Thank you so much, I kept going I’m over 2 weeks calorie deficit 3 days a week weight training (upper body , lower body, and full body) 8-10,000 steps a day down 4lbs down 2 inches off my waist. If I didn’t see your video to keep going I would have quit on myself again. Thanks you for making it so easy, it really is calories in vs out.
@@ericrobertsfitness Hey would you plz make a video about increasing belly fat as a side effect of gallbladder removal. I am dealing with this at moment. I have lost 50 lbs before surgery but after a month of surgery i can feel my pants tighter from the midsection. I am still doing IF, acv only 1-2 day small meals in my 8 hrs and in caloric deficit going gym atleast 3 days a week but its not changing. Not able figure what to change at this. I have also stated to take Lipase ( fat digesting enzymes) as due to lack of gall bladder it is affecting digestion. Please suggest.
@@AwakeningVibes-369ohh, I have the same problem. I never ever had a noticeable belly before the surgery and now I can't like how I look when I look myself in the mirror. Also go to the gym and swim, but nothing seems to work. 😭😭😭💔💔💔
“No body ever made songs about having a flat stomach. People make songs about big glutes.” LMAOO. 😂😂 SOLD. Eric always comes in with the realest things in such a subtle way. Thanks for always keeping it real ❤
Maybe not in the past but more recently all I seem to hear from both male and female rappers, bars like, “stomach on flat flat” and “stomach snatched” it’s never ending at this point lmao
Why are we allowing men to dictate to us the shape of our body shape?? Fu*k that! Put your health first and be in shape for yourself, not sexist guys who probably ain't all that either!
Muscle is not soft and jiggly like fat is, so I would think ideally you’d still want a little bit of fat back there. Genetics also play a role. I think we should all try our best to improve but also try our best to appreciate what we have naturally. Don’t beat yourself up.
True, but he's speaking about wanting to change your body with Weight lifting. Not beating urself up is good but it's not always that easy. However him explaining it so others can keep pushing their workouts helps get them to changing their body with what they have in mind to achieve.
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 You’re amazing for making this easy and not complicated!! I literally was just talking about this to my friend and husband then boom here you are! Thank you! 🔥
Thank you! Love how you set reasonable expectations on how to achieve your goals and what to expect during the process such as not expecting to have a flat stomach all the time unlike how social media doesn’t show you the reality of how it is when you’re actually going through the process. This is such an informative video.
I was in 15% body fat. I went on a bulk around March, so already hating my stomach. I was 115 lbs and now 126 lbs. Gained 10 lbs but looks like 20, because I eat almond butter and other high calorie foods. 150 g protein a day, just started creatine. Fingers crossed - my glutes are prone to growth anyways, but they also shrink (I measured last year after I took 6 mo break from glutes bs I switched my gym). So... It has to be consistent. I squat a lot, 1 hr of squats, and that's my "cardio"
Hi, I’ve watched TONS over videos. And this is the first and only video that was clear and perfectly explained and I UNDERSTAND. Thank you, do you offer a program?
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I'm at intermediate-advanced level and trying to lose belly fat, I noticed that my muscles aren't really growing, I'm definitely getting stronger and slimmer. I realized that in order for my muscle to grow I need to eat more calories + high protein. So, for now I will be sticking to losing body fat (calorie deficit) for the remainder of the year and hopefully starting 2025, I will be able to do a calorie surplus diet to be able to grow glutes! :)
Hey Brenda! Same. How long have you been worming out? I feel I'm at a plateu. So I changed my workouts to a new program. And man I'm whooped! Especially my butt and legs. I really focus on mind/muscle connection. I've been trying to grow glutes for 4 years. Aaaaaannndd. I got a little bit not not where I want haha. Was just curious about where ur at if u want to share. It's nice to bounce off ideas ❤
@@alexandriadonaldson1839 Hi! I've been working out since 2022, but my journey was all over the place to say the least. The 1st year I was very inconsistent and was eating a lot of fast food, I focused on growing my butt, so I was eating at a calorie surplus. Anyways 2023 I finally got the hang of it in and noticed how much body fat I have lost all over the place, since now I'm doing cardio at least 3x a week + lifting weights & eating at a calorie deficit. Sadly, with this my butt has gotten smaller LOL but so has my back, waist, arms, face & belly!! This is the skinniest I've been since I had my daughter 8 yrs ago. I still have some stubborn fat in my back & belly area, I'm hoping to get rid of it hopefully by the end of the year. If you want to grow your glutes you definitely have to be in a calorie surplus so that you are consuming more calories than you are burning because that's what makes your muscles grow. Make sure you are eating a good amount of carbs & protein. Get at least 7-8 hrs of sleep because this is when your muscles actually grow. For legs I would typically focus on 4-5 Exercises 2 compound, 2 isolated. Example for compound: Squats + Hip thrusts 4 sets each. Isolated: cable kickback & Bulgarian Split squats 3 sets each with lower weight & higher rep and for the 5th exercise you can do hip abduction to work the side muscles of the butt. Focus on progression overload as well and slow and control! Working out can be complex but once you really understand it becomes way easier. Most importantly make sure you enjoy/love it. The results will come sooner or later :) I hope this helps!!
You’re awesome genuinely first I can tell you’re passionate about your job and actually do the work needed to learn the mechanics but you’re not just trying to use trends or using your body for views. You have a realistic view and speak in a way that is understandable without being overwhelming which has me sold. Middle aged beginner here and I’m ready to do the work to reach my best . Looks like I’m bulking now😊
Two days a week i eat in surplus to grow gluttes and legs and i am noticing gains. I had too much skinny fat so I started eating in A surplus. Most days I eat 1600 calories. I notice my belly going down. I am actually hiking a hill im the evening hours or morning hours now to get muscle.
Not sure what happened but I clicked the link to work with your team 1 on 1 and it sent me to a spam page saying my phone had viruses lol. Just a heads up since thats the first time I’ve seen that happen. But thank you for all of the great info!
From May 2024 to now, I increased my hip measurement from 44”to 46” eating & weight training but my belly got bigger. I thought I was going to cut but i want to grow rounder glutes and shrink belly
should i add cardio to this regiment? is it beneficial to add cardio? will it help lose fat faster? should someone do 3 days of strength training and 1 of only cardio?
Thanks for the info. Does ur free workout plan cater for home workout? I cant go gym for personal reasons but have kettlebells at home. I know i will have to get heavier KB but all in time. They arent cheap 😊
Ohh thanks, this knowledge is a gift for a veteran me, i thought i should lose my belly fat first then grow my glute, so mine is kind of in reverse. So now, my glute become kind of peachy yet small but i still have a belly. My belly have become a menace ever since birth because i been in 114 pounds, the most i can do on a.very fast strict diet, but still had a belly. Need to drop it because i got so moody and scold my parents, that it hurt me. Can you suggest me how much pounds should i do bulking? Or is it based on how i prefer my glute size is? I hate how i look now, thats why im in calorie deficit. Will it still be effective if i do in reverse? I think i bulk unconciously until 138-140 pound/5 feet 2, now im in 147 on a 200 calorie deficit. You earn a subscriber ❤
From May until now, I grew my 42” glutes to 46” gained 3lbs of lean muscle mass but I also gained 2.8% body fat. I don’t see much of a difference in the mirror but I feel different. It seems like the fat went to my belly, boobs, under arms (bat wing part) and my thighs. So I guess I should start cutting, I just don’t want to lose my glute gains.
6 month bulk!!?? 😮ahh that's gonma get expensive lol ahh okay I can do this ..I want to get a bit below maybe 2 % lower what I want my end goal bf to be then go I'm a bulk just to have some wiggle room lol .. do you advice this or would I loose too much muscle
Is it normal that I am actually gaining weight since starting strength training? I don’t it more that I usually do, so I don’t know why I am gaining weight
You could be gaining muscle!! Pay attention to pictures rather than the scale ❤ it's tough I know I've been training for 3 years now and the scale has been a battle but I grew so much in the glute department. It's so worth it! ❤
I’m a beginner and I’ve never counted my maintenance calories cuz I’m never consistent with what and how much I usually eat, so how would I know my daily intake and how should I count how many calories to cut off if I want to cut 200 calories to lose around 15 pounds
I use myfitness pal to track food and you wil learn wich foods are high in protein. I eat 1600 cal. And around 140 to 200 grams of protein to grow and to loose fat. And my meals are :fish, meat, butter, cottage cheese, protein shake, eggs , cheese , some bread and watermelon! Im always full and satisfied! You can find calorie calculators online to get roughly what you need compared to your activity level. I used my fitbit up until recently to track , but i lost my charger, so i just aim for really high protein in all meals every day
I’m a bit confused because I seem to sit in between two categories: higher body fat and also intermediate lifter. I have been muscle training for 3 years but I also weight 155lbs for 5”3 of height. I want to lose 30lbs of fat which fits the higher body fat category, however having lifted for 3 years the bulk and cut method also applies…
So even at 22 percent body fat. I wamma get to 18 but gain muscle .. does this change anything as far as being a bigginer and starting and being able to do this in a deficit .?
Thank you so much, I kept going I’m over 2 weeks calorie deficit 3 days a week weight training (upper body , lower body, and full body) 8-10,000 steps a day down 4lbs down 2 inches off my waist. If I didn’t see your video to keep going I would have quit on myself again. Thanks you for making it so easy, it really is calories in vs out.
Ayeeee let'sgo!!
@@ericrobertsfitness Hey would you plz make a video about increasing belly fat as a side effect of gallbladder removal. I am dealing with this at moment. I have lost 50 lbs before surgery but after a month of surgery i can feel my pants tighter from the midsection. I am still doing IF, acv only 1-2 day small meals in my 8 hrs and in caloric deficit going gym atleast 3 days a week but its not changing. Not able figure what to change at this. I have also stated to take Lipase ( fat digesting enzymes) as due to lack of gall bladder it is affecting digestion. Please suggest.
@@AwakeningVibes-369ohh, I have the same problem. I never ever had a noticeable belly before the surgery and now I can't like how I look when I look myself in the mirror. Also go to the gym and swim, but nothing seems to work. 😭😭😭💔💔💔
@@AwakeningVibes-369my best friend has the same problem. It would be great to hear some advice for those with the problem.
Take my belly fat and put on my booty 😭😂 jkjk
I second this 🤣🤣
🤣 right hahah
@@_SimplySierra if it only were that easy😂
I wish😂
I think that is what a BBL is
“No body ever made songs about having a flat stomach. People make songs about big glutes.” LMAOO. 😂😂 SOLD.
Eric always comes in with the realest things in such a subtle way. Thanks for always keeping it real ❤
@@kata1484 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💯
Maybe not in the past but more recently all I seem to hear from both male and female rappers, bars like, “stomach on flat flat” and “stomach snatched”
it’s never ending at this point lmao
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Sir Mix a Lot specifically raps about a girls with a small waist and a big butt in Baby Got Back.
Why are we allowing men to dictate to us the shape of our body shape?? Fu*k that! Put your health first and be in shape for yourself, not sexist guys who probably ain't all that either!
Your videos are INSANE 💥 it’s hard to find a RUclips channel that explains everything so clearly and motivationally! Thank you for the inspiration 🙏
You are hilarious “no one ever made a song about flat stomachs, grow your glutes” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Muscle is not soft and jiggly like fat is, so I would think ideally you’d still want a little bit of fat back there. Genetics also play a role. I think we should all try our best to improve but also try our best to appreciate what we have naturally. Don’t beat yourself up.
I never said do that 😅
Brown fat isn't jiggly (unless you're shaking wildly)
True, but he's speaking about wanting to change your body with Weight lifting. Not beating urself up is good but it's not always that easy. However him explaining it so others can keep pushing their workouts helps get them to changing their body with what they have in mind to achieve.
Yes, fat back there is important and appealing
Have you not seen some gymnast booties? 🥵
I’ve been confused on this for months thanks for making it clear.😊
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 You’re amazing for making this easy and not complicated!! I literally was just talking about this to my friend and husband then boom here you are! Thank you! 🔥
So happy someone is finally breaking this down. Thank u
Thank you! Love how you set reasonable expectations on how to achieve your goals and what to expect during the process such as not expecting to have a flat stomach all the time unlike how social media doesn’t show you the reality of how it is when you’re actually going through the process. This is such an informative video.
I love your carefully chosen verbiage… “not if but when” 🏆
I was in 15% body fat. I went on a bulk around March, so already hating my stomach. I was 115 lbs and now 126 lbs. Gained 10 lbs but looks like 20, because I eat almond butter and other high calorie foods. 150 g protein a day, just started creatine. Fingers crossed - my glutes are prone to growth anyways, but they also shrink (I measured last year after I took 6 mo break from glutes bs I switched my gym). So... It has to be consistent. I squat a lot, 1 hr of squats, and that's my "cardio"
Hi, I’ve watched TONS over videos. And this is the first and only video that was clear and perfectly explained and I UNDERSTAND. Thank you, do you offer a program?
I NEEDED THIS VIDEO! You’re always spot on! Thank you 🥹🤩
Welcome :)
The more realistic video about growing glute and lose fat stomach. Thanks
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I'm at intermediate-advanced level and trying to lose belly fat, I noticed that my muscles aren't really growing, I'm definitely getting stronger and slimmer. I realized that in order for my muscle to grow I need to eat more calories + high protein. So, for now I will be sticking to losing body fat (calorie deficit) for the remainder of the year and hopefully starting 2025, I will be able to do a calorie surplus diet to be able to grow glutes! :)
Hey Brenda! Same. How long have you been worming out? I feel I'm at a plateu. So I changed my workouts to a new program. And man I'm whooped! Especially my butt and legs. I really focus on mind/muscle connection. I've been trying to grow glutes for 4 years. Aaaaaannndd. I got a little bit not not where I want haha. Was just curious about where ur at if u want to share. It's nice to bounce off ideas ❤
@@alexandriadonaldson1839 Hi! I've been working out since 2022, but my journey was all over the place to say the least. The 1st year I was very inconsistent and was eating a lot of fast food, I focused on growing my butt, so I was eating at a calorie surplus. Anyways 2023 I finally got the hang of it in and noticed how much body fat I have lost all over the place, since now I'm doing cardio at least 3x a week + lifting weights & eating at a calorie deficit. Sadly, with this my butt has gotten smaller LOL but so has my back, waist, arms, face & belly!! This is the skinniest I've been since I had my daughter 8 yrs ago. I still have some stubborn fat in my back & belly area, I'm hoping to get rid of it hopefully by the end of the year.
If you want to grow your glutes you definitely have to be in a calorie surplus so that you are consuming more calories than you are burning because that's what makes your muscles grow. Make sure you are eating a good amount of carbs & protein. Get at least 7-8 hrs of sleep because this is when your muscles actually grow. For legs I would typically focus on 4-5 Exercises 2 compound, 2 isolated. Example for compound: Squats + Hip thrusts 4 sets each. Isolated: cable kickback & Bulgarian Split squats 3 sets each with lower weight & higher rep and for the 5th exercise you can do hip abduction to work the side muscles of the butt. Focus on progression overload as well and slow and control!
Working out can be complex but once you really understand it becomes way easier.
Most importantly make sure you enjoy/love it. The results will come sooner or later :)
I hope this helps!!
Best explanation of bulking and cutting I've heard since starting my journey! You got a new subscribers! Thank you for this!
You’re awesome genuinely first I can tell you’re passionate about your job and actually do the work needed to learn the mechanics but you’re not just trying to use trends or using your body for views. You have a realistic view and speak in a way that is understandable without being overwhelming which has me sold. Middle aged beginner here and I’m ready to do the work to reach my best . Looks like I’m bulking now😊
Love to grow my glutes and flatten my stomach!!
Love ❤️ your channel!!! You have changed my life!!! I finally get it! 🤯
Same 😂
I'm so happy 😅❤️
This is SO helpful!!!! Thank you!!!!
Thank you Eric this was extremely helpful 🙏 exellent information
Two days a week i eat in surplus to grow gluttes and legs and i am noticing gains. I had too much skinny fat so I started eating in A surplus. Most days I eat 1600 calories. I notice my belly going down. I am actually hiking a hill im the evening hours or morning hours now to get muscle.
Omg you explain so well. Thanks a lot ❤️
Not sure what happened but I clicked the link to work with your team 1 on 1 and it sent me to a spam page saying my phone had viruses lol.
Just a heads up since thats the first time I’ve seen that happen.
But thank you for all of the great info!
Thank you so much for all this insight makes things a lot clearer . I really enjoy all these videos.
Thank you for taking the time to break this down!
I actually would like to listen on the topic of what makes a strength training program
Awesome video Eric! Amazing info and really was insightful! You may need the white board higher tho lol!
Hi Eric. I downloaded the workout, thank you for this.
May I ask, how heavy should I lift as a beginner going for 4days/week program?
From May 2024 to now, I increased my hip measurement from 44”to 46” eating & weight training but my belly got bigger. I thought I was going to cut but i want to grow rounder glutes and shrink belly
should i add cardio to this regiment? is it beneficial to add cardio? will it help lose fat faster? should someone do 3 days of strength training and 1 of only cardio?
you can do like 15 mins of cardio on the treadmill before you strength train
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!
Great explanation ! Thank you
This was fanatic and perfect timing!
Great video, great info, easy to follow…thanks 💪🏽💪🏽
The crazy part is when your stomach gets flatter, you buns stand out. He’s right tho when you gain your stomach bulks unless your next type skinny
I’m subbing pls do more vids like this 🎉
Thanks for the info. Does ur free workout plan cater for home workout? I cant go gym for personal reasons but have kettlebells at home. I know i will have to get heavier KB but all in time. They arent cheap 😊
the video i've been looking forrrr
Ohh thanks, this knowledge is a gift for a veteran me, i thought i should lose my belly fat first then grow my glute, so mine is kind of in reverse. So now, my glute become kind of peachy yet small but i still have a belly. My belly have become a menace ever since birth because i been in 114 pounds, the most i can do on a.very fast strict diet, but still had a belly. Need to drop it because i got so moody and scold my parents, that it hurt me. Can you suggest me how much pounds should i do bulking? Or is it based on how i prefer my glute size is? I hate how i look now, thats why im in calorie deficit. Will it still be effective if i do in reverse? I think i bulk unconciously until 138-140 pound/5 feet 2, now im in 147 on a 200 calorie deficit.
You earn a subscriber ❤
Excellent video
Great video! So informative thank you !
This explains so much 🙏🙏🙏
Should we do cardio with the strength training or not?
One more thing.
How to build your glutes without bulging your hips.
I need that.
Great video. Subscribed.
If im doing the calorie surplus, can’t i loose alittle stomach fat while adding apple cider vinegar or lemon to my water?
From May until now, I grew my 42” glutes to 46” gained 3lbs of lean muscle mass but I also gained 2.8% body fat. I don’t see much of a difference in the mirror but I feel different. It seems like the fat went to my belly, boobs, under arms (bat wing part) and my thighs. So I guess I should start cutting, I just don’t want to lose my glute gains.
Happy Thursday
Back at you!
6 month bulk!!?? 😮ahh that's gonma get expensive lol ahh okay I can do this ..I want to get a bit below maybe 2 % lower what I want my end goal bf to be then go I'm a bulk just to have some wiggle room lol .. do you advice this or would I loose too much muscle
I click on here , coz your face expression made me laugh 😂
Lifting cars and houses 😂
Is it normal that I am actually gaining weight since starting strength training? I don’t it more that I usually do, so I don’t know why I am gaining weight
You could be gaining muscle!! Pay attention to pictures rather than the scale ❤ it's tough I know I've been training for 3 years now and the scale has been a battle but I grew so much in the glute department. It's so worth it! ❤
💪🏾❤ you for this
I’m a beginner and I’ve never counted my maintenance calories cuz I’m never consistent with what and how much I usually eat, so how would I know my daily intake and how should I count how many calories to cut off if I want to cut 200 calories to lose around 15 pounds
I use myfitness pal to track food and you wil learn wich foods are high in protein. I eat 1600 cal. And around 140 to 200 grams of protein to grow and to loose fat. And my meals are :fish, meat, butter, cottage cheese, protein shake, eggs , cheese , some bread and watermelon! Im always full and satisfied! You can find calorie calculators online to get roughly what you need compared to your activity level. I used my fitbit up until recently to track , but i lost my charger, so i just aim for really high protein in all meals every day
Thank you!
Great video!! Thank u so much! Xo❤
I’m a bit confused because I seem to sit in between two categories: higher body fat and also intermediate lifter. I have been muscle training for 3 years but I also weight 155lbs for 5”3 of height. I want to lose 30lbs of fat which fits the higher body fat category, however having lifted for 3 years the bulk and cut method also applies…
You’re the best 👏
Thank you!!!!!
Why is it glutes-specific versus all muscle groups?
Lol, I get a cramp in my right butt cheek a couple days after exercise. What helps with that or prevents that?
So even at 22 percent body fat. I wamma get to 18 but gain muscle .. does this change anything as far as being a bigginer and starting and being able to do this in a deficit
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How do I find the correct body program for me
what if i eat low carbs and high protein and fiber will i still grow glutes
How does one grow the underbutt where the lower glutes sits on the hammies if that makes sense
Deadlifts
Stepups, glute (cable) kickbacks, glute hypertensions, hip thrusts
@A.B.I.- Thank you 🙂
Inlike to stretch off the opposite body part movment while resting cause my adhd butt can't sit still for.2 min..let alone 1 lol isn't his okay
Yes, but it's less painful & cheaper going to the gym 🏋️♂️
And what about glut activation ??
A little bit of stomach is fine. But I have too much stomach
It's so much easier to get a BBL and liposuction!!😂😂
Right? Lol
It’s not worth risking your life tho. And cmon the gym is fun!
@@Bunny11344 I being funny but yes the gym is good
Sometimes it's so tempting lmao but I'll stick with what also helps with my depression 😂❤
For real 😊
Push the belly fat to the back by letting my bf stand on me
I thought we train to volume
❤
or u can just ride a bike
Lance Armstrong out this B
@ericrobertsfitness why? Bike exercises not recommended? Because I'm following my Peleton plans... 😅
@@emiichan12incorporating strength/resistance will help you to your goals of losing weight and gaining muscle. So you should do both if you can.
No
You're lying cause you don't have glutes
Yes bonita 😍👌 te amor 💋❤
Hi Eric. I downloaded the workout, thank you for this.
May I ask, how heavy should I lift as a beginner going for 4days/week program?
If im doing the calorie surplus, can’t i loose alittle stomach fat while adding apple cider vinegar or lemon to my water?