ACCELERATE YOUR PROGRESS BY DROPPING THESE LIFTS FROM YOUR ROUTINE | MIKE VAN WYCK

[@bryanlemons]

There is an epidemic in gyms today with a lack of understanding of how to properly do many things: dress, etiquette, training, are just a few

[@daryldelp8232]

Agree 100%, especially etiquette

[@2010themig]

💯 agree mate, the best one is squat with crocks. I’m just glad I go to a gym where’s there’s not many shitfluencers

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Touching butts of clients...

[@thecastle09]

Sign of the times…..notice theyre mostly young. They can vote too sadly..

[@The_nomad_mex]

Its become a gimmick thanks to ig and betalete

[@TCN7_]

This is gold man! Finally someone to call out the bs at the gyms nowadays…. Why can’t we just be normal again hahaha perfect statement!

[@ryantryt2468]

Amen Mike! Someone in the industry must have posted single arm row work (the wrong way) about 1-2 months ago because everyone in the gym seems to be doing it incorrectly: loaded up, short range of motion, twisted the wrong way, etc. And YES people need to get off the phone video craze in the gym. Remember when you just went to the gym to workout? I miss the original days at my Y. No one would dare bring a phone in there because it would get thrown across the room. Plus, the dudes in there lifted properly and had great physique without drugs. I’ve been watching your videos. Great work Mike.

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Rule 1 in the fight club - No phones allowed. Rule 2 in the fight club - No phones allowed.

[@codydrobot]

"Flannel shirt, dipshit shorts" had me 🤣

[@angelolauria5957]

I love when he calls out the fake people

[@samfogleman271]

Yesterday afternoon I helped a sweet young lady at the gym with close grip lay pull-downs. I dropped the weight and showed her once how to do it and her eyes lit up. She got it. 👍

[@carlpirkle3175]

Mike speaks often what is on my mind. But I’m afraid to say it out loud. He’s says it and is knowledgeable, listen to him.

[@Jackedwithvip]

This Man is a Legend , He knows Anatomy & Kinesiology better than anyone else in this World. Even his words reflects how much deep knowledge he has. Your techniques has given immense improvements in my physique ❤ MIKE ❤

[@michaelmeyers4950]

And he has Tyrannosaurus Traps.

[@tattedteflon]

I rock with dude too but damn you sound like you want to pull his boxers down with your teeth 🤨

[@Jackedwithvip]

@@tattedteflon LOL 😂🤣 NO BRO NOT AT ALL BUT YOU MADE ME LAUGH 😂😂

[@michaelmeyers4950]

@@Jackedwithvip You know the rule - You have to add #NoHomo or else,... ;-)

[@NeverSarcasticMan]

So glad I discovered this short-cut channel

[@randerodr7389]

Makes me glad I've mostly worked out at home. The last 40 years.

[@martinvulu1848]

It's crazy, I KNEW EXACTLY what machine he was sitting on at the start. That and the fact that Hunter Labrada SWEARS by this Lat Pulldown is my laugh of the day!

[@seansnyder7680]

Hunter doesn't have a clue. When he and Mike ran into each other, Hunter couldn't shut up for 2 secs and kept talking over Mike. Let's be honest, he's riding his dad's coat tail. And his dad didn't win anything significant. 2nd look at how Hunter ate. Blended all his food. Absolutely ignorant putting that stuff on the internet for younger people. Hunter will never be anything but an internet "fu#K boy" and he knows it. Dude takes more drugs than half the Olympia lineup. 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikedecrescenzo7141]

Uts a great machine. He's not shitting on the machine. It's the form

[@N8_Dogg]

That's why Mike prefaced it by saying the guys that know how to use the machine are fine but majority of people don't know wtf they're doing...

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Your videos Should be required viewing by all gym goers !! All trainers !!

[@gregorybuttari8651]

I miss the 80s.. social media gives everyone a voice .. the Good ..Bad and Dumb as Dog shit ego vamps..thanks of speaking the truth Mike.we need more like you

[@williamcharles8628]

I miss early to late 90s

[@TheDewosaurus]

Couldn’t agree more about being anti split squat Mike. Switched to one leg leg press a few months back and it is literally so much better. Seen more gains and enjoyed my leg days 10 fold!

[@honeyfro2615]

I agree that a split squat is dumb for bodybuilding but I’d push back on it being borderline athletic. Pretty phenomenal exercise for athletic development. I realize I’m being pedantic tho😂.

[@Acesup1911]

Always hated split squats for these reasons. Always felt injured afterwards. Much better exercises out there.

[@thecastle09]

I love you keep preaching… gym is a cesspool of nonsense and you cant tell anyone shit lest they become offended. Keep it up

[@TransNeingerian]

"youre too stupid to talk to" is a phrase ive had to say in too many conversations. The truth hurts, buts its what people actually need to improve instead of feeling good in mediocrity with lies and excuses.

[@hugostiglitz5798]

The voice we need....thank you.

[@kade_kam_dad]

Love this guy. Calling it what it is. No BS or any freaks given.

[@visualmerchandising14]

I disagree with you on split squats Mike. That's a first because everything you say is spot on usually but if you get your form right, with correct foot position and appropriate weight then split squats are fucking awesome. Back foot on a bench is too high though, best dying a way of lowering the back foot but these pure shred my glutes and quads depending on how far forwards I lean. Systemic fatigue is the only downside of them, they're brutal!

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Meh,... I respectfully disagree. If you feel like you can actually balance additional weight in your hands while actually burning your quads down to the motherfucking ground in a sensible ratio than you must have the strongest ankles ever made or weak ass fucking quads. This whole tippie toei balance ballerina stuff takes so much of my attention that my quads go on vacation.

[@MR12AMAZING]

@@michaelmeyers4950 Yeah, you have a similar sentiment to Dorian Yates on lunges.

[@Masedfit]

I agree especially split squats have helped me so much. No knee pain from it at all and with the right positioning you can activate glute and or quads. Yes you can do the same on leg press too tough.

[@visualmerchandising14]

@michaelmeyers4950 it just takes a little bit of practice to get your balance down and a lot of concentration to make sure the front leg is doing the work. When you nail it, the results are awesome. I don't need crazy weight either, just 1x50kg dumbbell on one side. Nothing else like this for glutes.

[@visualmerchandising14]

@@Masedfit not for glutes you can't, not on leg press, well not for me anyway. Quads on leg press though, wow!

[@sandyarbuckle6174]

That's why I watch you, you don't lie because I been wondering why they scream,I thought I was tripping, cause I don't scream,grunt maybe.😂👍🏾💪🏾💯

[@TheFirearmAficionado]

Hahaha, I like the example of the “6 or 7 plate squat”. The involuntary yelp when you feel like your either gonna shit your pants or be crushed through the floor.

[@BOOYAHTHAGENERAL]

😂😂😂😂😂 Myke is fucking raw with it I respect it and that’s why I always come back for more knowledge 🦾

[@bigtfitt]

I agree that this is gold! My opinion is there is a ton of people that want to be more fit. And they hire these “trainers” and learn this trash from them. When I wanted to be a bodybuilder I had my phone out all the time. Now as an actual bodybuilder…..never touch it unless to skip a damn song. Good shit Mike, preach

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Regular people don't need trainers. Maybe I'm alone in this but if you are a reasonable person with a bit of patience you will get it on your own. If you are not trying to be on national tv or on a stage (or not on rehab stuff) you don't need a trainer. Just take your time.

[@marcusvalera5406]

The only time I use my phone is to change to a different playlist.

[@billpoole8541]

True, but the problem is people don't have the motivation to train on their own...they need a trainer to push them, otherwise they won't workout at all.

[@marcusvalera5406]

Not me. At my 50's all I can say is that I've developed a lean "Transporter/Statham" physique and I feel great. I've been following Mike's advice and videos....without any trainer help...I've never had.

[@billpoole8541]

@@marcusvalera5406 sure, many people like you are motivated to train on their own, but many are not. I'm the same way, at 40 years old I have to go to the gym on my own. I dont even like training partners, let alone trainers. because they are too distracting and take me out of my mind set. Just give me my music and some caffeine and I'm all good solo.

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

When he was talking about guys who wanna look like they lift, but don’t… I felt that.

[@occams_chainsaw]

Lmao Jeff Nippard put out a post literally two hours ago on the exact same machine you're sitting on, talking about how great it is. The science nerds are wild lately lol

[@Keep_It_G]

Those machines work for Jeff because he’s a midget

[@Yeomannn]

nippard is tiny lol

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Jeff Nippard is not worth following.

[@MR12AMAZING]

@@Yeomannn He might be short but he's jacked. Definitely bigger than 90% of the people commenting.

[@bot-ni8us]

And notice Nippards form was literally nothing like how Mike stated everyone does it? Almost as if he was straw manning lmao

[@RedLightsGreenLights]

This guy is awesome! The first time I watched him I wasn’t on board but I should have been. We need more people like this in the world.

[@Lift805]

Ya idk …split squats are pretty awesome for me 🤷‍♂️ but I see your points

[@michaelmeyers4950]

I feel like standing on jello while firespitting and juggling knives while listinening to Rammstein. Why not reverse lunges?

[@MattFlyFisher]

Ya I enjoy Bulgarians as well alot. Use them as a finisher. But I also workout at home with limited equipment. And I e get excellent balance. But I agree once I hit a gym I'll sub them out with a single leg press movement for sure.

[@_solo_17]

The epidemic with the Nautilus pull-down is spot on. I see it every time I have pull day

[@ngeris]

This is by far my fav rant video now

[@limitisillusion7]

First video I've watched of the guy. I disagree with everything he says and it's still funny. He just talking shit.

[@peteragov4795]

keep natural Mike . we love natural trends and videos

[@unclebiceps]

The intro to each of these videos deserves a like even before the real video starts

[@user-bd7tu2ms6h]

Mike needs to go on a gym tour and just set stupid asses straight at each stop lol keep killin it Mike 👊🏼

[@bgone8854]

Same with headphones ever try to communicate with heads on

[@sahrino]

Ive been lifting since my sophomore year in high school and all I had was example of observation and magazines filled with illustrations and one VHS from a Blockbuster a half mile away and I tell you what, I made more than my fair share of mistakes. Now a days it’s lost with the plethora of garbage online and on here is just mind blowing. I can’t help let Alone give a constructive critique without people getting hurt hurt because they see some stranger doing on a video knows what they are doing. Could not be more wrong😅. I guess what I want to share on this thread is common sense and logic are a rarity and considered a super power to me simply because this worlds youth is beyond lost and we’re FUCKED! LMAO! Most of what I see in the gym are lost people and my azz may be old but I’ve earned my knowledge through experience. Don’t be afraid to listen and learn from even a stranger cause the one thing I know I do not do let Ali e believe people do when they go to any gym is to do things wrong / injured. Just saying

[@SAIFBIN]

I've gained a newfound respect for this guy

[@hussainnabi1232]

Absolutley true every word of it thanks

[@boz837]

Don’t hold back Mike. Please, tell us how you really feel!! 😂 You should change the name of your channel to “simplifying body building”! Because that’s what you do. Love this channel.

[@maxxresults3974]

I totally agree. i despise back machines that hinge at the bottom, prefer ones that hinge at the top. if plate loaded.

[@RyanBrown-y5x]

"Flannel shirt, Dipshit shorts..." LOL, Mike is hilarious.

[@ROGUESILVER]

Mike just made 85% of teenagers and 20 somethings triggered as hell. WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE NO BACK?!?! Ahahahhahah

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Nope. He just confused them :D "What do you mean I'm not working my back? I'm pulling shit,..." :D Morons :D

[@thomascunningham5318]

Love how Mike keeps it 100. All FACTS….

[@smaconsulting543]

Amen brother!

[@westoncroye643]

Hey mike, I have a question for you. What do you think of the life style (training, diet, etc) of the bodybuilders from the Silver Era like Steve Reeves, Reg Park, Vince, etc. Do you think they were ahead of their time, is their life style still applicable today, was their dieting and training advice actually decent? I would love to here you're thoughts about this either in a reply or a video!

[@TheSergraff661]

Silver era wtf

[@tommyjohn312]

Wtf is the silver era lol

[@joskyyebo]

​@@tommyjohn312lol bodybuilders from the 50s-60s

[@mstoomuch25]

⁠@@joskyyebothese young ppl dont know the silver area lol

[@westoncroye643]

@@mstoomuch25 I'm only 20 and even I know about it. Those physiques should be what judges at natural competitions look for to promote ACTUAL health like what BB originally was supposed to be, looking good yet strong and mentally/ physically healthy.

[@Richiefitness]

Those damn one arm lat pulls

[@michaelmeyers4950]

I know Rich Piana was big on them but Rich Piana was big on everything. That's one of the things even big guy got wrong. I have never seen one arm lat pulldowns activate the back significantly.

[@franksancimino1297]

That's informative and you can make millions doing that comedy. Enjoyable funny shit and true ! Stay heathy big guy.

[@jakefromstatefarm5204]

LoL Hunter literally just put out a video where he added split squats into his routine. I take it you guys didn't Collab. Much when you were in Houston? 😁

[@echo_bravo1]

There’s two gyms I go to. One is a little bit of an old school huge world gym. Atmosphere is great, but the equipment is getting aged. A lot of hammer strength stuff and that’s it. I’m still grateful that it has what it has. The other gym I go to is top of the line, similar to Pure Muscle. They have so much awesome equipment! But…. Yes there’s a but….. It’s full of the guys and girls he’s talking about in this video. Flexing with no shirt on and don’t even know any actual poses. Screaming on every set, groups like herds of cats, and tripods everywhere!! 😢😢

[@CRXYTV]

LOOOL the intro alone got me

[@brandonfassnacht3205]

Thanks for the tips, I'm guilty of lifting heavy on things I shouldn't, I'm going to go about my training differently, I'm glad at least I wasn't wearing a flannel doing this

[@CyclingAddiction]

I love the Short Cut Channel. 🤣

[@PTprobodyfitness]

But to hit failure, how do we know what weight to use? How heavy on a lift is enough without thinking about weights n reps? I've always targeted reps to failure on a lift and chased numbers for progressive overload. I've grown for sure unassisted.

[@brandonwoodson9415]

I definitely appreciate your Channel it is very informative I’m learning a lot and fuck the haters it’s there job to hate on shit they know nothing about Smfh continue the great work SIR

[@mselby9319]

Love Mike’s rants 🤣 he’s speaking the truth 💪 when you back on Bro chat🤷‍♂️

[@craigvernon8711]

I disagree regarding the split squat. I think it's one of the best leg exercises you can do. Requires good balance, core stability along with leg strength as you're pretty much squatting your body weight plus any additional dumbbell weight with just one leg. Too many people are too keen to sit into a machine these days where they are either sitting or lying down taking the easy route. You need exercises like split squats in your routine to test yourself, people don't do it as it's too hard for them. When done correctly and safely exercises like split squat can benefit you as you get older with balance and mobility etc.

[@shreevatsss]

No

[@JohnnyG1]

Because you have to balance and stabilize yourself is the very reason it’s a poor choice for hypertrophy.

[@MR12AMAZING]

They're poor if you're goal is to build muscle and maximize hypertrophy as the person before me stated. If you're goal is balance and mobility, there's a ton of other things you can do regarding that like yoga lol.

[@craigvernon8711]

@@JohnnyG1 so you believe you can't build muscle using free weights that require you to actually use your stabilizer muscles? If that's the case you must not do DB incline? Barbell incline? You just do machines all the time?

[@craigvernon8711]

@@MR12AMAZING don't get me wrong, hacks, leg press, leg ext, leg curls are great also and are always in my plan, but a drop set at the end of the workout doing a split squat is torture and done correctly has great benefits. Get stronger at split squat and it carries over to other lifts like hack squat, it makes you stronger. There's a reason why many people i see can leg press 300kg easy, but can barely split squat with 15kg DBs in each hand.

[@VictorKyo]

Mike is the one of the best.

[@theelement6255]

That other day, I worked around with the lat pull-down to get what you teach it, and my lord…I got a lot less weight for less weight but I felt my lats so well🤌🏿

[@bartwilloughby2909]

I see these kids every week . They know what they are Doing . It just means that much to them to pretend they are strong 💪🏽 They have No idea how foolish they look 👀

[@poppy-77]

Yes sir, need that Joe Stubbs back!

[@bennyF52]

@WYCKED TRAINING thanks for the tip about the Hokas. Follow you regularly and when you suggested to get supporting shoes, I tried for a pair for myself. Amazing feeling for the feet and lower back.

[@colinriches1519]

Nothing wrong with being strong. I used to do hod carrying and believe me, being stronger than the others notices when they're all out of breath but I'm ok. Search and rescue, fire fighting, protecting your loved ones, even working as a carer are just a handful of activities showing good reasons to be strong. Id rather be strong and mobile than huge, slow and waiting for a heart attack.

[@Fishman362]

I always was taught size correlates with strength and i think too many ppl still think that so they obsess over strength. There are plenty strong ppl whose size doesnt correlate. Not quite sure the science of that but im glad that thats not the only science available now cause i always struggled in that regard. On another note how does anyone do any kind of back work thats easier on the grip?

[@8CIC8]

I walk around the gym thinking, "do you want tyrannosaurus traps?" every day now. Also, dipshit shorts LMAO.

[@scotthenderson8163]

I moved to a small town near Birmingham Al and im in this gym and im like my GOD read all you have to do is read a little. I had a medical problem and gained 200 pounds with a regular weight of 205 in 3 months with a 4 day on 3 day off I lost 50 pounds (+nutrition) and I have visible gains. I observe the gym and I just wanna hit my head with how many people old and new dont even understand to do a bicep curl properly, it's making me insane it's making me wanting to be come Wycked and start going hulk smash in the gym lucky I have self control. So in 3 month I see this guy almost everyday im in the gym in 3 months I have new veins popping out of my arms and this guy has the same ole arm skinny with nothing like a waste of 3 months of life if you are new just READ about what you are doing. For Gods sake is right Mike

[@jeidipippins1225]

I hear you on dumb lifts but I actually don’t feel any deadlift or squat unless it’s single sided. I blame poor hip and core control from pregnancies. I am able to engage my legs and glutes best in a split stance. My back leg helps me pull and KEEP my hips in place.

[@dazjackson1972]

Looking at this guy's arms and thinking "are those Rich Piana's cast offs"😊

[@TimStreets]

I thought you were talking about forklifts and was ready to get behind it.

[@johnrederick1742]

Love this Never would do split squats anyway

[@Twistofkain24]

The lat pull down thing would be pretty good since it follows the strength curve but only if there were more tension at the bottom, at least half a plates worth or something.

[@limitisillusion7]

All's I know is that I can get a back pump with every back machine in the gym. It's almost like they're made for it or something.

[@sueroland8182]

I would knd of enjoy seeing Alora with a camera strapped to her head filming Jesus doing traps with Mike.💪

[@Kalks95]

"Wait for your next set man, we both won't grow together" lmao, needed that laugh. Great content.

[@davidmedina8130]

Kids with pajamas and Crocs punching the air after watching this video

[@bournein9342]

The last 5 minutes killed me lmaaaaaooo lmaaaaaooo

[@4our2wenty8ight]

Nice Hoka plug right there. I'm wearing em right now. 💯

[@zackbutler950]

I’ll admit we have the same nautilus machine in the gym I go to. I’ve seen people doing exactly what you said not to and I’ve followed them as they seem like they know what they’re doing. Clearly not so much. Thanks for the informative content like this!

[@Tenthirty5]

New shirt idea. ‘Do you understand?’

[@Elde0002]

Fat/Husky guy here. I love my Hoka one ones.

[@jacksontcrazy9287]

Thanks for your content and different perspective.

[@davemcaferty6347]

Squats leg press hack squats leg ext leg curls stiff leg deads what else do you need people are always trying to reinvent the wheel

[@baconblaster6422]

Nothing.

[@michaelmeyers4950]

But how will I sell enough Alphalete asspants via affiliate links if I don't generate views by standing on a tennisball juggling seals while doing one leg split squats?

[@davemcaferty6347]

Lol thats some true shit

[@briansylvester9982]

I really appreciate it when a bench is taken by somebody doing split squats. Lol

[@giulianoramirez9696]

Mannn this one is going to hurt some feelings!!😆

[@Marvincoley-k9w]

Big Mike your brutal honesty is much appreciated! So much bad information and crazy workout methods that i see people in the gym using. I have been using your info and methods for about 3 weeks now and can tell a big difference.

[@dereksmith6069]

Everybody goes to the gym to get stronger. Body builders, power lifters, or endurance training. Not everyone roids up. Gfy

[@johnczerwiec8897]

I don't know he looks more like a powerlifter than a bodybuilder

[@Skirtis87]

People doing this, are the... Nike Low Dunks✔️ High White Socks✔️ Short Shorts✔️ Oversized Alphalete/Gymshark/Vanquish T✔️ Possible non-focal glasses/Nose Ring✔️ Sleeve Tattoo✔️ Tripod Carrying✔️ Influencer, Online Coach, Self Styled 5yrs in the game guru, chasing classic physique.

[@OriginalPripp]

Don't forget you wear Jordan 1 lows 😂 love ya content!

[@austincosman2907]

Barbell split squats are great for forearms

[@The-Secret-Team]

There was a guy doing barbell split squats in flip flops today in my gym. I thought of you

[@VenomousVillain]

'Flannel shirt, dip shit shorts....'

[@juhoman_]

Makes me wonder who he's refering to 😂 All I can think of is Jeff Nippard because he's training in Pure Muscle and is a science and powerbuilding guy

[@PineroTheGhost]

Right?! No need to come for Jeff. Dude is doing his own thing, comes across humble and doesn't seem to want no trouble. Just educating the masses.

[@alanbreedlove7191]

Amen! on the selfies. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dustinwaldron2010]

These last two generations are fucking all aspects of life up

[@davidwilson8310]

Cables are the truth for back

[@ivannerub1043]

It is about the technique and movement!!!!!!

[@brandonshannon5122]

Next drop mike needs to create the wycked executioner

[@jaypdabarber]

I love the intro Lol 😂 always laughing

[@mikehammer2408]

Key word you hit on MOMENTUM. Training w momentum and training w intent on the muscle your intending to train are what they're missing.

[@Horneycorn]

Will these excersises work while for people with tile foot?

[@shogunjim4257]

love how you call Jeff Nippard a dork. Used to think he knew what he was talking about. Thanks for opening my eyes

[@Hendrixx_]

Fucking bicep is flexed even when it is extended 11:23