5 HARD TRUTHS EVERY LIFTER SHOULD KNOW! RANT

[@scottcharlton129]

Rule 6. You will get injured, you will have set backs. It happens.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That actually was rule six. Five barely edged him out

[@brianhopkins5251]

beat me to it. Was going to say "don't be stupid, getting injured sets you back"

[@Nmdresser]

Dude, you are a breathe of fresh air to the industry, very transparent. I remember your video from years ago talking about how it took 15-20 years of training to bench 500+ and most people just didn't want to hear that. Thank you for all that you do man!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate this brother, thank you

[@TheDougDaniel]

That last one is so accurate. When I was first really getting into the gym, I spent ages researching whether exercise X was better for a muscle than exercise Y, and then one day I suddenly realised: I'm not a pro athlete, I don't intend to become a pro athlete, there are far bigger issues to address (sleep, diet etc) than whether exercise X does or does not have a 1% advantage over exercise Y. And that's basically why I do lunges instead of Bulgarian split squats. There's too much "science-based programming" being directed at people who will never come close to having to worry about whether one exercise has a higher EMG rating than another etc. Most people simply need to focus on getting the basics right. And lifting heavy shit.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This is very well thought out comment and really good point. Thanks for bringing this up brother.

[@DoBoBn]

I'm in that same overthinking situation. I need to stop overthinking

[@Angel_Ripoff]

People, especially non-lifters or beginners, always underestimate the effort & intensity required to build enough muscle to even look like you lift at all. You'll hear they say stuff like, "I don't want to get too muscular" or "I don't want to start looking like a man". If only it were that easy! 😄

[@insert6190]

“I don’t want to get to big” don’t worry, you never will.

[@simonize251]

This is shit women say

[@rohitchaoji]

@@JDirty-w-tha-30 I think there are two camps - those who think it's just about joining a gym for a couple of months, and the other camp that thinks you have to sweat 5 hours a day in the gym and eat an entire tub of protein powder to be healthy and if you're not hurting every day, you're not building any muscle.

[@daxisperry7644]

I hear this ALL THE TIME.

[@bmstylee]

I'm an expert at watching Brian's videos. Lots and lots of reps.

[@LatimusChadimus]

Yessssss

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Haha and I appreciate it!

[@leinekenugelvondoofenfocke1002]

Hey Brian I wanted to thank you for turning me on to those overhead side bends. I can't really say it brought my overhead press up, but my overhead pressing is no longer a blood bath every time I do it. I hold position so much better, and my hips don't cramp up as much. I've also never been able to make my lower traps sore, but that movement does it, and they look bigger. I think I'm almost to a point where my obliques can start growing from it. That movement is a real banger.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That’s great man, I am so glad you like them

[@thedrunknmunky6571]

I've been training somewhere along 6 months right now, so I am a beginner. I am also very obsessive when it comes to following hobbies and I ended up learning a lot, very fast. I too came to the conclusion of Rule 2 : There is no optimal. Stop looking for it and instead go to the gym and do something to some plan, with good technique and effort. I recently developed the mindset that I should focus on increasing my reps instead of increasing my weight for progressions, while focusing on good technique beyond all. I came to this conclusions as I realized that I couldn't afford "optimal". I could, however, give my best effort on the three days I do go to gym and enjoy the process of getting stronger. And I intend on restarting running as I loved running. This will take a while, but I'm excited to see how strong and healthy I'll be 2-3 years from now. The best is up ahead!

[@vs1146]

It took me longer that it should have to figure out that my preferred way of training is three days per week full body training. I feel best when I train like that because I can remain consistent, and even if I happen to skip a day or even two, at least I hit all of the muscles once or twice per week. I also do accessory bodyweight and resistance band stuff at home for active recovery and some added volume, without sacrificing recovery. As much as I'd like to be able to go to gym every day, not only is that not necessary, I simply don't have the time. I could perhaps maintain that for a month, until other obligations prevent me, so no other split works as well for me as 3x full body.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

There’s lots of wisdom in this comment. Thank you for leaving it my friend.

[@waltherwagner9711]

Same for me. Everytime I train its full body.

[@shadowaccount]

Brian is the man! I wish I was able to work out at his gym just to talk to him.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I still do one on one training sessions if you ever want to make that happen brother

[@derka4754]

4:06 is the start of the most insightful rant ive ever heard. Gurus are complicating so much and this is the callout they need to hear.

[@decisionforchristwithpasto7911]

Was watching weight training videos on Roku and yours starting popping up. You present refreshingly honest advice with integrity. Really helpful and motivational. I'll be streaming your coaching for a long time. Thanks Brian!

[@sheldonsnyder5344]

well said. The magic of most things is consistency, avoiding paralysis through analysis, and accepting the slope of progress is not always in the positive direction

[@ParvParashar]

Excellent video as always! 💪🙏👍

[@TravelingAnvil]

Love to hear it. Glad to see you still at it even after I went on a years long Hiatus.

[@rohitchaoji]

I think this not only applies to lifting, but pretty much any skill. Great advice. The hardest part is adhering to good advice. I wonder how many of us will take this advice and run with it. I sure hope to.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yeah, this is all definitely life advice. I really appreciate you leaving that comment, brother.

[@andreiromanenko4758]

Great motivational video! Thank you, Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching it

[@paulbonaiuto3319]

Brian, thanks for always providing honest and pragmatic advice! It is greatly appreciated.

[@StrongandConditioned]

Quality information as always brother. Love it

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother!

[@jerjsmit6806]

Cheers Brian, absolutely stellar video.

[@nzsaiantt]

I appreciate videos like this. I share them with my wife and they help me remember that I can't just eat wings every day and have the body that I want. I love your videos! I've been watching a lot of your old videos and they helped me get into conjugate after doing a lot of body building type training.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That’s great man, I hope they help

[@GDoggy-em2xc]

Nothin wrong with wings!

[@Hirooshii1]

The perfect program is the program that gets you through the door into the gym. Love your content dude.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

A lot of wisdom in this comment. I appreciate you leaving it brother.

[@Hirooshii1]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Thanks Brian, youve been an inspiration for years with your content aswell as seeing you at dave tate, mark bell & jujimufu. Just wanted to say im glad mark was able to help you with your disease, may you stay with us for many more years. Moving closer to nature myself soon, your videos about that have also been uplifting. Keep it up Brian!

[@TheRaju991]

Thank you for the timely advice 😊

[@mikestroud564]

Awesome as always!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much, Mike!

[@jeremyjarvis8100]

Have to build that foundation. Thank you good sir.

[@kaedenottenbreit9490]

Well said Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate that my friend

[@alena.alsruhe]

So thankful for you ❤

[@stuartlennon9511]

Brian you are the man. Well said. Top bloke 👍🏻

[@valsk7821]

Among the most reliable source of information regarding strength training online! Implemented many tips Brian gave in his videos. Helped me alot in my progress. Thank you!

[@OGgrandpaw]

Great video

[@nrgfreddie]

Probably the best lifting channel.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man I really appreciate that!

[@sdsith]

Having used Brian's Minimalist program, and him talking me out of expensive things i didn't need yet, I can confirm there's a best coach.... seriously, though, to anyone who needs to repay this video, do, often. There's so much I didn't know when I started and this encapsulates a lot of it! Thank you, Brian.

[@GreenArrows0705]

Thanks for the reminders. It’s easy to get distracted, at least it is for me. 👊🏼

[@CBScale]

Geez, talk about a perfectly applicable video for any amount of success in any area of your life!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate that!

[@NinjaofApathy]

Thanks man.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you for watching it my friend

[@thomasmoore2483]

Literally the best advice ever given

[@gawdawful3378]

I try to remember "do things with purpose" (that I'm pretty sure I took from you), along with "go before you are ready" as general things to apply to life. Now I need to add in "get more reps".

[@lw454]

Damn. There it is. So many of us looking for magical fixes to simple but hard challenges. Thank you, dude.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank YOU for taking the time to watch it my friend

[@Gojimaru]

You have been the best example for me strength training wise and in other parts of life. You're my David Goggins before he was a thing.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man, I really appreciate you saying that!

[@watsonkushmaster3067]

4:06 that was so spot on lol

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Haha thank you, my friend!

[@TheKurtlocker]

The most basics of advice that make all the difference!

[@oscarpoll4324]

Brian you said a while back that some new shirts might be coming up. Have you still got a plan to take a look at that? Would love to see some new ones, mine is more holes than shirt at this point...

[@mikemiller2530]

Wow this is just about the perfect list that more people really should follow (myself included) it is easy to get lost in the weeds sometimes, but really, just keep it simple 🤙

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Never get smarter than simple my friend. That’s where things go wrong.

[@mikemiller2530]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial you’re just knocking it out of the park with true statements now 🤣

[@elkemacnaughton6200]

I trained with 345lbs on my bench 275lbs on my dead lift all after my warm up. In my day there was way to much hype and distortion of truth. Not many coaches in our area. Many didn't share knowledge if they felt that you were not up to their level. Still a lot of hype putting out videos searching for likes and dispensing the idea that if the stars don't alien and you dont follow my specific traing plan u aren't going to make progress. Good thing for guys like you who are open and upfront to help the next generation. Thanks Matt.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate that Matt

[@gauduchonmarin8315]

Brian quoting Musashi 😆😍

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Love me some Musashi

[@allcleanenterpise]

Get more reps, I so like the sound of more reps !!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Haha

[@KobyMathews]

Anybody have advice for setbacks? I was stronger last week than this week and i missed my target weight that i should of been able to hit. I was pissed and have hard time handling those defeats

[@nikitaw1982]

50 conflicting goals is me. a list of complimentary goals would be nice.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

If you give a list of goals, I am sure people can tell you if they’re conflicting or complementary.

[@nikitaw1982]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial THANK YOU!!!

[@nikitaw1982]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial AL the tool man taylor. Zoo like the place with the animals. Ra..the sound the lion makes. How do you pronounce ur name??

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Balls without the B and kangaroo without the kanga…allsroo

[@LatimusChadimus]

Definitely don't get too caught up in the weeds, but what gets me is there is no such thing as a perfect rest time, yes between extreme heavy lifting you might need between 8 and 13 minutes to recover and be ready for the next although if you have great conditioning you might only need 5 or 6 minutes or even as little as three. I mean I know some people think men and women are the same, even though we aren't, but no two people are the same physiologically

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Definitely no two people are the same

[@jongray9342]

Dang fine content...grownass man stuff...Carry on...autoregulate...

[@JoergSiegwarth]

True. everything

[@Ulrna]

The path og least resistance?

[@spookinoff]

Rule #5 reminded me of my friend who starts every sentence with "Huberman says..."

[@fekrybassioyni616]

hello champ

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hey!

[@ArtbyPaulPetro]

ALLLLLL TRUUUUUUUE!!!!!!!!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you my friend

[@thanatology493]

#5 should be on a shirt

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I appreciate that brother

[@longlostkryptonian5797]

Perfectly stated! You know what Bill Gates and the Beatles have in common? 10,000 hours of work before anyone knew who they were!

[@notreallyeric]

Preach brothah!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@beansbutterreviewwagon2542]

Oh YEAH

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks!

[@ianAEF]

💪💪💪

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you!

[@killxswitch]

I'm just here to help Brian get the attention of everyone's best buddy Al Gore-Rhythm.

[@Puptipup]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you!

[@waltherwagner9711]

Rule 7: All your strength and muscle will go away one day with age. So use the opportunity and train your mind/mental toughness, too.

[@neversate]

Rule 7 if your gym doesn't allow chalk or kicks you out for deadlifting,find a new gym

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You really should have a gym that allows you to do those things

[@williamroberts4569]

A weak foundation will make a solid home crumble

[@dongerdong1184]

Chubby and strong. Lean and weak. Or drugs lean huge and strong is a not so fun reality.

[@gregmccandless755]

Consistency is king when you want to be great at using a chainsaw

[@jonathanrichter3184]

For the algorithm

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Always appreciated!

[@oliverbailey48]

CLAP!!! Your happiness is toxic my guy

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate that my friend!

[@simonize251]

I’m 43 now And honestly don’t care anymore how muscular or strong I am

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I am 43 also. And I do. Muscle is the number one organ for longevity and strength is a huge determining factor in quality of life. Today is the youngest I will ever be

[@waltherwagner9711]

​@@BrianAlsruheOfficialwise words.

[@ryank.1214]

@simonize251 then why are you watching this channel? 🤷‍♂️

[@simonize251]

@@ryank.1214 been watching for years from when I was lifting

[@MatthewStrength3265]

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you!

[@toddlichty3506]

Amazing as always!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much, Todd!