Waking Up at 4:30am Saved my Life, Here's Why...
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- For a period of time I had no direction or consistency. Over time, waking up early with long and short term goals helped to change that.
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WTF I’ve been watching buff dudes now for two years and had no idea BUFF stands for better understanding of food and fitness. Very clever
Jonathan Greaves huh, just realized that too.
I've been following them since 2014/15 and I have no idea either.
I mean they just used the word buff and made some silly acronym out of it lol
I recently bought their 12 week cutting plan. So, I learnt it in that book, and I couldn't stop laughing and appreciating the genius behind the acronym.
fFuB yAtS 💪
HAHA same!
I thought 'BUFF' = strong/big.
I always wake up around 4am but only to pee and then go back to sleep
JAJAJA
Lol
Same here, but I dont even leave my bed
same
Good for you, i wake around 4, only to take a piss, and then to wonder, is it worth falling a sleep? Im going to work in an hour.
"I'm still very weak" - Man repping out wide grip weighted pull ups.
And repping weighted pull ups... lol. True he isn't where he was before the injury. But he definitely is still quite strong still.
Weak and strong is relative term, it depends on each person
@@KhangLePr0 True, the weight he lifts isn't the amount he used to lift, and that's how he measures his "strength" and "weakness."
While deadlifting three plates a side
@@KhangLePr0 Everything is technically relative but when we're talking about being stronger than 99% of the population, not really. No one likes a smart ass.
Can totally relate. Waking up early (I wake up 4:50am) has hugely changed my health and fitness as well. I am in my 30's and have a family of 5 (me, wife, and 3 daughters), and there is nothing better than waking up before all of them are awake, get my 1hr and 30 min workout done, and by the time I get back home my girls are barely waking up and I can get on with the most important stuff which is to take care of them all. Great video and thanks for keeping it real.
God bless you brother! Keep being a great dad!
Getting a job changed my life cause it made me wake up at 5am and acquire a routine and new goals instead of wandering aimlessly through days
Even though my work schedule right now varies day to day, I totally get what you mean
What were you doing before your job???
@@jacobclark_137 Studied at a university that I hated with every atom of my being
@@Zeroleon education is important, fitness can come after.
@@stonedsloth6367 I am still educating myself I just quit law and went back to medicine like I should've done in the first place
I don't always wake up at 4:30am, but when i do, i don't.
😂
0430 is sleeping in. I have to be up a 0300 just to get a 30 min workout in before work.
@@roughmanready I feel you, man.
Stay sleepy, my friend.
hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha
"I am weak, I am small" and he be looking like a badass barbarian
@Peter Hofmann What I'm wondering is the fact that you had to go out of your way to correct my grammar. Did it really bother you that much? Do you live your life scrolling through comments to see who to correct with your 500 IQ? You are a sad man. But you made your point. My bad for making such a mistake.
@Peter Hofmann then my bad, but yes it's "is" and not "be". I'm sorry i lashed out at you thinking you were one of those people.
@Peter Hofmann how is that phrase abnormal? You must live in the whitest place ever.
@Peter Hofmann Some sentences have a bit of ghetto in them so that's why the wording is off
It's slang
"you're writing your own story, and sometimes you get writer's block". Damn dude, that really hit home
Waking up at 4:30am with 1 x 12 fifteen minute snooze sessions. 💪🏼
Jim Collier whoa ! I never heard of that one I’ve read about 4 hour sleep splits which was crazy lol but if I do 20 min nap mid day I wake up renewed
Ya this is me
hahaha
Hypertrophy snoozes. Nice.
Buff Dudes I call it my “mobility training“!!! Good luck on the recovery.
BUFF = Better Understanding Food & Fitness. MY MIND IS BLOWN WOW
Big Ugly Flying Fellow
Yeah, i discovered it the other day, too
brave underwater fancy fish
@@CEUprimate dare you to say that to a bodybuilder at the beach
Xavier Alejandro Huezo big Uganda fucking fuck
You're such a down to earth, stand up guy. I really love your channel and appreciate you and Brandon always giving it to us straight. Keep it up and Stay Buff!!!
Buff Dudes, you have always been my favorite channel on RUclips, for several reasons. Fitness, short videos, the way you guys blend it up, the humor, the wide range of topics, it's all so well made. The quality is always excellent. I have been extremely depressed for quite some time, but I still try to workout as much as I can. Your channel has helped immensely with that. If you could do a video on depression or mental health in the future, I'd be very grateful.
Have had to give up the lifestyle for about 5 weeks myself, getting ready to get back into it in about a week. This “road to recovery” series could not have come at a better time. Thank you, BUFF Dudes, for all you do
"Thanks for breaking your leg" 😂
What's crazy is this man's injury recovery is still being more active than a lot of people who complain about their weight. You're healthy, no excuse! Get after it.
5:00 AM, the time legends are getting up or going to bed...
I wake up to piss and grab something from the fridge, I stuff a giant bite and chew it on my way back to bed... my goal is to have it swallowed before I pull the covers back over me
@@Floridaburg- a god amongst men
@@Floridaburg- username checks out
So inspirational 💪🏼 keep it up!
the legend himself
The only time Stone will get less than 100 likes
Bro? What’s the legend stone doing over here? Love you man
Needed this video in my life. I’ve been in a rut for a long time and you just inspired me to change. Thank you.
Just so you know, the story that you and Brandon are writing now is a freaking awesome one. I can say that I've been watching your channel for quite some time and I appreciate this video. Helps me appreciate even more of what you've gone through and how much passion and work you put it in. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I love morning workouts. Especially during the summer. It frees up my evening so I can relax, hang out with friends, or stay engaged on a project for 6+ hours. Also, there is nothing quite like the motivation from the panic knowing you only have a few minutes left to leave the gym, shower, and make it into the office before your morning standup. Haha!
Just saw this older video and gotta say: this hit home. Really made these guys real and down to earth. Puts the posing and arm curls after a set into perspective. It’s not a boast or a signature, it’s a reminder to themselves why they do what they do. They found a way to balance life with a family and still maintain their physiques, something that a lot of us want but think we can’t have and they blow us away saying, yeah you can! Get up and get it!
Thanks guys. True honesty is hard to come by but you guys have it in spades.
Waking up at 4:30 really needs good preparation and you'll have to cut off your evenings.. but the reward is huge! Stay buff guys.
@PogChamp Falling asleep early or late is based on habit. During my high school years I'd be asleep by 9 but in the summer it turned to 12. I went back to sschool and it adjusted to 10ish
@PogChamp Hey man, thanks for your input. I can just tell you my 2 cents. I'm working in a different city and travel with a train from monday to friday. I've to wake up at 4:30am to be at my work on 7:00am. I did this now for 3 years, and I'm so glad when I'll be able to move near the city. It's just a trainee-program so I dont earn enough to move out.. so decided to just bear through it and my experience is just early sleeping, packing all the stuff you need at the evening before and plan out the hours you have to almost every minute.
I see Hudson's point for sure.. but it's a difference waking up early to go achieve something bigger for yourself or just because you have to kinda lmao
@PogChampI have one of those nights from time to time. I did however realized that getting on my phone would just cause too much distractions resulting in me staying up longer. You don't have to wake up early just because it works for Person A or B. If you find yourself more productive late at night, why change it? If you want to see if waking up early is better for you but cant sleep early, try this. Work out at night or go out for a run it should make you feel tired and making the body want some rest, sleep.
@@rexal1500 true going to sleep at the same time will train your body. Itll take a couple of days, at least for me.
maybe don't overdo it and wake up at 6 am like a normal person
Been following these guys for years and I was today years old when I found out what the acronym stood for.
Recently been in the rut that you were in, and it’s nice to hear someone faced a similar struggle. Thankfully we’ve both overcame it. Sharing your story helps people. So thanks, Hudson.
"There is no blueprint or handbook, you can kinda guess the best you can, but you`re writing your own story and sometimes you get writers block"
Best sentence I`ve heard in a really long fucking time.
That`s just so true.
There’s a real kindness and sense of empathy to your videos, thanks for making them
Buff dudes put so much effort into making these kind of videos. Not just production quality but also the thought gone by to making these. But what you get after that? RUclips Algorithm hates this channel.
I like how he’s still very humble and modest. “ I am weak, I am small “
Ive seen people geting an injury like yours and leaving training forever,so dont say your weak.You have a Strong mind and body continue this way.
You guys are so inspiring to me. I spent most of my 20's just trying to chase things I shouldn't have been chasing. Watching your channel has helped guide me towards some of things I realize I really want to do. The craziest part about this is it doesn't not revolve around fitness or nutrition. I really love your raw content talking about your struggle the things you've had to overcome. Never stop producing videos that continue to inspire people. I know your fanbase truly enjoys them.
Next video: "Not sleeping at all saved my life, here's how..."
"I quit waking up for 30 days and that's what happened..."
LOL
"Not breathing oxygen at all saved my life, here's how..." (lol).
"Not jerking off for 2 months gave me superpowers, here's how..."
Cobra Commander it’s true tho
Brilliant, thanks for taking the time guys. Really appreciate it. Enjoy all of your videos. Since I'm still a skinny dude working my way up with limited equipment, I sometimes have trouble finding the motivation, especially after a "bad" workout but watching your content gets me focused again. Thank you.
I appreciate how honest you were in this. There's some good advice in here, and it was interesting to see the story behind buff dudes - been a fan for a few years now.
Keep it up guys, awesome!
You guys worked hard to start this channel, now it’s paying off you deserve it ! Stay Buff you crazy guys!!!
Proud of u man ....hoping to own/run a gym wen I'm older ...I'm 16 now .....good luck with recovery
Josh Brooke best of luck to you dude
Thanks ...baarge....and...not a troll :)
I used to be so fit, then an ankle injury in 2014 ruined me. Will always be damaged now, but I’m earning it back. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep on keepin’ on brother.
Ah yes, the 6'3" super strong viking calls himself small and weak, with that statement alone 98% of the population descended to the quantum realm
Hudson is 6"3? sweet jezus
@@AtheismF7W he should be between 6'2" and 6'3" from what i heard, their dad is 5'11"
Just lost my job about a week ago. I have been following you guys for a while now. I am trying to get back into the routine of waking up early to get that workout in. You guys always have the right things to say that motivate me to get stuff done. Always will be a fan of yours.
You are a great family . greetings from turkey stay buff
You guys are one of the reasons why the internet is a good thing.
Inspiring.
Cheers.
*Me:* Waking up at 4:30 AM feels like I'm dying for more sleep
@PogChamp Very true! Whoever says getting up early is possible with less sleep is delusional
@Facts Only I'm not sure how you're disagreeing... or are you saying you think the guy sleeps less than 8 hours? No. You still need the 8 hours +/-. I know a couple people who claim they sleep 3 hours a day and drink an assload of coffee. Either of those isn't healthy and doesn't even work for most people.
Go to bed early, so you wake up early. You will get a lot done before sunrise, from there continue your normal day. People say "WHATS THE POINT OF GETTING UP EARLY IT YOU GO TI BED EARLY" Well it actually benefits a lot of people who do it. Don't lose heart.
Getting to sleep early and all night is hard when you have younger kids like me lol it’s summer time and they’re home full time ... help me !
I typically fall asleep at 2200 wake up at 0230 and yeah isnt too hard
Like I said before, the only fitness channel that addresses something crucial in health and fitness: motivation and mental health. I applaud you for being so sincere. I can say the same thing with the lack of motivation, “why am I getting up today?” Was a big problem for me last semester. I was in a bad place, but now you’re helping me get on track again. Thank you guys keep it up.
"Just light weights though as I'm still very weak." - As he effortlessly deadlifts 275 and does pull-ups with a chain and 45 pound weight attached...
Getting less sleep is proven to be worse for building muscle, energy, and lessens your intensity during workouts. It’s one of the most important components to getting jacked.
Been watching you guys forever and 4:00-4:30am is my go-to. Love the feeling of getting a step ahead of the day.
Thanks for all you do, Dudes!
I get up at around 3am so I am one step ahead all the other dudes at 4
What time do you have to go to bed to maintain this type of routine though?
@@b11480 5 pm
I get up at 2 am so i win
It's amazing how you've gone from feeling like life was essentially meaningless to having such a profound impact on so many people. You've helped a lot of people to feel really good about themselves by sharing your knowledge and experience about health and fitness.
Great stuff, and I gotta say that I find all of these recovery videos especially inspiring. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks Cameron 💪😎
I've been watching your videos for a number of years now, and I normally can't stand watching buff guys making RUclips videos because of how pompous they come off. You guys are clearly very advanced, but deliver information with humor, humbleness and relatability so that people don't feel discouraged no matter what stage they are at on their fitness journey. Thank you guys for your videos and for being so approachable, I'm always eager for your next post!
I am turning 30 this year and it's taken me this long to get out of bed at 5 before work and go to the gym, but it has completely made my days less stressful and I now have so much more time after work
I love how raw this video is! Thanks so much for making this!
uncensored, uncircumcised video, raw
Waking up at 5am saved my life! I now wake up with purpose and drive, go straight to the gym and knock out my workout, whether it's tough or light, but it's every day for the consistency.
Dude, this was more inspiring and straight to the point than most of those "inspirational" videos out there. Keep getting stronger!
Thanks for the deadlift tutorials.
Opened up my eyes to a lot of compound movements I wasn't practising earlier.
Don't stop doing what your doing. Buff dudes help alot of people. That's enough motivation to keep up the good work. #buffdudes
2:42 "you're writing your own story and sometimes you get writer's block". That hit me right in the motivation muscle.
What does it mean writer's block ?
It means you come to a standstill if you’re writing/planning something out. You can write for x amount of hours and you’ll all of a sudden get stuck; the “stuck” feeling is writer’s block :)
This is really inspiring. Having endured depression for 6 years, setting the GOAL to work out every day (including a healthy diet and regeneration) changed my life. Whether it's a physical injury or a mental health issue holding you back, if you find a way out of it by pursuing your goal, you'll become much stronger afterwards. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!
one time waking up at 4 am saved my life because my fucking house was on fire man!
thanks for the laugh
I was looking up videos on waking up at 4 and man, I gotta admit- I really trust your content and I’m glad your channel was on the search.
Hell yeah man nothing worth having comes easy and of course you know that. You got this!
It was kind of weird seeing those throwbacks of when you guys filmed in the truck. I forgot how long ago that was and the fact that I and many others have subscribed and kept watching over the years. Ya’ll keep it up
I appreciate the efforts you guys do daily so we have enjoyable content keep it up.
Way to go! When you said the next video is about how you guys accomplished what you did with this channel, this injury must have made you guys reflect: reflect on how you got where you are, and realize that you want to share this journey. I hope you guys continue getting the recognition you deserve, and end up on the likes of JRE.
Suffering sucks, especially when it’s done without a purpose.
These guys are very entertaining. Buff Dudes are hilarious and do the work. Stay Buff.
Man this Is a Crazy amount of ispiration! I really liked how you talked about this topic with your Heart open! Keep up the good work
I have been watching many youtube fitness videos but never I have found so good content you guys are seriously amazing.
Only time I woke up that early was back when I worked for UPS and at Basic Training. Never again.
Overlord I have trouble with insomnia so sometimes i end up laying in bed for hours. If I did this I would end up going almost no sleep a lot of nights.
@@panama1942 Idk what that is honestly, but I personally admit I have this habit of laying on bed for hours even after I am awake. Never knew it was a condition.
Yup! Even in the military, I never got used to waking up early.
When u do it for yourself it’s totally different waking up at 430 for someone else is a crock of shit
Francisco Xavier word
I'm really moved by your determination, i wish you a full recovery
"I'm still very weak"
does pull ups with a 45.
Much respect for you Houdson. Is not easy to overcome an injury, some people actually never make IT. Your videos and insigths are high quality motivation for going to the gym and crush the weigths.
I found Thor’s RUclips channel. Is this how he got in shape after avengers end game.
Nice to hear the backstory to all the videos... I've watched you guys for a while and had no idea how much goes into the channel while you guys maintain your personal and professional lives.
What time you wake up doesn’t matter at all, what you do with the time you are awake is everything
Zander Cerlong that sounds good, but light exposure, circadian rythyms, etc. actually do have an impact on how the mind and brain operate
Findaway Towin, how does light expose effect us? Curious?
@@findawaytowin2968 idk I always hit the gym at 12am. Been like that for about 3 years now. I'm more motivated at night.
@@IHadToMakeThisAccount it sets your biological clock. Sunlight tells your body when it should be active and when it should sleep.
You pointing me out about how to get my DIRECTIONS ! I never think about that until I watch this video. Thank you Buff DUDES! Very much!
Jocko owns it at 430 er day!
If it’s good enough for a 50 year old former SEAL commander, I don’t have any excuses either.
It's because of the steroids that level of energy. And obviously, he's used to wake up in that hour when he was a soldier so his circadiam rythm it's "balanced" to work in that way.
When you increase the testosterone levels by 2-3x like steroids, your dopamine levels goes to the roof and even you need less sleep to have the same recovery because your catecolamin system work like a war
Thank you for your video. My life is very strange right now and I'm having trouble staying motivated with my workouts. The difference between you and me is our ages, I'm 61 and even though I have been very fit with weights, running, and some martial arts heavy bag work, I'm having trouble staying with it. Good to hear someone else talk about their own issues and you have nailed it for me. Thanks
Start a family. You will have all the drive and motivation you’ll ever want, and never be bored again. Having someone to care about and care for gives you true purpose.
You're so relatable man. Thanks for your sincerity in this kind of videos. I agree that having goals is key to get out of bed every day. I wish you good luck in your way to full recovery. Stay aroud, stay motivated, STAY BUFFED!
Thank you for keeping it real 💪🏼😁
May your recovery be short & succesful , big respect
Funny How we were made fun of as kids because we used to fast during Ramadan and some up early for prayer or eat small meals and hydrate. Today, these are fitness musts.
I'm recovering from major ankle surgery at the moment still NWB...watching these vids helps...I keep a kettlebell and a resistance band by my side so I have something to monkey with...very much looking forward to being able to move again...Thanks
I also wake up every morning at 4:30 AM, it’s the Jocko Willink way! Glad to know you are on board with it too, my friend 👊
PogChamp usually at around 8:30 or 9:00PM, sometimes 10PM
PogChamp yeah I completely understand what you mean, I’ve been there too. I found that working out in the evening and then eating a big meal for dinner followed by a dose of slowly digested protein such as casein before bed helped me fall asleep faster. I always get sleepy after food. Netflix and using your phone will keep your mind awake even if you are tired. Try listening to a podcast on low volume as you try to fall asleep, that helped me too. Why not try Jocko’s podcast 😃
PogChamp yeah that’s probably wise, you don’t wanna depend on supplements to get by.
Haha yeah he is an interesting dude, so he might keep you awake with his stories! But I tend to fall asleep pretty quickly when I listen to podcasts, to each his own I suppose. Reading books is also a good idea, that will put your lights out faster than sedatives!
What's the Jock Willink way? And I've tried working out early but feel much Weaker on my lifts
Nick B his biggest trademark is ”getting up before the enemy” which is to say, he gets up at 4:30 or earlier every day of every week and posts a photo of his wristwatch. Yeah I agree, in the mornings I don’t lift, I usually go for a run or other kind of cardio. Just get it done at some point during the day 😎
Thank you very much. This idea has been on my mind for a while now, and you have 'verbalised' my thoughts exactly. Thanks again, because I am going to give it a go. Really appreciate your channel and hard work.
"I am weak, I am small" *flexes body most people would be proud of*
Man.. This video speaks to the heart.... Thank you.... I feel the same at times...... So glad that "Buff Dudes" exists... Its reshaping my life.... Thank you again.
“Light weight” 120kg deadlift
100kg bench too
I think this is your best video yet and can't wait to see the next one! Truely happy to see you are back up and running!
Going to sleep at 4:30am killed my life, Here's Why...
When i started this gym/fitness journey i was pretty lost. With so much content out there i got confused. Then i stumbled on to your channel. It was simple and entertaining to watch. I found my proper footing because of you guys. Thanks
Everyone's life is a made from scratch recipe: you only get out of it what you put into it. Keep up the good work dude!
Started doing 4:45am workouts a little over a month ago and I couldn't agree more! It's the best feeling ever getting out of work at 5pm and knowing my workout is already taken care of and the rest of my evening I can focus on piano!
For 31 years I've been waking up 4:30-5:00 AM its the best thing, you get so much stuff done by 9:00AM without dealing with distractions.
but you can get the same amount of work done if you stay up later after people go to sleep, just depends if you are a morning person or a night person
@@serpinfingers2819 I understand, but there is something about waking up and feeling productive that I just can't replicate by staying up late. It's a spiritual and mind thing I guess
I have been following you guys since Brandon's first post on bodybuildingdotcom. You guys have come a long way and definitely helped me like many others in better understanding food and fitness. Kudos BUFF Dudes!
"Early to bed early to rise makes one healthy wealthy and wise."
Benjamin Franklin
I have been watching you guys since 2012-2013 the Park Days and you guys have evolved so much, I love it!
Next video "waking up 2:45am saves my life"🤔😂
I wake up 2:45 almost every night. To pee and i can't sleep after gg.
In all seriousness, it only happens sometimes. :d
The thing is i dont understand this. We still have to sleep 8 hours. In the end it is just what you do xith your spare time that changes a lot. I wake up a little earlier to find an enmpty gym furthermore i dont have any benefits from it. I wake up between 6 and 7.3p am.
@PogChamp This isn't athlean x xD
Ex-muslim Atheist never going to bed saves my life
@@napjacob seriously who cares?
Needed to hear this, have to get back in my gym routine in the mornings. I make to many excuses for myself not to go in the evening after work. Just get up and get it done and then after work the day is done. Stay Buff dude, thanks again.
"I am small" Small he says. Still looks better than 95% of people
I really liked this heart to heart! Stay Buff!
I started waking up early and going to bed at 22h, but my neighbors have other plans. Some new couple above me move wooden furniture all day ,they make me crazy.
Good quality ear plugs can help a lot
im a casual watcher, i been following your channel for quite some time, a video here and video there, but not everyday, i enjoy your content. continue in this spirit!