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[@Andrew102794]

I don’t understand why people hate on alpha destiny so much he is very logical and he is genuinely trying to help people I loved this message Alex keep pushing out great content like this brother.

[@L3thalBows]

haters gonna hate

[@ayubalom786]

Because with success comes hate

[@kakashihatake4180]

People hate on him, not for his personality, but for his training philosophy "Yoke training". Most people see it as a suboptimal way to gain strength and size. Honestly, I agree. I don't hate Alex though, he's just preaching what he believes. We may not agree but he sticks to his ideals and I respect that above all things.

[@Marcos0ne]

@@kakashihatake4180 those traps don't lie lol.

[@MMABeijing]

do the novice training, nothing there about yoke training. and anyways yoke training and neck are very relevant to how you look, there is no reasons to ignore that body part. bodbuilding is about looking good and strong, and your yoke is more important than guns.

[@L1_wolf]

"405 is the new 315" xDD

[@jeronimogalvan5420]

You’re the truth and nothing but the trust

[@jetjames420]

@@jeronimogalvan5420 well said

[@What-he5pr]

I hope not. Goal moved past my reach.

[@claybowman1242]

Every time I see Alex old videos I realize how valuable his mindset progression can be for young men, I’m thankful that he didn’t delete these videos. Yes Alex got better, his arms that longtime weak point have grown but the moral of the story is that you need to be happy now, if you’re not happy now 18 inch arms won’t change that, it’s why steroids don’t fulfill a lifter. Work hard and love the work.

[@anonemoose102]

Thank you, I really needed to hear that

[@stoppingpower6390]

This video is spot on. Even as a novice who's only been lifting for a few months I went into the grocery store with a tank top and was surprised when I had the largest delts out of everyone in the store. In the gym I'm still one of the smallest people, but it's completely different when I'm outside of the gym. As lifters we get too caught up in long term goals of achieving physiques that we obsess over the end long term goal and forget the day to day victories and gains we make in our fitness journeys that bring us closer to big goals.

[@pmarmemr8164]

right ON

[@top2737]

"If we improved by 1% every single day, in 70 days we would be twice as good"

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

Agree. On the internet 25-50% say I look like crap, but in person and even to gym people they say I'm jacked. You don't have to look like the great natural Simeon Panda. haha

[@AlexLeonidas]

Haha no doubt

[@oakcitystrong]

What a great message. Even besides people on the Internet, just at my gym I will see myself as the smallest person there. However at my Job I’m considered the ‘work out guy’ and the fittest person there even though I am light-years from my full potential.

[@jimwalker7569]

Like 3 years ago: “Are you actually big?” Now: “Yes, you’re big.”

[@jon9428]

Well you should have been lifting the past 3 years ; )

[@Kevessi]

Update dude?

[@jimwalker7569]

Kevessi I killed myself

[@ElishaLong]

Awesome video bro "405 is the new 315." Them feels

[@robert_mooney]

Elisha Long monkmode boiii

[@top2737]

"Dont compare yourself to others, but to your's yesterday self"

[@SwiftEdits97]

Looking in the mirror in the gym when having a mad pump in perfect lighting..thats the physique we chase. But as we grow, our pump grows so we will never be satisfied. Well a wise man once said: "be proud, but never satisfied".

[@pmarmemr8164]

@Adolf Hitler bet, u still aint satisfied even after they put u in the grave. u still haven't left us.

[@esthetics4512]

@@pmarmemr8164 lol bro

[@jmca_power]

2018 Alex: "i benched 365 at 164" 2021 Alex: *benches 405 at 184

[@william_159]

He's 178

[@jmca_power]

@@william_159 he said he was 184 when he benched the 405,

[@jmca_power]

@@william_159 but he has been cutting a little since

[@Teacha137]

Dude, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this. Been feeling really bad about my body lately, but I'm literally in the best shape of my fucking life! You hit everything on point man. We as men need to do this more often, life each other up instead of trying to out-alpha one another. Mad respect.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I'm glad that this video resonated with you brother, keep walking your own path and enjoy the gains my friend.

[@yaritzalopez3575]

Im starting to notice how small certain people look. My standards are so high on how a muscular physique should look like. Oh and Im never satisfied with my own even though people around me are always complimenting it. Lol

[@sajidraheem8739]

Alex is the realest fitness youtuber without a doubt!

[@richardrampersad7687]

You know who the stick is

[@sajidraheem8739]

Natty Snack Daddy stick?

[@bollpwnbay]

Alex: "You are better than you think" Omar Isuf: "You are still a beginner"

[@Cynthia_Blackraven_666]

4 years later, Alex is among the most aesthetic and strongest natties. Meanwhile Omar is stagnating.

[@25inspector]

You're making so much sense to me. I am not young at 57 years old...I don't like comparing myself the the enhanced guys who are on the internet....I think that is a way to feel like shit about myself. I compare myself to other regular men my age and compare myself to a year ago...I am making improvment daily...that's what counts.

[@cjw8497]

This video is super old, but keep in mind your first year you will get decent gains, but you can get even more through effective training. Most noobs fall off, or don't train in an effective way.

[@sbd8106]

Alex is such a great speaker man, he is so damn motivating and encouraging at the same time

[@julianlavalley7454]

I got a 2 plate bench and my pops told me thats better than any average person

[@BaraPersson]

2 plate bench is very good! Keep working hard mate

[@tonick6942]

2 plate bench is EASILY better than 99.5% of Population. And that's already a good motivation by itself.

[@LiterallyVegeta9000]

He wasnt wrong, im still trying to hit 2 plates

[@d3an.o]

Awesome!

[@grandoi]

@@tonick6942 More like 70 percent

[@corrosive135]

Thank you for this vid. I've been down on myself for a while. I needed to hear this and stop comparing myself to guys who've been lifting 10+ years.

[@jjmarcos]

I just hit 3 plates on the bench a few months ago and it felt good for about a half a day. I cant get 405 out of my head lol. I needed this video

[@adryncharn1910]

That's a very good accomplishment! If you want to get 405 though, I say go for it! Just try not to get injured in the process.

[@jjmarcos]

@@adryncharn1910 I have been benching 2-3 days a week since I posted that lol, I'm currently stuck at 385 for the past few months. If I do get to 405 it might be another year. I will get there though it's become an obsession

[@adryncharn1910]

@@jjmarcos 70lb gain on 315 in a few months is nuts! Good Luck!

[@jjmarcos]

@@adryncharn1910 it's been about 6-7 months. Most of the progress was made in the first 3 though, the past 2 months I've only gained a tiny bit.

[@dean6793]

@@jjmarcos have you hit 405 yet? also how long have you been training?

[@luissarduy6345]

Very few in the industry are as real as Alex. Thanks man you’ve kept me natty every time I fell like making the jump

[@eSuperCake]

I remember in your old videos where you used to have a huge ego but seems like you've matured a lot this year and appear way more humble. Respect

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thank you ggm88.

[@bradleythompson3547]

People dont even realize what they can accomplish with consistency

[@YoutubeUser-mg1tz]

Bradley Thompson hey brad

[@bradleythompson3547]

@@KZbinUser-mg1tz How you doin Brad?

[@YoutubeUser-mg1tz]

Bradley Thompson pretty good what about you brad?

[@abdulbutt4860]

Hahahahahahahahhah

[@devinreed5725]

The only person you should compare yourself to is the guy you were last week.

[@tmmnago2722]

also last month

[@koengreen2540]

Yeah I had a word document from when I first started with my stats and I was like holy shit im 5* as strong

[@SD-bj9cq]

Not sure how, but your videos always generally seem unique in content, even though I've been following you for years.

[@Sethnaca]

you a boring person

[@elpipichon]

I realized this watching the Olympia this year. I'm so used to seeing shredded and huge guys all the time that it doesn't even impress me anymore.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I feel you bro

[@milomoran582]

I clicked that this was timed to coincide directly with the Olympia halfway through it was a good vid Alex your ability to make decently original content is so refreshing it's actually one of the best things about the channel

[@thechunkiestmonkey6887]

I've been training for the past year and your channel has helped me in massive amounts. This video pretty much have me the motivation to think I'm stronger Jan what I've thought. The highest I had deadlifted was 100lbs. Today I got to 140 Romanian for 5 reps!

[@Hexogentrinitro]

Thanks Alex. You made me feel so much better about myself. You killed a lot of body dysmorphia with this one.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I'm happy to hear that brother

[@sfmediaapps]

Thanks Alex for posting this and being a real role model.

[@focusonfish4117]

Thank you. I'm 15 and compare myself to the best all the time. I'm not very big, and not the leanest and I judge how I look constantly. I'm glad you released this video for me and others like me

[@AlexLeonidas]

I'm honored to help, and happy that this video resonated with you. Keep walking your own path and enjoy the process my friend :)

[@focusonfish4117]

Thank you

[@suckalamink]

Teenager here too 😅

[@focusonfish4117]

@@suckalamink Awesome! It's hard comparing yourself to the adults in strength and physique. Nice to know I wasn't the only one watching

[@MusicFan.....]

Same man,I can relate to you perfectly turn 15 September 1st.

[@jimd4322]

This video also translates to many other areas of life. I am a creative writer and am constantly beating up on myself for not being able to write the perfect screenplay. I need to understand that some targets aren't meant to be hit.

[@orvar2k]

Loved this guy from day one!

[@snooze5.56]

This is a great video. I just hit a rep PR of 8 reps with 225lbs on bench. I weigh 175lbs.

[@sadeedkhan4867]

John Fitting well done brother

[@reesmp98]

Sheesh I feel like I’m pretty strong but can only hit 225 1 time 😂😭 and my ass comes off the bench 😂😂😂 (same BW as you)

[@Dirty_Dan205]

@@reesmp98 lol I’m 170 and can do 205 for 3

[@reesmp98]

@@Dirty_Dan205 literally yesterday hit 5 perfectly controlled reps and 1 for 245 really glad you replied to me so I could see how long ago I could do 225 😭🤣😭🤣

[@reesmp98]

@@Dirty_Dan205 5 perfect controlled reps with 225 that is

[@defo566]

this is one of the videos that has kept me from using gear, especially during this lockdown period. thank you for uploading this Alex.

[@Gigaflare8822]

I do 100lb chin-ups for a few reps. I have great back development and biceps, but there are times when I compare myself to stronger people and feel like I'm small. Then I realise that most people struggle to do a few chin-ups, and people admire me when I'm doing chin-ups with over half of my bodyweight attached to my waist for reps. I have pretty bad body dysmorphia and need to take stock and be proud of my progress, and continue to get stronger in the process.

[@cerronepanetta23]

Your message really hit home Alex. You never fail to impress with your insight. Thanks bro.

[@RafaelW8]

Damn it Alex. This video couldn't have come at a better time. I was just looking at myself in the gym earlier thinking "damn im still fat and my gains are nowhere", but this really hit home. Made me realize im looking way better than i was 2 years ago

[@SaFeXxRandomxX]

Much respect for talking about this man. Cheers from Norway!

[@patrickmula3105]

I needed to hear this... Thanks bro

[@monwty-5128]

lol hey

[@PsychoKillerJonny]

This is my favorite video of yours and I come back to it every once in a while to remind myself 👍🏻

[@bhavyarao3434]

I love you bro. You truly inspire me every single fucking day. You're the reason I've gotten a drive for improving my calesthenics as opposed to bing eating my ass off during quarantine. And I soon realized I really really really need to work on them but as you said I'm this vid, I'm NOT WEAK, just got the potential to be wayyy better. Thanks bro for everything. I hope you achieve whatever you want and I'm pretty sure whatever that is, you deserve it. ❤️

[@jayanonel3178]

I love you man, your advice has improved the quality of my life from 0 to 100. I've been subscribed to you for a while now and I'm getting closer to the end of my novice stage. Once I pass it I will purchase one of your programs for sure. Keep doing what you do man.✊

[@davidcgrbigcigar9269]

Alex ... from an old boy , you are right my friend... Spot on ...

[@SuperSkitzzo]

One of your better videos 100%

[@ralphwarom2514]

This is probably the most important and reality giving video you have ever made Alex.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I appreciate that Ralph.

[@TheRealRealz]

I agree. Straight forward and real. Great talk Alex

[@OrbitalCosmonaut]

You're one of the top workout KZbinrs I follow cause you don't say bullshit it's facts and motivation. Much love from space lol

[@memeking7429]

loool sup from earth

[@ABOUD1]

Good advice bro. It never matters how you compare to others but only how well you're doing relative to your own genetic potential.

[@fearsome6682]

Agreed, NEVER compare your progress to anyone else's. Focus on yourself and yourself only. Great video, Alex!

[@adamsmith1353]

Alex speaks nothing but the truth man ❤

[@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1]

Ever since I stopped frantically cutting and bulking and sticking to maintenance, I've been seeing strength and muscle gains every damn week

[@bountzee]

AlphaDestiny with the emotional gains. We need to learn not to feel so bad and compare to all the top5 Olympia. Appreciate yourself more, he's right.

[@MrJamesdryable]

" so be the best version of you " Way to fucking nail the landing, bro.

[@What-he5pr]

Alex is the best for pep talks.

[@jessedcruz7173]

thanks bro, i needed to hear this

[@ivelostmywatch4281]

Alphadestiny fighting body dysmorphia one video at a time💪🏼

[@TheIgnoredGender]

The ONLY person you should be comparing yourself to is the person you were yesterday.

[@JackieM95]

So true

[@lilocean695]

This is the kind of motivation and uplifting we need to inspire each other to achieve our goals and feel good while doing it, thanks for this.

[@ahanuabedanu6798]

For sure it is.... We people must do this everyday by eatchotter no mater what. But motivated eatchotter in all the things, then we have a better world!

[@lilocean695]

@@ahanuabedanu6798 absolutely man, after all, were all just trying to improve to be the best version of ourselves.

[@Avareee.]

True, a lot of people think its a fight between us. Of who is better and who is worse.

[@fitlawnguy]

Really great video with an important message. I'm really happy you posted this because I needed to hear it.

[@dank3067]

act infront of people as if you are alone and act alone as if you are infront of people. you learn to behave naturally. notice your body language and habits.

[@GREZWELL]

Have to play this on a daily basis during quarantine 💪

[@thecardguy]

My favorite video from you, awesome!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Preciate that Evan!

[@TobyKBTY]

This makes me feel way more grounded despite my shit numbers. But i also know that im waaaaay better than when I started or was a year ago. Perspective! And i know there’s only one way to go, and that’s to improve

[@donjon4080]

U can only compare yourself to yourself. Just keep moving forward

[@chaseblackstone8749]

Theres two ways to go, forward, or get injured and lose your gains

[@fredca7178]

This is one of the most important videos that a gym goer could ever watch. So often guys (including myself) are way to hard on themselves. I learn everyday to appreciate the small improvements here and there. Sometimes I fail to achieve something, but sometimes I thrive, and that's the beauty of it. To learn that this is part of the process, such as it is part of so many things in life. But so often we forget that this is what really matters, because we always compare ourselves with other people. Thanks for the video, it's very necessary. I hope it reaches a lot of people

[@TS-ql2gl]

Bro. Knowledge aside... you're intertaining as heck to watch/listen to. Keep it up def found your niche.

[@kevinhsu101]

thank you for the positivity.

[@567Kriss]

This is something I actually needed, thanks Alex. I'm *strong*. And I'm just getting better! :)

[@chizzycity5585]

I just read that article and dude... Wow... I am strong AF now. Seeing that motivates me more of how far I can go as a raw natural lifter.

[@bradmoles4176]

This video and article really puts things into perspective...

[@DattDepth]

Needed this, but I'm still not going to stop striving. I'm going to work for an insane physique

[@AlexLeonidas]

For sure bro! Keep striving to be the best version of you

[@DattDepth]

Dyou have a twitter or anything I could follow you on?

[@Epsidawn]

Thanks for these pep talks my dude. When I started out lifting, I was a bit discouraged in not seeing the results in looking like a "pro". And I'll be honest, I still have that issue and think I'm just naturally weak since I've been benching just one plate for months. You are right tho in that I REALLY need to stop comparing myself to others and stay focusing on ME! What I want for a better body and not try to do a sculpture of a stranger's.

[@arnoldschwarzenegger4436]

Alex is like a Brofessor making a presentation on gainz. Well done sir

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thank you

[@serafinipablo]

Best video on mental health & fitness, perspective is sooo important. Thanks Alex!

[@MadaraUchiha-pv5ze]

This is why i like alex.

[@peterers3]

Madara Uchiha UUUUCHIA Maaadara

[@KungFuChopstick]

I consider this your best video man! I needed this! Thanks Alex!

[@AlexLeonidas]

That means a lot OG!

[@abatres8376]

Thanks alex, I really needed this

[@MikeGubisch]

This video is amazing. Fuck comparing yourself to others man. Keep grinding and focusing on self development and you’ll be happy as hell!

[@pipodedown1986]

this got me really motivated, thank you

[@guykr10]

Very true! People compare themselves to the elite and forget to look at themselves from the eyes of the average person. Everyone does it, most of the time unintentionally, and when done in that manner it can be very detrimental to one's self image. I stopped comparing myself to people who are stronger than me because there is no point to it, it just make me feel like shit. What I do instead is look at those people, admire the hard work they had to put in to get to their level, and try to learn from them, all while going after my own goals. To anyone who is reading this, please, just focus on yourself and your goals. Don't let other people's opinions of you change you if you see no problem with who you are. make Changes because YOU want to change.

[@resurrectiontraining]

Watching this video attempting to cure my muscle dysmorphia lol

[@giovanniquargentan6198]

Great video Alex. I remember your old video "are you strong or just surrounded by weak people?". You changed a lot, in a good way.

[@hiimronstuart1]

I'm just reaching the "strong" category now. I want to be considered "very strong" or "extremely strong" at some point though!

[@herculesinwyoming]

I’m sharing this man.

[@herculesinwyoming]

Platinum Bars and you are probably a weak piece of shit wondering why welfare doesn’t pay you more. Get back on your corner begging for spare change punk ass bitch

[@AlexLeonidas]

Preciate that bro

[@simonsays525]

This is why you are one of the best fitness KZbinrs in the game!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Preciate that!

[@Cornathowen]

Excellent speech

[@unknownyoutubeuser429]

All these ”hot” people who are on steroids claiming to be natural make me wanna fucking annihilate half the fitness industry. They’re the ones getting all the credit and think because they promote bullshit products that it makes them eligible to give fitness advice. The REAL naturals are getting very little credit and this shit needs to change.

[@horseliver338]

Yes so go subscribe to the last natural on youtube

[@danfit4real]

I feel attacked...lol...quality message and insight bro

[@stelliumeleven2889]

Really enjoy this style of video. Reminds me of your old stuff. Makes me feel empowered to accomplish greater things.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Much love Randy

[@JatinderSingh-vg3st]

people need grasp this. hes 100% right

[@Aleksander_Jurecki]

Yo man you remember me? I've watched you since you had 2k subs. Amazing how much you have grown

[@AlexLeonidas]

Means a lot OG, much love

[@nilsholgersson7316]

Good stuff mate, people need to hear this more often.

[@wajdibelhadhj9049]

very encouraging and motivating. i really appreciate it

[@Skateborderz]

This video was inspirational. Definitely one of your best Alex, keep up the good work! Always looking forward to your uploads.

[@Fortress333]

If your 16-inch upper arms are your worst bodypart, you should consider switching careers, if you know what I mean... Anyway, solid advice. It's great to be inspired by others, but eventually it's just you and your goals and path to reach them and you should strive your best to get there. Chances are, it's something your heroes aspire to as well. Let's get better toghether, and ditch the cocky ego-tripping shallow stuff.

[@hogblockula9335]

this video is important, lads

[@justrandom7752]

I compare myself to big guys for motivation.I thought I was weak cause my squat was on a plateau and bro I almost cried when I squatted 205lbs for 5 reps.When am at 142lbs.Thanks to God brother, my dude heard my prayers.

[@Bulkingonly]

Suffering from this... I've been lifting for like 2 and a half years already but still haven't hit 100lbs OHP, 200lbs bench, 250lbs squat, 300lbs squat

[@alexb1148]

Not trying to be an asshole but if you cant reach these numbers aufter 2 and a half years youre doing something wrong for sure

[@eloelo6944]

@@alexb1148 maybe he is an ectomorph

[@justsomeguywithahugepens8940]

@@eloelo6944 ectomorph is brosciense nonsense

[@zyzzz12345]

@@alexb1148 I am in the same boat with my bench. I dont really know what else I can do. My squat is very good but my bench is terrible. Part of it could be I just swapped gyms to one that had a free bench about 4 months ago but im still progressing

[@Nick-dq5fo]

@@zyzzz12345 learn how to make the bench full body. Proper leg press, bracing and pressing.

[@pudipops]

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

[@LionOfAllah]

We love you man.