick with dips first!
@@BasementBodybuilding understood 🫡
Do you use your jammer arms? What is your opinion on them, especially the ones that can be adjusted to have multiple starting points?
Also, find a training partner to push you, inspire you, hold you accountable.
Hey Mr. Bassman, I have a question. i work out from home. I do preacher curls, but the only angle I can use is 30 degrees. Does the angle make a big difference? Also, is it easier or harder at that 45? I've still seen great progress and always use a full range of motion.
30° will still work fine, I’d just be more inclined (pun intended) to have a mid range curl in your program somewhere, even if it’s just one set of cable curls that session etc.
thumbnail goes so hard
Thanks brah
Tracking workouts is the only way to make it fun.
How would body building be more boring than power lifting?
Low rep sets make you feel strong
you tear up that biceps on that preacher curls bro get that?
I get it!
I never understood the pump cover trend. Why would you engulf your amazing physic? I always wear tight clothing because I want to show off my sculpture. In any case, it gives me the confidence to perform a compound lift. I do recall shortening time is a way of progressive overload. I'll have to save this video to remind myself down the road.
wtf, bodybuilders quit for powerlifting cause it's boring? while I've always thought it was the other way around. I'd understand quitting bb to join CrossFit or something since it's more group focused but powerlifting? 🤢
Pls cover the knew Jeff video
Maybe. I don't want to just react to his whole channel though lmao. I'll watch it, if there's something worth talking about maybe I'll make a video on that topic and reference the video
@@BasementBodybuilding it’s about a new study he personally did about lengthened partials vs full rom in specifically lifters w 5+ yrs exp.
They found same growth between full rom and lengthened would be interested to hear if that changes anything for you
What would you require to upload more papi
Hiring a cameraman so I don't have to film my workouts for B roll lmao
I dont know... for me what I hate most about bodybuilding is that it drains my energy, and a lot of times, I would rather spend that energy on mentally stimulating/more interesting tasks, maybe thats just me tho...
Go to a BJJ/MMA gym. You will probably enjoy It more
A more optimal approach to 12:25 would be to use super sets. I like to do a simple super set like preacher curls and overhead barbell extensions or barbell curl and skullcrushers. Like so:
Barbell curl set 1
Rest 2 minutes
Skull crusher set 1
Rest 2 minutes
Repeat
This gives each muscle 4 minutes of rest with only 2 minutes of actual rest time.
People want to criticize the pump and then wonder why they have bad knees.
The pump is healing! I start every work out with a tonne of band movements to get a good pump and then I train with weights.
Excellent IG post this morning btw
@@BasementBodybuilding thanks dude!
What brand is that button down?
It's barbell apparel, but they're not released yet
Do you think its possible to get a physique like yours without taking Creatine or eating red meat?
Yes. I don’t eat red meat. I’ve been taking Creatine for a while now but that doesn’t make much of a difference
@@BasementBodybuilding Ohh I see! Do you do any cardio? I’ve been doing jump rope on all my rest days & was wondering if thats impairing my gains or CNS recovery?
why would you avoid red meat?
@@GillRapz Unless you're really beating your body up with it, something like jump rope probably won't have any effect. To answer basically all questions like this, just track your workouts. If you're getting stronger consistently, you're golden. If not, something needs to change.
Bro is getting eloquent af
Damn Bros arms look like murkus ruhl
Damn what u do for work to be affording all that equipment?
Can u wear a sweater with those guns?? :)
Usually yes haha
Make it hurt and make you suffer as much as possible - what?
Nothing feels as good as pain bro
Keep your relationship advice off my lifting video
Support comment
Much appreciated for the routine support comment brother
@@BasementBodybuilding you're welcome!
@@BasementBodybuilding by the way I have a question - how do you strike a balance between looking the most jacked in clothes without wearing a skin tight clothes?
How to make lifting fun? Oh, it's very easy. Just don't watch any fitness influencers. Simple as that. Body dysmorphia is gone and you feel much better about yourself when your brain doesn't compare your body to cheaters (PED users) or genetic outliers.
supersets are overated
I just stare at myself in the mirror cause I'm a powerbuilder and I don't know the secy poses you body builders do.
Don’t do cable preacher curl you will tear your bicep Bro. You will tear your Bicep.
Which comes first: skin or muscle tear?
Step 1: Take Meth
Step 2: 8 hour arm day
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This would probably work
who trains in such shirt at the gym?
Insanely jacked people
Home gym really got me to consistently work out. I started out bare bones and slowly have been adding over time, and I have not stopped working out since. I've had so many gym memberships over the years and only went for 3 months max every time.