Dr. Mike Israetel - Build Muscle Faster than 99% of people by doing this

[@titoperez1327]

53 here! My body tells me exactly when im overtraining. My shoulder my back my knees and my elbows determine when I’m working out

[@Dubulcle]

That's because you're old

[@waltersteyger1215]

I am 40 and have the same. Yes O can train 6 days a week but there are times my elbow and shoulder prevent me to do certain workouts and sometimes it is the best time to deload. Probably some bodyparts went to shit with kickboxing for 20 years and BMX. Untill I was 35 i felt indestructible. After that every year I got more little painfull issue that went on an on an on. It sucks to get to a point your body is nog healing anymore as it used to be.

[@nicholastotoro7721]

51 here. Deload weeks have been a real thing for me and have definitely kept me not only from injury, but burnout. Knees are the first to get angry and even they lie to me at times. They'll be fine intra-workout, then protest the rest of the day after. I also use deloads to assess what is working and make changes if I need. Usually changes in technique. When I feel that, it's time for a deload. Don't be scared of a week off, either. I usually take one during our family vacation and one more during the year. Just a week off from weights, not level-2 cardio. My first workout back will rock, then the next will suck... but you'll be ok LOL!

[@titoperez1327]

@@nicholastotoro7721 is definitely a struggle I started doing 2-1-2-1-1 splits😂

[@kiltedsasquatch3693]

Over 60 here and make it to the gymnasium 6+ days per week. Making sure I hit legs twice and shoulders twice, with some Feeder Sets on anything I feel is needed. My joints feel better after I started adding collagen to my post workout protein drink. An hour workout per day and to failure. Still gaining muscle mass.

[@Njmoreno22]

I’m liking the pivot in style bro. Sitting with knowledgeable people and being willing to learn shows real integrity and authenticity.

[@broadbandtogod]

Work until your recovery point... Never really thought about that in regards to "actual" work... been stressed of late man, gotta examine/implement this 💪

[@osmanhadzalic9060]

I know it's a funny comparison but DBZ already taught us this. Goku trained to a certain point and then slept and rested a lot, Vegeta trained harder and longer, didn't rest and was always behind Goku.

[@nightlite9989]

@@osmanhadzalic9060geek😂

[@Eliphas_Elric]

@@osmanhadzalic9060 "Work hard, study well, and eat and sleep plenty. That's the Turtle School way." - Master Roshi.

[@Jeremy-hv7io]

It makes so much sense for me that due to daily stress from work it hits your training. That explains a lot for me

[@MightbePettingmyCat]

stress is an ancient folktale. be stronger increase the dbol dosage and get after it

[@joelonsdale]

I'm 50 and knowing my limits by listening to my body is essential or I get ill or injured. I'm not particularly resilient, so to work out regularly takes some discipline to make sure everything gets a good rest before being pounded again. Detailed notes and a responsive diet really help.

[@NightFlight1973]

I was literally about to say the same thing. I would add in whether or not you are coming back from a break in there as well. If you've been on break I find that your recovery period can be longer. I've been off training for a month and my volume (reps*weight) came down and my DOMS from on day 2 of rest here is high, like a beginner. I think age affects both min/max recoverable. Like you said, listen to y our body. Something I've had to learn well enough to run without injury at this age and finally see improvement after months of training.

[@thomaschandler4831]

Absolutely truth

[@fdocument2889]

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[@joelonsdale]

​@@fdocument2889 If you mean MY comment, you are wrong, I'm not a bot (although that's exactly what a bot WOULD say isn't it!).

[@walnutslipnot1934]

I’m 50 and train hard like these guys are taking about. Age has nothing to do with deviating from what these gentlemen are saying. If you don’t push your body past the limits that you are talking about, your healing will not develop unless you do just that. If I focus on my limits like back surgery, neck surgery, etc I would never step foot in a gym. Don’t focus on your limits. You’ll never advance holding yourself back.

[@jjabrony1973]

50 years old here and although I love Dr. Mike’s optimism, it’s adorable, I don’t think working out to hard and resting too little is the majority of the viewers’ problem. It’s much more likely the opposite. I’ve been working out lightly to moderately most of my adult life, but in recent yrs started pushing harder and I’m in solid health. When I workout out 6 days (1.5 hour sessions of weights) in a row I expect my body to get tired but I find I have to force myself to rest that 7th day. Guys, listen to your body’s but know that they can take more than we give it credit for. And btw a big part of this is doing your workouts right! Use apps like Dr Mike’s RP Strength or Dr. Muscle (that’s the one I use and love). These apps keep you on track and keep you pushing your weights up incrementally the way you’re supposed to. Stop just guessing how much you should lift. Have these amazing AI apps do that for you.

[@leelunk8235]

NOBODY IS READING THAT BOOK

[@davidswick8353]

A Physical Therapist told me decades ago to take a week off, every 5-6 weeks. I find the rest week is more beneficial mentally than physically.

[@NightFlight1973]

I ended up taking a rest month because I didn't adhere to this advice. I was pushing myself too hard and washed out. Back at it now, but with renewed respect for my limits.

[@leelunk8235]

ONE MONTH OFF. YOU LOST MUSCLE MY BOY ATROPHIED

[@SiddharthGargYT]

I prefer rest for years rather 😮‍💨

[@Xplora213]

@@leelunk8235yes, but once recovered you will get back to your old self quickly and be able to move past the previous plateau. You can’t move forward but you can certainly get gains better once rested.

[@leelunk8235]

@@Xplora213 LIES, NO SUCH THING AS GETTING GAINS BETTER AS A NATURAL LIFTER,. ONCE YOU PLATEAU , YOUR BODY ACCEPTS IT AND MAINTAINS, HE LOST MUSCLE FOR TAKING 3 MONTHS OFF, THAT'S A SET BACK IN MY BOOK, I TOOK 3 MONTHS AFTER AN INJURY AND I HAD TO RESET, START FROM ZERO AFTER LOSING 15 LBS OF REAL MUSCLE, MY THUMBNAIL DONT LIE

[@casino9240]

Mike has got to be one of my favorite human beings of all time.

[@liamconverse8950]

Sad

[@brettbarlow9581]

@@liamconverse8950 wow you’re a douchę

[@evh3811]

100% agree he is funny as shit and knowledgeable

[@etcetc3800]

can we not deceive people with this stuff and put in qualifiers that they should get their T levels checked. you won't build much of anything regardless of volume and protein if your T levels are shot.

[@Carnivore-Sean69]

Love this cat!!

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

The example I like to look at is Lee Priest. I wish I followed him sooner, his technique was impeccable. He was so gifted, but also if you look at how he trained, I don’t think he left any gains on the table. The man was a machine.

[@lorenperry3726]

You guys are forgetting people that do hard labor jobs. My friends that do concrete 6-7 days a week are jacked. I worked at a tile warehouse 6 days a week sometimes 7 ,pulling 25-75lb boxes out of crates and stacking them. I was sore for a month. Everyone said don’t worry it’ll go away after a month or two. About six months later I was snatching the boxes out of the crates like nothing and my forearms and biceps were huge.

[@GAB-vq7re]

That's the truth man they need to study this side of it more. I went from a retail job to a trade job where I'm hauling heavy equipment regularly and have to use a ton of muscle strength to control and use the equipment and I'm getting muscle definition with very little weight lifting. Maybe 2x a week max!

[@iamsmartmethinks]

Pro athletes and lifters barely take breaks they force their bodies to adapt to the life and they get monstrous

[@NickM89]

Most labor dudes are stressed, smokers and crappy diet. If you stay healthy then you will be ripped just by working

[@suvio1604]

Love this conversation. I have trouble with maintenance. I’m great at getting in good shape but suck at staying in good shape. I really like the thought of 1/3 volume, I’m going to try that.

[@eabriar]

I'm on the trees and I find it so easy to stay lean and strong. An active job is the ideal. Training is mostly unnecessary.

[@joehavian]

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[@atyt1517]

Thank you Man.

[@catedoge3206]

Yuh

[@bigtimepimpin666]

Thanks. I dont have to dig through the bimbo's interview now.

[@darkknightbk]

Thank you Merlin AI 🙂

[@a.meeeezy9576]

Ty, no way I was sitting thru all this

[@mitchdermer4359]

wow the collab I never thought I'd see. Fantastic!

[@MrXrisd01]

Have Dr. Mike on everyday

[@kersyitalian]

Yeah he should because he hinself is a scam talks nonsense all the time mike is great

[@perseusbeatkraken]

"they dont know me SON!!!" "Whos gonna carry the boat?"

[@mrsks5399]

And the logs 🏋️‍♀️

[@aguy446]

Oh that guy?

[@sg255010]

It makes sense. Goggins literally ran until he broke bones! He knew what was happening, ignored it (had to) and paid the price.

[@mantis6755]

Goggins behavior is untreated obsessive behavior.

[@ugk26]

That’s always been my issue with Goggins. His motivation is amazing. But he goes so hard he just hurts himself. I personally don’t see any value in that. But I can’t take anything away from him. The guy is an absolute beast, he’s transcended humanity lol.

[@sg255010]

@ugk26 remember he really didn't have the option of a choice, it was run and finish Hell week, OR quit. He wasn't going to quit. I was using it as example of what happens when you push to the point of breaking. Goggins found a place to go in his head few humans ever dare tread. #stayhard

[@ugk26]

@@sg255010 I agree with his mental strength, he’s probably top 1% of the top 1% in that regard. But I thought he’s done that running around a race track. I think he even said his wife was with him. The story was old, heard it on Rogan. But it wasn’t to qualify for anything. Are you familiar with that story by chance? That was what I was referencing.

[@jonesy1589]

Tbf he’s stupid, he’s now completely fucked, he would of been more of a man to call it and not break himself

[@AlanDampog]

dr mike is great! thanks for having him on your channel

[@Bakksjoguten]

You killed my set when you said "Thomas DeLauer Nut Butter".

[@coffeetalk924]

That dudes got some wisdom to share. I really enjoyed it. Thank-you Thomas for all you're hard work and another banger video 🙏

[@SweepTheLeg2023]

👊❤😆 *I used to say I Never pull out but the alimony just got real gnarly* - Dr. Mike Israetel

[@raoSENSEI]

Thanks for this beauty on recovery. Older 😢need to understand more about recovery. The body has it's own weird logic. I have to listen to these guys.

[@NoSlow78]

Basically, Work smarter, not harder.

[@cal82252]

I have heard that grip strength can indicate central nervous system fatigue.

[@Eysc]

interesting and sounds plausible

[@jordanbeaudoin8425]

Gotta say - I'm super curious who hit on Thomas and isn't allowed back. Any ideas? Usually not one for gossip, but that side bar convo had me laughing. And of course, great conversation between two internet fellas that I deeply enjoy listening to 😁

[@jimboalogo]

I want to know too.

[@cristobalcarrasco8878]

Great stuff as always doc Mike! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@leonidasvagelatos3904]

Great tips for us runners over 40 that want to maintain muscle mass as much as possible, thank you!

[@andrewatiemo6513]

Wow, what a great vid. Two great training minds together on one channel! Will definitely adjust my loads (both in and out of the gym) to better stimulate growth and manage my system fatigue. Thanks TD & Dr. Mike

[@ricp]

Great advice, well explained, thanks!

[@2boostedsilverado]

I needed this so bad. Running, swimming, and weight lifting hit hard on me. Need to back up

[@Cwright2s1187]

I over trained for years and years….i suffered CNS fatigue and it wasn’t until I started taking days off that I felt good, recovered and made gains. I don’t feel that I can eat as much without getting chunky, but I feel so much better and that improves every aspect of my life.

[@dma917]

big fan of Dr Mike and the collabs between you two. great stuff!

[@GlueTubber]

kinda makes sense - Total Recoverable Load: the total energy that can be expended in recovering, body-wide. Concentrate it to one of a few muscles, or diffuse it across the whole body.

[@Timetowakeupmofo]

The go hard thing could be more about mental resilience but it's true that this mental strength can drop when you're body hurts a lot in recovery. It's possible to control the mind with the mind but really hard, the body controls the mind easier it's what meditation is based on using the breathing n stuff. Balance is important but might not make you great and being great could put you out of balance so you loose the ability to be great.🤷

[@vSwampFox]

I don't think Thomas was ready for Doc Mike's sense of humor ... which is off the charts most of the time! LMAO

[@jouuueee]

I'm really glad that I took the time to listen to this. I'm not a big one on long videos but really glad I listened. Learned a lot. Thanks so much! I know from past emotional trauma you have to learn to give yourself some Grace and it sounds like you have to do the same thing when you're training. Go in to quit. Know when to hold them as Kenny used to say oh and know when to walk away

[@Bdan11171]

Watching this while recovering from an upper respiratory tract infection and f%#ked up ankle. Wow. The limit DOES exist.

[@howardgelf]

Doc Mike 🙏👍🏻 listen to your body.

[@akuma2892]

Lmao, this was one of the single best uploads, Thomas. Terrific chemistry and information.

[@neilgunns8391]

Mike Mentzer said these things 40 years ago.

[@neilgunns8391]

If they covered him, I haven’t watched it all yet.

[@elopez1369]

I love the videos with you two guys! Great stuff.

[@jakefifelski3851]

Underlying conditions may also play into how much water the proverbial bucket can take. I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and find myself constantly trying to balance a productive workout regiment and staying healthy. It’s very tough as a hot bath can literally trigger illness indistinguishable from the flu with body aches, fever, etc.

[@thenon-exercisersguidetv9113]

Under the described conditions the counter balance to the theory is advanced recovery techniques There are 7 objective and 3 subjective Depending on the phase of fitness the exerciser finds themselves in max recoverable volume can be managed controlled and unregulated Reason there are a minimum of not one but three to five sciences running in parallel at the same time Mikes thesis is steeped in the concentrated use of brute strength Multiple Work arounds offer a great number of recovery pathways to MRV.

[@LernestW]

Interesting comment. Can you be more specific?

[@themasculinismmovement]

Yea some cardio counts as sets of hypertrophy training. I didn't realize it at first but sometimes when I'm biking I'm pushing so hard that it's doing serious quad damage and I need to take that into consideration with my training volume otherwise I'll overtrain.

[@adriangriffiths4750]

This is one of the best, most informative videos, I've ever seen.

[@jeffgadbois1707]

Thank You For Your Time And Knowledge 💯🤝

[@farawayranger8489]

This is one of the most valuable insights I’ve ever learned and gained. Thomas, I am a huge fan of your content and watch all of your videos and this one really brought it home for me. One question I have, and I may have missed it during this video, but where does this lever that you can move back and forth of that “3rd of your volume” come from? Is there science on why a 3rd of your volume is key here? Or was it just a safe and easy bet of adding/subtracting volume without shocking your system or losing gains?

[@TCCPH]

Probably the funniest and most informativ video in a Long time

[@Justsomguy1990]

Tissue work weekly is so underrated and consistently overlooked. All top guys get tissue work done weekly and chiro- also 16-20 sets per body part 8-12 reps and just slightly less for smaller parts like traps get around 8-10 sets and bicep or tricep get around 12-15 sets working up in weight slowly to doing last set of each train station to failure - hit abs eod hanging leg raise 4 x15 Floor crunch 4x15 20 second rests between and do 20 mins bike cardio before each train session to elevate heart rate and prime body for the lifts - take 5 g creatine before training with zero sugar juice and eat a snickers bar with it for some fast sugar and sustenance. Also take 150-180 mg test weekly

[@hicoteo]

Almost 60 and do full body. I find max sets are 8/week! Interesting idea to cut back some areas by a 1/3 and work lagging areas harder. Will try.

[@psycold]

I love both of these guys but part of me wants to see these two fight to the death because it would be amazing.

[@thickseed]

Agree

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

I wouldn’t want to see either of them get hurt.

[@doctorclutterbuster8791]

😂

[@dianadeejarvis7074]

I'd settle for arm wrestling.

[@willmach]

Mike is a jiu jitsu brown belt...it wouldn't be a contest

[@tylert4271]

Dude I was not the biggest fan of Mike before this interview. He's a funny ass dude😂 with info to consider

[@Anne-cv4ms]

Mike should do have his own stand-up comedy bit. I'd pay to watch! :D

[@thomasmcgraw1029]

ISRAETAL AND DELAURER, BEST VID TUTORIAL ON THE WEB!

[@shawnbrooks5293]

The older you get the more you can relate to this information. I've gone from team no off days to mike metzer style lifting

[@jajupa78]

So you just do one heavy set, and you're done?

[@shawnbrooks5293]

@jajupa78 yes. I do 2 warm up sets and then a final set between 5-7 reps then immediately follow with a drop set to first warm up weight going to failure. With big focus on the eccentric portion of the lift. I've cut down gym time to 45mins 3-4 days a week. I super or tri set every lift so it's like a mini circuit. So I don't need to do cardio either. It's intense but at 47 I look bigger and feel stronger. I have definition in my delts I've never had before.

[@76MUTiger]

This was a phenomenal conversation to hear. I'm 70. Been doing CrossFit for almost 3 years, but sometimes confused by what to do. I have gained muscle mass, but with sarcopenia lurking in my future, I'd like to build more mass, and stave off the rate of loss. So how do I augment CrossFit workouts to maximize gains? Now I know some answers and will look for more detail. Your advice today is probably less than 20 sets a week, and that I can max out my body, so what for soreness and toggle back as necessary. THANKS!!

[@DrEckig]

19:17 This hurt me on a personal level, but he got a point!

[@steveffuksake]

As Lee Priest said just do shoulders arms and calves 😊

[@GregPaxson]

Wow. Eye opening info from Dr mike! Awesome!

[@lebanonmartialarts780]

This is GOLD!!!!!!!!

[@doughughes257]

Amazing interview! I really needed to be reminded about what he called MRV- maximum recoverable volume.

[@samuelclemons508]

All he's saying is ....DONT OVERTRAIN !!

[@kiltedsasquatch3693]

And know when you do.

[@nwmxrider]

Orrrrerr use specialization for stubborn muscle groups. Big difference.

[@andrewbiddle2487]

It's similar to how your body can respond to trauma from bullet wounds. Your body can deal with the shock of being shot once quite well but the survivability of being shot twice drops tenfold. Lesson is, the body can respond to severe isolated trauma and poorly to widespread trauma.

[@timgraysontv]

Mike Mentzer is a genius!!!

[@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962]

Was a genius

[@burneytoshoe]

Exactly, I am à big fan...

[@sbishop2714]

Watch Dr. Mike’s video where he talks about Mike Mentzer

[@ahipokeful]

Question about systemic fatigue. Autistic people fight this battle of stimulus-triggered exhaustion (not exclusive to gym stimulus) and ritualistic, routine-oriented completism that make it hard for them to go "off-course" with lifting (or exercise in general). Do you have an interest to interview anyone who can speak to this juxtaposition? I feel that many would benefit from insight into how to balance autistic tendencies with healthy, sustainable training and recovery. Thanks.

[@xg2513]

im a guitar player, and a lot of these rules apply to making strength and endurance gains on the fretboard. If you go too hard too often, you can get injuries. Its important that you dont completely destroy your fretting hand every time you practice, because if you do itll take a few days to recover from.

[@chrisbarber1722]

Agreed, I realized that also, after a few days off playing seems easier. I'm learning drums and I get better after taking a week off.

[@davidk6269]

In summary, volume for hypertrophy is in ways a zero-sum game. Significantly more volume for specific body parts may be possible if you reduce volume for other muscle groups in order to manage the overall systemic fatigue (including stress levels). This makes a lot of sense.

[@TheHannibalTV]

Good info

[@1616Rotor]

Great clip from this interview, very good info

[@ChuckMcfree]

It sounds like common sense, but after a few years of lifting it's easy to forget the basics. Good stuff. THANKS DR MIKE

[@DrissMEV]

Ive recently discovered Mike and i love this guys sense of humor in every video theres always something where im like i cant believe he just said that and it makes me lol which i dont do often

[@theitguy2731]

I work for UPS. Full Time. First shift I sort thousands of boxes. Ranging from 0 - 69lbs (avg around 30lbs) For around 3.5-4 hrs. Then I have a 1-1.5hr rest period before my next half where I load around 1,000 packages. Ranging from 0 - 120lbs. Avg around 30lbs. I start by day at 10:45pm. I work till about 2am-2:30am. Then I take HMB, TMG, and Creatine Caps. Go into the breakroom and eat a 30g protein bar (MetRX), Drink Beef Broth *2g of Protein* (moving to Beef Bone Broth asap) which I add 40g of Collagen Protein powder in it with at least 4 softboiled eggs *28g of Protein* with Cheyenne and Black Pepper with other seasonings. I sometimes buy 2 26g Protein Drinks to add to this. Then after break I load the 1000+ packages. I then go home and I bake some breaded Chicken bites, or 4 Fillets of Tortilla encrusted Tilapia and eat some Apples and Bananas...With watermelon season being here, I have been eating some of that too. I want to know with my kind of job, the best way to lose fat and build muscle

[@rockymodzdiy]

I had a similar job, i only lost weight. As far as muscle I had to hit the gym. It’s probably because in the gym your isolating specific muscles to grow. But when you’re lifting boxes it’s like a full body exercise that doesn’t tax the muscles enough. The box may be 30 pounds but your biceps may only be lifting 10 pounds, and your triceps lifting 10 pounds, and your back lifting 10 pounds. It’s not isolated…. And also when lifting boxes it’s not much time under tension, once you pick it up and sit it down it may take you several seconds to grab the next box which is like resting between reps. So what your doing is good for endurance, but not muscle growth

[@theitguy2731]

@@rockymodzdiy I feel that. I see my muscle percentage (Galaxy Watch 6/Samsung Health) go up and down between 79lbs and 84lbs of muscle

[@SubSonicDistortion]

Can you both talk about your stack and what you inject a day?

[@johncecilia4517]

Why is it you never hear about this? It's always work everything out. Does makes sense what you're saying though. Like everything there are limits and its a numbers game.

[@hodders9834]

You are absolutely right, i get cold sores when i over train and know straight away....excellent advise.

[@syms85]

What a pair. Looking forward to this

[@johnsolo4402]

Great info! Paradigm shift here. On a sidenote, Dr. Mike could be doing standup comedy. Hilarious comments!

[@skullduggery3377]

Yeah...do All that. Keep charts and graphs. Use accurate percentages. Have a spreadsheet. Use diagrams and circles and arrows.

[@davidleitch3199]

I find that at 63 years old I do need more recovery time especially if I did not get a good nights sleep. Try to lift 3 to 4 days and occasional 10 mile bike rides not real hard but steady effort. Still putting in a 10 hour work and commute 5 days a week.

[@armandcouture4655]

Informative Truths. Thanks

[@umadbro4493]

The max amount of sets per muscle group per week also varies depending on intensity. for some people it's 15 for others it's 25

[@ASquareNarwal]

Id be shredded if i actually stuck to a healthy diet instead of Mcdonalds or Wendy's after a 12-16 hour shift lol. Been making big changes to try and live healthier on the road doing labour intensive work around the world because of Mikes advice.

[@ryanhou162]

This one is so important… for some of people

[@adsa3449]

The duo I didnt know I needed

[@joncooke9515]

54, trying to get back to bjj but it’s so easy to overwork and strain my body. Recovery takes forever it seems.

[@DefyingOldAge]

Excellent information!!!

[@stefansmith920]

Very interesting thank you

[@danielsteeley1213]

Pretty cool to hear that this is an actual thing. I've always thought this to be true. I've been called EVERY stereotypical male slur for making sure I get recovery time or taking it easier for a couple of days than I might normally do. But I've just always felt my body and theorized that my method is better than most. Of course I'm just called (the names) and/or narcissistic and have no clue what I'm saying....whatever, guess I REALLY was right. Cool info and even better to have a video, by a Dr., to show any doubters.

[@dilididli2274]

Training volume vs recovery time is a known subject by marathon runners for decades. Is it really a new thing in the qorld of bosy building ?

[@jshfernandes]

i do 7 days a week, 6 sets squats and 4 leg extension and 8 HS curls every 4 days, arms biceps 8-9 and triceps 10-12, chest 11 sets, and back 10-12 sets.

[@samuelclemons508]

Learned ALL this from Peary Rader in Iron man. In 1968.

[@ajjones7068]

Mike is hilarious. His subtle jabs of wit crack me up. Min 17:40: "I used to say I never pull out but the alimony got real gnarly...I've never been with a woman". Tom Platz said he trained his legs ONLY twice a month. His level of destruction was matched by his gaps to recover.

[@quintinmiddleton2615]

Dam! This very insightful, I've always said after a stressful day when I gym, that F it I'm going hard, but I'm actually hurting myself, always wondered why I was feeling sick after, but clearly not only going hard at gym hurts ur body.

[@josephfitzgard6277]

I'm a little confused. Growing up I was taught, if you want muscle mass, you need to train to fatigue to rip your muscle tissues (strains). Just like if you cut your skin and it heals, you tend to have a skin bump. That is what your muscle tissues kinda do. Therefore, you either train wi maximum weight low sets and reps or lower weight but much higher sets and reps. Why lower weight option is better? The theory is that you slowly rip your muscle tissues. Whereas with higher weights, it can be drastic enough to cause internal bruising that won't heal. In extreme cases, muscle explosion, ligament tears or joint failure. Your opinion?

[@marcweizdoerfer7637]

Im no Expert, but i dont think it works that way. U dont slowly tear muscle by lower weights, it happens regardless of weight, if u train to or close to failure. The only problem is technique, if u do higher weights, the technique tends to suffer which ultimatly leads to to injury. There is way to hurt yourself regardless of weight. I think u need to train close to failure to get the effect of destroying and rebuilding bigger muscle. Science says there is no difference between rep ranges aslong as u train close to failure, but convience is a big thing. So 8-12 reps with a reasonable heavy weight is probably the best.

[@djrichardcrest2001]

Great knowledge here. I need to work on this myself!

[@prototype9000]

i found i get much better results with static holds and slow reps

[@tomashton2924]

Over training nearly killed me. I got Rahbdomylosis Christmas Day 2022. I’m still currently recovering

[@tomcallet6672]

Hey Thomas, thank you for the attention and effort you put into your work, its great

[@naeemsheikh4597]

He does it for the money!!!

[@littlechange1659]

Thomas dedication to get multiple sources and the get ten times more sources, makes him one of the best.

[@XDAG993]

Working in a food distribution warehouse for 7 years, pulling 25-100 lb boxes, then training 3-4 days a week, with 3 kids and 2 of them are 3 and under, its kind of hard to recover. But i try my best.

[@deadlyalliance8281]

3x workouts a week, all heavy sets-high volume-with some warm up sets in there. This seems to be my max my body can handle. In fact, I go so hard that I'm thinking of dialing back to two workouts a week. Going to recover from this work injury and go from there. I've talked about systemic fatigue on another one of your videos a couple months ago. Systemic fatigue and resting enough between sets. Both huge factors that I play into my training. Those who don't, are kinda dumb.

[@Aesthetic.Physique]

Both mrv and minimum effective numbers are subjective based on the individual. These theories are good guides and pretty much common sense for the slightly intelligent person.

[@thomaschandler4831]

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