Powerlifter Runs 1 Mile & The Bulldog Grip

[@jihming7270]

You know what I love about Untamed Strength? The fact that they show people from all walks of life. Sometimes when I watch other channels, they usually just showcase big, strong or aesthetic people (sometimes combinations of those) but Untamed Strength makes us feel like we're all on the journey to success. That we're not alone in the fight to fitness. That's why I kinda love Untamed Strength.

[@derrickg5198]

Breakfast -(pizza and his choice of booze) Definitely a powerlifter

[@Finkelfunk]

"What RPE would you rate this" "RPE is a myth" *Alan pulls out a gun off camera and points it at him* "... I'd say it was about a 10"

[@ReallyDumbVideo]

dude seriously it's like we watch the same videos or something I keep seeing your comments on different and unrelated videos.

[@God8-O]

Finkel - Funk He doesn't need a gun he just needs to to give him a bad look.

[@ericaguilar9382]

maybe funk is the one

[@TheBcoolGuy]

A gun? In Cali? The ones to the sides of his torso are the only guns allowed there.

[@Finkelfunk]

@Andrew Crosby Nobody gives a shit about you or your 2 fake accounts

[@deliriumcamper]

Every guy who doesn’t lift thinks they can bench 225, and every guy who doesn’t run thinks they can run an 8 min mile.

[@Likeamamagoose]

I lift and run. And can't do either of those😂

[@yetanotherRjven]

@@Likeamamagoose you would probably from training only one sport. Pick either 😊

[@austinlane5064]

I certainly don’t run but can break 6

[@curlean-x4443]

@@austinlane5064 the running standards are low

[@sven-sandershestakov5201]

Holy shit. A 225 bench does NOT equal an 8 minute mile. A 225 bench takes on average, 6 month to a year to train to.... but an 8 minute mile is glacial, and can be achieved in a few weeks by someone who is of a moderate BF%. A 6 minute mile would be a better comparison.

[@canererbay8842]

Well, this was refreshing. On a side note, differentiating a pulling grip and a pushing grip should be one of the first things to be taught when introducing someone to lifting.

[@tgilhoj]

agreed, especially for deadlifts and rows, you can seriously fuck up your hands haha

[@leonestello]

Lower 9s for someone who never runs, 260lbs and spent the past week drinking is pretty damn good. Still not good enough to keep from having a heart attack at age 50 but stilk pretty damn good

[@Bewe292]

More like Usain Bulk.

[@cy.d.2208]

Your videos keep getting better and better, and they were excellent from the start. Thank you so much Alan !

[@SirKaji]

Loving these vlogs Alan. Keep them coming

[@leedowner2249]

Good advice on the bulldog grip. I saw a mark rippetoe video about a overhead press grip recently and he didn't call if bulldog grip but I think it's the same grip, I'll try it out.

[@GIboy1990]

I know exactly what you're talking about and i use that grip on pressing too. I personally dont like it for benching.

[@yeokk]

I saw that OHP video too but he grips the bar fully with his fingers. I have tried following that grip starting with the set up but once my fingers wrap fully around the bar, the palm position changes. This one change with gripping with the finger tips might be the thing to make all the difference. Got to try it with benching too.

[@frysebox1]

I naturally do something like this when I bench, although not from the rack. I derack the bar and let the weight stabilize at lockout while I find the optimal position under my wrist bone.

[@fernandosantamaria3889]

I've always used that bulldog grip.. And I didn't even know it lol. Nice!

[@bujarmurati3004]

Nice editing

[@spencermariano8454]

God I can feel the thigh rub

[@avocado6623]

lol

[@JosephQPublic]

He’s wearing compression shorts! He’s a smart man!

[@InfiniteAthletics]

Love your videos Alan! They are always entertaining.

[@bubba2230]

Seen you on bradley martins vedio comments just befor i clicked this and seen you agin lol

[@BrandoTheMando87]

Your videos are becoming more and more creative Alan. You have found your path!

[@steinarey]

7:58 "I was pressing everyday, 4 days a week." You mean every day you train or is this some temporal magic I'm missing?

[@i_booba]

Every day = every lifting day. That's why he clarified by saying 4 days a week.

[@erpukeru]

Quality content. Good job, Alan!

[@jmcsquared18]

8:39 I ALREADY DO THIS! ALAN YOU ARE A GENIUS. I always bench, overhead press, and dip by pressing through the outside-bottom part of my palm. It feels so much stronger and more stable on my wrist.

[@crazysocer]

Watched this video yesterday and decided to go to the gym and try out this bulldog grip thing, and i just felt a lot stronger and a lot more secure during my bench press. Thanks a lot for the video Alan!

[@omarcarino99]

Alan your since of humor is so funny!!! You editing skills are worthy of an Oscar! Lol but seriously great video man!

[@daveandjada]

Another great video! Alan, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@rileyvonbevern4652]

Alan I love your vids, you taught me how to lift as I started incorporating weight training to my cycling...that said would be fun to see a powerlifter running a marathon or better yet the Ironman triathlon!

[@michaellee9883]

10:38-11:00 Music Credit: Band: Pantera Album: Cowboys from Hell Song: Cemetery Gates Year: 1998

[@getjefffamous]

Going to give the bulldog grip a try. Could be what's missing to get past my sticking point on the bench.

[@HaniJIsmail]

Who else gets excited when Alan posts a new video? I actually have been gripping exactly like this without even knowing, the other grip hurts my wrists

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

Under the Sun has one of the Sickest Intros of any metal song ever. The outro is sick too!

[@alabdel1388]

Good video, im surprised more ppl arent using the bulldog grip, or at least posting vids about it. Since I started using it awhile ago its made a pretty big difference in terms of my comfort level when benching. It makes the weight feel lighter when you go to unrack it and for some reason helps me engage my lats a bit better.

[@sirgangar]

Does it help with the pause at the bottom in competition? I hit my marks in my last meet but trying to get a better bench in terms of leverage, sticking point 2inches off of chest... I'm doing pause floor press to build up tricep strength.

[@alabdel1388]

For me it helps at the bottom of a pause as well. Overall, with the grip positioned this way, the transfer of power seems to take a jump at the bottom. As he says in his video this might differ from person to person, i'd experiment with the grip and compare how it feels relative to your usual grip.

[@sirgangar]

Thanks man, I'll try it out.

[@christopherdiaz1038]

thickness everywhere

[@dankmemesgivemewetdreams5933]

It's auchally thiccness

[@awesomo9262]

YEEES a new video finally!!!

[@bigvinstyle]

I love your videos bud! Keep pushing!

[@guillaumelian9138]

Sound of Perseverance !!! Awesome !!! Rip Chuck :_(

[@sveha6271]

Guillaume Lian Best Death album imo

[@guillaumelian9138]

Devon Enterline hmmm don't Know... I love every albums... but I think I prefer Human, for the line up... It's hard to choose isn't it? 😉😀

[@gmoreau89]

Lamb of God noiccceee

[@Gryptt]

OMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMERRRRRRRRRRTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@spencerjohnson925]

gmoreau89 six bars laid across the sky...

[@monkeydude9192]

I remember seeing this grip in a video that Brett McKay, from Art of Manliness, did with Mark Rippetoe. Used it ever since for pressing.

[@bubbles6883]

The song by Black Sabbath that you told us to look up - well, I did - and I love it.

[@amyl363]

Gonna try that bulldog grip next time I bench. Thanks, Alan - I think it will help me handle more weight.

[@stinkbra]

Worked out this "bulldog grip" on my own by accident. Bench has jumped up significantly since then. Would recommend

[@Biglennyjunior]

Huh I've been using this grip on bench for a while and I had no idea there was a term for it. Oddly enough I can't seem to do it on the press. Just feels odd, changed my bar path and the lift feels completely different.

[@LordConstipation]

Proud to already have known "Under the Sun." Vol 4 isn't my favorite Sabbath album, but that song is definitely a highlight. Black Sabbath fucking rules!

[@mihaidima2005]

CrazyJames Let's hope no copyright strike

[@soopy1975]

Great laugh as usual Alan. Good stuff

[@juelz1911]

Powerful production value

[@4the_win]

Great job as always.

[@craw405]

Alan, you mentioned some ulnar nerve pain with that bulldog grip because the bar smashes on the outside heel of the hand. I have this occasionally when overhead pressing and i think its because i rotate my hands in for the grip like Rippetoe has taught. My grip feels great but not that nerve impingement that feels like a shock in my right forearm. I've searched for maybe a grip or some type of adjustment to minimize and the only thing that has worked so far is to not squeeze the bar so tightly. Interesting about that nerve and bar position though, i'm wondering if I did less of an angled grip on the ohp if that would fix it. Any thoughts?

[@teiwaztim1482]

Alan, that song is a legend! vol. 4 is one of their best. check out the last ozzy album, never say die. "juniors eyes" is a massive track.

[@connorchaney1709]

A masterpiece of editing

[@santiagoa526]

First time I heard under the sun was in Baker 3 a skateboarding film. Great song

[@WeareVENOM-ch2wh]

Great editing Good music tip Awesome dog Hilarious ending lol

[@amazingme1408]

great vid I do this also for dumbell presses it makes u feel stronger

[@danbeechinor7027]

Unreal vid as always

[@LordConstipation]

I tried the bulldog grip on the press and it seemed to severely reduce my power and ability to keep the bar stable in my hands. It felt as if I couldn't grip the bar as tightly. I'm not sure if the issue was simply due to me not being used to the grip (that's probably it), but it didn't feel great. My grip that I've found most successful and comfortable was doing kind of like what you suggest not doing in this video, where I rotate my hands and then wrap my fingers all the way over the bar. Maybe this is wrong, but it seems to have removed all wrist pain while still allowing me to grip the bar tightly and keep it stable. I think I'll try the proper bulldog grip again today, since I'll be doing bench press. Maybe time and practice is all I need to get the most out of it. If it will bring my numbers up, I'm willing to keep trying.

[@joethesheep4675]

13:45 - I once managed to get a numb arm while benching because the bar was sitting on this nerve. Was pretty awkward since i had no idea if my arm would participate in the pressing when i lowered the bar (thankfully it did). ^^ Even more awkward was that 2 of my fingers remained numb for over 24 hours. I was honsetly scared that i broke something. Eventually they came back to life on the 3rd day. Just in time for the next bench press workout. XD

[@iaincullen7646]

I bench with a false grip to get the vertical forearm part of what youre saying, would the bulldog grip internally rotate your shoulders too much though? Love the videos Alan!

[@rick_truffa]

Will Try It in about an hour, my left wrist hurts a lot, was fractured(Ulna) some years back, maybe this will help.

[@TheAtl0001]

00:34 With what kind of grip do you hold your Car's Steering Wheel?

[@Lindq197]

Alan, if Joey want's to still achieve the 8:00 mile, I would be willing to coach him. I'm based out of Minnesota, but I work with guys like Joey everyday making them respectable runners. He can even progress while still lifting.

[@Atius8]

I hear you playing that Death at 11:30. Right on mate.

[@petrocksgarage]

Cool. I've been doing this grip for a while and like it a lot. Except my fingers are long enough, I guess, that I can still get my fingers around the bar. I started doing it also because of overhead press hurting my wrists. It definitely helps prevent your hands from calking back when benching or pressing. Feels a lot more stable. Didn't know it was called the "bulldog" grip though. 🤘

[@josiahmcevers4794]

Tried this tonight and added 30 lbs (15 on each side) to my 5×5 great tip bro thank you👍

[@garypriest7679]

Thanks Mahan you’re here open the north state of California

[@JJones-nf9ce]

You Pay attention to the details A.T., The pinching and explanation of the bulldog grip was on spot

[@Stuie_02]

Good to see some Aussies on the channel

[@XxfinalfearxX]

11:40 Voice of the Soul is hype as fuck

[@petecarstensen3671]

Matt Pasqualone heard that too lol

[@thebackbencher1296]

I’m getting into powerlifting now . Long slow running had been my crutch for years . It’s all id do . My fastest was 3 miles in 20 min . Mile and a half in 10:20. 18 miles in 3 hours . I’ve been eating an pooping like an animal preparing for my new life of lifting heavy .

[@amitlive1]

I saw you don't lock your palm with the your thumb. I wonder if this grip is safe for a regular trainer which not intend to go competition?

[@dexistence19]

Your vlogs are super entertaining hahaha

[@Sayeretfish]

@Alan Check out Iron Maiden "Hallowed be thy name" or "Dance of the dead". Comment if one of the two is now you new favourite song.

[@dreamrider2956]

Gonna try that grip. Saw that on Barbell Logic yesterday. If Alan suggests to try it it MUST be worthy. Also, EVERYONE must incorporate Iron Maiden - Run to the Hills into their library. Hell yea..

[@bryanb9907]

Great video Alan. I was just going to ask your opinion on grip and wrist position for benching. Do you have a grip you prefer for overhead presses?

[@toximan2008]

good to hear Alan play some Voice of the Soul by Death @ 11:30

[@merces47letifer4]

Awww look at that doggo!

[@MrMasterDebate]

Dude the quality of your camera is fucking sick

[@sirgangar]

Alan the Norse beast, 1st thanks for the quality content! have you ever tried the Japanese grip? It looks close to the bull dog, or maybe it isn't I don't know, but the focus is on wide hand position with the index finger extended on the length of the bar going to the center, Thoughts?

[@JakubMarcickiewicz]

Best quote from Rocky! (with Mick)

[@seph9980]

Alan, how to do rows? Updated tutorial please.

[@clap5]

Running sucks. But for personal fitness and just being generally athletic...it's a necessary evil. I do two track sessions a week. I follow a running program. Today I need to run a 14k. Life is going to suck today.

[@kurtwagner2403]

endurance training is necessary, not running

[@clap5]

running doesn't have to be endurance, sprints are good too.

[@diegonava7820]

Kurt Wagner sprinting is more strength

[@KamalaLovingMan]

No it's not... there's tons of different types of cardio. Do sports

[@yeokk]

You'll appreciate running a lot more when you can run away from imminent danger.

[@Jmack7861]

Your hand in mine-explosions in the sky as taken from Friday night lights

[@riflemanm16a2]

I'm not sure if it's the cause or if it's just aggravated an existing injury, but the bulldog grip really hurts the area between my ulna and hand. I'm not very familiar with that part of the anatomy, but it feels like a ligament that's being pulled too far even without weight on the bar. It's worse in my right hand. Lately I've just been trying to focus on keeping my wrists straighter with a normal grip since I had been getting irritation from over-extension.

[@dannownz_424]

Bulldog grip is my favorite I didn’t now it was called the bulldog grip before this thought it was a way to hold the bar. I didn’t like holding the bar on the with bent wrist I always thought why bend the wrist use the forearm because that’s my muscle more muscle=more reps and weight love the video

[@miked2721]

Under the Sun is awesome but so is Under the Sun version by Soulfly on the Sabbath tribute album Nativity in Black 2.

[@Sonofshane1]

Brilliantly entertaining!

[@sipsmagnusrichardson]

Can someone tell me what song is playing at 2:11?

[@captainpatchwork8107]

Truly inspirational

[@jeremyfavazza3347]

Thanks for the tunes, Dragonforce added about 80 pounds to my deadlift

[@dododadi6765]

Alan, in one of your benching videos you said that holding a tight grip on the bar ensures the triceps activation, is it still doable with the bulldog grip? thanks

[@junglehouse2442]

Big fan man!

[@3hunderedthirtythree]

death - voice of the soul around 11 minute mark. great song

[@zayidu]

This grip gonna be the game changer!

[@bradleywilliamclarkefisher5675]

@11:31 dat voice of soul hitting me in the feels everytime

[@neonknight5857]

Holy shit the editing was good

[@philausopher_]

I wish they'd play Voice of the Soul at my gym... Or any decent music, really. Excellent taste, my friend!

[@ethancurrie954]

Alan, you should contact the folks over at Pioneer to get them to make an "Untamed Strength" lifting belt style dog collar. That would be siccc.

[@papachung6639]

Ethan Currie yeah Alan would look good in that

[@That__Guy]

Bulldog grip certainly helped me avoid wrist pain

[@bassdreamerly]

hey alan i just started your bridge program this monday and im currently having some trouble evaluating the rpe of every set...i always calculate from the chart but it rarely connects with the rpe i feel after doing my reps.what can i do to make this easier?

[@thetruth5232]

Practice. Video every lift and take that into consideration. when you don't have much experience with different intensities RPE is pretty tricky, but it will only get better if you practice. Sign up at barbellmedicine.com forum. the staff and members will help you out.

[@nathanhenderson3533]

It just takes time, only way to get better at it is to use it more. FYI, Alan didn’t make the Bridge, it was made by Jordan Feigenbaum and Austin Baraki, who Alan works eith

[@UserName-ii1ce]

Vol 4 is a great album in general. Snowblind is great

[@rubenmata6556]

holy money, I thought I was the only one that knew that song...best regards from Venezuela

[@BLOEDVLEK]

The bulldog grip, this is the grip Mike T. uses, correct?

[@misledpoet]

Lol I've been doing the bulldog grip for years without knowing what it was. I only did it because it kept my wrist in a neutral position

[@BoratEngdahl]

2:12, velcome to de UNTAMED press channel

[@suspectnatty6870]

When are you going to release your glute program oh Thicc one?

[@jetsum]

Watched this video again after some time, and just noticed Jon pulling Alan's leg about wrist pain nocebo 😂

[@n30pr0x5]

This video is just a big meme... I ain't complaining though, great editing Alan!