Does Grease The Groove REALLY Work?

[@dannilovescats6474]

You made a key point on diminishing returns for grease the groove. I found it helped lots when I was learning dips, but after a while it didn't help that much more. Like you said as well, I have found it more useful for more technical exercises like the handstand

[@samjakana6883]

I used gtg on my handstands and it really helped

[@jaxonlee4587]

I think you're right about how it helps to learn a new movement. When I used gtg to learn pull ups and get myself to 5 reps, I was shocked at how fast it got me there, but after that it didn't help much.

[@jamesjasonallen4168]

I did negatives till I could do 1 pullup, then GTG till I could do 5. Then the Armstrong Pullup program took me from 5 to 11 in a few months.

[@JamesSmith-ry5zn]

Loved this video bro! I love the idea of making fitness a part of my lifestyle

[@MalcolmTrez]

i'd never thought about using grease the groove for flexibility, but that makes a lot of sense. Good video bro

[@TheOakenwulf]

The greasier, the groovier. I suspect that the main concern with going to failure would be recovery. If we try to go to failure so frequently without proper recovery time, we risk injury. I utilize gtg for plyometrics almost to failure on each set, but I use the next day to rest and recover. More reps = more efficiency when done with correct form. More intensity = more strength gains. Gtg can also be used to "hiit" for strength gains when done close to failure. Just remember to eat and rest properly. Good video, bro. Thanks for the wisdom.

[@James-sw9vm]

Very balanced video, I like that you actually mentioned cons, good job. I have a question for you, what set do you think is best for improving pull/chin ups 1) A set where you just do the reps as normal, with no rest at the bottom besides a brief pause, and you stop at technical failure 2) a set where you start doing reps normally, but as you get to the last 5 reps you start to rest a little at the bottom (up to 5s) to do more reps. E.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, (+1s rest) 7, (+2s rest) 8, (+3s rest) 9, (+4s rest) 10, (+5s rest) 11. I did most of training in the style of 1) but have found 2) to be a plateau-breaker, not just the first time, but thereafter as well (you can expect to add 1 or 2 reps to the set the first time you do it)

[@brucehelppie6119]

really good breakdown of gtg, andrew. i do some sort of handstand training daily and i call that my gtg, even if it really isn't actually gtg. i think the diminishing returns will show up a lot quicker on tradtional exercises like dips than on a skill like handstands that for most people will require a long period of consistent work in order to achieve any degree of proficiency. i did use gtg way back 50 years ago (really, because i'm 70 y/o) when i decided to compete in a powerlifting meet on short notice after a couple months off from training. daily bench pressing worked, and i did it for about 6 weeks.

[@marcchrys]

I have certainly found installing a doorway pullup bar between my living room and dining room - and just doing 5 pullups numerous times throughout the day - has boosted my pullup proficiency and performance. I'm a firm believer in 'little (or moderate) and often'...e.g. it may sound silly, but I'm trying to get back into running...and the way I'm doing it (if I'm going to the shop a mile away) is I run for 10 to 20 seconds then walk for a minute, then run again.. repeat till I'm there. Greasing the groove teaches the body to become familiar with a move or activity..as a result, I'm now no longer 'scared' of pullups.

[@aloniutube]

I prefer squeezing that adrenal gland with sets til the set reaches failure. That’ll up your max

[@Ryber1]

Yo idea: Forearm Workouts to make workouts more easy!

[@madassathish3539]

Hey Andrew! Do you still plan on making a video on pseudo planche push ups?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

I do indeed! I fell off the wagon recently in terms of fitness so taking 4 weeks to get back into it conditioning wise, but I am still coming with a load of planche tutorials!

[@MinusStatue11]

I grease the groove, when I'm doing my five day fast. Thank you for making a video about this. I think, a lot of people miss the point when thinking about doing this.

[@freehatespeech6804]

Why train when you're not eating? You won't make gains

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

5 day fast?!! 😲 How do you find training when you have been fasted for so long?? how often do you fast for 5 days?

[@MinusStatue11]

@@CaliToTheCrowd a I fast as much as I can handle between recovery days. The goal is at least 25% body fat, so I can get in the military. I do 1x of pull ups, push ups, air squats, abs to failure, and 1-3 mile walk when fasting. The point is to stimulate, not break, so besides the abs I don't push to failure. Just enough for a decent pump. 1-3 days of feeding is normally enough for me to jump back in, but if I wanna build. I give it a week. I lost 30 lbs in a month, but you have to really listen to your body, not over do it, and know when to retreat to try another time.

[@mrshawn1471]

How do you feel about greasing the groove when it comes to muscle memory? For example, people that are learning what it feels like to be upside down in a handstand position?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Personally I love g2g for handstands. In fact to the point where I'd say it is the best way of getting familiar with the handstand movement. The only caveat I would say though is to make sure that you're warming up because the wrists and shoulders may not be used to these positions yet 💪🏿

[@shyless6526]

1:23 This theory has long been proven wrong. Micro tears have nothing to do with muscle hypertrophy. I recommend watching the House of Hypertrophy channel for an example (a channel based on the analysis of scientific research)

[@giovana4470]

Veeeery nice!!!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

👊🏿

[@its_sephy7563]

Didn't even know i was doing grease the groove i mostly do it when i take out the trash at night and do a couple reps of dips and pull ups before going back inside the house😅😂

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Consider your groove well and truly greased!!!

[@bubbleworld4172]

Dude, I think there's a tiger in your garden.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

haha! yeah We keep here there to scare me into doing more reps! You're not getting down off the pull up bar until she's gone 😅