@@xrp589baby but that doesn`t line up with scientific studies? Also that very high intensity work so often leads to injuries. Warm ups and HAVING to have a training partner to assist are VITAL! Unless you are doing warm ups with increasing weight and in reality doing pyramid sets instead of basing it around a single balls out set with forced reps you are asking for an injury that could stop you training ever again! It now looks like hitting a muscle group TWICE per week (instead of the normal Bro Split once or the Mentzer method of less than once per week) shows the best results, splitting the sets in half between the two workouts. I tried that myself but i am nigh on 50 so it was too much for me. But if i was younger i`d defo be going that way instead of doing less work with the Mentzer method. Remember Mentzer was using this method, along with a bunch of PEDs, back in the 70s/80s. Things have progressed a long way since then, we know more about how the body works and the best ways to build muscle. Your best bet is to try different methods and weigh and measure yourself to see what works best for your body. I initially trained like Arnie as i had his bodybuilding encyclopedia, which was twice a day! I soon learnt to experiment, don`t limit yourself to one method otherwise you could also be limiting your gains and longevity. Remember Mentzer was a very bitter man about losing that Olympia to Arnie AND he was a speed (amphetamines) addict that died young (along with his brother too!) so potentially not the best source of info?
I would say James is easily the best youtuber at just explaining things in a normal way for people to understand. I would say he's 33% better than most
This is where, as a female, I'm really glad I did Powerbar classes - they taught me how to push myself, and helped me understand that when I thought I could do no more, I could almost always make another 8-12 before completely losing form. I don't think I'd ever have learnt to push myself without those classes.
I"m all for progressive overload. I have gone from 5 reps lifting one pint of beer to 6 reps and then I went to 2 pints. My ab (singular) is now mega-sized. So chuffed! 🙂
I find the term overload irritatingly wrong. Progressive load is it. Imho overloading are negatives you cant hold static, progressive overload would mean increase weight until it practically falls. My understanding of words.
I don't think there is a single soul other than you here on youtube or perhaps on the entire net, that has done a simple and yet totally comprehensive and useful video on this most fundamental principle of training. Nobody ever spcifies and explains this. Most of us are left to our own devices and some luck to figure all this out over years of training and learning. Anyway, job well done James. Great video.
Ive always trained to push for one more extra rep each workout, whatever rep count I get is ALWAYS going to be the minimal amount of reps I have to get the next time regardless of how I'm feeling on that day (whilst still pushing for an extra rep). I started training in the early 90's where gym bro mottos such as 'no pain no gain' where a legit mantra lol. (a little bit of bro science is good for the heart) I believe too many people these days train 'too smart' to the point they do not know how to train hard in a real sense
7-10 reps full range of motion (deep af stretch) and slow eccentric with about 1-3 reps to spare (first couple of sets) has been giving me major gains…
Iv been subscribed to you for some time now, honestly one of the best fitness channels out there!! Iv been going to the gym for 3/4 years now and never really looked at the reps and sets that deeply. Consistency was the key for me, I just went every day no matter my mood and eventually had crazy gains. Love your content keep it up!!
Had this years ago running a boot camp. Nearly every person in attendance was obsessed with numbers because they could show that on facebook, etc and look cool. Took them a while to see that actual effort (not made up fitbit goals) would equal visual results.
4:45 like on another recent video, I think this is a very important skill to learn. knowing where failure is allows for better and smarter weight selection for given rep ranges
Cracking video sir! You pitch your humour perfectly! My 16 year old son (relatively free of major psychological trauma!) is on a mission to change his shape and I’m travelling on that journey with him. I trained on and off for a few years after I discovered I had a brain tumour (all good now). I felt I needed to be stronger. I sleep better, am rarely ill and I look pretty good in my swimsuit! Cheers for the advice, we’ll take it on as we push forward. My dating days are over but his are just beginning!
Love the content lately James! Just one small detail which you’ll probably roll your eyes at, but Plato and Aristotle weren’t stoics. While they share some similarities all 3 are considered separate schools of Philosophy.
dudes easily on par with the best trainers on here.... I find myself watching James for the no bs approach because the industry needs it.... We need more of these and Jonni Shreeves.... VShred need not apply
I’ve began watching more of his videos because he connects more to the majority whilst when you watch Dr Mike etc they refer more to advanced bodybuilders who are enhanced. I am a normal working class hard grafting guy who’s got kids and a very busy life style. I love working out and used to read all the magazines and looked at the celebs chisels bodies and was sold. Then one day I looked around and thought I’m sitting here with around another 80 people working out in this gym and not a single one of them looks like that celeb in the magazine. Then I found this guy and he talks about the 1 percent and he hit the nail on the head. I can only grow as much as my body allows me. I can train hard but If I start not enjoying it then what’s the point.
I’ve just discovered resistance bands. Haven’t felt targeted muscles feel so accurately hit before 🎉 You can reach failure very safely in most cases too which is a bonus 😊
Good tip On those lat raises if you lower to 15° then back up instead of down all the way you get a much better work out. 0 -15° of the lift is useless every 0 =(hands by your side) is a rest period. Great video 👍🏼
When do I test which weight would be right - at the 1st set when I am not tired or at the last when I am, or do I do all 3 sets for example with each weight and then determine which was appropriate and use the scale from 1-10? Great content, I've learned a lot from your videos, they are so interesting and entertaining😄
what you're talking about with lateral raises and dumbells highlights why I don't do them with dumbells, but with cables. I do them like how basement bodybuilding illustrated, where you change the cable position to waist level so when you pull the side delt is in a lengthened position. anyway with cables I can stick a 1 or 1.5kg plate between the pin and the stack increasing the weight very slightly. 1kg cause thats the smallest weight my gym has. I know there are dumbell fractional plates, but that would be very easy to lose in a gym
Brilliant advice and explanations I love your style 😂 resonates well and this is what I do with my clients too ❤ My mum doesn’t train either and if she asked me I’d have to sit down 😂
Over two decades in the gym and my biggest gains and 'wildest' pumps have come from 12-20 rep range (everything to failure -whatever blahblah, I like it, works for me) Progress overload bit was spot on, less weight can = more weight lifted per set than increasing the weight and doing even 1 less rep. At the end of the day, depends what people want, hence a coach as people dont know what they want, like me at first lol
Been chucking weights about since time immemorial, when I was younger had a very physical job used to go to the gym to show off with two of my work mates. Fast forward 40 years here I am watching RUclips videos have to say found it very interesting and informative,,,,must have been I watched it to the end!! Ego is still way to big to have a personal trainer but you never stop learning, thanks for reaffirming what I Baisicaly know sometimes you just need to hear it from someone else 😂 Great content respect lad ✊
I love your style and knowledge delivery. Im nearly suicidal now due to split up withmy missius, living hell right now...but keep up the good work pal.
James, most people don't understand why they rest between sets. Only that they're supposed to. A video on ATP and 1:1 expenditure to restoration may explain the why and help people take proper rest between sets or other types of exercise.
At last, I found a really good weight training RUclipsr!! great presentation style- I’ve definitely learned a few things from this (just returned to training after 25 years). Subscribed
If you focus on time under tension, little weight could be enough to build muscle. There won't be any need to increase load if failure is still achieved.
According to soviet litrature, which unlike a lot of modern sports and exercise literature, reviews highly trained elite athletes up to and including Olympic calibre. It doesn’t matter as long as it’s at least 6 reps, their data showed that all rep ranged build muscle the same
Ha! I also focus a lot on shoulders. Didnt think it was because i dont have the willpower to stop snacking and get a sixpack, but now that i hear it, it makes so much sense 😂
Training to failure most likely will gain you muscle. Cause even if you think your at failure and you not, You were atleast so close to failure that you definitely will have caused hypertrophy.
😂😂 if you look at my most viral short ever its because I said 33% instead of 50% - I couldn’t resist the free engagement, enjoy!
James could you do a video on red meat/white meat for protein and benefits/negatives to each?
Smart move! Kudos for that
I agree with the Mike Mentzer method...just train to failure...low sets, low reps..
You slag
@@xrp589baby but that doesn`t line up with scientific studies? Also that very high intensity work so often leads to injuries. Warm ups and HAVING to have a training partner to assist are VITAL! Unless you are doing warm ups with increasing weight and in reality doing pyramid sets instead of basing it around a single balls out set with forced reps you are asking for an injury that could stop you training ever again!
It now looks like hitting a muscle group TWICE per week (instead of the normal Bro Split once or the Mentzer method of less than once per week) shows the best results, splitting the sets in half between the two workouts. I tried that myself but i am nigh on 50 so it was too much for me. But if i was younger i`d defo be going that way instead of doing less work with the Mentzer method. Remember Mentzer was using this method, along with a bunch of PEDs, back in the 70s/80s. Things have progressed a long way since then, we know more about how the body works and the best ways to build muscle.
Your best bet is to try different methods and weigh and measure yourself to see what works best for your body. I initially trained like Arnie as i had his bodybuilding encyclopedia, which was twice a day! I soon learnt to experiment, don`t limit yourself to one method otherwise you could also be limiting your gains and longevity. Remember Mentzer was a very bitter man about losing that Olympia to Arnie AND he was a speed (amphetamines) addict that died young (along with his brother too!) so potentially not the best source of info?
I would say James is easily the best youtuber at just explaining things in a normal way for people to understand. I would say he's 33% better than most
and have you gained any muscle following his tips?
Agreed
😂 nicely played
How many others do you watch because I disagree.
5 to 7.5 is a 50% increase in weight. By comparison, 7.5 to 5 is a 33% reduction in weight
but 5 is 33% less than 7.5...
less = reduction @@mvwxiv
Watch his podcast with the fellas 😭😭 he’s had your pants down son 🤣🤣
Came here to comment that, smh you’re quick lol
@@scru9170mind to share a link?
I only need one rep of listening to James a day to get jacked af. Don't even touch a weight. Just one James a day
This is where, as a female, I'm really glad I did Powerbar classes - they taught me how to push myself, and helped me understand that when I thought I could do no more, I could almost always make another 8-12 before completely losing form. I don't think I'd ever have learnt to push myself without those classes.
Hi James! I'm the Joiner next door to you. Love your content 💪
I"m all for progressive overload. I have gone from 5 reps lifting one pint of beer to 6 reps and then I went to 2 pints. My ab (singular) is now mega-sized. So chuffed! 🙂
I progressively overload my tolerance to hard drugs, which technically makes me a professional athlete in the art of inhaling through the sinus
I find the term overload irritatingly wrong. Progressive load is it.
Imho overloading are negatives you cant hold static, progressive overload would mean increase weight until it practically falls. My understanding of words.
That's why the term "superset" was invented
Absolutely love your no BS content
I don't think there is a single soul other than you here on youtube or perhaps on the entire net, that has done a simple and yet totally comprehensive and useful video on this most fundamental principle of training. Nobody ever spcifies and explains this. Most of us are left to our own devices and some luck to figure all this out over years of training and learning. Anyway, job well done James. Great video.
Scooby has some fine advice too, mainly specializing in home workouts / equipment
Ive always trained to push for one more extra rep each workout, whatever rep count I get is ALWAYS going to be the minimal amount of reps I have to get the next time regardless of how I'm feeling on that day (whilst still pushing for an extra rep).
I started training in the early 90's where gym bro mottos such as 'no pain no gain' where a legit mantra lol. (a little bit of bro science is good for the heart)
I believe too many people these days train 'too smart' to the point they do not know how to train hard in a real sense
7-10 reps full range of motion (deep af stretch) and slow eccentric with about 1-3 reps to spare (first couple of sets) has been giving me major gains…
Yep, rep #'s do matter. This is about perfect, for me as well
Probably the best breakdown of the fundamental principles James. Putting a stamp on the individual side of it is key. Nice one 👍🏻
Iv been subscribed to you for some time now, honestly one of the best fitness channels out there!!
Iv been going to the gym for 3/4 years now and never really looked at the reps and sets that deeply. Consistency was the key for me, I just went every day no matter my mood and eventually had crazy gains. Love your content keep it up!!
Not many a man could mention the stoics in a workout video. To quote Plato: Mad props!
That poetry recital up to 1:30.....brilliant!
Thank you, sir! You explained it very clearly and simply. God bless you!
Had this years ago running a boot camp. Nearly every person in attendance was obsessed with numbers because they could show that on facebook, etc and look cool. Took them a while to see that actual effort (not made up fitbit goals) would equal visual results.
4:45 like on another recent video, I think this is a very important skill to learn. knowing where failure is allows for better and smarter weight selection for given rep ranges
This is a great. Really puts in perspective that I really don't train hard enough and make excuses
As a beginner this helped me loads. Thanks mate 👍
Cracking video sir! You pitch your humour perfectly! My 16 year old son (relatively free of major psychological trauma!) is on a mission to change his shape and I’m travelling on that journey with him. I trained on and off for a few years after I discovered I had a brain tumour (all good now). I felt I needed to be stronger. I sleep better, am rarely ill and I look pretty good in my swimsuit! Cheers for the advice, we’ll take it on as we push forward. My dating days are over but his are just beginning!
We want proof of the swimsuit, let's see that picture of you in your Budgie Smugglers 😂
the fade away monologue at 1:30.. damnnn
Love the content lately James! Just one small detail which you’ll probably roll your eyes at, but Plato and Aristotle weren’t stoics. While they share some similarities all 3 are considered separate schools of Philosophy.
dudes easily on par with the best trainers on here.... I find myself watching James for the no bs approach because the industry needs it.... We need more of these and Jonni Shreeves.... VShred need not apply
I’ve began watching more of his videos because he connects more to the majority whilst when you watch Dr Mike etc they refer more to advanced bodybuilders who are enhanced. I am a normal working class hard grafting guy who’s got kids and a very busy life style. I love working out and used to read all the magazines and looked at the celebs chisels bodies and was sold. Then one day I looked around and thought I’m sitting here with around another 80 people working out in this gym and not a single one of them looks like that celeb in the magazine. Then I found this guy and he talks about the 1 percent and he hit the nail on the head. I can only grow as much as my body allows me. I can train hard but If I start not enjoying it then what’s the point.
My ex said going from 7.5 to 5 was a big difference as well. 😢
I’ve just discovered resistance bands. Haven’t felt targeted muscles feel so accurately hit before 🎉 You can reach failure very safely in most cases too which is a bonus 😊
The dummy punching got a good laugh out of me hahahaha thanks for that
More humorous sarcasm like that early childhood jab pls 😂 👀👀
Thank you for your humor mixed with legit exercise advice!
Cheers 🍻 from Tennessee
Thoroughly enjoy your content. Learning a lot and trying to put it into practice. Keep it up!
Good tip
On those lat raises if you lower to 15° then back up instead of down all the way you get a much better work out.
0 -15° of the lift is useless every
0 =(hands by your side) is a rest period.
Great video 👍🏼
Great vid!! Love the skeleton face planting the wall 🤣
No joke. This is probably the most succinct and useful video ever made on training. Respect, bruv.
I've started going to the gym consistently for the past month, and was struggling with exactly this! Thanks for another great video
A very good explanation. Ultimately it’s muscular tension that determines hypertrophic gain. It’s also worth separating aesthetics from strength.
Concise and great! Thank you James
When do I test which weight would be right - at the 1st set when I am not tired or at the last when I am, or do I do all 3 sets for example with each weight and then determine which was appropriate and use the scale from 1-10?
Great content, I've learned a lot from your videos, they are so interesting and entertaining😄
He’s dope at explaining everything with detail 💯💯💯
what you're talking about with lateral raises and dumbells highlights why I don't do them with dumbells, but with cables. I do them like how basement bodybuilding illustrated, where you change the cable position to waist level so when you pull the side delt is in a lengthened position.
anyway with cables I can stick a 1 or 1.5kg plate between the pin and the stack increasing the weight very slightly. 1kg cause thats the smallest weight my gym has. I know there are dumbell fractional plates, but that would be very easy to lose in a gym
The joke at the start 😂😂😂 delivered perfectly. More of this please 😂😂😂
Your style is awesome. No bs and straight to the point
Great vid! Love learning with sarcasm, its a underrated skill!
Restoring sanity to the fitness industry 1 video at a time
Brilliant advice and explanations I love your style 😂 resonates well and this is what I do with my clients too ❤ My mum doesn’t train either and if she asked me I’d have to sit down 😂
Another great video mate! You explain it better than other other PT, and make it entertaining at the same time.
Over two decades in the gym and my biggest gains and 'wildest' pumps have come from 12-20 rep range (everything to failure -whatever blahblah, I like it, works for me)
Progress overload bit was spot on, less weight can = more weight lifted per set than increasing the weight and doing even 1 less rep. At the end of the day, depends what people want, hence a coach as people dont know what they want, like me at first lol
bloody classic with that Joiner !!
Who saw his eye drifting during the “Pyramid op hypertrophy”? 9:25 😉 Genius
Thanks for keeping us informed, ánd entertained man
Cheers
Been chucking weights about since time immemorial, when I was younger had a very physical job used to go to the gym to show off with two of my work mates. Fast forward 40 years here I am watching RUclips videos have to say found it very interesting and informative,,,,must have been I watched it to the end!! Ego is still way to big to have a personal trainer but you never stop learning, thanks for reaffirming what I Baisicaly know sometimes you just need to hear it from someone else 😂 Great content respect lad ✊
Great video. Could you please make a video about soreness and what it means with respect to recovery.
I love this. Always listening to your advise. And the mad improvements I've made
I love your style and knowledge delivery. Im nearly suicidal now due to split up withmy missius, living hell right now...but keep up the good work pal.
Thanks dude! So glad I came across your channel, nice to get 'natty' info and I just re-joined the gym again. Long live Tooting!
Progressive overload - simplified by none other than James Smith. Thank you
James, most people don't understand why they rest between sets. Only that they're supposed to. A video on ATP and 1:1 expenditure to restoration may explain the why and help people take proper rest between sets or other types of exercise.
At last, I found a really good weight training RUclipsr!! great presentation style- I’ve definitely learned a few things from this (just returned to training after 25 years). Subscribed
Great information
Thank you 🙏🏻 I needed to hear this
I put WAY too much pressure on myself too hard on myself now I've ended up injured again because of it
This video will probably save me from injury!
It's like you knew I was searching this at 3AM this morning. Legend.
What a great video ! Thanks. Very useful information James
just getting back into the flow after a little hiatus, couldn't have come at a better time James!
Brilliant stuff. You were born to teach thank you 🙏 💪
Thanks for another great upload James, wealth of knowledge.
Killed it James. Thanks, this was so useful!
Thanks so much James! This is always something I have wondered about and asked the coaches about a couple of weeks back, great video.
Thanks for the free program, mate ;)
Love your humour mate😂❤
As always - honest- sensible- and hilarious
Damn. This made so much sense. Thank you James 👊🏼
@1:13 to @1:31 dropping pyschoanalysis truth bombs like he's your dad 😂
I really miss your day uploads. But this is my all time favourite. Especially as a newbie gym goer.
Interesting and funny. Watch that joiner
If you focus on time under tension, little weight could be enough to build muscle. There won't be any need to increase load if failure is still achieved.
best fitness dude on whole YT, hands down
If you close your eyes and listen, it almost sounds like a Chris Eubank Jr video
James, love watching these informative and f.a.f
10/10 video man 💪🏻
Nice, I'm going to watch it again!
According to soviet litrature, which unlike a lot of modern sports and exercise literature, reviews highly trained elite athletes up to and including Olympic calibre. It doesn’t matter as long as it’s at least 6 reps, their data showed that all rep ranged build muscle the same
Great video. Funny and informative. Sorry about the noise, I was joining stuff to make it....joined!😂
Chill Out, the Joiner is smashing wood because of that guy banging weights😂, BTW great info.
Proper fantastic video! This made a lot of clicks in my brain 🧠💪
Ha! I also focus a lot on shoulders. Didnt think it was because i dont have the willpower to stop snacking and get a sixpack, but now that i hear it, it makes so much sense 😂
Training to failure most likely will gain you muscle.
Cause even if you think your at failure and you not, You were atleast so close to failure that you definitely will have caused hypertrophy.
Banger after banger. Great content.
Props to the increase in image quality, except for that auto exposure past 08:30
I had exactly the 5 to 7,5 kg problem in the gym with the side delts. I solved it with switching quickly after 5 reps from 7,5 to 5 ^^ (Full ROM)
3:50 other muscle 7:45 own curator bodybuilder
awesome advice!
The immense need to grab a beer with this man just keeps growing
That story about the metal band and weights was way to specific 😂
I love the off topic random statements James makes!!
Love your videos James. Thanks.
yo never been this early, love what you do man, especially loved the video you did on Australia, keep it up!
James is on another level. And keeps it real. I have trouble watching videos, as good as they may be, by enhanced athletes...
@@clubbizarre haha fr though
This is a really, really, REALLY GOOD VIDEO!! 👍🏻
Good content
Thanks for this , really useful
this video was insanely helpful, thank you sm
“What were we talkin’ about?” 😆 🤘🏼