Everything I Learned From Charles Poliquin (well...technically not everything, but you get the idea)

[@RickySterling]

I randomly saw Charles at a 24 hr fitness in OC in 2005. He was just there working out. No one knew who he was. He was extremely nice. RIP.

[@rob5158]

Man, you are not alone, when I graduated from university, I thought I know everything and that I am ready to be a coach, few weeks into actually working as a coach, communicating with other coaches, etc. I realized that I actually know nothing, this hit me pretty hard, really was an eye-opener, how big the knowledge and skill gap can be between coaches. Great advice to not trying to copy other peoples coaching style, but to focus on your own interests and passions.

[@TitaniumCarbine]

I was such a huge fan of Poliquin’s work and methods. Big props to you carrying on his legacy by displaying practical application of the knowledge he taught you. So awesome Joe, keep it up!

[@njsmoker83]

Great video. I remember buying the poliquin principles years ago. Absolutely unbelievable book

[@brittanytv-um1sv]

Bahahahhahaha I would have loved that moment with the muffin top and carb comment. 😂 he reminds me of my dad so much and this video brings me so much joy.

[@dharrison9221]

Great video, Joe! Loved it! Charles was so ahead of his time it's not even funny! All of his books are wonderful (especially his two books on arm training). Thanks for doing this.

[@keenan3618]

What a great way to start my morning. I love this series. Keep up the great work man!

[@jcwalrus]

When can we pencil in your seminars and workshops? I'd totally would travel to learn from you ( and have a couple of laughs). You are a wealth of knowledge.

[@kyleramoutar947]

Agreed! I would too

[@jasonbrowncoaching]

What I would do to have had the ability to spend one day with CP! Great stuff man!

[@chillier8363]

Wish he was still with us. Loved his interviews and workout tips

[@varinderrangi474]

Good job it’s a really wonderful knowledge

[@SayWhatSuca]

Charles Poliquin was a legend and a pioneer in the feild of strength and conditioning. After interning at the PPC in the morning, I would go to work at another well regarded training facility, and it was like going back in time as the Poliquin Performance Center was light years ahead. There is new research now, which is old I terms of its practice. Charles was doing what most cosider emerging research now, over a decade ago. Simply brilliant! He will be missed greatly.

[@chromelemon]

Thank you for sharing your memories about Coach Poliquin. I had a great laugh at the part where he said you never met a carb you didn't like. I'm sure Coach Poliquin would have gave me a load of shit for my upper suprailac.

[@stephenengstrom5611]

You got Poliquin's biceps!!!! Holy Sh#t!!!

[@rahulkumarojha4738]

Great coach he was thank you God once he trained me

[@utubeskreename9516]

Thoughts on his "German Volume Training" that he made a big deal about? Gimmick or a useful tool in the box?

[@MATT_2028]

Great video! When your take about the mythical 🥩 & nuts breakfast? (which i love thanks to poliquin. Meat & nuts makes total sense when it comes to our jobs as personal trainers, for having energy throughout the day, instead some insulin spikes due to too much carb intake earlier the day! Thanks great content as usual

[@AdamScottfit]

Love all your content Joe! That tee is a must buy, I'm gonna have to copy you 😅

[@mikeduly248]

Outstanding content bro, thanks

[@MeZoRH]

I loved Charles, gotta earn your carbs. If you’re a fat bastard you don’t need em. Fructose as a preworkout meal is trash. GVT is amazing, changed my physique.

[@radsthetics]

What product do you take for pre training

[@helmutkrusemann9194]

you should record audio books. I can listen to your voice all day, very calmful. great video, please keep going with these series. If you don´t mind, please make a video with examples from you mobility program. I´m intereste in and want to buy it. thank you very much

[@antoniobernardo3047]

Teacher, do you know how to inform about the gluteus medius skinfold protocol? I've seen it in some spreadsheets but without the reference, I heard above that it would be Charles poliquin

[@DionysisKountoumadis]

Great Video Joe ! And sick T-shit must be a give-away :D Keep it up man great content !

[@mnew4582]

Damn dude you're gonna be big af after your second puberty 💪✊

[@ManiacFitness]

Please please please do something about your speaking volume on these videos. You give such give info but when you speak my phone is all the way up and if I'm not in complete silence around me it's very hard to hear you. Maybe just a microphone bc you dont seem to be whispering lol

[@synergyrevolution2332]

I agree with this. You can also increase the volume in post processing.

[@andneomatmj23]

Man, I was very surprised when I heard about his death. Why he died so early? Is it of anabolics?

[@youtubeenjoyer1617]

I love your shirt.

[@becky4102]

Can you do more nutrition videos please

[@victorgarcia-hs1ld]

You took too long to get to the point

[@ericm.6732]

Could you do one about what you learned from your degree in exercise science?

[@SuperMonkey221]

To me it sounds like Poliquin was 50% greatness and 50% broscience. Many of the things he says about diet is not correct. There is a big difference between complex carbs, and simple carbs. Eating too many simple carbs is not good for you, but eating a diet high in complex carbs, is very good for you. Also, it's calories in vs out that matters for weight loss, not carbs vs no carb. Also BCAA are really just BS. It is not necessary to take them ever. He knows what he is talking about when it comes to training, but I am not sold on his diet advice. I am sure it works for gaining muscle and staying lean, but it is not good for long term health.

[@walterdeminicis737]

What you say is partially correct but fails to get his points. Carbs are important cause for fat loss insulin management is the single most important factor, provided you don't overeat. Not overeating is 100% obvious. Decreasing carbs for insulin management is crucial. The carb thing, complex vs simple, idk why you say its very good for you anyways. It depends by your genes. It depends by your genes. By your DNA. It's not 1 size fit all. He was too fast to be correct 100% of the time, and was always ready to change his mind when new science and research came up or when he learned something new though experience. So some people say he was 50% broscience. Those things you mentioned are misunderstood rather than wrong. Idk anything about bcaa anyways, I only know some people recommend them for prolonged fasting lol

[@burntvirtue]

Why do you keep saying "as well too"?

[@HypertrophyCoach]

What kind of answer are you looking for here? I’m sponsored by them. So I’m contractually obligated to say that phrase as many times as possible.

[@neiljames84]

“In the trenches” 🙄

[@HypertrophyCoach]

🙄

[@tycoon1661]

This video was mostly focused with his personal training journey and little to do with Poliquins knowledge.

[@hargisconstruction]

Exactly...

[@awarenessrevolutionpodcast2220]

Halfway thru and still havent learned anything

[@HypertrophyCoach]

You commented though. So there’s that 👊

[@hargisconstruction]

​@@HypertrophyCoachya, because it's frustrating when you're trying to learn & people just ramble for 30 min

[@prisonmike3856]

Poloquin was responsible for as much nonsense as he was brilliance.