Deadlifts are KILLING Your Gains (OH SH*T!)

The deadlift is one of the most fundamental exercises you can include in any strength program, but is it killing your gains? In this video, I react to the recent interview Robert Oberst did with Joe Rogan on the JRE podcast in which the world champion strongman stated that unless you were a competitive deadlifted, you should avoid the movement all together in your workouts because the risk reward ratio is not worth the potential injury particularly if you are a professional athlete.
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I think it’s fair to start by saying that I have been known to bury a few bad exercises in my iron graveyard. Specifically, I believe that the upright row and behind the neck shoulder press are two of the worst exercises you could ever include in your workouts and should be avoided at all costs. Not only are they highly likely to lead to injury but there are superior alternatives that nullify even doing them in the first place.
That said, the deadlift is not one of those exercises that I would suggest not doing. I believe it is one of the most fundamental movement patterns for not just our training plans but for every day life. The need to perform it correctly however is magnified due to the fact that the loads capable of being lifted on this exercise exceed what may be able to be done on any other single exercise.
I do think it’s helpful to apply some context to what Robert is saying however. He is coming from an experience set that demanded he lift as much as he possibly could in order to win whatever competition he was competing in. The difference between first and second place could come down to lifting a weight or not. If a compromise in form was needed to do that, so be it. The end result however was that along with some titles came some unwanted body breakdown that could lead to regrets down the road.
The comments made about the reality of pro sports weight rooms are very true. I can tell you having spent a great deal of time in professional sports training athletes that these guys are not often the best lifters. They got to where they are because of their incredible innate talents and physical gifts. Often times, they learned poor lifting technique at an early age and their ability to compensate through it makes it difficult to spot as they make their way up through college and to the pros.
Forcing these athletes to perform lifts that are supposed to be good for them when their bodies may not be prepared for them properly, could lead to repercussions that could cost them their careers and the purpose of why they are where they are in the first place. This is especially true when you realize that there are other exercises like the power clean and hang clean that can give a training effect with fewer side effects if they are dealing with deadlifting limitations.
This all underscores the importance of redefining what strength really is. It is not simply adding more and more plates to the ends of the bar. Instead, it is realizing that strength is founded on stability. The ability to keep your body free from compensation and lift a weight as mechanically intended without subjecting areas of the body to stresses they shouldn’t normally incur. This doesn’t always manifest itself as blatantly bad form. As discussed in the video, it can be a lot less obvious.
The bottom line is, the deadlift is an important exercise that I believe should not be avoided. It should be learned and learned early however. If you’re looking for programs that teach you how to do this important lift the right way and program it into our day by day workout programs, be sure to click the link below and pick out the ATHLEAN-X program that best suits your specific goals.
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[@FuShengAlex]

So stop doing them? Today is leg day and I was gonna do deadlifts

[@mabbottify]

Dope

[@halfbytegamesllc5419]

I was probably the first person here and still didn’t get it

[@zehir1318]

All right!! Time to try my chance

[@mrosell3630]

Me : ”Drinks water” Jeff: you’re doing that wrong

[@Goldensphinx]

M Rosell you have to switch arms every time you take a sip 😂

[@27karotxCupid]

Pinky needs to be up

[@serotoninless2565]

do face pulls instead

[@insideman7501]

He had that in a video about his day

[@MerpOT]

Apparently there is a correct and incorrect way to swallow all liquids

[@adels.185]

''Some say deadlifts are for back day, some say they are for leg day but I say they're for another day'' -Dom Mazzetti

[@bobdunkel3534]

ZA WARUDO I just watched that video

[@chadlad5646]

ZA WARUDO a wise man once said “I’m Dom Mazetti”

[@dylanwieber3957]

I love that video

[@mhall2277]

jeff and him need to make a video

[@mr.physio]

oh

[@demonblade4342]

me: i just gained 5 pounds of lean muscle jeff: Gaining is killing your gains

[@merkur5606]

XD

[@idunevenknuw742]

hahah

[@KingSpartan95]

Lmaoo 😂😂😂

[@23Khameo]

adarsh rai that’s why I only gain “fat muscle” because “lean muscle” is overrated

[@nloc1929]

Gaining gains is killing your gains..

[@stevenseagal4987]

I’ve been deadlifting for years and built a strong posterior chain because of it. Just lift within your ability.

[@Jg-lq6hs]

X. Y. , thank you. You saved everybody like 20 mins.

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

Pretty much....i have deadlifted a good amount in my workouts over 25 years...never had any issues...control patience and form is key. Work within your capabilities.

[@23Khameo]

X. Y. I am fan of Jeff but this video seemed more like a aimless rant than anything... and yes you are correct. Proper form, no ego lifting and proper weight increases and it’s the best exercise for overall strength out there.

[@dr.prameshdogra3152]

Perfect advice

[@DV-zv4ox]

Bingo. Some days I'm pulling 180-200, other days I'm just not feeling it and won't go over 100kg. Listen to your body, and ignore what others are doing around you.

[@Adi-fw5xz]

Rumour has it Jeff came out of the womb face pulling with the umbilical cord

[@nextgenwellness]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@islmis]

"The PERFECT Placenta Recipe for Big Bicep Gains (EASY SACK CLEANUP)"

[@nicholaschong26]

LOLOLOL

[@tysonodum9134]

No one: Jeff: “First things first, Resistance training!”

[@sqb8980]

Adi must be a biology student

[@uchibenkei608]

Me: everything is killing my gains Jeff: You're killing your gains wrong

[@Sambha87]

ROFL.

[@tacticaltaco7481]

Your gains are killing your gains

[@CoffeeConnected]

LOL

[@FajneTVnoigit]

my gainz are killing your gains (HERES WHY)

[@chiragsanghavi7288]

Hilarious! 🤣

[@DarthMasiah]

everyone with a girlfriend: don't say it jeff: the horizontal hip thrust is killing your gains

[@RevoltingRudi]

nah the thrust freedom can never kill your gains.

[@DarthMasiah]

@@RevoltingRudi lol

[@zikotarghi7190]

@@RevoltingRudi if breathing can then what can't ?

[@CM-dp5mw]

Nnnnnnnoooo!!

[@zikotarghi7190]

@@CM-dp5mw don't worry a little steroid will fix it like magic !

[@AkadeProductions]

''Facepulls are killing your gains !'' would be the biggest plot twist in history

[@nikola119]

Gym: gives you gains Jeff: I’m about to end this mans whole career

[@sebastian2358]

Why did I laugh at this ffs😂😂

[@JM-ig2bv]

Okay !! Now that's funny

[@alexm300590]

:)))) laughed while cutting food, not cool

[@AnonymousAnonymous-pp5of]

Literally everytime I see his videos, there's something that holds you back. 😂

[@chrissomeone2642]

A real job gives u gain's

[@igreh1337]

Athlean x and Joe Rogan would be the best crossover ever. -... and then I said - that's not asymmetric! -That's crazy Jeff, have you ever tried DMT? -No, but have you tried face pulls?

[@CEOofSleep]

On DMT while face pulling

[@aldrinmarang447]

😂😂😂

[@andrewbeamon98]

lol!

[@nothingtoitbuttodoit]

its entirely possible

[@rohannnsurve]

DAMNNN 😂😂😂

[@gionivan4615]

'The true strength is always gonna be built upon the foundation of stability.' -Jeff Cavaliere

[@jallenchen6071]

This quote can apply to so many things

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

@@jallenchen6071 its a life lesson for.the ages😎

[@larrydavisvideos979]

Words of Wisdom .

[@tedkaczynskiFC]

Art of Gain

[@Rob46373]

True! Stability and coordination, I know cause I have an ADHD that gives me coordination issues, the more I fix my coordination the more I get stronger without even working out for muscles and strenght, our human body is very very complicated and it need a lot of work to use it all in the perfect way, but once you achieve that coordination, you see why they tell it is a perfect machine.

[@dirtyjohnny619]

Jeff to a murderer: "You're killing your gains!"

[@ultralordd7625]

Murderer to Jeff " I'll get my gains back in the pen."

[@hamzamakic9148]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AakolickGP]

Ultra D *muscle marker

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

I'm happy you put you're right, since many don't.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

@Troll stabbing requires your internal rotation and proper back worth...;p

[@ilyadyachuk7716]

Jeff Cavaliere not appearing on Joe Rogan podcast is KILLING YOUR GAINZ

[@R0ndras]

We dont need Jeff to be corrupted by that toxic guy.

[@robertandrews6828]

@@R0ndras Damn that's crazy... Have you ever tried D.M.T?

[@badvibez2629]

Bojan Babic u ever done dmt?

[@chriswashingtonbeats]

Bad Vibez yeah pull that up

[@remyjacobs6625]

@@R0ndras In what way is he toxic? Joe has always been the voice of common sense to me on a lot of things.

[@jw7665]

Jeff "I'm a fan of Joe's podcast" Cavaliere

[@weakestlink41]

Josh W nice

[@trosclair434genus4]

Cross series easter eggs.

[@adambarker1626]

heeeeeeehehe nice crossover joke

[@joelmurillo21]

ok that was good

[@stitchesg726]

I don't get it?

[@nathanburks9369]

I wish my deadlift was as strong as Jeff’s hairline

[@HarryG98]

all you need is some money for hair transplantation

[@Alex-xg2od]

He has a wig tho, but you're right he's not on roids at all

[@stevesapir]

Nathan Burks lol

[@nilsmedskills2560]

@@Alex-xg2od a wig? Bruh i cant tell if youre serious or not

[@totallyraw1313]

Jeff had a hair transplant with Dr Alvi Armani

[@giuseppefiorenza5077]

STOP SCROLLING COMMENTS! YOUR SCROLLING IS KILLING YOUR GAINS!

[@brandyntillman9575]

Nooo my thumb gainz!!

[@Majorvino]

@@brandyntillman9575 ...you scroll with thumb? its killing your finger gains.

[@siic]

Lol good one

[@carloruigibaet9205]

Hahaha nice

[@antoinejameson2683]

Giuseppe Fiorenza Your wife is killing your gains lol

[@rickblair5076]

Can you imagine what this video would have been like if the guy said "don't do face pulls" instead of deadlifts.

[@MrSinaster]

rick blair would’ve been a Jeffregeddon

[@smilingbuddha]

Riot

[@LewisBowels]

Not even the ice fields of Hell would be able to cool off his fury.

[@13sushant74]

O

[@wr3ncher]

Oh hell no...

[@SantiVelmont]

7:30 Jeff is so strong that he caused a glitch in the Matrix.

[@nischaychadha1869]

Underrated comment 🤣

[@cianoneill_]

Me: Blinks Jeff: wait, blinking is killing your gainz

[@benza8946]

Hah joke on you, you can't kill my gains if I have no gains in the first place

[@Storyman09]

🤣🤣🤣

[@boom-bm1kl]

That's some funny stuff 😂😂😂

[@R3X3R]

That's a big ass foldable phone on your profile picture

[@Skadongle]

Carbon Tank lmao

[@otaviobastos9886]

Awesome comment lol

[@KingOfU212]

My god... a Jeff x Joe podcast MUST happen!

[@nickabrahamsen4822]

KingOfU212 agreed 100%

[@thefallenonezz7540]

Lets spam both of them

[@aqzxk4292]

Pretty sure it did happen.. check spotify

[@troythompson2]

I’d watch that

[@greg77389]

Imagine Jeff smoking weed lmao

[@Briankm9]

Absolutely agree with you here, the deadlift is such a fundamental movement to learn. The movement pattern is widely used in rehab as well as strength training.

[@richbrake9910]

It's a waste of time and energy. Do something that works the muscles better and with less risk.

[@surendra9202]

Jeff is pissed af. Just imagine how much more Jeff would be pissed if somebody said skip face-pulls for one day.

[@Pinko-Diamond]

XD

[@jacobsalcido5891]

Lol

[@offtheclockuk]

I do them every workout because I'm scared he will find out 😰

[@nitaimatan2247]

I've done them today out of pure fear of having a weak foundation

The only weak foundation y'all will have is between your legs.

[@hariskayani4703]

An 11 minute video was released 2 minutes ago. Some people : Wow jEFf tHiS vidEo cHaNGed mY LifE

[@Naveed_KhanJee]

Haha... good observation Bro ;)

[@victorhoops007]

Funny as fuck

[@athanjazz3060]

Killin it bruudha 😂😂

[@ohyabuddy12]

Lol i was thinking the same from a prev video he posted like wtf he just posted this and your wrist is better now lmao

[@ashtonbrooks]

@@ohyabuddy12 haha x'D forreal

[@gerbilman1]

I’m 41 years old and sad to say that, during HS, my weightlifting uncle’s philosophy was just to “get the weight up there.” My foundation was extremely cracked, and those bad habits let to a slipped disc over 10 years ago. I’ve never been the same since.

[@isaacchua0405]

Same thing happened to my friend....at 16 years of age!!

[@gerbilman1]

@@isaacchua0405 just a different mentality back in the day.

[@Broxine]

Donny Duckbutter so what would you propose? Im in the same age and just started lifting some months ago and deadlift 50kg right now, 3sets a 9reps. Not deadlifting at all or just lifting a deadlift very slowly with very light weights for a long time would be a good idea? I had a sedentary lifestyle until months ago

[@gerbilman1]

@@Broxine my friend, starting now is not a bad thing, especially since there are so many resources available at our fingertips versus when we were younger. I’d say follow the reputable KZbinrs or get with a personal trainer to ensure your technique is right. But it sounds like if you’re legit feeling it in your glutes, you’re on the right track.

[@Broxine]

Donny Duckbutter thanks. Thats "uplifting" 😄👍

[@Whatisright]

I did deadlifts for the first time last night, finally got it perfect tonight. It really feels different from other exercises. I felt great after each set.

[@darkbroseph]

makes you feel like a fucking hero :D

[@JudahwardIV562]

Chuuch Lil homie

[@titomurat1015]

And creates big back

[@jamaljamal5936]

Deadlift makes you feel powerful and it increases your overall confidence.

[@ilikeanimals5015]

great? I'm always near dead after each set 💀

[@KoalaTeaGuy]

You know we're having a talk when the shirt stays on

[@acidsulfurik4602]

so im not watching. aahahhaaa

[@nathanabrogena6147]

Real talk

[@mariomoreno3565]

Factssss

[@coolfreshguy]

You win the internet today sir, er, I mean koala

[@TrustNJesusChrist]

Maybe if people would stop ego lifting while doing deadlifts it wouldn't be so dangerous. Slow and steady wins the race with deadlifts, squats, and bench.

[@interdeagle8058]

LEE I thought you died

[@TrustNJesusChrist]

@@interdeagle8058 We have computers here in Heaven.

[@LewisBowels]

But the skinny dude made from Lincoln Logs can totally deadlift 855lbs with no straps while violently yanking upwards.

[@aniketjadhav2119]

Truth...nothing but truth...

[@jamespusateri5817]

Absolutely. I got great gains on deadlifts using what would be a 10 rep max for only 8 reps. Other than warm ups, just one set per week, an 8 rep set, 2 reps shy of failure. I slowly moved the poundage up only when that 8th rep still felt strong. Never had a lower back issue. Basically, guys gotta stop doing heavy singles and triples in deadlifts unless they're competing.

[@skaterforlife2]

Jeff: Deadlifting is killing your gains! UP NEXT: Jeff shows you how to deadlift

[@brentmager9664]

Thankyou Jeff for your input.. I've just started deadlifting about a month ago and I really enjoy it. I have started to see a lot of conflicting information about it such as that pod and I was gutted tbh. I'm glad you cleared this up in detail and I do hope your stance on the deadlift is still the same today..

[@abhirupsengupta]

At this point Jeff should just make a video "What WILL not kill your gains." 😆

[@pradeepmunuswamy2449]

Face pull😉

[@lrba5524]

@@pradeepmunuswamy2449 ffs

[@thereissome1302]

barbell chest press

[@bauerturbo3334]

Only time you wont lose gains is if you are Jeff

[@DrummerJacob]

People keep laughing and smiling about it but I've gone through his channel and literally found out that every exercise kills your gains. At that point, about 5 minutes ago, I unsubscribed and realized this channel is bullshit. There are helpful ways to articulate knowledge, this is not one of them.

[@aurigold]

I listened to this whole podcast and LITERALLY in my head thought in my Jeff voice "deadlifting is killing your gains" and here we are. Amazing.

[@obscene1995]

I dont get it

[@JesterItz]

Lmaooooo I love Jeff

[@aurigold]

@@obscene1995 While I was watching the JRE podcast with Oberst the other day, as Oberst was saying that the risk-reward of deadlifting wasn't worth it, in my head I could hear Jeff saying "deadlifting is killing your gains". Then Jeff puts out a video saying just that. Sorry if I wasn't as clear in my original comment.

[@obscene1995]

@@aurigold ohhh lmfao

[@bailenganeshappa8114]

YO SAME I LIKE WATCHED THE CLIP AND WAS THINKING THE EXACT SAME FUCKIN THING. Just had the biggest rush of dopamine when he said it was from the podcast

[@WingersUtoob]

I wholeheartedly agree with your assertions here and offer my testimony to the deadlift. When done responsibly and smartly, this exercise can be the key to a strong core. 25 years ago I suffered chronic lower back pain - each morning I woke up with pain so bad I could hardly breathe. I started deadlifting, very light at first (135 for 10 reps), and slowly added weight over time to remain within a 12-15 rep range. Within 6 weeks my back pain disappeared, and I have never suffered with it since. Deadlifts became my core power exercise and I eventually was able to lift 455 for 4 solid reps then finish off with 365 for 10 reps. At 48 years old, I'm not afforded the regularity I would like in my training due to my career, but I still use the deadlift as my core power exercise, and it supercharges my workout which is typically followed up with chest or shoulders and abs. As you mentioned, context is key! I recommend everybody learn how to deadlift properly and incorporate this key core strength exercise into a regular routine.

[@metamaeta]

135 is very light with bad chronic back pain???

[@jtaiv2798]

​@@metamaeta​lol there are always people saying they started off at 135 for ANYTHING and think it's light. When i started working out i could bench press 70 pounds. my deadlift would probably be about the same. curling 15 pound dumbells. this is what normal people start with

[@mchacker2234]

Next video: Breathing is killing your gains! So let's go over some alternative exercises that can reach the lungs in a safe way without interfering with your muscle growth.

[@Kevin-cy2dr]

Yep breathing with your mouth will kinda kill your gains, your body gets lesa oxygen especially during the last 4-5 reps and you'll perform those reps with incorrect form which im turn could affect your gains

[@oscarmberg6243]

Jeff's autobiography "Jeff Cavaliere: The Pursuit of Quality Reps"

[@projectmanagement2356]

Chapter 1: Time Under Tension

[@anvg2902]

@@projectmanagement2356 lmaooo

[@deltausmc8366]

Or "this _____ is killing your gains"

[@flamekirito151]

Chapter 3: Vince

[@artmeatj6620]

I’d read the fuck out of that

[@hamdiatasoy2456]

I lie on my bed all day.. don't dare to make a move... can't kill my gains...

[@rockfella27]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emanuelgonzalez7500]

I Guess i Will do that too lol

[@benliu1896]

hamdi atasoy Breathing is killing your gains!

[@jaih12]

Saying all day wrong, is killing your gains!

[@voidgazer2470]

@@benliu1896 Dammit!!

[@pawanjitbiryah2374]

I am so glad you spoke on this. And thank you for mentioning the podcast as many of us might not know about it!! I like to thank you for defining what deadlift is and how it should be done. Please make a video on how to prepare for deadlift and what to do after deadlifts? Like what exercise to do to get strong and prepare for deadlift and what exercise to do after to prevent any issues for the low back and others body parts involved. Please share your knowledge. Thanks a ton. 🙏😆😇👍💪😍

[@breadmeister]

I've been doing deadlifts for two years. It took me a few tries to get the form down pat, but once I did I've massively improved my posture since.

[@luwado]

No way Jeff would sit for 3 hours to appear on the Joe Rogan podcast. He would be doing stretching exercises every thirty minutes.

[@cianhayes7181]

Luqman Wadood would probably bust out some resistance bands and start doing facepulls

[@bansheebot2]

Or start painting his muscles.......

[@ranolmcdanol]

Same

[@seraphx26]

"Joe I have to tell you something, all of this podcasting that you're doing? it's really killing your gains"

[@philmonteith5047]

He would be soo boring

[@carpwithmilk8914]

Until Jeff makes a video "eating 3 big macs per day is killing your gains" i dont need to worry about anything

[@nickdutton6218]

Drink 150 litres of water a day and you made them isotonic

[@michaelanthony4750]

Right before you take a bite you read, "Why Big Macs are killing your gains."

[@ssethswaifupillow3924]

Carp With Milk Are you by chance called Nicholas J. Fuentes?

[@Mousehawk21]

Mommy First with Nicholas J Fuentes Nickers can’t be stopped!

[@HPalternetive]

Lucky you that’s a very specific video

[@GreatWhiteNiko]

If a video could be sanctified this video should be made a saint. I'm 51, 6'2" and in the last 5 months through VERY careful deadlifts I've fixed my low back pain and stability issues 100%. 20 years of back pain gone as if it was never there. In my case apparently I had major movement pattern problems - the nerve issues started with that - wrong way of moving. My work is in tight spaces and bent over or on my knees. A few hours of that an most people will develop low back issues anyway. What I did in the gym the last 5 months is 1 hour long sessions of deadlift singles - every 1-3 minutes, depending on when my pulse slows down. The stress is on form and especially BRACING. The prolonged workout does wonders. Your body learns to move properly and it seems to not "forget" when you walk out of the gym. 8 months ago I could not walk, drive, or lay down normally for 3 whole months - the low back pain had flared. Getting in bed took full 5 min - screaming and in very slow motion. Same with getting out of bed. I had started to think that I'd be crippled for life. Thing is - if you can actually sustain consistent gym visits (no injury to stop you) just deadlifts make you grow like crazy. I'm completely natural (only medicine I take is a low dose thyroid med) and I've had a low carb diet the last 3 months. About 10 days ago I was shocked to see that my old knee pads do not fit any more - my quads had grown in the last 3 months! I could not lock the knee pads at all - my legs were just way bigger than a few months ago! Same goes for chest and back. Back is directly stimulated by the deadlift but the chest probably grows because of the massive release of hormones that the deadlift causes + speed benching with very light weight for 1 hour with 2-3 min rest between sets. Once again - it all hinges on being able to go to the gym week after week (I deadlift once a week). It is truly impressive to make visible progress doing mainly dealifts, being 51, natural, working physical work long hours, and being tall. If anything should be said it is this: The mindset is #1, before everything else. Exactly as Jeff says - you need to know WHY you are deadlifting. Also because at the end of the day nobody gives a flying shit how much you deadlift.

[@alansmith4655]

Well done sir 👏🏻 how are things now at 55? Back pain still gone I hope.

[@GreatWhiteNiko]

@@alansmith4655 Never a problem. Today I drove 150 miles. Sitting is the worst for low back pain. And did 9 jobs requiring extensive squatting, bending, being on my knees, weird half bend postures leaning to one side, carrying weird shaped heavy equopment... You get the idea. Zero low back back pain. If anything - I believe the abs just like any other muscle need to be trained to activate without you thinking about it. Recently I actually learned to use my back muscles and whatever upper back discomfort I ever had is all gone. I suggest you watch the videos of a bodybuilder mountaindog1. There are many lessons how to learn to activate all kinds of muscles. Pure gold content. Good luck.

[@EyTonay]

I highly appreciate this! I’m 36 and have been doing deadlifts on and off for years but lately they’ve been fucking with my lower back. I’ve been sticking to the same weight (~50% my max) for the past few months and I’ve been feeling great. This video gives me confidence that I’m making the right choice, especially in terms of my goals.

[@jms0313]

Your not getting stronger

[@shubhamlahoti9758]

@@jms0313 not everyone wants to get stronger.

[@jms0313]

@@shubhamlahoti9758 they celebrate pride month

[@infiniteaseem6523]

You know what I don't even want gains anymore... thanks a lot, Jeff. Jokes apart, props to this guy for all that free information he's putting out there

[@TheAssassinscreed91]

He is but we aren’t paying

[@Redsoxvsyankees]

Thanks to him and the advertisers that pay KZbin to then pay him* “AdSense,” look it up.

[@frankyyn2357]

@THE FATHER only if there's an ad, which idk bout you but I didn't get one

[@bauerturbo3334]

Infinite Aseem Youre too funny I dont even want gains anymore 🤣

[@comftable9452]

@THE FATHER but go look at other channels thet dont give a shitt beside advertising to Thier programs.

[@hermaeusmora2945]

Jeff listens to Rogan? That means we're one step closer to Jeff being ON the Rogan podcast

[@square-shapedtesticle38]

Well to be fair, that specific video clip of that podcast hit KZbin trending the last day or 2 so that's probably how it came to his attention. Or maybe he listens to the podcast? Who knows?

[@chryzos3091]

@@square-shapedtesticle38 did you even watch the video?

[@square-shapedtesticle38]

@@chryzos3091 no. I was too busy clicking off in my hopes at winning the giveaway again (I lost btw).

[@chryzos3091]

@@square-shapedtesticle38 F my dude

[@brq838]

@@square-shapedtesticle38 he said he's a fan lmao

[@ayannanewell1775]

I just included deadlifts in my workout this morning and was just thinking about the proper way to perform this exercise. I appreciate your knowledge and the way you breakdown everything, it's very help. Thank you so very much!

[@diogeneslantern18]

The 6 fundamental movements of the human anatomy: 1) Squat 2) Hinge 3) Lunge 4) Push 5) Pull 6) Carry

[@Jake-mj6mc]

I remember Paul Chek saying: Squat Bend Lunge Gait (walk run etc) Push Pull Twist Pretty similar

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Throw?

[@marttitanner7470]

What about bicep curls

[@cocoricococo9494]

But don’t forget to do your face pull

[@rayvincyful1]

There is only one: 1. Contract

[@steezmunky]

*JRE podcast mid-conversation* *Jeff:* ....Yeah, so when you do facepulls, you get stronger. *Joe:* You know who's stronger than humans though? Gorillas. Except for the rain. They can't handle the rain. Have you seen that video of Gorillas getting caught in the rain? Jamie pull that video up.

[@justinwright1745]

Fastest googler in the west

[@oculed1101]

Hahaha

[@Rensoku611]

@@sebastianmosca5985 xD

[@rleeboston33]

You fucking nailed that. Well done.

[@shortfuse75]

You ain't shittin

[@tyb6661]

Deadlift saved my back. I got a bad back injury and learning the correct way of deadlifting rebuilded my capacity to move

[@iceteakilla]

load of shit lol

[@boahnation9932]

@@iceteakilla you denying the fact that it helps strengthen the hell out of your back or? Literally there's no way it couldn't help unless you were putting too much weight on the bar and moving incorrectly :p

[@MrAreyoulocal]

Deadlifting has made my squat and bench stronger, but I think the main point to be gotten from your comment is doing it properly.

[@tyb6661]

​@@iceteakilla Let me guess you spend 10 years in a gym with no gain and you scream to every one ''it's impossible to have gain with out steroid '' In fact you're obese and spend all your time on facebook when you are in the gym .

[@tyb6661]

I'm a infantry veteran. I ended with 6 herniated disc and a cut sciatic nerve. Yes Dead lifting with the perfect form changed my life . Constant pain and eating painkiller all day long to having a life.

[@georgivasilev8428]

Jeff: Upright row and behind the neck shoulder press Me: *instantly types both in YT search bar*

[@bobmorgan5636]

I'm older and I do deadlifts for overall strength building...but I do them correctly and never get injured. A great presentation and discussion.

[@thefirstpumpkin2571]

Now I don't know what to do at gymn, everything is killing my gains, for God's sake, next video will be called "how gains are killing your gains"

[@hakanbayril466]

Watch the Video again

[@Sasha-lg1ln]

That's coming out in 2020🤣

[@HurricaneHugues]

Don't listen to Jeff Cavalier

[@CozyKG]

@@HurricaneHugues 6:06 so the deadlift isnt a great exercise that should be done responsibly? Damn thanks for warning me about Jeff

[@caralho5237]

Gains kill your gains because it gets harder to put up muscles after a while

[@pringusdingus]

People that jump to conclusions without watching the video or reading the description are killing my gains

[@marcuscarter599]

Peter you spelt that wrong: you’re* - learn grammar please.

[@lioncross1849]

Ridiculous click bait title. That’s why I’m bothered by this video. Content is good

[@user-hc5et2jj4t]

Lion Cross Yeah. Feel the same way. But I guess it’s the only way to get the clicks this content does deserve.

[@Simonet1309]

Bench, pull ups, curls, push, pull, calisthenics, leg day, deadlift, yoga, pilates, conditioning, supersets, cluster sets, drop sets, pyramids... all killing my gains.

[@x1tekja]

As always Jeff is on top of his game. Context matters just like stability

[@clintonbruning]

Damn this channel is massive now. I have been subscribed since he was below 100k.... definitely well deserved. Jeff works his ass off.

[@dessertstorm7476]

I disagree with lifting from mats, or a rack or a deficit for that matter. Lifting a barbell from exactly 9" is the natural way, otherwise why would God have made plates 18" across?

[@-TK-]

Amen

[@--SPQR--]

😂😂😂

[@rojman4872]

Good one 😁😁

[@humblyinfluenced107]

,👍

[@BeatsAndMeats]

Thus sayeth the LORD

[@kingzriot976]

Next Athlean-x video Why Gains Are Killing Your Gains !!

[@syndicatedbeast]

Legend 😂

[@bgrant8664]

😂😂😂👏🏻

[@RR7-22]

Can’t lose gains if u don’t have any

[@bubbie3533]

Savage

[@samuellizius6199]

Lmao

[@AliAlhussaini]

If you can name it, it’s killing your gains

[@afriherpphoto7924]

Thank you for clearing up this point up. Helpful indeed.

[@VeritasEtAequitas]

"___ is KILLING your gains" is just a meme for Jeff too now, not just fans, isn't it? Next video: "Your gains are KILLING your gains! here's why"

[@nextapexpredator]

A daft punk WHY MUSCLE GROWTH IS KILLING YOUR GAINZ

[@ibram8787]

Your comment is killing my gains

[@katiemonster4147]

Just a matter of time before that’s real- your gains are actually losses

[@nkvdcomradeorion7336]

Your replies are killing your gains

[@phantomcosmonaut9127]

Hypertrophy is killing your gains

[@faridjoaquin9074]

I'm waiting for this tittle: "Gym is killing your Gains.

[@giovannielomtamo7299]

I'd rather wait for " facepulls are killing your gains" 😂😂

[@Goldsthar]

Gains are killing your gains

[@Luminatas1]

' is killing your gains...

[@georgie7890]

Masturbating is killing you gains

[@Simonet1309]

Jeff is killing your gains. Well, maybe not 😂

[@lukiso5734]

Thanks so much for responding to that, immediately when i listened to it, i thought you should. Good work as always !

[@michaellopez2070]

Jeff addresses this, basically, but IMO the biggest problem with deadlifts is that, even more than lifts like bench, or even squats, you are more likely to hit your best deadlift numbers with poor form. This is because your lower back muscles, traps, grip, and quads will tend to be strong enough to move a weight that will curve your spine. At a high level, that doesn't seem to happen as much with PRs in the other major lifts as it does with deadlifts. That's not to say that walking out a heavy squat isn't just as dangerous, but, though the squat can still injure you if you have perfect form, you're less likely to hit your best squat with "bad" form, compared to the deadlift. With a squat or bench if your form breaks down, you tend to just miss the lift--there isn't as much room to grind it out with broken form. If more gyms had proper glute-ham and back extension apparatus, rather than just the 45 degree ones, there would be more readily available, effective, but alternatives to the deadlift for effectively developing spinal erectors. Unfortunately, that's isn't the case.

[@Soul_Freezer]

My god, the style of comments on this video are almost identical to a Reddit thread.

[@Barbarossa97]

Pure cancer. Like plebbit

[@Jotaromilktea]

Nice

[@caiofernando]

@@Jotaromilktea Nice.

[@Jake-mj6mc]

Noticeably less dickbutt

[@thorodinson7467]

@@caiofernando Nice

[@J_Dot_S]

In summation: deadlifts are good when you deadlift properly with a focus on your physical stability and proper technique

[@tomdotcom7844]

J Dot S not really

[@J_Dot_S]

@@tomdotcom7844 I mean, that's what he said at 6:30, 6:54, and at 8:50-9:14 but sure, you're right.

[@TheRosiebeam]

Only takes one incorrect lift to ruin your back forever, why? Just so you can say you deadlift x amount... Not worthy the risk vs reward

[@kakashiMEK]

@@TheRosiebeam that is why correct form is the most important thing not how much you could pull off the ground.

[@kakashiMEK]

@@TheRosiebeam that is why correct form is the most important thing not how much you could pull off the ground.

[@paulcaban4881]

Great talk Jeff. Thanks for sharing. I'm 52 with a herniated L4 and I deadlift, but I started with hinging movements, working on my hip mobility, and developing core strength in multiple planes of motion. I used to be afraid of them and now it's my favorite exercise. I deadlift with my high school students and work with them to teach them how to build up to safely deadlifting.

[@thomasmatchen8956]

Just gotta say how much I appreciate the in-depth descriptions!

[@rileyjonesy1208]

Guys, thumbs this up if you want to see Jeff on Joe Rogan's podcast! We all gotta go comment on his videos and have Jeff as a guest!!!

[@woodbrochillson1748]

Let's gooooooooooo

[@benchazy1016]

Riley & Jonesy that’d be sick

[@craigsms8398]

100%

[@landocalrissianworehansclo1212]

i think i would listen to that episode on repeat 100x

[@skippercraig5839]

Let's go!!!

[@jeremyh1857]

“Please Try Again Next Time...” squad where u at???

[@ningningie4429]

Every single time

[@Zealotux]

Always there on time to be disappointed!

[@JayBurrd]

One day 😥

[@GStatusMusicChannel]

Heinry J 👋🏼

[@alejandrosuarez7446]

We're one

[@jordanlonsdale9468]

I never was into lifting and I personally hate the fitness culture and fitness videos but your videos are so honest and so full of knowledge, i love them! They don’t make me as a beginner feel like a loser but like I’m able to reach my goals, the right way, without injuries or anything. Thanks for your vids, please keep those going. Brilliant work!!!

[@dr.michaelneely9073]

Great video, thanks for the detailed discussion!!

[@classychandu5090]

Next video : Girlfriends are killing your gains.

[@chrisscott6417]

Definitely.

[@gloums]

They make the knees weak

[@stevenclark5173]

@@gloums But they make your arms heavy...and you vomit on your sweater already....

[@gyroz2826]

Steven Clark must’ve been that mom spaghetti....

[@simsonduff4903]

On god

[@dongiannisiliadis9018]

Also deadlifts are hard so we are skipping them to get a sick bicep pump

[@yazidalaouimdaghri9461]

And chest pump

[@Residual.Selfimage]

amazing username one of the best ive seen

[@theangryslav9115]

I felt this so much

[@Man_3336]

Thats the reason I deadlift

[@gasmadness]

@@Residual.Selfimage nah bruh the best name I saw was "Tom cums all over the place and fucking..." Lmfao

[@chayoto]

This is brilliance and politeness in a rarely seen combination. I only wish I could like this video more than once.

[@cloudburstdrones]

Me: *methodically planning a strict workout routine & meal plan* Jeff: That’s killing your gains

[@icecold4085]

Me: Jeff what else is killing my gains? Jeff: Yes

[@R.R.L.]

😅 Search my commet bro..

[@FreelancerAlpha1-1]

Dude I feel like I’m Jeff’s kid and he’s giving me a talking to for sneaking out with my girlfriend or something

[@davetheviking1485]

paul thomas 😂😂😂and he looks like my friend’s Dad that would give me life lectures like 20 years ago 🤣🤣🤣

[@FreelancerAlpha1-1]

David Londner “I’m yelling because I care about you!”

[@ScareBear1982]

Jeff’s not mad.....just disappointed 😔

[@HashbrownGokusan]

It’s because you didn’t warn her about her lumbar spinal positioning as she snuck out the window

[@lovelyjubbly87]

Hahahahahaha gold comment

[@InNoTime3377]

Being a truck driver is killing my gains 😢

[@TYDESTINY185]

👊MAN!

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

You need to be a truck lifter.

[@kylephaneuf9975]

Just do hummingbirds and be incredibly tense AT ALL TIMES.

[@Broxine]

Stalone was a beast as a truck driver so stop with those excuses

[@PfunkGW]

@@Broxine a very important point. He even won an arm wrestling competition in Vegas to win back his son

[@Cristobal34]

I feel like while listening to Jeff, I am also in church listening to a sermon.

[@vttir6181]

Church of Iron

[@dannybenhur6123]

I actually feel like listening to Jesus Christ sermons lol...

[@eddieguererro46]

You're in the House of Gains.

[@brar9374]

6 REASONS TO DO NOT BENCH, SQUAT OR DEADLIFT IN 2021!!! DONT MISS!!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3_bmHeNfsloms0

[@Insaneurpist]

The "face pulls are killing your gains" is the one where I finally off myself.

[@Bryan_K_27435]

When that happens, you know Jeff's in trouble and we gotta send help.

[@pvtridbvtthol3631]

Don't do it bro cause suicide will kill your gains

[@OmniscientWarrior]

Gains are killing your gains.

[@2facestyle]

replying to comments is killing your gains

[@markasberry3867]

Me: *blinks* Jeff: hey stop you’ll injure yourself, your doing that wrong.

[@colorsstones8957]

before you blink you need to stretch your eyes and curl some heavy weight it will help the muscle to stretch and give a better gains in your blink !

[@s.kh.819]

keep your eyeballs locked out

[@blackjackool]

Maintain a neutral viewing angle

[@intenselifter5538]

6:20 in the video was the key take a way I got. Functional strength is a person's TRUE strength. How well can you pull a deadlift raw without putting your back at anterior pelvic tilt/lumbar disc explosion risk? Is adding another 20 pounds worth it or does mastering the weight with steady progression have higher significance?

[@golfplay3]

Jeff you are by far my favorite coach and Industry professional ... and this is a brilliant episode. I do feel the OPT Model is the underlying basis of content. The Optimal Performance Training model completely lives on that premise. STABILIZATION is the foundation of all exercise; lifting, cardio, flexibility ... and all CPT graduates live in that body of information.

[@charleshodge6920]

First and only injury I’ve had has been from the deadlift... slipped disc and was out for a month, it was a lesson in respecting that lift and learning it properly.

[@BM-of6dg]

I had exactly the same man.. But my disc bothered me for a long time.. So I got mobility back in my hips.. And now I deadlift with half the weight I used to but perfecting the form!

[@kyletennant4730]

Master Chief best to switch to hex bar deadlift honestly

[@beensprouting4945]

Your an amazing rapper jeff the way you keep explaining, to avoid spraining and to keep contemplating, exercising.

[@sberg91941]

Thank you for your reply. As you said context is important. Great response!

[@hmystery1684]

Jeff: GOING TO THE GYM IS KILLIN UR GAINS

[@aandrus3972]

At age 61 I started training to compete in senior masters track sprint events. I came across a strength protocol for sprinters created by Barry Ross a well-respected trainer for many amateurs and professional athletes including Alyson Felix fastest woman in the world. At the center of the protocol was the deadlift done heavy (85-95% of 1RM) 4x3 sets reps with a maximum of 8 seconds under load for each set, then rest for five minutes. Barry tested ground forces produced by those who used his protocol and found that they produced more ground force than other lifting protocols which backed the Mass Specific Force model used by Dr. Peter Weyand to predict speed based on the amount of force applied to the ground in a quick manner relative to the mass of the athlete. Long story short if you want to be the fastest runner possible start with heavy deadlifts to get the needed strength to apply force and defeat gravity. I'm 73 now and still deadlifting and sprinting. A Super Deadlift bar or a Hex bar can be gentler on the back too, and just as effective.

[@HurricaneHugues]

How tall are you, how much do you weigh? And how much is your max deadlift?

[@aandrus3972]

@@HurricaneHugues I am 5'8", 150 lb, max deadlift 400 lb. @ age 64.

[@maggoteater2290]

I swear since I started getting into fitness and getting recommended fitness videos it's like a back and fort "10 very important exercises number 1 deadlifts" 5 minutes later "deadlifts are horrible"

[@TheNuvish]

Same here

[@harveybrown2382]

I use a Rogue Hex bar for deadlifts now since having a bone spur removed from my spine. It places less stress on my knees and lower back. Performing deadlifts with a hex bar keeps my form consistent and stable every time, and has made me considerably stronger.

[@felixk2486]

I knew this day would come... 😂 Killing your Gains Videos are Killing your Gains. Coming next week probably

[@countdracula2836]

Lol

[@clashwithsm4200]

Are u stupid or are u stupid??

[@honeyfro2615]

@@clashwithsm4200 Its a joke big fella. Regardless of whether he watched the video or not, you get the joke.

[@brysonadams1693]

FleiK s it’s gonna kill the gains if you actually listen to these bs comments if you are consistent with it you’ll add weight to the bar that’s ur gains

[@felixk2486]

Wow chill Guys. Thats just the Basic Joke on this Channel 😂 I'm Deadlifting twice a week for over a year now and I'm not about to stop.

[@mreic1441]

Joe Rogan x Jeff cavaliere would be the the greatest crossover episode ever change my mind

[@bodyshootsmaster8888]

Mr EIC shut the fuck up

[@Larff]

@@bodyshootsmaster8888 No you shut the fucki up

[@reyhernandez7901]

Mr EIC add Crowder to that 😂

[@gyroz2826]

eDonkey no YOU shut the fuck up I wanna see if this “stfu” chain goes on

[@gtacleo7444]

Very informative again jeff! Thanks!

[@sarthakpathak5694]

Back here on athleanx after sometime so good to see you jeff.

[@Alex1Leg]

Bro I am literally watching Joe Rogan and Robert Erst saying you shouldn't do Deadlfts and then Jeff uploads this

[@Unknown7765f]

Illuminati ..confirmed

[@kewltony]

JORDAN PETERSON calmly DESTROYS your GAINS

[@D9Wx]

Robert is full of shit tho.

[@Marcel16DM]

@@D9Wx how?

[@FalseF4CZ]

Marcel17PHS When it comes to lifting, someone who only cares about numbers and not form usually don’t give the best lifting advice.

[@jakobvarpe]

*Living is KILLING Your Gains (OH SH*T!)*

[@nahbil9315]

Very true

[@user-nh6kj4vo3z]

Underrated

[@jeb_bush6129]

Galleblære

[@jakobvarpe]

@@jeb_bush6129 🤬🤬😠😡😡

[@jeb_bush6129]

@@jakobvarpe larsj

[@janfwagner]

As an intermediate lifter, I too avoid the direct deadlift due to the risks involved. Instead, I use the hex bar, as it shortens the route and is much easier on the lower back.

[@adityapurwanto3794]

Thanks for insight, what i learned and of course will aply. For commoners like me, focus on good form and posture, keep the stability and not just focus on strenght only. I see a lot of people make a mistake by ignore the form and use momentum just a sake to add another weight but ignore the foundation n isolation. Thanks a lot for insight

[@WowColorFight]

Jeff, your doing something for the public good, and I respect you immensely. I wish nothing but health, wealth, and prosperity for you.

[@icejumperke]

Ryan Waggoner - What about his doing something for the public?

[@Yellow.1844]

@@icejumperke hes sharing knowledge?

[@hashibmondal1901]

Wish me wealth because Jeff's rich I am not

[@Sam-2468]

Yea he already has those. Wish me those please. Thank you

[@chaiteasheet1102]

Ryan Waggoner And gains

[@jesusfreak8023]

Like if JRE should have Athleanx on his podcast

[@JB_Royal_Ambassador]

I agree

[@genericindianreyansh6520]

100%

[@bbedeschi]

Stopped watching it after Tyson interview, when Joe was speaking about Cus to Mike

[@pdooley730]

Jeff: I want to clarify what I said about deadlif- Joe: you ever take dmt?