Dear Dr. Mike, I wanna start off by saying I am not a bodybuilder. I am just a mere peasant trying to be fit. I’ve been watching your content now for about three months and frankly, it has changed the way I view working out. Today in the gym, I realized what it felt like to do real squats and I can no longer walk. Thank you from the bottom of my soon to be firm round ass and legs.
Lifehack: Put in RP training videos while you do your sets in the gym with your earphones in. You got nasty beats, exhausted moaning and Dr. Mike telling you things like: Control", "Slow on the eccentric", "Little low on the reps there"
@@markrichards7615 Let me reassure you, EVERYONE in this world would take steroids if they can look like that. Gotta put in the effort and consistency as well.
@@universesixhit642 im 31 and we were making jokes about being gay decades ago. someones just not comfortable with their sexuality enough to make a joke because you might like it lmao
I love how Dr. Mike has just a freakishly large back himself, and he doesn't look small at all next to Eric, but you can tell eric is just on another level with his back genetics.
For this collab series, I think it's very beneficial for us to have a quick rundown of the athlete's warmup. Pros will know what warmup to do and its effects, but for most of us, it's just a matter of following best practices. Knowing what and how they do it would be amazing for injury mitigation.
Eric makes a great point, with greater focus on the more specifc muscles being the main pulling force it takes less weight to stimuli them, and that might come at the cost of speed and power on the concentric but when they are tired powering through fast on the concentric will incorporate other muscles more but the specifc muscles are already so toasted they will still be the limiting facto
@@rundown132You can take all the juice you want, if you don't fully apply yourself with excellent exercises (and have the right genes), you back won't look like much.
@@rundown13299% of people that could hop on juice still will not look like that. His genetics are freaky and he is psychotic about proper training. There are outliers in this stuff. Probably 30-40% of the dudes in any given gym are on juice and you wouldn’t even assume it for most of them
Nice to see you guys address erector thickness as opposed to just lats. This is why guys who deadlift always have the thickest erectors. These flexion rows basically mimic a heavy deadlift with some flexion while not giving near as much systemic or axial fatigue. I’m a powerlifter but if I ever do bodybuilding focused training I’d do these every back day to maintain my entire back. Not just lats. Whenever I see bodybuilders talk about back it’s almost like they don’t even realize lats aren’t the only muscle in the back. Far from it.
Sometimes I feel so good about my training and body, and I have glimmers of hope that maaaaaybe I could try for bodybuilding competitions. Then I see Eric and know that even someone who's as insanely well built as him doesn't have Pro Card just shuts that shit down 💀
Is it really a life goal of yours? Or just something you're curious to try? If it's a life goal don't give up! Keep giving it your all and in time you'll reach these heights if you've got the genetics and drive... And steroids
I want to partake in a Natural Competition in 2027. It's my goal to bring something to the stage that I'm proud of and give it all I can. If that results in any kind of win is not up to me. It's up to the judges, and to who else turns up on that day. A bunch of people who are just as dedicated as I am and are no less deserving. It doesn't matter. If you love the process and it's your dream to be up on stage, do it! Let go of results. The dice will fall as they will.
Well... The pro card isn't for everyone. You need to tolerate what the drying will do to your body - and it'll suck - and you kinda need to be genetically very good in the exactly right places. That's rare, and expensive. Just going for general fitness is fine. Besides the attempt will shave a few years of life down the road. Train more, see if you have the prerequisites in the future.
Thanks for the words of encouragement y'all! It's not really something that bothers me that much, and all I really care about is enjoying the process and being the best version of myself 👌 I just made the comment just to put into perspective how insane of an achievement getting a pro card is 😭
A que i think you should be mentioning is that the bar momentum is started with the row and not the hinge. Eric does it perfectly where he pulls the row then immediately hinges in one fluid motion as he pulls
Watching that flexion row for second time now w Mike. I use it as a warm up and as a back exercise since it was introduced to me by RP thanks to you Mike. 53 year old been training for 6 months solid 6x a week. Making huge gains 6'4"
Just bought the RP app. Been struggling with progress for a while now and was looking into the app as a way to better track progress and push myself to workout more consistantly. So far the app is great, cant wait to get into the workouts.
Not gonna lie, Eric deserves more recognition. Or maybe I have been living under a rock. If I had a body like that........forget the pro card, he's already a legend amongst those who it really matters
@@Mysterious_Moon I want to be all about JCs. My pike mobility is quite limited though. :( But with the sitting I think I might be able to get my hamstring some better stimulus. Hm
The motivation to destroy my body in the gym I get after seeing Eric doing a workout with Dr. Mike is unspeakable. Keep doing this format forever please!
Flexion Rows are my favorite after T Bar Rows. They help my erectors and I feel that SSS Tier stretch. And I don’t have to go heavy. It’s all about that stretch. And it improves my assisted pull-ups as well as my back pain.
Love Cobra Gripps. Have versas too. Cobras are my big boy Gripps when pulling deads. Cobras secure differently and have more leather/material “surface area”.
I love you, Dr Mike! The moment I heard you low key make fun of Sam Harris I feel I learned you’re the person I was hoping you are!!! Thanks for the gains!!!
Newbie here. Id love a video on why people end up getting injured. Is it almost always lifting too heavy? Is it purely a form issue? Is it from doing bad form over a long time? All of the above? I’m terrified of getting injured.
Injuries are complicated. A lot of times big loads are the issue, but not the only issue. Other issues are: not sleeping, poor technique, cold therapy, trying to do explosive versions of exercises, not having spotters, poor exercise selection, ignoring muscle recovery, not eating enough, etc. Not sure Mike covers all of those in one video, but he mentions this here and there.
Dear grandmaster Dr. Mike, could you make a video, how you would structure a week, if you go to the gym (4 times in even weeks, 5 times in uneven weeks) and another sport (KravMaga, 3 times a week)? KravMaga is always in the evening. If I go to the gym in the morning, I can still be smoked from the previous evening. If go to the gym during lunchtime, the rest until evening is shortened. Or would you freeze the time slots and reduce volume? Or should I reach out to Mr. Goggins and stop crying? Btw, I do this because I can .. and love it.
"I see you got a pump..." No you didn't. The man looks like he is in a constant flex. There is little to no fat and literally more muscle on his frame than I have seen in my lifetime. Ronny would be impressed!! Damn I wish I had seen this yesterday before my Back/Bicep workout. Next week it is ON!!
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Eric's lats are blocking the camera I can't see the video
Hahaha!
Ha! I had the same thought
😂😂😂 take my upvote you magnificent bastard.
😂😂
Lol
Thanks again for this workout. Never coming back ✌️
Hope you will though. Your technique and mindset are a delight to watch.
Are you still going for a pro card? I saw an article that said you were done with that but just curious.
LOL
Dude you look INSANE!
Lolol
This channel is the daddy I never had
This channel is like the dad who never abandoned me.
Wtf
I don’t know if have a brother, but if you need one im here for you fam
Yikes. Maybe go on grinder?
Dr Mike will be your daddy. Just ask Jared Feather if he wants a real biological brother.
Dear Dr. Mike, I wanna start off by saying I am not a bodybuilder. I am just a mere peasant trying to be fit. I’ve been watching your content now for about three months and frankly, it has changed the way I view working out. Today in the gym, I realized what it felt like to do real squats and I can no longer walk. Thank you from the bottom of my soon to be firm round ass and legs.
😉
A woman speaking to Dr. Mike??😲😲
She's speaking for most of us.
Imagine being young bright-eyed and bushy-tailed amateur bodybuilder hoping for a Pro card and then Eric shows up to compete against you
And then HE loses to someone else even freakier.
@@ryanfeldpausch858crazy world
@@ryanfeldpausch858I really was hoping to see eric get his card but ig his conditioning wasn't there
His first show loss wasn’t uncalled for but placing 5th a few weeks later was bonkers
1:20 ”light pulldowns”
*fucking full stacks it* 😭😭
thats light for a 260 lb man who can do 12-15 strict pullups lol
Light for him
"Relatively light". Emphasis on the word "relatively". Relative to him.
i thought i was the only one that heard light
15:19 that transition was S Tier
Dr Mike's head is so smooth it can do a screenwipe.
the fabled bald head transition
Scott the video guys deserves a bonus!
Lifehack: Put in RP training videos while you do your sets in the gym with your earphones in. You got nasty beats, exhausted moaning and Dr. Mike telling you things like: Control", "Slow on the eccentric", "Little low on the reps there"
“As if you’re going to do another”
"PUSH MFer!"
He lives in my head 25/8. lol.
The gym guided meditation is so real 😭
If my back should look like that. What should my steroids look like?
The fact you can see Eric’s back get progressively more pumped with each rep…
It’s called steroids!😂😂
@@markrichards7615 Tell us you don't lift 🫣
@@markrichards7615 yes because in the history of bodybuilding no natural has ever gotten a pump. 🤡
@@markrichards7615 Steroid have nothing to do with his back PUMP at the MOMENT nigga
@@markrichards7615 Let me reassure you,
EVERYONE in this world would take steroids if they can look like that. Gotta put in the effort and consistency as well.
What this guy said about his warmup will be my mantra for every training, never heard it being phrased so well
I saw this on Eric's channel...will absolutely watch again...and maybe touch myself...okay, definitely touch myself
Another weirdo new generation comment.
Dr Mike...we all know it´s you.
@universesixhit642 Actually I'm 40...and yeah I am weird 🤷
@@universesixhit642 im 31 and we were making jokes about being gay decades ago. someones just not comfortable with their sexuality enough to make a joke because you might like it lmao
@@hurpaderpp Real. Dudes who make gay jokes are the manliest of men
Awesome how Mike trains his blinking thoughout his whole back workout
I love how Dr. Mike has just a freakishly large back himself, and he doesn't look small at all next to Eric, but you can tell eric is just on another level with his back genetics.
For this collab series, I think it's very beneficial for us to have a quick rundown of the athlete's warmup. Pros will know what warmup to do and its effects, but for most of us, it's just a matter of following best practices. Knowing what and how they do it would be amazing for injury mitigation.
Erich has a realy good Base he should start Training
He should start his own channel.
Eric always brings it. It's just unbelievable he didn't get his pro card
Edit: didn't get it in his last competition where he shared the journey.
Yeah, I can't believe it either! I loved the exercises he shared in this channel before, I have used them in my training cycles.
Eric is massive. Shoulders as big as his head!
R o i d s
hes so big he makes mike look natty 😭
@@SanicSez u cant just blame it on roids hes fkn huge
@@seangrofski without roids he would be 10x smaller
@ obviously but a lot of people that are on roids wouldn’t be able to get to that size
RP and Janicki. The best combo.
Eric makes a great point, with greater focus on the more specifc muscles being the main pulling force it takes less weight to stimuli them, and that might come at the cost of speed and power on the concentric but when they are tired powering through fast on the concentric will incorporate other muscles more but the specifc muscles are already so toasted they will still be the limiting facto
Eric is doing exercises in purest perfect form. It should be shown in the books!!
And at this conditioning, all contractions are beautifully visible. Truly a great example to emulate.
No one has ever gained an ounce of muscle training like this. This fad will soon pass
That back is absolutely insane!
Just hop on the juice ez
@@rundown132You can take all the juice you want, if you don't fully apply yourself with excellent exercises (and have the right genes), you back won't look like much.
@smirbelbirbel 100%!
The pharmaceuticals definitely help the cause though.
@@rundown13299% of people that could hop on juice still will not look like that. His genetics are freaky and he is psychotic about proper training. There are outliers in this stuff. Probably 30-40% of the dudes in any given gym are on juice and you wouldn’t even assume it for most of them
@@smirbelbirbel No shit. No one says that it doesn't take hard work, but the juice certainly makes it easier.
Since I changed my training style to what Eric and Mike teach my body has exploded in a matter of months. Very very effective stuff.
Agree, even if you don’t take the juice the results are amazing
I get super motivated watching these videos and getting to know things to improve in my workouts, thanks!
The most insane back musculature I have ever seen, my jaw was on the floor the entire time. 😮
Nice to see you guys address erector thickness as opposed to just lats. This is why guys who deadlift always have the thickest erectors. These flexion rows basically mimic a heavy deadlift with some flexion while not giving near as much systemic or axial fatigue. I’m a powerlifter but if I ever do bodybuilding focused training I’d do these every back day to maintain my entire back. Not just lats. Whenever I see bodybuilders talk about back it’s almost like they don’t even realize lats aren’t the only muscle in the back. Far from it.
7:05 that deep stretch is the stuff of nightmares and champions. I have learned the best techniques from this channel by far over anywhere else.
Perfect timing for my back day
Sometimes I feel so good about my training and body, and I have glimmers of hope that maaaaaybe I could try for bodybuilding competitions. Then I see Eric and know that even someone who's as insanely well built as him doesn't have Pro Card just shuts that shit down 💀
Is it really a life goal of yours? Or just something you're curious to try? If it's a life goal don't give up! Keep giving it your all and in time you'll reach these heights if you've got the genetics and drive... And steroids
I want to partake in a Natural Competition in 2027. It's my goal to bring something to the stage that I'm proud of and give it all I can. If that results in any kind of win is not up to me. It's up to the judges, and to who else turns up on that day. A bunch of people who are just as dedicated as I am and are no less deserving.
It doesn't matter. If you love the process and it's your dream to be up on stage, do it! Let go of results. The dice will fall as they will.
Well... The pro card isn't for everyone. You need to tolerate what the drying will do to your body - and it'll suck - and you kinda need to be genetically very good in the exactly right places. That's rare, and expensive. Just going for general fitness is fine. Besides the attempt will shave a few years of life down the road.
Train more, see if you have the prerequisites in the future.
Thanks for the words of encouragement y'all! It's not really something that bothers me that much, and all I really care about is enjoying the process and being the best version of myself 👌
I just made the comment just to put into perspective how insane of an achievement getting a pro card is 😭
5:27 "Bottom stretch" and Mike didn't even blink. That, people, is professionalism.
That's the guy who hangs out with Ida Bergfoth.... Yeah... This guy knows how to put in work. Absolute beast
A que i think you should be mentioning is that the bar momentum is started with the row and not the hinge. Eric does it perfectly where he pulls the row then immediately hinges in one fluid motion as he pulls
Did these lifts today and holy moly. back is swole.
Crazy delts, crazy back. This boy going places
Watching that flexion row for second time now w Mike. I use it as a warm up and as a back exercise since it was introduced to me by RP thanks to you Mike. 53 year old been training for 6 months solid 6x a week. Making huge gains 6'4"
That's nice 6'5
That's great 6'6"
1:20
“Light super high rep pull down”
*Eric pulling the entire stack*
Just bought the RP app.
Been struggling with progress for a while now and was looking into the app as a way to better track progress and push myself to workout more consistantly.
So far the app is great, cant wait to get into the workouts.
12:42 Dr Mike has multiple microphone mounting options on that shirt; the consummate professional. He's prepared for any situation!
Not gonna lie, Eric deserves more recognition. Or maybe I have been living under a rock. If I had a body like that........forget the pro card, he's already a legend amongst those who it really matters
Those flexon rows are like a jefferson curl variation. Pretty sweet. Gonna use that one.
Don’t do those if you have a glass lower back 😂
@@Mysterious_Moon just regress the movement (e.g. reduce the weight) to something you can do and progressively overload.
@@crazymusicman13 I’m all about JCs. I was joking about people saying you should never round your back :)
@@Mysterious_Moon I want to be all about JCs. My pike mobility is quite limited though. :(
But with the sitting I think I might be able to get my hamstring some better stimulus. Hm
I love the 50 reps concept, very interesting, and a different way of thinking for me.
Eric is a monster. Great vid.
“You wanted this pain” is definitely going into my PT training for grandmas. I know you hate us, but ty for this excellent cue Dr. Mike. ❤
Eric Jan is a master technician it's awesome watching him lift
Eric is one of the kind
I was so impressed when he used a Vector to describe the second exercise it satisfied something within me I didnt know existed
Beautiful, not even in my best moments have I been like this. Problem: we need exercise all our lives, we will never be able to disconnect.
7:43 God I wish Dr Mike would yell at me to finish like that.
Is there like an rp music playlist? Don’t think I’ve ever not heard a banger on this channel.
The motivation to destroy my body in the gym I get after seeing Eric doing a workout with Dr. Mike is unspeakable. Keep doing this format forever please!
This video came out just in time to serve as my pre-workout
Started doing those rows?The bent over rows?SO freakin hard!!I tried to get all the way down.Had not ever really done that before and holy SHIT!🥵
Dr. Mike: "This is how you should train your back"
Coach Greg : "Look who's talking"
Wow!😳His back is amazing.
I was just watching Cutlers “One Step Closer” dvd and he was Huge.
Flexion rows are one of my favourites for back but with a close v bar and doing it a bit faster
oooh I am going to do those lean forward wide-grip rows that they did in this video this week, they look awesome
3:05 Gandalf talking to Bilbo vibes? Just me? I’ll see myself out….
Eric. One of the best bodies in the game !
Just saw Eric on middle ground. I respect the way he presents himself
Eric and Jared , my favorite technique boys !
Love the flexion row.
I like the fact that I've been doing something similar to flexon rows without knowing
I'm I the only one that remembers seeing this video a couple months ago?
"Why are you science guys so mediocre?"
*Eric stares ominously, towering in the void*
That stretch is insane
Eric is a great choice for a lats training vid. He has great back workouts in his Instagram.
I like how he says his pull down was light and proceeds to show Eric capping the machine lmao
Im gonna look insane pulling this second exercise out at the crunch
I’m running it today! Love some variation in any workout.
Flexion Rows are my favorite after T Bar Rows. They help my erectors and I feel that SSS Tier stretch. And I don’t have to go heavy. It’s all about that stretch. And it improves my assisted pull-ups as well as my back pain.
Bro really got Mike as his coach, I'm dying right now lmao. Say goodbye to #1 now LMAO
Love Cobra Gripps. Have versas too. Cobras are my big boy Gripps when pulling deads. Cobras secure differently and have more leather/material “surface area”.
The Eric flight will have it's departure soon. Watch out for the lats and make sure to put on your Versa Grip belts .
15:56 Erics back is literally a GOAT
His hip flexibility is impressive especially for his size
His back is insane!
I love you, Dr Mike! The moment I heard you low key make fun of Sam Harris I feel I learned you’re the person I was hoping you are!!!
Thanks for the gains!!!
Damn. Eric is absurdly massive.
can you make a video briefly explaining all muscles of the back and their function?
That hinge on a monster is elite level. This kid is going places.
Also nice intro.
15:50 Mike staring too hard 😂😂
I needed this yesterday 😢
Newbie here. Id love a video on why people end up getting injured. Is it almost always lifting too heavy? Is it purely a form issue? Is it from doing bad form over a long time? All of the above? I’m terrified of getting injured.
Injuries are complicated. A lot of times big loads are the issue, but not the only issue. Other issues are: not sleeping, poor technique, cold therapy, trying to do explosive versions of exercises, not having spotters, poor exercise selection, ignoring muscle recovery, not eating enough, etc. Not sure Mike covers all of those in one video, but he mentions this here and there.
"Now you don't need balls, you have lats" 😂
Flexing rows definitely have been a killer
Dr. Mike needs to do a video on genet1canomaly. I'd love to hear that commentary!
The warm-up gets blood flowing into the muscles. Makes them less prone to tearing imo.
Eric's so big he used all 1000 bottles of Diddy's baby oil to be this shiny.
flexion row was the first time i felt a mind muscle connection for a back exercise
This guys ROM on the flexion rows was like 3x Dr mike's. Insane
What an absolute beast
great workout and great tips
9:07 wow dude has the definition of cannon ball shoulders
"As if another" 😂
Solid content
Eric is a fookin monster 👹
EJ is the Man!
Dear grandmaster Dr. Mike, could you make a video, how you would structure a week, if you go to the gym (4 times in even weeks, 5 times in uneven weeks) and another sport (KravMaga, 3 times a week)? KravMaga is always in the evening. If I go to the gym in the morning, I can still be smoked from the previous evening. If go to the gym during lunchtime, the rest until evening is shortened. Or would you freeze the time slots and reduce volume? Or should I reach out to Mr. Goggins and stop crying? Btw, I do this because I can .. and love it.
"I see you got a pump..."
No you didn't. The man looks like he is in a constant flex. There is little to no fat and literally more muscle on his frame than I have seen in my lifetime. Ronny would be impressed!!
Damn I wish I had seen this yesterday before my Back/Bicep workout. Next week it is ON!!
eric and jared are the only psychos who take their techniques to next level , its like they aim for perfection (which can never be achieved )
I really feel those flexion rows!