Beards Affect Your Yoke! (Neck & Traps)

[@phntnaz09]

I like that alex is always raw and no bullshit character

[@kobra359]

love what you did with the lighting dude!

[@tommom5808]

oh yeah

[@MrStinkels]

You look shiny as fuck, the lighting is getting really professional.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thanks bro, I am making this setup as professional as possible. The video editing, quality, and content will also improve. I will make a major effort in making this content be premium AF for the best viewing experience ;)

[@deeznutz5273]

AlphaDestiny dem quality gainz doh

[@dylanbergfitness2971]

very professional, you should do a video on lighting and editing

[@oscarstenberg2745]

AlphaDestiny Can you make a video on how to build traps?

[@jamiespeirs9933]

Oscar Stenberg they'll be instructions in the box mate

[@Donemode1451]

This background is better than your previous

[@AlexLeonidas]

Yeah I think I'm going to keep this one. This is my own background that I took with my camera so it looks very natural.

[@matheus.menegon]

the best one yet!

[@kevinsozanski]

Maybe you could turn down the red's a bit when color grading. If it's not intentionally red atleast. Your video's are awesome anyway so who cares

[@dylanbergfitness2971]

I really enjoy the background too alex

[@sinan1909]

i legit burst out laughing when i realized how unrealistically big your traps are lmao.

[@AlexLeonidas]

lol thanks

[@willr1820]

ZinanYT they are fucking massive, especially when he tensed! Fucking oath!

[@Arunisrelativelycool]

Will R deadset

[@MrStinkels]

You should write a book entirely dedicated to illusion tactics alex.

[@dubrav06]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN THE QUALITY IS LOOKING BEAUTIFULL

[@skywalker2402]

Do more interesting videos like this. There's nothing wrong with wanting to good as good as possible.

[@alexdmrgs]

Testing dangerous half-natty waters man

[@deezjef722]

pretty sure its the upgrade in lighting and camera, makes his delts pop way more and delts are usually the go to muscle for spotting fake natties

[@jMOPS1993]

Alexander Demergis Alex just had a fap sesh so he's pumped

[@danielg7315]

*Dude I've been subbed to your channel since literally the very beginning when you first started make videos, and your physique has gone a very long way. Not that you needed the reassurance.*

[@thechairman74]

I love watching videos about beards, because it's something that I know I will never have.

[@racielmilians1848]

Best honest youtuber, natural, states facts, what else can you ask for?

[@1991jpjp]

🔥Yo Alex I watched you evolve from a Charmander to a Charizard 🔥🔥🔥

[@isaacabramov7422]

j0RDAN more like from a pupitar to a tyranitar

[@KaitlinBarrington]

What would you get if you put Alex in a oversized suit and a brimmed hat ?

[@isaacabramov7422]

Kaitlin Barrington what?

[@KaitlinBarrington]

Don Alphonsē

[@lambo9983]

you always come out with different and eye opening content, unlike a lot of generic fitness youtubers. keep it up

[@xzero5608]

The lighting in this video is on point. You're glowing.

[@steh9163]

just wanted to say that I've watched alot of your videos and I've been hitting bench on the bands, heavy rows and I've literally seen the best gains of my life. I've been into natural bodybuilding for 6 years and your videos have helped on the next level.

[@mrabu1]

alex without heavy weights is it possible to develope huge traps i mean at home with just two light dumbells of 10,10 lbs?

[@MrSod3r]

abubakar khan no, sorry

[@dragoarrow8]

abubakar khan LLOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL HELL NO HAHAHAHAHAAHAHA

[@mrabu1]

actually because of my exams and shit i cant go to gym ,all i have is my two old dumbells😤

[@AlexLeonidas]

lol no

[@dragoarrow8]

abubakar khan NO WAY MAN IT JUST AINT GOING TO WORK.

[@user-wf6xd3db4i]

DAMN, upping the production quality man. Good info too. Every time i look at how many subs you have, I'm surprised. You should have way more. Figure out a way to get more popularity dude. Love you.

[@Matth_M]

His traps are so big that they look bigger when relaxed than when flexed

[@gagedavis2871]

I have a great beard and you're looking huge bro

[@WarriorMasterTrainer]

dude your quality improved a lot since your earlier videos. good job

[@AbsolutelyNerdy]

Best setup so far. Lighting and background on point.

[@alkhan9150]

Man, I noticed you have that DBS lighting... looks better than the previous ones

[@loduude]

Everyone talking about Alex juicing and how good the lighting is.. this video is on ILLUSION... so great lighting will bring out more definition of muscle... ALEX IS YOKED UP, not JUICED UP

[@RDR12344]

the beard best illusion strategy for lifting

[@SachinNarine054]

That's some professional ass lighting

[@rodrigolopez4936]

lighting game on point Alex, nice work

[@jason71ist]

Have you seen the buff dudes picture from their bulk? Seems like the type of look you're going for.

[@jMOPS1993]

God damn it 70k subs coming soon. We need a special celebratory video.

[@PhillyBoyFitness]

Long beards can make you look leaner. Just let the front part getting longer compared to the sides. Dont let the sides get puffy. Shape it to Give the beard a squarish apperance. It will enhance the jawline. Also give the beard sharp lines.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Yeah that's why I put the mini subtitle about chin hair length and having trimmed sides.

[@nopenope655]

goattee with short stumble, best of both worlds. in my opinion.

[@matthewparker6398]

Hahaha in all honesty you gotta respect Alex's "yoke" it's fucking tops

[@ScaRxFaceLP]

just want to say that above the knee rack pulls are the SHIIT ! Thanks for that !

[@amazinginterestingstuff9413]

setup looking professional man, good content as always bro keep it up!

[@TheVengefulJedi]

Alex, I'm getting stronger but cant see muscle difference that much. But my friend who works like a bro getting mass. He is my roommate and I'm sure he is not on drugs. Any video about this?

[@real01s.50]

are you eating enough?

[@AlexLeonidas]

The size gains will come once neural adaptations cease. It will come, just stay patient if you are progressing it's jut a matter of time.

[@TheVengefulJedi]

Real01 S. Yeah man I even get fat but cant see difference on muscle mass

[@TheVengefulJedi]

AlphaDestiny Thanks man I'll try to keep my motivation high then.

[@anterubin6756]

You're saying that being low bodyfat and being musculare(full looking muscles) is impossible without using other supstances,right? Well I always adored Jeff Cavalliere's body (Athlean x) and he is talking about positive nitrogen balance and being shredded all year round. I'm really excited to hear your response to this!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Yet Jeff looks puny in a shirt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHynipmIqcukpMk If he upped the bodyfat and worked on his yoke more, this wouldn't be an issue. Don't let special angles, pumps, mini-flexing, and lighting fool you.

[@clashwithdeep4989]

Notification squad!! Always looking forward to your vids alphadestiny. Very informational and inspiring

[@Drugsknowledge]

new camera or just different lightning? bloody hell

[@videoaccount5676]

I am growing a lumberjack beard right now, my traps look bigger, but I started looking like a manlet, kind of like it, kind of dislike it, I haven't decided.

[@tcherassl]

damn man stepping up the video quality...good work

[@Bob_The_Snob]

yo Alex I know you have already made an arm wresling video with an arm wrestler who I forgot his name but I would really love to see an arm wresling video of exercises you should do to get strong In arm wresling thank Alex the man!!!

[@cnizzle24]

You're the Kendrick of the fitness industry

[@pr4nk5tr]

massive Goldberg fan checking in

[@petartisma8609]

Alex the type of dude who grows a beard to pull more on rack pulls above the knee

[@UR_AL_SHOOK_UP]

Great video bro im hella happy for u bro

[@zarifakhtab5116]

Alex, You always talk about how being in a fluffy state is ideal. However, you never talk about how long it could take. You're 5'5 and 180.Which is fucking insane for how defined your muscles still look at that weight. I look sharp at 145, but if I were to put on say 15lb, my back and traps put on considerable mass, but my front such as my delts, chest, and biceps look like shit. How can I start putting on more mass without looking like dogshit? In your fluffy state, your muscles like your chest look full, mine look like I don't even lift. Ideas?

[@AlexLeonidas]

It means you need more muscle, that's all. Gain a shitload of lean mass by slow bulking, and give it time. The more jacked you are, the better you look when fluffy.

[@problematic7993]

video looking aesthetic and fresh

[@coIey]

how to induce beard gains im only 16 just shaved my peto stash for the first time how long should it take to grow a beard?

[@dvojevodavoditti]

Alex, why do you always promote 3 sets or 5 sets, never talk about going for 4 sets? much love

[@KaitlinBarrington]

if you wear your hair out guys follow it down, if have it up guys ... ah nvm

[@talder123]

During my full beard days I was just big traps short neck. Sent you a friend request on Facebook btw

[@talder123]

Now goatee and neck training I'm close to that Goldberg status

[@billaberger3122]

Yo Alex I saw that Zyzz video that you made and how to build a body like his. Me and my friends really want you to make a video on how to get built like the wrestling star back in the day, the Ultimate Warrior.

[@HammerBlow500]

Hey Alex, can you photoshop Bill Goldberg to have a skinny neck, so we can have a side by side comparison?

[@AlexLeonidas]

John Phung did that already, it literally makes Bill look puny

[@boilingsoymilk]

alex wont having a long beard in the summer be annoying since it will be even hotter? it's like wearing a sweater at the beach, i dont understand

[@CrazedVivid]

james wyman-grimard dude lives in Canada

[@AlexLeonidas]

Beards cool you in the summer, keep you warm in the winter.

[@boilingsoymilk]

really? didn't know that, thanks for the answer.

Great video

[@hughwohmayhe2748]

I hope Alex isn't a fraud because I've started doing rackpulls and blowjo- i mean neck exercises in the gym

[@Evan-xk3db]

Usually your traps look symmetrical, but the left one seems smaller than right. Or is it how this video was set up?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Idk bro, I look at myself every day and don't notice it. It's nothing crazy

[@tajulafham94]

When will alex colab with phil again

[@camcorder16]

post a video of your lighting/background setup...please

[@ayubalom786]

I have a long beard. Do you think all the neck training effort it's worth it??

[@ZenGamer97]

i only got that goatee because it doesn't grow on the sides and im not taking that shit you take for your beard just yet so goatee is great for now. Definitely makes me look more YOKED.

[@gokuvegetta4121]

Dude, I've really been dealing with some shit, Idk If I can go one anymore knowing what I know...I heard that Dr. Phil beats his son for failing lifts, I guess he goes home and whips him around like a ragdoll when he cant bench an expected weight of his father, Dr. Phil beats his son senseless..Alpha Destiny is this true? It's really bothering me..I can't sleep at night...

[@dazzleillidan2207]

4xweek upper lower(2intensity/2 volume) vs 3x week fullbody(1 intensity,1 volume 1 light) ,i know now you made a video last year (2x vs 4x week fullbody) but i dont think that information that you provided is still relevant and if i have alot of time and i can train everyday which is the most beneficial program for training everyday?(not bulgarian method cuz i need to fix my hamstring/glute dominance from doing alot of box squats)

[@arthurrotter694]

How do i get a body like henry cavill from The man Of steel

[@TynoGH]

Can you do a video about lighting/angles/how to make yourself bigger in photos or videos like this one. looking pro.

[@mahmoudalshalaldeh9012]

Alex, what are your thoughts on wearing a haramaki? Provides just the right amount of cold-warmth.

[@Xboxmike12345]

When doing rack pulls should my scapula be retracted and pinched together?

[@tales2797]

u got some amazing videos man keep it up 👍 new sub

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thank you sir, appreciate your support.

[@gregcomito9591]

But Alex, what is the ancient Chinese secret?

[@fpsrockstar1]

Hey Alex , can you make a video going through some arm wrestling ex. ?

[@GamerPro735]

when i do pendlay rows in your novice program i feel a pump or some sort of sensation in my mid back, not my lower back.

[@jason5674]

I want to buy ne but I'm a novice should i wait until i become an intermediate?

[@dadlovesyounevaehandresfra5154]

i actually started to put minox on my eyebrows to look like Alex

[@joehegedus5790]

Hey Alex, I know that a 2 plate bench, 3 plate squat, 4 plate deadlift are the standards for an early intermediate. What would be considered intermediate for OHP?

[@godwavenexus]

Joe Hegedus 155 seems comparable.

[@mrwayofwarrior7853]

135 for 5 or 155 for 1

[@ggbruv3766]

Yo Alex, is NE Optimal for me if i train MMA? And is it possible to build a body like Yoel Romero?

[@Baris2gs]

Alex how does someone recover from a 10x10 ? chest is sore asf

[@AlexLeonidas]

Just do it more often. I don't get sore from 10x10

[@daniel-bw6zd]

I want to train my neck but I have no machines at gym for it and I'm too scared to do other stuff incase I do it wrong :'(

[@AlexLeonidas]

There are straight weight exercises you can do bro, machines aren't necessary to train the neck.

[@jacobjumpup]

should I complete your beginner course before buying the naturally enhanced program? (I cannot

[@AlexLeonidas]

If you want, sure. Both system work perfectly fine for beginners.

[@Terminator-jj4pk]

AlphaDestiny Alex if I don't have a harness and I have hit 3*100 on neck extensions, can I just hold a plate for now and do neck extensions? Also, should I do neck work on off days or in the full body workouts?

[@calmmindstrongbody2616]

Just gonna ask you about this guy again just in case you didn't see my question the first time. Do you know who this guy is AĞIRSAĞLAM ? Its like you guys are the same person.

[@AlexLeonidas]

He's been a subscriber/supporter of my channel for a long time. Since the beginning.

[@ludakatapak9342]

Hey Alex I'm 17 and I want to have a beard.The kids at my age have beards already. Can I use Minoxidil 5% at that age or I'll have to wait until I'm 18

[@AlexLeonidas]

I would wait until 18 man

[@nomercy8989]

How is this illusion different from the illusions of lean youtubers flexing and with the right lighting?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Very different. This is permanent 24/7 and requires zero work on your part. There is zero setup. The beard simply covers the neck thus making the traps look higher. It looks real in all cases.

[@TandLstorm]

Alex, you used the be balding dude. You been using the minox on your head too?

[@AlexLeonidas]

I was never balding, I just shaved my head hair off every month or so because I preferred the look. I never used minoxidal on my head, only beard.

[@ChuckNorris-gk9uo]

yo alpha im aboit to buy bands. can u tell me what resistance to buy? and do i buy 1 band or more?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Elitefts or rogue fitness. Minibands and monster minibands, 41 inches length.

[@reimestani5010]

Alex i have no access to gym i do weighted dips and pull ups. will my shoulders get bigger with weighted dips since i cant overhead press right now

[@Tommaso_Paoli]

Alex you're looking a lot bigger than 4-5 month ago! Is an illusion strategy caused by the beard or more NE gainz?

[@AlexLeonidas]

I think my yoke is the same size tbh. I have gotten bigger in other places such as my pecs, delts, and triceps, but overall neck/traps are not really different. I'd say the beard is having the greatest effect here, as well as the haircut.

[@KaitlinBarrington]

Have you taken Art Alphonse

[@AlexLeonidas]

beh yeah, I'm actually a really good artist. I was known for making very realistic sketches, still-life was my specialty.

[@236Emre]

Hey Alex do you have any advice on rounded shoulders and forward head because that's what I have and I've been trying to fix it. Also I have hip imbalance any advice?

[@GamerPro735]

when is the next QnA and where do i ask the questions. do i email;you or something i dunno

[@Attilings]

Yo Alex, when would you do Rack Pulls above the knee for traps, if you were to follow PPL? I know you prefer full body workouts but I cant really be spending 2-3 Hours in the gym due to college. Thanks in advance.

[@at6062]

Damn, look at that sub count. 100k by new years.

[@UnknownUser-fg3fs]

The dislikes are from the kids who can't gown anything.

[@francescosaverioboccia6317]

Hey Alex, I am a novice lifter and started youre novice program a couple of month ago.. But watching youre video on calistenics and how it gives you relatively permanent-relative-strenght i wanna know if starting with it would be better for that purpose instead of just following your (very good) novice program and eventually missing forevere that relative-strenght gains.. Let's put it this way.. I wanna be good at both things.. Calistenics and lifting heavy weight.. Where should i start? (I weight 140lb and i am 5ft8)

[@lucio7924]

Yo Alex, my neck tightens up when doing chin-ups, and it is limiting my progress. It feels like it's going to explode some shit in there man or a vein to pop up. I try to keep my form as smooth as possible and my head as neutral as possible . What do you think about it or what is causing it?

[@AlexLeonidas]

I haven't the slightest clue. I would just do more direct neck work and stretch it before you do chins.

[@mihaeldimitrov4339]

hey can you look up gerardo gabriel and tell us can we obtain his body natural

[@GamerPro735]

new fucking camera holly shit

[@GamerPro735]

haha yours is better

[@Ceobjorn007]

Hey Alex , what difference in strenght and muscle mass would i experience if going on a surplus? I have always been at maintenance, so going in a lean bulk must be worth statistically in muscle gains.

[@deed3440]

Hey Alex is it possible some people to lose strength on their bench if they're purely doing vertical presses?

[@AlexLeonidas]

For sure, that happens.

[@gvagogliati]

are you still using the minoxidril or are you done?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Still on it, gonna use for 6 more months

[@gvagogliati]

the results of it are going great bro, i just bought naturally enhanced and im so excited to start using a program thats gonna get me my goals for real!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thank you for your support! Looking forward to hearing about your gains

[@micaelrino]

make a video about lighting!