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In the lifting world, few who seek the Holy Gains haven't heard the name CT Fletcher, aka the "Superman of Compton." If you haven't, you will soon hear the booming thunder from beautiful Southern California, commanding your muscles to grow!
In 2013, CT Fletcher stormed onto KZbin as part drill sergeant, part preacher, and his no-bullshit approach to training and motivation caught fire. His videos showed brave souls receiving sinister exercise prescriptions that pushed them to the edge of quitting, while an overbearing CT barked madly at them with colorful sayings like, "Fuck average!" and "It's still your motherfuckin' set!"
Now with more than 140 videos to his name, this BAMF (that's badass motherf-you get the idea) spurs nearly a million subscribers to "stop being a punk-ass" and put in the work.
Although his on-camera personality portrays him as one stone cold hard-ass, I would describe his in-person demeanor as a gentleman of gentlemen (a strong and burly one, at that). When you first meet him, you realize that his massive arms are no camera illusion. He didn't acquire them by accident. More than anything, CT was captivated at a young age by the potential admiration one could garner with bigger-than-normal arms. He adds, "Walking down Compton Boulevard and hearing someone say, 'Damn, look at those motherfucker's arms-that's what did it."
CT knew he was strong, since strength had always coursed through his family bloodline, so eventually he turned to powerlifting to chase a shot at Mr. America, the Mr. Olympia-level glory of yesteryears. His powerlifting career proved to be shorter than he'd hoped, however.
After he underwent open-heart surgery in 2005, his training philosophy switched from lifting heavy-ass weights to his more popular and current style of menacingly high-volume, high-repetition training.
THE ISYMS TRAINING METHOD
Perhaps more diabolical than the workouts themselves is the mind of the man who comes up with them. CT's upbringing taught him early on that having an iron will and mind helped breed the laser-focused discipline and dedication necessary to push through any physical or mental adversity. His father, being both a soldier and a preacher, instilled in him a sense of taking action simply because "I fucking said so" (which unsurprisingly is also CT's go-to reason). There's no why or any room for questions or doubt-just action. "I think that's where my style came from," says CT.
You can see his father's no-sugar-coating influence on CT when he trains himself or teaches others. Whereas some folks bust out textbooks, Excel sheets, and formulas to get the most out of their training, CT relies purely on instinct honed over 35 years, simply saying to do it "until you can't do any fucking more." Traditional sets-and-reps schemes don't apply to his workouts; in fact, he encourages you to just take that system and throw it out the window.
Some might call his style a bit extreme or masochistic, but CT calls it the no-choice method of training. "I give you no choice, no options, no plan B 'cause I fucking said so," he says.
"When you're in the gym, you should be drained," he explains. "You should have a hard time making it to your car." He achieves this level of fatigue by employing a method called OMW, or one-movement workout. For example, if he squats, he will squat for the entirety of his leg workout. Other times, he'll just do whatever the hell he feels like, pulling whatever happens to surface from the vast training library in his brain.
"Whenever someone asks me what I think about a training method, I always tell them, 'Try it for yourself. Never dismiss it without trying it first, no matter how stupid it may seem to you or other so-called experts,'" CT remarks. "Worst thing you can do is discover it's absolute bullshit; or best case, you add a valuable technique to your ever-growing bank of training knowledge."
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[@MrHarryc727]

This is the spirit we need as males thank you CT thank you

[@kevinjarvis9184]

+Harry C That's the spirit bruh!

[@Tylerish101]

+Harry C True words brother, it seems like this kind of attitude is frowned upon these days. Me, it has a motherfucking place, without it, we will be weak as a race.

[@TheEthalon]

Did you assume his gender!!!

[@doppleganger3496]

Did you just assume his parental preference?

[@apalapaemo]

@@TheEthalon plz man forgive him

[@thebillygreen]

Ct is the man. He motivated me to shut up and train.

[@EdwardGFunk]

but here you are on youtube running your mouth off.... Eish

[@newhorizon1355]

@@EdwardGFunk 😂

[@Vahvafitness]

CT fletcher has the most badass voice of all time.

[@CDeeez94]

It's so iconic.

[@n.dghtwxgyubd.o4158]

"I just wanted to be a big, side walk cracking mother fucka" lmfaoooo

[@luisselby7041]

this guy is old hardcore school. ....wish you the best. ....

[@brianmora2254]

About to go wrestle a bull after this shit

[@AnArchaicSoul]

lmao! Makes we want to pump out 5 more push-ups. Lol

[@youngmo77]

brian mora That motivational speech !!!

[@vaibhavnegi4954]

brian mora vitaly did and he broke his jaw

[@coreyweary7617]

Very powerful message👍👍👍☺☺

[@zackmathis425]

lol

[@ChrisMoore-n7j]

You got me wanting to get back into doing weights 18 years and I'm 32 now thank you for the inspiration God bless you

[@Desert_guy]

I hope you’re back at it. I’m 32 and I feel slower and weaker but I’m here hitting the weights again.

[@muksnja-c5944]

This mans changed a lot more lives than he thinks. My life changed just by watching his videos. Thank you CT Fletcher.

[@raymondrestrepocorrea6583]

CT what can I say . You are a great inspiration to both me and all that I pass your videos to. I actually was fortunate enough to afford my own gym in the back of my 25,000 sq ft warehouse and I work late everyday but i always no matter what time hit those plates and if it’s 30 or 45 minutes I always wake up feeling good. Thank you very much and god bless

[@johnjo-q7q]

infinite elgin ripped him a new one LOL

[@wyattmorris4755]

talk all you want about this man. he is incredible, a true inspiration to the fitness world. one day I'd like to lift with him.

[@mubchamp]

"The most powerful motivational speeches that I ever heard, came from people that I couldn't do something. I was bound and determined to show them that I could" Best line!

[@sdjrgoku5729]

I never met this guy before and I never had a father but on my top five list of father figures he is most definitely my number 1.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Anyone else pee on the side of the toilet at night so you don't make any noise?

[@ddruff]

+Nick's Strength and Power sit down. It's silent AND it's supposed to be good for the old prostate.

[@Spaceman2484]

Nah, just on the side of the bowl where no water is lol

[@MrPlutonicLove]

Yea, but soon I be pissing under the trees. Forest life, use gym for training and hygiene. Pain in the ass but saves rent.

[@Spaceman2484]

+Mikko S. Or rent an apartment with the money you use for your gym membership and then save up for some dumbells & do bodyweight exercises. Or be a shredded hobo, ur choice

[@yvanimperionetti7204]

I used to pee to the side until i took an arrow to the knee

[@backwoodbandit9791]

C.T brother you certainly changed my life, you also saved me from making the wrong decisions, all by your videos I learned a lot. Thank you 🙏

[@charlesnewey7690]

I love this man he is the most strong willed, honest selfless man I know

[@BrianTurnerOfficial]

Kudos on putting this video together Bodybuilding, it came out looking amazing!

[@jakemeades356]

+HumerusFitness nearly as good as your productions...nearly

[@a.m.motivation1476]

It really did right? I enjoy CT. What an inspiration.

[@Notoriousnipple]

Shut up Brian you god damn sexy man you

[@channingscott009]

6:55 Ct Fletcher: I ate anything and everything to maintain my size *shows photo of him holding a baby* Me: ummm Ct??

[@manassehjohn7350]

Spartan4Peace lmao

[@MCAN]

Baby! The other other white meat!

[@constantinethomas6204]

I love CT Fletcher. He is my ideal trainer.

[@blazinjohnnyjohnnyblaze5664]

This brother has so much positivity energy. Thank you sir, thank you. I have learned something. 😢

[@joelramos4867]

CT you are a legend !! A man that figures out his purpose in life is blessed with the power to change the world one person at a time. Thank you for your wisdom and inspiration.

[@769conde]

You are an admirable person Mr. Fletcher...You finally saw your mission in this life...to serve, just like a Samurai....made to serve ,guide and help people. II salute you from Uruguay.

[@waynelovell1958]

I'm same age as CT. I know where he's coming from with the upbringing. It really is about strength of mind. Push yourself beyond what you think your limits are, in and out of the gym

[@Blackiice69]

MUCH RESPECT TO YOU CT FLETCHER!!!!!! YOU DO WHATEVER IT IS, UNTIL YOU CANT DO IT ANYMORE!!!! YOU LEAVE YOUR SWEAT & HARDWORK IN THE GYM!!!

[@franksierra2200]

Thank you CT for giving me the motivation not that needed but deserved to have within me. I had kidney cancer so the doctors needed to remove my right kidney. I weight 356 lbs at 6'5 since listening to your motivational speeches I lost 60lbs and counting. I feel better and confidence has grown dramatically. THANKS!!

[@christianlightfoot2907]

CT is easily one of the most motivated ppl on the planet n I thank him he needs a few sound tracks that I can listen to while working out

[@pikeosborne8707]

I just want to thank you for helping me in ways that are unexplainable because you have Rose the spark in me to fight again because I thought I couldn't it anymore because my doctor said I need to stop because I have 11 concussions from sports injury and my doctors told me that if I get one more I can become brain dead or dead but after that I lost my fight and I'm just wanted to thank you for helping me find that and ever since I started watching your videos I've learned to fight more and be more compassionate and be stronger and fight harder I just want to say thank you

[@hanuom]

this is the type of man which people should follow for fitness, no shortcuts ,only hardwork

[@davemeyer4734]

I listen to CT Fletcher everyday before I go into the gym and every night before I'm go to bed and I see what he says is true I'm just starting my journey over fighting through a lot of injuries bone on bone knees and a jam neck jam back but when I hear how he went through heart surgery and came back and you look at him now and he's still going that's my motivation what he says what he does is what motivates me because if he can do it I can do it Thank you CT !

[@HobieKatt]

honestly, Ive seen alot of " influencers" here on KZbin, this man keeps it real with no bs tactics or underlying crap , if I can visit the iron addicts gym believe me I would.. ty for keeping it 💯 CT ..

[@lesterbezuidenhout9179]

Really hoping CT makes it through this heart problem he's going through. All the best man.

[@deonnash2624]

I love you , for the way you motivate me in the gym, and how I look at life now. THANK YOU !!

[@maxpain738]

Would love for CT to come to Australia He would truly help 100's & 1000's of people here to get back on track

[@c.m3008]

I like how calm this man is even when he talking badass

[@lots3799]

I noticed that. Very scary.

[@MM-rl2cu]

You can rest easy, you are a fantastic human being. You have all my respect and admiration.bravo.

[@tsakisotsak2774]

CT Fletcher you are best guy ..only this i can say. Respect for CT Fletcher

[@rsjm021]

Man my wife is battling termanal cancer and I work over. 90 to120 hours a week full time at my job and started my own handyman bussiness on the side to financially support us and are 3 kids now I've been working out like crazy and I definitely use your videos for them ruff days. God bless you and your family and thank you. Even know you don't know me your words do.

[@seanbraithwaite6052]

Man this is actually motivating in more ways than one.

[@wklay7393]

the best words I've ever heard to get me going

[@dswan341]

I’ve only been in the gym two weeks straight but I feel way more motivated for success

[@woooster17]

Inspirational fella.. CT educates, informs and motivates...and I always aim to do as he says, leaving everything on the floor of the gym!!

[@robertnunez9696]

This dude is awesome! Keep going strong man! Train, eat, sleep and repeat

[@MichaelBrianInc]

OG Fletcher! Realist dude out there in the fitness world! Love this guy!

[@guyjenkins5404]

I just found my new hero..... CT Fletcher ... thank you Sir

[@TheRenegade2424]

You the man CT Absolutely inspiring

[@n8tivetanker]

c.t. you are my idle!!! you insired me since the day i first seen your videos. its like you was talking to me. and i had all the motivation i needed hearing your story. thank you for being the man that you are. i hope one day i can inspire others close to me and around me like you. God Bless

[@emadhamdy408]

CT, I Pray for you for long life and Health, you make me change my life. Keep Up CT, you are great man.

[@michaelhattenburg6404]

What an amazing attitude! Truly inspiring.

[@benellis5646]

CT Fletcher is a Legend.

[@davidlemmon4603]

Why are people putting thumbs down on this video? CT Fletcher is inspirational.

[@raymon498]

this is my first time at the meeting this gentleman that I love his attitude

[@thegreenroom9018]

I’d love to work out with this guy. I had open heart surgery when I was 3 and still lifting and am 26 now.

[@lawrencer908]

I had a hernia and tendonitis I will not stop working out till I die

[@clydesalvacion1736]

What a great man, and inspiration not just in bodybuilding but in life. Thanks CT

[@normalbehavior8826]

Respect! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 ✊🏼✊🏼 CT is one in a million.

[@erictalkington5674]

It took me a long time to develop the right mind set. I didn't know it was even something I needed to work on. I'm not talking about dieting and working out. I mean this guy is a prime example as to how one should look at life. I know this is easier said than done in theory, but it's not. You have to choose to look at any bad thing that may happen to you or come into your life and realize it's not just some bad luck. When bad things happen to you, it is a test from life. It's a hard knocks lesson life is trying to teach you. I believe in God and I believe that he puts these obstacles in my path to help me grow and learn. Even if you don't believe in God, if you just believe in fate, there is no bad thing that can happen to you other than death itself that you can't learn a solid lesson from or more. As I've looked back on my life at 38 years old, I have realized why ALL of the things that happened to me happened the way they did and when they did, from the best of the best to the worst of the worst for a reason. I have had so many situations that made me not happy. However, looking back I make sure I take as many lessons from those times as I possibly can. I've had shit that happened to me 20 years ago that I'm still learning lessons from. Those events or bad times aren't just done and gone. We have a memory so we can learn. Instead of looking back on bad times and asking why and feeling like you were done wrong, learn as much as you can from those times. If you're having hard times now, flip it. Don't look at it from a victim's standpoint. Look at it from the perspective of a student who is getting a free lesson from life. Things you can't learn in a classroom. Once I flipped my outlook, the last 3 years have been the best time of my life. Ironically, what I thought would make me happy, couldn't have been further from the truth, I shit you not. Once I quit trying to control life and make it bend to what I thought I needed and just truly gave up the reins and let God take full control my entire outlook is completely changed. Again, if you don't believe in God, just let life take its course and go where you feel you should be. If you find yourself in a spot where you don't feel is right for you, leave it quick and in a hurry. Bless you all and I wish y'all all the best in life. Think about what I said.

[@larryg.6195]

Awesome Motivation! It definitely inspires me to lift regardless of my depression. Thank you CT FLETCHER

[@jameswelch9152]

You sir are a great man, you truly ate.

[@JStieloSoloPhysique1987]

This man was the reason I changed my life on 2013-14 ....

[@ivanvranjes8238]

"try it out. to see what happen". thank you for this words!!!

[@waltergeniusz2133]

Thks for the video this is more what I'm looking for. I'm 58 been in and out of gyms for yrs. Need the push to motivate myself again

[@مؤيدالراشد-ض5ح]

This guy is awesome. Wish I can meet him someday.

[@krazylevin]

Dude...you are truly an inspiration to me. God bless you

[@charls9910]

This man is awesome. Makes me go back to gym though I went in the morning.

[@botza5162]

More people should listen to this guy !! Because he f*ckin said soooo!!! Awesome dude .

[@bootanabo5789]

You are AWESOME man ... I watch that video more than 20 time and every time I learn something new ... Thank you sir

[@lavitamcdaniel5684]

Thank you very much Mr. C T Fletcher for the motivation!!!!

[@giggleoriginal]

CT Fletcher is inspirational.

[@robwitt7693]

I have major league respect for this man.

[@Haithamm88]

This man is something and something so unique and good

[@thatbodybuildingguyyoulike9228]

THANKS CT. YOU IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BODYBUILDERS, I GET WHERE YOU COMING FROM. I SEE YOU IN ME... AND I SEE ME IN YOU. THANKS FOR BEING REAL. I CAN ALWAYS DO BETTER... NOT CAUSE YOU SAID SO, CAUSE I SAID SO. YOU ARE A PRODUCT OF YOURSELF, IF YOU WANT IT YOU'LL DO THE WORK. THATS REAL SH*T BABY! KEEP INSPIRING PEOPLE! YOU DO YOU, YOU'RE DOING GREAT!

[@ahmedmaxamed7144]

Exactly man Who cares because he motivates you and that's how bodybuilder supposed to motivate some person

[@reticent1231]

Best bodybuilding motivational speaker so far

[@ANURAGPARIHARVLOGS]

I afraid of ur health Sir ..Coz after u i dont see any one to who motivates me like anything...I salutes u...Lov frm India

[@kingben305]

Ct is a real motivator

[@brettkruskie]

Definitely an inspiration to all.

[@mattraiderholyroller9359]

Gooooood bleeeessss you ct!!!!!!!!! you are my fav bodybuilder/person i hope an wish one day to meet you

[@luismustelier4377]

Love this video to this day. Your mentality is everything. Hands down.

[@MIDNITEKASHAY]

Worth the watch , dropping gems! 💎💎

[@mudstick2509]

CT what a inspiration. Way to be real!!!!! Well worth subscribing too!!! Thanks CT!

[@Tattood-gv9fk]

Dont know who this guy is but I have to say that was pretty motivating. I know that high reps arent supposed to build muscle but I could swear my biceps just dont respond to low moderate reps. But when I do a high rep session I feel it for days. Someday I'm just gonna forget whats supposed to be correct and do what feels right.

[@rockyto13]

What? Just research a little bit, hig reps are for building muscle, low reps are for strenght

[@Tattood-gv9fk]

True, but eventually you need one to get the other. I've started doing biceps 3x a week with a strength heavy day, a high rep day and finally a whatever I feel like day. I've finally made some good gains after years of just following the 8-12 2x a week protocol.

[@darrinreed4469]

Tattood 1969 their is no correct way.. just lift that shit!

[@soccom-soldier2075]

@@easttennesseehustle7111 you probably got 1/2 cause you pumped if you do it everyday. Stio that shit for 2 days and youll be back to normal.

[@KizaWittaker]

High reps are definitely supposed to build muscle

[@koolbludezigner3384]

Powerful speech...Imma show the world How Great i am

[@n2alps]

Best natty ever

[@nindzaratnik4308]

not nacurial -_-

[@Onehourworkout]

natural might ask Dumbass

[@CobravsPanda]

+Dr.Spaceman haha, funny

[@Pjdup301]

+Yasser Naceur yeah he did, he talks about it in a video on KZbin. Says he stopped as they made him crazy etc

[@Onehourworkout]

+Pjdup301 stopped my ass are you stupid?

[@MJamesIII]

My favorite trainer.

[@1162younes]

Got me pump up man, every time im down i just watch your video and im up again.

[@tripah0lic]

This is pure inspiration from bad to good food and train hard or go home. Thankyou for sharing your story!💪

[@charlesmartin3265]

Mr CT Fletcher you have a world of knowledge inside of you. I really enjoyed this one the most because you took the time to express your thoughts without a lot of strong explicit language. Now I'm no saint but it was a great video. Were can I buy your movie. I've been waiting on it to hit the theater's but not down here in Tex ass. Be blessed CT Fletcher remember your fight was given to you because God himself knew that you CT Fletcher had strong shoulders and a big heart and iron will.

[@ahmetoz8143]

This guy give the best motivation

[@mikefrapp4350]

Thank you for everything you do CT

[@kautilyabora2432]

nice saying "jst mke sure u leave everythng u have on d fckng gym floor".. inspirational

[@unitedgray]

I completely agree on your thoughts about food. I still love certain types of food and I love a good meal, but I have no problem eating the same thing everyday. Eating the same thing everyday, and at the same time, is the only way I can eat over 4,000 calories a day. If I didn't stick to that regiment, there's no way I could eat enough to gain any size.

[@michaelmayers3622]

not true

[@tylerb23cc]

unitedgray I eat around 10000 calories a day when I'm trying my best to push around 250 and up in LBS

[@libertiedacquil1264]

I

[@mohammedmohamoud693]

ct you should be one of the voice actors in Transformers man. specially the Villains voice. 😎

[@c.s3337]

bryan robinson that shit would be hailorous as hell :D

[@youarelive541]

Damm write

[@idwtbam]

Why villian?

[@duraejohnson4526]

Love it. I constantly re-watch these videos. Body is ridiculous!!!!!! in a good way

[@Unsainted_6_6_6]

I just got done with my gym sesh and I already feel like going back after watching this haha

[@shay33ish]

CT is a badass human being!

[@MazDelaCerna]

Your personality shows through this! Love love love!!!

[@sameerwilliams6583]

everytime I see your videos you motivate me big time thanks alot as soon as I get this cast off I'm back in the gym we need more like you and kai green

[@chrisbawksL1]

I find it hilarious whenever he swears. he just has something in his voice that just makes me crack up

[@lots3799]

Because it's so intense.

[@oscarsaldana1541]

CT Fletcher..... I love watching your motivating videos. I try to watch one before I hit the weights while I'm drinking my pre- workout. It really hypes me up...thanks bro!

[@Phantom_Shadow7]

Brilliant post 👍 ct is the best trainer ever that walked this earth , true inspiration 🙏

[@24H-y2q]

AMAZING ! CT Fletcher will be always my motivation ! PEACE !

[@josecisneros1785]

You inspire me brother and give me the motivation and strength to be (the hardest worker in the room ) if you know what I mean 👊🏼💪🏼 God bless you and your family 🙏🏼