Uh, this explanation is amazing. Thanks for drawing on yourself for us. I've worked out for years and that is the first time I've ever seen how grip and width for this exercise targets specific areas in such an easy to remember format. I seriously don't think I will ever forget it now. Thanks!
I love it when you break out the muscle markers. Completely see the muscle in a different way and I don't see any other RUclipsr doing it. Very unique and affective!
Dude you brighted my day. You made it so simple thank you. Fitness sometimes seems way too complicated to understand, but you are helping to make it more simple
Bigdi Ckaroo Jeff has a video on squat stance... It depends on the length of the head of your femur. telling someone to narrow their squat without knowledge of their individual anatomy could be detrimental to their health
In general, I wear flat sole shoes (like converse or Vibrams) for most evenly distributed weight & stability. Not sure your anatomy, but that matters. Length of legs (and lower vs upper leg length) vs length of torso. Some do great with squats, some dont. With squats, focus on staying as straight as possible. Leaning forward will use more of your back side muscles. Might have to lower the amount of weight. Also going all the way down means full range of motion & more muscles uses (mainly more glutes) but partial or half way will allow you to kill your quads more or isolate them more. Personally, to kill my quads, I have to leg press. Squats just dont allow me to balance that much weight for that long enough to kill my quads. I can go super heavy & for reps on leg press much easier.
Thanks Jeff. My son is currently in Class 322, training to become a Navy SEAL. He and I are always competing for pull-ups. I use every video you post to "scheme" how to beat him!
More pen Jeff! .....for legs/glutes/medias ..... for calves/soleus .....for upper back/traps .....for shoulders ...........basically the best weight lifting channel on youtube. Thanks Jeff! ........Jeff do you like or recommend any other youtube channels???
Scott Herman, Buff Dudes, Alan Thrall, and Omar Isuf (keeping it natty). There are other great RUclips fitness guys that are on steroids but I wanted to give the natties some love.
that first 2 minutes when you show the the progressive variation of hand position in coloration to muscle contraction, that is so fascinating. you could do a whole playlist on that, it is beautiful, clear, easy to remember, and true. i highly recommend any one to watch it
I really appreciate the fact that you use the markers AND that you explain all the exercises in correct anatomical terms. A little education never hurt anybody. Nice work, Jeff. Keep it up.
Especially thanks for exercise examples with highlighted muscles. One of many examples of Jeff's high attention to deliver info in most easy and fast understandable way. Keep the good work sir)
I am so elated that I found your channel. You are the ABSOLUTE BEST when it comes to instruction and demonstration without all the "ab" and body "show-off"!! I have been watching you for two weeks now and my body has already transformed. I have visited your website and will soon start on some of your supplements. I would like to know more about your food intake and the number of hours you workout daily. Also, if you have a "rest" day or period of the day that you rest your system. Thank you again for great science education!!
one tip: focus on quality only. Stop when you notice your form isnt good and remember, consistency brings results, dont stop and enjoy the journey. :D If you know all of this ignore this comment.
one of his videos he said that i'm watching you guys and keep tracking of what you do so better you train your ass like an athlete or i'll hunt you down, after this comment i'm convinced
Jeff you are literally amazing! If I have any sort of question about lifting, nutrition, or muscle pain, you have an in depth video about it! Thank you for what your doing everyday man. Keeping a lot of people safe from fitness mistakes :D
Dude those back muscles. Fucking shit. Do more exercises that makes muscle groups show up like that, interesting as hell to see the muscles move and how they interact with different positioning. Always love these muscle marker videos.
The magic marker series are in my opinion, the most helpful. These videos have help me visualize which muscle to contract when isolating workouts. Keep it Jeff, nice work!
Jeff, I just wanted to compliment you and let you know how much all your videos have benefited me since I been working out less than 4 months ago at 40 years old. Major benefits and results, lots of compliments I’ve also been geting from family and coworkers. I didn’t tell anyone I been working out but now I really can’t hide or deny it any more lol. Thanks again for your videos, time and effort. Mostly the knowledge that you share. Oh and just for an idea of my gains I am 5’10, was 187 lbs and now about 185 with more muscles.
Whenever I get hurt from exercise, I search videos in this channel rather than go to see a doctor. It's always really helpful. The best thing is that Jeff gives us solution.
The muscle marker is great Jeff, thanks to u I gained more understanding how the contraction works on our muscles from each types of workouts & that just encourage & makes myself more confident that those workouts I do is working & I have to keep it up!
I always watch your videos (hit like and I am a subscriber) but never comment. Just wanted to say they help A LOT. Right now I am struggling with a braquialis pain and if it wasn't for this video (and other 2 of your videos) I would have been lost in regards to how to go next. Good Job!
What's interesting about close-grip chin-ups with the hands touching is that, if you really squeeze, your pecs significantly enter into the movement. It kind of becomes a chest chin-up. It makes sense; with the hands so close, the humerus wants to adduct so the forearm becomes straight. When I used to not be able to do pull-ups, I would do these super-close versions, and I was always curious why my pecs were sore the next day. Tip: try your hardest to not bring your elbows in front of you if you are trying to hit your lats and back on a chin-up.
I have brachiel plexus injury and what he says is so true. wide grip regular pullups hurt my shoulder but chinups are great. I work the lats with one arm barbell row instead, works like a charm without hurting. some row machines also work good.
I got to a point where I could do 6 or 7 pull-ups per set pretty easily, but kept wondering why my upper back still wasn't developing very much. All this time it's because I kept my hands at shoulder width instead of going wider. Now I did 3 pull-ups at wide grip just a minute ago and FINALLY felt the tension in my lats that I've been missing. I'm definitely subscribing after this. I love pull-ups as a calisthenic even more now that I know how to isolate, thanks mate.
Thank you Jeff, the muscle marker videos really help me to understand the muscle and exercise relationship. I also relieved that your marker is easy to come off type, don't want you to get marker poisoning. God bless and keep it up Jeff.
I never imagined that I can hit all these with pull ups and chin ups. I will do all three variations for each of the two weekly. Great video as always Jeff!!
"Muscle markers" have their own name now haha that's great. Jeff you can preach all day my man and I'd eat it up because you back it up with results and WORK. Question: how often do you update your workout plans that you sell on your site?
great vid Team A-X as always. I've been using many of the tips given by you and they are NO BS straight to point. Thanks again as always for great share.
What I like about your channel its the way you explains about muscle connections ; The right technique to lift weights and you seems to have good knowledges about muscle grown . I am a personal trainer myself and my master is BRUCE LEE. I really enjoy your channel.
Pull ups are just great ! There are already 6 (!) different variations + neutral grip/hammer grip + negatives + weighted ... amazing what you can get just out of one excercise: complete back, neck, shoulder, upper and fore arms workout and traps.
Great video again Jeff , love the markers! Paint us a muscle picture :D Today i am on last day of my athlean-xero , i want to take a full rest week then go back to my pull ups-chin ups , and this video just gave me the fuel to push myself , thanks a lot.
If Jeff ever gets sponsored by Sharpie, all other fitness channels should just give up. 😂
Your creative never thought of that 1
When I saw Jeff's signature muscle markers I knew I just had to click on the motherfucking vid!
Vic Jr. Dead af😂
My right arm is stronger than my left one. :3
Hamza Har You must be an arm-wrestling champion
tell her (hopefully her) =) to help ya out =) . Should always know how to make her surrender ;).
or someone who has been single for his entire life
Uh, this explanation is amazing. Thanks for drawing on yourself for us. I've worked out for years and that is the first time I've ever seen how grip and width for this exercise targets specific areas in such an easy to remember format. I seriously don't think I will ever forget it now. Thanks!
If you do all the hand widths you will not need to remember.
did you ever forget it?
I love it when you break out the muscle markers. Completely see the muscle in a different way and I don't see any other RUclipsr doing it. Very unique and affective!
Dude you brighted my day. You made it so simple thank you. Fitness sometimes seems way too complicated to understand, but you are helping to make it more simple
The marker is out, time to make some gainz :)
Hehe
Please get more in depth on legs. I feel like almost all of my leg workouts end up killing my hamstrings but barely hit my quads
Narrow your stance on squat
Bigdi Ckaroo Jeff has a video on squat stance... It depends on the length of the head of your femur. telling someone to narrow their squat without knowledge of their individual anatomy could be detrimental to their health
Spencer J do weighted wall sits
In general, I wear flat sole shoes (like converse or Vibrams) for most evenly distributed weight & stability. Not sure your anatomy, but that matters. Length of legs (and lower vs upper leg length) vs length of torso. Some do great with squats, some dont. With squats, focus on staying as straight as possible. Leaning forward will use more of your back side muscles. Might have to lower the amount of weight. Also going all the way down means full range of motion & more muscles uses (mainly more glutes) but partial or half way will allow you to kill your quads more or isolate them more. Personally, to kill my quads, I have to leg press. Squats just dont allow me to balance that much weight for that long enough to kill my quads. I can go super heavy & for reps on leg press much easier.
Try front squats
This channel is the best fitness channel, best tips on the internet. no bullshit.
Thanks Jeff. My son is currently in Class 322, training to become a Navy SEAL. He and I are always competing for pull-ups. I use every video you post to "scheme" how to beat him!
so how's it going?
@@Thijminecraft02 not funny, didn't laugh
He grew up to be Elon Musk
@@Thijminecraft02 stfu
@@Thijminecraft02 You are funny. The other guy is a boring bitch
More pen Jeff!
.....for legs/glutes/medias
..... for calves/soleus
.....for upper back/traps
.....for shoulders
...........basically the best weight lifting channel on youtube. Thanks Jeff!
........Jeff do you like or recommend any other youtube channels???
Why do you start every line with a couple of ellipsis?
yeahitsahuffy he can't do a pen with his glutes!
yeahitsahuffy I suggest Omarsluf
Scott Herman, Buff Dudes, Alan Thrall, and Omar Isuf (keeping it natty). There are other great RUclips fitness guys that are on steroids but I wanted to give the natties some love.
Scooby.
I've been doing a marathon of your videos and I must say this is the most detailed fitness channel in youtube!
when you finally realize that the muscle marker is just an expo marker
First
that first 2 minutes when you show the the progressive variation of hand position in coloration to muscle contraction, that is so fascinating. you could do a whole playlist on that, it is beautiful, clear, easy to remember, and true. i highly recommend any one to watch it
probably the most helpful video on pull-ups and chin-ups I've seen WE THANK YOU
I really appreciate the fact that you use the markers AND that you explain all the exercises in correct anatomical terms. A little education never hurt anybody. Nice work, Jeff. Keep it up.
That was a awesome demonstration of pinpointing the muscle engagement during different variations of these exercises Jeff.
Especially thanks for exercise examples with highlighted muscles. One of many examples of Jeff's high attention to deliver info in most easy and fast understandable way. Keep the good work sir)
I think this is the most informative pull up video I've ever seen. Thank you for it.
The markers plus the red target equals the best explanation. Great info Jeff. Thanks
Gotta say it again.....You are a great teacher.
I am so elated that I found your channel. You are the ABSOLUTE BEST when it comes to instruction and demonstration without all the "ab" and body "show-off"!! I have been watching you for two weeks now and my body has already transformed. I have visited your website and will soon start on some of your supplements. I would like to know more about your food intake and the number of hours you workout daily. Also, if you have a "rest" day or period of the day that you rest your system. Thank you again for great science education!!
This video deserves to go viral, respect for you brother
I just installed a pull up bar yesterday.. And he uploaded this... Wtf.
got mine 5 days ago, started watching all his pull up bar vids lol
one tip: focus on quality only. Stop when you notice your form isnt good and remember, consistency brings results, dont stop and enjoy the journey. :D
If you know all of this ignore this comment.
hey man, witch did u buy? pls answer im looking for a strong one.
TehHoly Nico
www.amazon.in/Iso-Solid-Wall-Mounted-Black/dp/B00I7XKN8G
You can find its equivalent in your country.
one of his videos he said that i'm watching you guys and keep tracking of what you do so better you train your ass like an athlete or i'll hunt you down, after this comment i'm convinced
Jeff you are literally amazing! If I have any sort of question about lifting, nutrition, or muscle pain, you have an in depth video about it! Thank you for what your doing everyday man. Keeping a lot of people safe from fitness mistakes :D
Jeff Cavalier you are a gem. Can't tell you enough how much I wanted this explanation done.
Dude those back muscles. Fucking shit. Do more exercises that makes muscle groups show up like that, interesting as hell to see the muscles move and how they interact with different positioning. Always love these muscle marker videos.
The best video about chinups and pull ups out there
The magic marker series are in my opinion, the most helpful. These videos have help me visualize which muscle to contract when isolating workouts. Keep it Jeff, nice work!
Jeff, I just wanted to compliment you and let you know how much all your videos have benefited me since I been working out less than 4 months ago at 40 years old. Major benefits and results, lots of compliments I’ve also been geting from family and coworkers. I didn’t tell anyone I been working out but now I really can’t hide or deny it any more lol. Thanks again for your videos, time and effort. Mostly the knowledge that you share. Oh and just for an idea of my gains I am 5’10, was 187 lbs and now about 185 with more muscles.
I'm going to do this pull-up circuit tomorrow morning in the gym! Thanks Jeff!
you know it's going to be a good video when he's holding a muscle marker
The muscle markers are always helpful Jeff, makes it more clear.
this muscle marker just take a wild way making it on the spot... love it
Lethal !!! Thanks for the marker map out. I was hesitant to watch & I thought you would flop, but you nailed it!!!
Best fitness channel on RUclips. Go Jeff!
the markeres are dope, please continue👌
I love these ''muscle marker videos''!! you can't get a better explanation of what's going on. Thanks, Jeff!
Keep the markers Jeff! They really help me learn the proper way to use my body and condition it. Love the markers.
jeff u r the best on youtube & u can explain what u want to convey to us
Whenever I get hurt from exercise, I search videos in this channel rather than go to see a doctor. It's always really helpful. The best thing is that Jeff gives us solution.
Lol
The muscle marker is great Jeff, thanks to u I gained more understanding how the contraction works on our muscles from each types of workouts & that just encourage & makes myself more confident that those workouts I do is working & I have to keep it up!
I always watch your videos (hit like and I am a subscriber) but never comment. Just wanted to say they help A LOT. Right now I am struggling with a braquialis pain and if it wasn't for this video (and other 2 of your videos) I would have been lost in regards to how to go next. Good Job!
What's interesting about close-grip chin-ups with the hands touching is that, if you really squeeze, your pecs significantly enter into the movement. It kind of becomes a chest chin-up. It makes sense; with the hands so close, the humerus wants to adduct so the forearm becomes straight. When I used to not be able to do pull-ups, I would do these super-close versions, and I was always curious why my pecs were sore the next day. Tip: try your hardest to not bring your elbows in front of you if you are trying to hit your lats and back on a chin-up.
jmcsquared18 I guess they are to pecs what dips are for the lats: the movement engages other muscles and tends to isolate less.
This guy is an inspiration for excellence and professionalism in all aspects of life, not just physical training. RESPECT
Thank you for your exceptional efforts man.
Great video Jeff! Some of us really need this level of depth into bodyweight training and this was spot on!
Really helpful, changed the way I look at pull-ups and chin-ups.
Muscle markers help a lot when your explaining the different muscle groups and how they work when you are exercising them
HE DRAWING ON HIMSELF AGAIN
This is a great video for beginners to understand the mechanism behind the movements! Thanks for the video mate!
he always makes great videos and free information
most comprehensive channel of fitness for a layman like me.
I have brachiel plexus injury and what he says is so true. wide grip regular pullups hurt my shoulder but chinups are great. I work the lats with one arm barbell row instead, works like a charm without hurting. some row machines also work good.
I have an anatomy class this year. I dont think it will be a problem. Thanks Jeff :D
I got to a point where I could do 6 or 7 pull-ups per set pretty easily, but kept wondering why my upper back still wasn't developing very much. All this time it's because I kept my hands at shoulder width instead of going wider.
Now I did 3 pull-ups at wide grip just a minute ago and FINALLY felt the tension in my lats that I've been missing.
I'm definitely subscribing after this. I love pull-ups as a calisthenic even more now that I know how to isolate, thanks mate.
I do neutral grip pull ups cause I can't do pull ups yet
the best video to explain those excersices!
Great video!! Love the breakdown of all the main chin/pull up grips. The muscle marker vids are a fantastic visual assister.
Jeff, I have never met my dad consciously and you fill that void.
thank u.
I sincerely want to thank you Jeff for the video. Such information is so important for knowledge. Keep on the good work👍
I appreciate I'm a late-comer here, but this is excellent, and timely tuition.
Thanks Jeff.
Thank you Jeff, the muscle marker videos really help me to understand the muscle and exercise relationship. I also relieved that your marker is easy to come off type, don't want you to get marker poisoning. God bless and keep it up Jeff.
I never imagined that I can hit all these with pull ups and chin ups. I will do all three variations for each of the two weekly. Great video as always Jeff!!
Never seen it explained this way. Very informative. Thanks a lot Jeff!
Great information for the chin-up/pull-up. I just do chin-ups for now but I am ready to start with the pull-ups.
appreciate the information on this quality exercise with both a under and overhand grip and the target areas
"Muscle markers" have their own name now haha that's great. Jeff you can preach all day my man and I'd eat it up because you back it up with results and WORK.
Question: how often do you update your workout plans that you sell on your site?
I respect this guy over every goon on the internet giving advice. He is spot on, always.
one of my favorite videos yet
great video Jeff! we always look forward to the muscle marker videos. a muscle marker video for legs would be much appreciated!!
You are brilliant Cavalier.
The muscle markers are perfect!
Excellent as always. Thank you for your teaching.
Great demonstration. Makes it so easy, bro.
Great video, Jeff! Thank you for all the great content. Could we get a video on training hip adductors? Thanks
great vid Team A-X as always. I've been using many of the tips given by you and they are NO BS straight to point. Thanks again as always for great share.
very cool! Myself and many men/women have a weakness in pull ups because of muscle weakness or injury. This explains a lot. Thanks!
Great lesson. Ive never been able to do a pull up, but now I have a better idea on what to build strength in so I can
Dude I love your videos! Very well put together.
This was a very good video... Very informative & i know wide overhand is what i should focus on.
Jeff, thanks for making this video. I always wanted to know what the different grips did. I'll ad this to my workout right away.
Love the marker videos! Puts things into perception for me!
Thanks Jeff. Now I know the exact grip that gives me pain in my damaged RC joint. Mark in the UK
Jeff, muscle markers are one of my favorite tools that you use! Thanks for another awesome video!
Excellent video very informative as always
What I like about your channel its the way you explains about muscle connections ; The right technique to lift weights and you seems to have good knowledges about muscle grown . I am a personal trainer myself and my master is BRUCE LEE. I really enjoy your channel.
Thanks for advice jeff,appreciate all the help you give us
Pull ups are just great ! There are already 6 (!) different variations + neutral grip/hammer grip + negatives + weighted ...
amazing what you can get just out of one excercise: complete back, neck, shoulder, upper and fore arms workout and traps.
I really like the way you explain the stuff.
Thanks.
I love your Videos Jeff they are helpful thank you for your time and effort that you put into each one
Very helpful, this answered my question why I wasn't feeling my biceps enough on a chin up: I was gripping too wide
What impresses me the most about this video is Jeff's ability to draw on his own lat : )
With those blue lines on a hand Jeff reminds me of Aang - the last airbender!)
AthleanX endorses Expo markers! Gotta mark like an athlete.
Great video again Jeff , love the markers! Paint us a muscle picture :D Today i am on last day of my athlean-xero , i want to take a full rest week then go back to my pull ups-chin ups , and this video just gave me the fuel to push myself , thanks a lot.
Thanks a lot Jeff! very good explanation to my doubts! greetings from Spain.
4:57 see his chest
Dude! I can see every muscle of your body! You are a beast!!!
This guy is the hero we need but don't deserve.
Of course, once again, right after I do the workout where I was wondering this exact thing. Jeff you are a saviour. Thank you.
Man this guy reads my mind-really wanted him to do this video!