Depends on what you consider strength, Brendan tietz, Matt vena, Candito, and some other powerlifting channels are arguably better for pure strength gain.
@LucaMiltos It's mind boggling how some channels have millions of subscribers while this chanel is under 300K. Athlean X {whom I cannot stand} for example 13.9 million subscribers.... Absolutely ludicrous.
This timing is perfect. This week that just happened to me while benching and i got 2 reps less than normal with my working weight. I was thinking about the next workout i might just bench lighter weight and try to increase my pr with my previous weight. Great to hear your approach on this
Great advice. I do the auto regulation as well. Those days when I’m not feeling optimal and mentally know my normal routine will be poor, I’ll switch to lighter weight training. I take advantage of the lighter weight training by concentrating on contraction, control, form and burn , and the pump with be awesome . So don’t think you’re wasting your time with lifting light weight when you’re not optimal. The same techniques used in light training can carry over to your regular routine and help you improve.
"-REQUEST" :- I followed your old school mass building programs. And the results are amazing. Please make a video series on CUTTING phase old school workout. (workout plan, supplement ). Will you make it?
Seeing that I am 65 now and have made all my gains decades ago and now just want to keep the mass i still have it's time to switch things up...going to try full body every other day workouts..on off days i will do my various cardio and farmer walks etc in my back yard..actually full body resistance training is what steve Reeves and many other natural trainers like myself did years ago and were in great shape...for decades I over trained my muscles to where they were lucky to just heal...Now I have learned to always find my sweet spot in training..this is where you apply the optimal muscle stimulation to enhance strength and growth rather then beat yourself to the ground..I also starting eating more protein each day which is the key to repairing the muscles... .
Very wise. Arnold wrote extensively on this very subject in his first book Education of a Bodybuilder. He was mystified at the outset why some days he just wasn't at a high percentage level best. We are all human after all; things just don't go the way we want on some days. It's a crucial factor to learn early on. And to haul your ass in the gym anyway instead of copping out. Adapt. Modify, and your term auto-regulation is perfect in this regard. I've had some of my best training sessions on days I just wasn't at my optimal best. The strategic approach of adapting and still having a productive workout is a felicitous one. Sometimes, too, once you get going, a mental shift can take place and you wind up training on a level you didn’t expect at the outset.
Great advice. I implemented a leg training rotation hitting each exercise every 9-10 days for 3 months low volume, will use same approach w higher volume in 2025.
This can be one of the best and obvious ways to train when a muscle group is exhausted and needs to rest longer to face the next battle! Listen and feel if the muscle is ready to enter a new fight. Or should I focus on training other parts. We are all different and should be trained accordingly!
Hi Pete! What is the BEST structure of a PR chest W/O? (PR = personal record, W/O = work out) Key questions... Q1) How do we WARM UP (W/U) for a chest PR W/O? Q2) How many WORKING SETS are involved in a chest PR W/O? Q3) Does the notion of WORKING SETS even apply when it comes to a chest PR W/O? Q4) Do we have only one WORKING SET that matters here, the PR one? Should we still call it a working set? Q5) What is a PR actually? 101% of previous max weight (MW)? 105% MW? 110% MW? Details for Q1 Q1) How do we structure the W/U for a chest PR workout? Q1a) Is the method to warm up with low weight, in order to save energy and strength? Q1b) Is the method to warm up with weights as close to the PR as possible for safety and avoiding injury? Q1c) How many reps should be spent during w/u? As few as possible? Should the number of reps for w/u sets decline as the w/u weight is going up? Meaning... Q1a) W/O structure for energy saving First W/U set: empty bar x 12 reps Second W/U set: 10% of max weight x 10 reps Third W/U set: 15% MW x 8 reps Fourth W/U set: 25% MW x 6 reps Fifth set: 50% MW x 3 reps Sixth set: 75% MW (working set?) x 2 reps SEVENTH PR SET: 110% MW (???) x 1 rep If you save energy, can you go for a PR of 110% MW? Q1b) W/O structure for safety First W/U set: 10% of max weight x 10 reps Second W/U set: 25% of max weight x 8 reps Third W/U set: 50% MW x 6 reps Fourth set: 75% MW x 4 reps Fifth set: 80% MW x 4 reps Sixth set: 90% MW x 2 reps SEVENTH PR SET: 101% - 105% - 110% MW (???) x 1 rep If you play it safe, can you go for a PR of 101% MW? Any insights you might have will be very appreciated!! Thank you!
Before watching the whole video: I have at least one exercise per workout whose purpose is to be 'yoga with weights'. Behind the neck presses and pulldowns, and dumbbell chest flyes for example. These will basically never stop progressing from a certain point of view. Because even when I reach my long-term goal of being able to perform something like 10 ridiculously perfect btn pull-ups... Age will be my progression. Maintaining the same level of strength and mobility for another year will be progress.
What are your views on knee sleeves for squats. Who should use them, when and with what kind of load? Do knee sleeves prevent knee injury ? Please reply. Thank you😊
Peter has the best strength training content on RUclips. Outstanding advice and material.
Depends on what you consider strength, Brendan tietz, Matt vena, Candito, and some other powerlifting channels are arguably better for pure strength gain.
Thanks Pete
Your channel is still underrated
@LucaMiltos It's mind boggling how some channels have millions of subscribers while this chanel is under 300K. Athlean X {whom I cannot stand} for example 13.9 million subscribers.... Absolutely ludicrous.
Been there, done that. Life happens. Be flexible and stay with the basics. Old school rocks !
Almost every new post gives a new information, thanks Peter = ]]
Great video, thanks 👍🏻
I always autoregulate my training. Great one.
Great content as always
Cool to know I was doing this naturally on days I struggle.
Solid stuff, bro 🙏🤛
This timing is perfect. This week that just happened to me while benching and i got 2 reps less than normal with my working weight. I was thinking about the next workout i might just bench lighter weight and try to increase my pr with my previous weight. Great to hear your approach on this
Excellent advise that is explained perfectly. Thank you
Great advice. I do the auto regulation as well. Those days when I’m not feeling optimal and mentally know my normal routine will be poor, I’ll switch to lighter weight training.
I take advantage of the lighter weight training by concentrating on contraction, control, form and burn , and the pump with be awesome . So don’t think you’re wasting your time with lifting light weight when you’re not optimal. The same techniques used in light training can carry over to your regular routine and help you improve.
"-REQUEST" :- I followed your old school mass building programs. And the results are amazing.
Please make a video series on CUTTING phase old school workout. (workout plan, supplement ).
Will you make it?
Seeing that I am 65 now and have made all my gains decades ago and now just want to keep the mass i still have it's time to switch things up...going to try full body every other day workouts..on off days i will do my various cardio and farmer walks etc in my back yard..actually full body resistance training is what steve Reeves and many other natural trainers like myself did years ago and were in great shape...for decades I over trained my muscles to where they were lucky to just heal...Now I have learned to always find my sweet spot in training..this is where you apply the optimal muscle stimulation to enhance strength and growth rather then beat yourself to the ground..I also starting eating more protein each day which is the key to repairing the muscles...
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Full body 3x a week and low intensity cardio 3x a week is gold. Just dont do too many excercises per muscle.
We're all gonna make it brahs 👍
Pete, can you make a video on how to train effectively in the event of an injury? Thank you! Great video as always.
Thx Pete, great content as per usual brother. Hope you had a great holiday.
Very wise. Arnold wrote extensively on this very subject in his first book Education of a Bodybuilder. He was mystified at the outset why some days he just wasn't at a high percentage level best. We are all human after all; things just don't go the way we want on some days. It's a crucial factor to learn early on. And to haul your ass in the gym anyway instead of copping out. Adapt. Modify, and your term auto-regulation is perfect in this regard. I've had some of my best training sessions on days I just wasn't at my optimal best. The strategic approach of adapting and still having a productive workout is a felicitous one. Sometimes, too, once you get going, a mental shift can take place and you wind up training on a level you didn’t expect at the outset.
Great advice. I implemented a leg training rotation hitting each exercise every 9-10 days for 3 months low volume, will use same approach w higher volume in 2025.
New to this channel. Love the videos. Thank you
You should see old videos, white t shirt, red background and bent over barbell rows
I watched a bunch already. Good stuff
You might get another rep after a few months. That is progress. Be patient.
Dude that’s pathetic. You should be able to add at least rep after 2-3 sessions. If you need 2-3 months that means you’re fucking around
This can be one of the best and obvious ways to train when a muscle group is exhausted and needs to rest longer to face the next battle!
Listen and feel if the muscle is ready to enter a new fight. Or should I focus on training other parts.
We are all different and should be trained accordingly!
Hi Pete!
What is the BEST structure of a PR chest W/O? (PR = personal record, W/O = work out)
Key questions...
Q1) How do we WARM UP (W/U) for a chest PR W/O?
Q2) How many WORKING SETS are involved in a chest PR W/O?
Q3) Does the notion of WORKING SETS even apply when it comes to a chest PR W/O?
Q4) Do we have only one WORKING SET that matters here, the PR one? Should we still call it a working set?
Q5) What is a PR actually? 101% of previous max weight (MW)? 105% MW? 110% MW?
Details for Q1
Q1) How do we structure the W/U for a chest PR workout?
Q1a) Is the method to warm up with low weight, in order to save energy and strength?
Q1b) Is the method to warm up with weights as close to the PR as possible for safety and avoiding injury?
Q1c) How many reps should be spent during w/u? As few as possible? Should the number of reps for w/u sets decline as the w/u weight is going up?
Meaning...
Q1a) W/O structure for energy saving
First W/U set: empty bar x 12 reps
Second W/U set: 10% of max weight x 10 reps
Third W/U set: 15% MW x 8 reps
Fourth W/U set: 25% MW x 6 reps
Fifth set: 50% MW x 3 reps
Sixth set: 75% MW (working set?) x 2 reps
SEVENTH PR SET: 110% MW (???) x 1 rep
If you save energy, can you go for a PR of 110% MW?
Q1b) W/O structure for safety
First W/U set: 10% of max weight x 10 reps
Second W/U set: 25% of max weight x 8 reps
Third W/U set: 50% MW x 6 reps
Fourth set: 75% MW x 4 reps
Fifth set: 80% MW x 4 reps
Sixth set: 90% MW x 2 reps
SEVENTH PR SET: 101% - 105% - 110% MW (???) x 1 rep
If you play it safe, can you go for a PR of 101% MW?
Any insights you might have will be very appreciated!!
Thank you!
congrats on your first PPL
Before watching the whole video: I have at least one exercise per workout whose purpose is to be 'yoga with weights'.
Behind the neck presses and pulldowns, and dumbbell chest flyes for example.
These will basically never stop progressing from a certain point of view. Because even when I reach my long-term goal of being able to perform something like 10 ridiculously perfect btn pull-ups... Age will be my progression.
Maintaining the same level of strength and mobility for another year will be progress.
Its a good thing you made this video because i almost commented on your last video why you dont see people benching 1000 pounds for 1000 reps lol
Bro has aged am unbelievable amount in just two years my goodness
He looks the same to me
Your thoughts on legs,back,chest with biceps, shoulder with triceps repeat. With Wednesday and Sunday off
FIRST COMMENT AND FIRST LIKE:🏆🥇🎖️
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What are your views on knee sleeves for squats. Who should use them, when and with what kind of load? Do knee sleeves prevent knee injury ? Please reply. Thank you😊
How many sets of the 315 do you do in one session? Couple warm ups then 315? Then move to the next exercise or do straight sets with 315?
Bros been living in the gym for 20 years. Yoooo, go home, homie!