Fat Loss, Nice Chest, Life Advice (Q&A)

[@AlexLeonidas]

Q&A time! Post your questions down below 0:02 I'm cutting and I've lost kgs, but I don't really see any visual difference. How come the weight is going down, but visually it's not changing? 1:39 Could you build a nice chest with push-up variations? If so, how? 2:55 Are the seated rows a good variation to develop the back thickness? 4:04 Yo Alex thoughts on seal rows? 5:15 What do you think of intermittent fasting? 6:41 Do you consider the end of the workout a cooldown since they're easier on the CNS compared to the main leg exercises and presses? 8:05 Terrible elbow pain after doing lots of Rack pull above knee, Power Shrugs, Farmers Carry and Suitcase Dead Lift partials/Holds.. How to fix? 9:28 Is the hip thrust the best glute exercise ever? 10:23 Thoughts on the Carnivore diet? It's basically 100 % meat. 12:06 Yo Alex...What are your thoughts on weighted dips with a paused stretch at the bottom? 12:48 Thoughts on deadlifting from the knees as a last resort for overloading traps/upper back when you don't have a rack/blocks? 14:34 Why do i find it much easier to dumbbell press than bench press? 16:24 Alex , is it true that muscle is a byproduct of strength ? 17:25 YO, do you train calves? 18:19 Alex what books/strategies are good for becoming a better public speaker ? 20:09 What's your opinion on taking some time away from friends to pursue some personal development and maybe starting a youtube channel which i've always dreamt of but didn't have the courage around my friends? Im talking going off the grid completely would it be a good strategy or just silly

[@s57iotukt55]

Alex can you explain why you can round your back during a Jefferson or hack deadlift without lower back problems?

[@SurfandSnow77]

Alex ive gotten my squat up to 295 but now my back feels like dog shit. I feel like the weight is compressing my spine. Would it help if i gained more weight? What can i do to fix this? I love squatting for the leg gainz but it hurts. Help

[@jasonmaison2185]

Why can't you address how small your arms r

[@Adam425]

Im in your novice program and am basically getting stronger just 1 rep at a time for each exercise. Should I be worried at my rate of improvement? I am working hard but I doubt i will reach your strength standards in 12 months.

[@DaarioNeharis]

I use wooden stools and bricks for elevation for the rack pulls

[@pauloguga]

I love how you don't have these 1 minute intros like some of these other youtubers. You get right to the point

[@jacobbonfante3037]

Paulo Guga what KZbinrs have a one minute intro?

[@Benjamin-cs2tl]

ITS SO NICE

[@valeriusandof9782]

He didn't go to youtube school. Keeps it real! Respect.

[@lordbyron9950]

absolutely

[@zemphyre]

I love how he timestamps each question so we can skip right to what we’re interested in. Can’t stand people like silent mike who use the most interesting question as their video title but don’t get to it till like 10 minutes in and they don’t even time stamp it

[@aconfusedshoe6240]

Alex I love how you never run out of videos. I remember at one point Elliott Hulse was basically answering the same questions and making the same videos over and over. But you....all these videos and you still educate and have so much to teach us and talk about. Amazing channel man you deserve so much more recognition! Much love brother.

[@dixonvmusic2737]

20:09 is pretty relatable. A while ago I spent 6 months mixing my EP. I spent about 5 hours on it a day. And this was just mixing it. This was not part of the the composition process of the EP.

[@beepboop1748]

Your videos have been getting a lot better and more meaningful.

[@DCJayhawk57]

In regards to elbow pain from doing the heavy carry/pull variations: it's likely due to golfer's elbow, as you mention, and too much forearm flexion work. I experienced the same thing, I couldn't figure out why my heavy presses were aggravating my elbows so badly even after a significant deload. The pain was even located along the ulna in my forearm similar to the sensation of shin splints. Turns out it was Farmer's carries in combination with the other heavy overload pull/carry movements (even when using straps). I dropped some of those from my workout and went back to a more volume predominant focus for yoke training and the elbow/forearm pain has gone away. I also stopped doing straight pronated grip on my warmup and moderately heavy deadlift sets and switched to hookgrip exclusively (no straps). I notice a lot less forearm tension using hookgrip instead of straps (obviously, I don't do hookgrips for rack pulls, not conditioned enough for that, yet). Additionally, I started incorporating more forearm stretching and mobility into my routine before my heavy pulls, including some light wrist extensions and reverse curls. Training submaximally on pulls/carries in general helps with eliminating having tonic forearms (too much grip it and rip it, if you know what I mean). Hope this helps!

[@seantv1510]

DCJayhawk57 Thanks for sharing. In your case, do you think the pain was coming from the tendon or the bone? I have the same problem and it does feel similar to shin splints, so I'm wondering if it is the bone instead of the tendon like I assumed.

[@simonize251]

I have this same problem right now, mine is tennis elbow. I think it's from too many weighted pull-ups, heavy rack pulls and farmer carries. I've been using bands like crazy (reverse forearm curls, push downs, banded face pulls) getting bloodflow to the area along with rolling out trigger points in my forearms with a lacrosse ball and I have deleted pull-ups and farmer carries from my training for now. I think the worst thing is to stop training altogether hoping it will go away.

[@tomingebrigtsen8976]

I agree with Jayhawk here. I used to have nerve pain in that ulnar groove (funny bone) and soft tissue work did not help it. It was a wrist angle issue in any of my pulls. Like he states, for us it was a flexion issue. It took months to clear up without lifting while i chased problems with back pain as well. If you hold your forearm vertically and let your hand and wrist assume a natural position, this is the angle you should pull with to recruit both sides of your forearm in a balanced fashion.

[@Culterin]

'' and too much forearm flexion work'' Examples?

[@DCJayhawk57]

Myotendinous issue, not the bone. There's really no way to get a stress injury to the bones in your forearm from that type of exercise. I think some of it was flexor carpi ulnaris tenosynovitis as well, at least in my left wrist (my non-dominant side, which has been worse pain-wise).

[@merino8472]

glad I came across this channel,even puts time line on subject you can skip to,awesome stuff keeping it real

[@pujasrivastava7750]

Took your advice man . I started with calisthenics just like you at 13 years old . But I didn't know what the fuck I was doing . I didn't eat proper . Fast forward a 3 years I got into weights and caloric surplus . I just started bulking like crazy . Nothing huge just like you said . Just a 10-12% caloric surplus . And man I'm so fucking happy I discovered this channel . I've been doing full body since that full body video came out . I've put on about 17 kgs and my waist is still 29 . I'm 73kgs right now . I love you bro . No homo .Keep doing this . Your the guy who got me this far . Salute . Alright peace .Hope you read this . I'm out

[@pujasrivastava7750]

Oh n .. I've never hit the gym . So if your wondering how I got from 48 -72 kg in almost 1.5years .. well I had to slog . My parents said I won't be able to go to the gym before 18 .So I lift at home . I've got a 100kg bar set up . I do train legs 😅

[@petor95]

Doesn't matter if this is a channel where you discuss these things or not - practice breeds understanding - 20:09 is straight gold. Doesn't matter if I already agree with what you said/knew it; I haven't *done* it yet... I'm doing it & knowledge isn't understanding. You might not be a youtube 'teacher' in this area; but your words will help alot of people - because of where they come from.

[@akuma2892]

AD keepin' it real on the daily. Excellent Q&A buddy.

[@XxAlex530xX]

That last question I agree just go "off grid." I started focusing on reading finance books, online business courses, working out, etc. Although I still hang out with friends just not waste time partying or going to the movies weekly.

[@XxAlex530xX]

Im not "free" yet, but I've learned so much by just reading.

[@89given86]

Argonaut yea but there is more to life than just "working". Life needs balance. I wouldn't want a life where I'm 24/7 working. That's depressing.

[@XxAlex530xX]

Thats not what Alex or I mean. Like Alex said "theres many ways to make money online." If you are successful with your online business you will have so much free time. Its more of "escaping the rat race," or i'm not sure if you heard the term "financial freedom." Thats basically what we mean, work hard now and then be free to do what you want. once you read some books you realize opportunities are there just have to take them.

[@XxAlex530xX]

Basically we are not trying to "work" 24/7

[@89given86]

Argonaut I hear you but I've been secluded all my life. So hearing this advice makes me depressed. I wanna go out more and experience life. Why would i want to seclude myself even more?

[@alexisdiaz4217]

What do you think about microbulking/microcutting? (bulking for 3-4 weeks, cutting for 2 -3 weeks)

[@spodergibbs5088]

It good

[@vilhelmkron7455]

Alex always remember that your community loves you.

[@ry4nx]

great vid man, really thought that answer for the last question was inspiring and can relate to it quite a bit

[@theblindracer6364]

Looking good mate! Great in depth answers as always too. A bit over a month into intermittent fasting here and it's feelin' good!

[@someHandle95]

Loved the last question and your answer to it. 😊

[@abcca1482]

life Q&A: Alex, do you agree that sometimes when your goals/intentions are known, some friends will try to undermine you from reaching your goals? What do you do in such situations? Conceal your goals?

[@connors6676]

50 Gems I would want to hear his response to this as well

[@Adrian31609]

Good question

[@thefuckedupissimist6330]

If they undermine you are they really your friends? When something good happens in your life are they happy or not?

[@cedricvongheer2853]

Get better friends

[@Tarek20x]

A close friend of mine used to tell me that your "why" (or goal) can't be comprehended by others. So because no one will ever understand your goal but yourself, others will always talk you out of it or attempt to make you yourself doubt your own goal.

[@baldyshere]

Thanks Alex for another informative video

[@pinkplight9992]

"Sacrifice now for the betterment of tomorrow."- Alex, 2018

[@Pluutoh]

You are very smart and creative dude, always coming up with good solutions. Very good Q&A Alex, thank you.

[@shivamkishore6279]

Thanks man for giving so much knowledge everyday u talk to me more than my trainer on day to day

[@renasouza8261]

Thank you for that message man, I'm in grind mode right now and it fu**ing sucks

[@SerenaVargas]

i love how youre including more personal questions at the end of the qandas

[@naghdy2443]

looking forward for the calf training video.

[@iamconsciousness1976]

You're a great fitness expert/motivator. You should have a million subscribers. No joke....

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thank you

[@iamconsciousness1976]

You're welcome bro. #GorillaMode ✌️

[@etb943]

Your videos give me so much confidence. Where’s the best place to ask the questions that get video answers?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Right here brother

[@kakashihatake4180]

Lookin good brother and loving the content! Keep it up! Also gonna try the paused dips, sounds like a great idea.

[@1amayzingman652]

alex will you ever make an arm wrestling training video

[@fastlifebmx9292]

1amayzingman i think he has

[@jojojlc7070]

training video?

[@Anteater23]

Can I swap: - preacher curls for dumbbell curls - floor press for dumbbell floor press - overhead barbell ext. for cable version or dumbbell skull crusher In your novice program. 1 and 3 are due to pain, 2 due to accessibility in my gym.

[@AlexLeonidas]

1) yes 2) no 3) yes

[@Anteater23]

AlphaDestiny THANK YOU 😊

[@baslee6843]

Great video, where can we ask questions that you'll address in the Q&As?

[@jerm9864]

I have noticed that ever since I started watching the HodgeTwins..I always yell things around the house such as "YEAAAHHHHHH" "THATS SOME GOOD FORM MAN" "THATS REAAALLLL GOODD MAN" "SHE GONE MAAAN.....SHE GONEE"

[@itzkren]

Loool I read it in their voices 😂😂

[@connorshepherd1017]

I read it in their voices too 😂😂

[@dev4statingx90]

Do whatever, the fuck!!! You wanna do!!

[@jakekeegan9111]

Deep inside

[@masterlouism97]

Leavin the nuts hanging out

[@taco564]

Please come out with that calves training video !!

[@toliteas]

Hey man, awesome content as always. You probably most likely covered this already but you should make a video on cheap ways for college students to have a quality diet.

[@ChicagoScorpion]

Are you still gonna upload frequently a day for a week? And more workout videos!

[@MKDbigboss]

Hey alex can you give me some tips on how to properly rehab a broken wrist i had surgery on it 3-4 months ago but it has not yet fully healed

[@e.a.2359]

You are a good man Alex. Respect.

[@MidTierMayhem]

Great video man

[@semir7]

Highlight of my day is when you post a video lol. Plus my 16th birthday is in an hour, so I’m in a great mood. Going into 16 at 6’3 200lbs with a 185 Bench and 335 squat.

[@plexim1591]

Can you please make a video about your GPP sessions? Like the boxing rounds you speak of.

[@JMo-uh5cd]

Alex, for your calves videos could you address calve cramping? I don't know if this is a common problem but my calves freak the fuk out when I flex them hard under load. You could also maybe tackle this in your next Q&A.

[@StriborMarincic]

Yo Alex, do you have a video on nucleus overload and how to use it, or can you point me to any article. I can't find any definitive guides on yt. I started doing high rep biceps curls at the end of my every workout (5d/w) and plan to do so for a month, then deload for a week and track my measurements. Appreciate the effort and work you put in your content. Greetings from Croatia, Europe!

[@jkoelj]

Alex can you talk about more of your hard or dark times , how you stayed motivated to push yourself, because i have dark times atm.

[@jgradez318]

#QUESTION Alex i am 6’2 and a big fan of yours so please don’t think i am criticising you in anyway but i have noticed when you state your measurements we have many of the same stats flexed but due to my limbs being longer i look nowhere near as jacked as you, i am following naturally enhanced and have seen good gains but feel like i am limited as a natty due to the length of my limbs, what’s your advice for tall guys when it comes to looking jacked despite a longer muscle many thanks - JR from the uk

[@jgradez318]

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@classymusic7964]

he addressed most of those things in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3m0gp15jNuYqs0

[@FatalwoundGames]

what about weighted push ups as a form of progressive overload instead of volume, like how nether does them

[@AlexLeonidas]

Excellent form of progression.

[@momatotsosrorudodi]

Been hard on myself for doing seated rows, but because of this video and the fact that I did my standing rows poorly because of lower back fatigue(post deadlifts and rack pulls)the last time I trained I think I might do it as my main row movement.

[@sometimeswitty6849]

what time do you wake up though if you're eating around 18:00, if your up at 0600 i'd say its difficult depending on when you workout.

[@toxtv8161]

I’m 14 years old I weigh 160lbs and I have been training seriously for about 3 months. I have managed to reach a 165 bench a 275 squat and a 315 deadlift. My form is solid on my bench and squat but when it comes to the deadlift I find my lower back is rounding and I am very weak off the ground. I’m progressing in my squat but I feel that my deadlift is slowing down.I am also 5”9

[@bs4093]

Interesting Q&A keep going

[@devoutapostate9005]

With the elbow pain. Sometimes it can be a result of an individual's unique anatomy. The elbow joint has varying degrees of deflection among the human population. People with higher degrees of deflection often end up with tennis or golfer's elbow from lifting. I have a pretty high degree of deflection, and have struggled with golfer's elbow for years. The problem is usually exacerbated by gripping a straight bar, and then putting tension on the joint. So, things like straight bar curls and straight bar pull-ups are off-limits. Feeling pain in rack pulls, deadlift, and farmer carry may just be a result of inflammation caused by doing other lifts becoming more noticeable due to the heavy loads involved. Taking a few months off the gym is the only "cure" I know of, but once it's gone the focus should be on prevention. That would include avoiding putting strain on the elbow joint, and strengthening the forearm. Also, Shock Doctor makes elbow compression sleeves that have gel packs designed to keep both the lateral and medial tendons below the elbow from moving around and becoming inflamed. If you have elbow pain, those sleeves are the magic bullet solution.

[@sergioaguilar6384]

Hey Alex, so i've been lifting for quite some time but just recently (3 months ago) i started your novice program, everything's good, gains are coming and i feel good. The only problem i have is that i like to go all in in the gym and this results in going 100%, my question is: Is it normal to have brain fog for a couple days after lifting practically at 100% (heavy)? I must add that my sleep, water intake, and eating is on point. Thanks Alex.

[@Darth_Kenobi]

Hey Alex I love seeing your muscle gains and all but how did you make those hair gains man ?!?

[@TheMaxim3000]

Hey Alex, do you think you might make a separate channel where you talk about business and self-improvement?

[@itsamemikeg]

Great info bro

[@BananaKyat]

Exactly how I feel about Shawn Baker. I can't fathom how him and his followers so adamantly believe that humans are carnivores. It flies right in the face of science, and I wish people didn't blindly follow "health gurus" simply because they're saying "science got it wrong all along, I know the way to true health and I can strategically pick studies to support my bias" . Most people just have this urge to latch onto something solely because it's edgy and "sounds" plausible enough to work. Fact of the matter is, when you claim to know or have something no-one else does (in this case claiming the best diet i.e. the carnivore diet), then advocate your message but keep the information scarce, when people are convinced that what you're saying is true (even if it isn't), they will pay you to guide them or provide more information. Shawn Baker's "Carnivore Training System is $49 US a month"; the end goal here is to make money from a fad diet ( eg. Atkins, RawTill4, Keto, etc) by claiming they can provide something no one else can. It's fundamental value-exchange mechanics. People are willing to part with their cash if they perceive the information or item received is valuable (whether or not it' actually is.) All you need to do is create the perception of value.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Excellent commentary

[@fayzanpirzada3884]

Alex I have a serious question, will masterbation affect my ability to make strength/muscle growth in the gym and overall health. I don’t do it often, around 1 or twice a week

[@marinriv514]

Rakesh Xcams i think once a week wont affect you in any way but lets wait for alex

[@fayzanpirzada3884]

Thanking you

[@DDB-91]

Of course it won't effect anything dude. With in reason, masturbation is healthy for male and female. It does though, become unhealthy and detrimental when you become obsessed and fixated on it, like it becomes some you HAVE to do vs something you WANT to do. Also, porn can be a huge destructive attribute to your life. 1 or 2 times per week isn't bad at all, it's good for the immune system, it's good for detoxing the brain and body and producing good hormones and chemicals, it lowers cortisol levels. It also helps protect and cleanse the prostate, it helps keep the pelvic floor muscles healthy and strong. It can improve your stamina when it comes to sex and help you learn to control your dick basically lol. It's also excellent stress relief, not as good as sex but it's literally the next best thing. Now, I wouldn't advise to masturbate just before you hit the gym or workout because it does make you relaxed and a little docile, that's the effects of orgasm lol. But a couple times a week is not a problem at all man, so long as it doesn't become an obsession and consume your life then you will be absolutely fine brother.

[@fayzanpirzada3884]

thanking you

[@DDB-91]

Rakesh Xcams - You are welcome brother, fitness is a community we are all part of so I never mind trying to help if I can. Ps. Don't jerk it too hard lol

[@greengreen9878]

bottled water, tap water or filtered water, which one for health and fitness and how much?

[@haydensmind9262]

Good vid man 🔥

[@codghost3685]

For the next q&a: do forearm exercises like wrist curls have carryover to biceps movements like curls etc because you say to rotate exercises but can you rotate between wrist curls and normal curls or is it better to focus several months on the biceps and then several months on the forearm itself? thx Alex

[@kaloianrusev4092]

Alex, my man! You inspire me every day and I wanted to ask you what's optimal for pre workout meal on a daily basis (I don't take any suplements what so ever and I hate eggs)?

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

What events did you do in Track?? I was a mid distance runner w/ 4:33 mile, 2:03 800m, and 51 400m what do you think lol

[@subie8769]

Alex, did you say you're making a 3x a week program in another video? I would purchase that

[@EmeraldLynx0]

Hey Alex. What do you think about pushing and pulling a wheelbarrow as a form of GPP? I’d imagine that holding and carrying a wheelbarrow, especially a wheelbarrow with one wheel, meaning you’d have to balance it as you walk, would hit the traps/lower back/legs extremely hard, almost like a farmers carry. Thanks for all the information you give, I enjoy training more than I ever have since I discovered your channel.

[@Vazo3]

Alex I started with bro splits at first and made little to no gains ever since I switched to full body my gains are coming in good!

[@fr0g12345678]

Hey Alex, can you please explain Louie Simmons neck problems and why they have occurred.

[@Mr3T3RNaL]

Q&A : reached 335 on my squats but only at a 190 bench & 365 trapbar DL. Don’t want my quad sweep much bigger but I want more glute development. Wanted to switch the squat. What’s a good reverse lunge goal reps/set/weight? I tried it yesterday currently at 155 with barbell.

[@BogdanZamfirFitness]

You said IF is awesome for cutting... but do you think it’s optimal? I’ve heard many guys saying that it’s not optimal because the Muscle protein synthesis it’s not elevated throughout the whole day... what do you think??

[@lukejohnson5475]

Always on time for my drive home 🤩

[@florencep2209]

I would like some statement about the decline bench. I've just started incorporating decline bench, and I find it to be a lot more comfortable than regular and even incline bench, while still feeling chest and shoulders very well.

[@NikSK99]

What is your opinion on the paleo diet? Seems like the most healthy diet to me.

[@juanfernandez1585]

In terms of the push up question, can the same thing be done with pike push ups for shoulders?

[@AlexLeonidas]

For sure bro, try elevated pike pushups

[@jackswinney8259]

Alex, you've talked about how rack pulls, cheat rows ect are great for overloading the traps and the upper back. I've been doing these for months now and I've noticed significant improvements in my entire upper body. My question is, what are some methods I could use to overload the push muscles in a similar way? Being tall and lanky with long arms my back has always been my best muscle group but my chest especially is lagging and I'm trying to find ways to get the same adrenaline fueled pump that I get on my back days.

[@AlexLeonidas]

That's one that I have not found out yet. I know of the nether chest shrug for upper chest, as well as slingshot bench press or benching with bands/chains. But beyond that point, it's difficult to say.

[@renangaspar4377]

Hey, Alex! I hope you can answer this one: you said in multiple videos that it's easy to reach your daily intake of protein with a plant based diet, but what do you eat to achieve that? Giving that you are weighting 174lbs, 13%-ish BF, you would need around 120g of protein (0.8g protein per lb of lean body mass), which would amount to a whopping 3lb of chickpeas - one of the more protein dense vegetables - and this would account to 2296 calories already. I hope I made myself clear. Thanks for the videos!

[@MrIggiepoo]

Thoughts on arm length difference? My one arm is longer than the other which impacts heavy pulls and benching.

[@MrOngky100]

Not sure if this was Alex or Carlos Condit

[@youtuberdisguiser6075]

Just a question im courious how does the research about healtheffects of meat transitions (i dont know the proper word) on eating insects i mean there are cultures that eat insects and my question is how strongly does its effect differ from the effects of regular meat.

[@stevenjean4689]

Salut Alex! J'aimerai travailler les mollets mais les extensions mollets me font mal aux chevilles et du coup je ne les travaille pas, que faire pour y remédier?

[@SilkShirt]

Do ever plan on making a calisthenic program involved using bands or anything of that sort?

[@prestonlane4900]

Will we see alex try out for the mens canadian gymnastic team?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Hell no. I would have needed to start at a very young age to be at that level

[@Quagom]

I love your videos!!!

[@ok92computer]

do you think calf training is unnecessary? as far as performance?

[@joeldoxtator9804]

I found that working out before you eat your meal after fasting helps tons when trying to eat fewer calories.

[@jurgenjurgenson5679]

Hey Alex, what are your oppinions on buckwheat as a primary protein source?

[@alexkoch_14]

Hey Alex, any tips on scapular pain while doing rack pulls?? Thanks!

[@udayp901]

Been having low back pain for the last 8 months, I think it might be from anterior pelvic tilt. Any advice Alex? Edit:Thanks for all the advice guys

[@mrj070799]

Uday P see a doctor or watch athlean x has honestly good videos if you don’t like doctors

[@TommyGun8142]

Correct the anterior pelvic tilt

[@MrAnonymousunkown]

Strengthen glutes/core. Foam roll/release quads, hips, abductors.

[@jacobbonfante3037]

Uday P 8 months... I think it’s time to make a doctor’s appointment lol..... as he’s stated, he isn’t a licensed professional

[@udayp901]

Jacob Bonfante I did go to a doctor he was useless... He told me start doing the McKenzie press up and do knees to chest. Which made no sense since they work against each other

[@cykablyat4913]

Can you still build good strength on compound movements while being a marathon runner as well as build well shaped muscles

[@matteosilvestri9966]

Alex do you think it’s too much doing bench, ohp and close grip bench on the same workout?

[@arthurzakirov2025]

Strina Rossi Depends on your degree of advancement. For a novice it is not the best thing to do.

[@BabylonHits7]

Alex, could you talk about your inspirations/idols? Could be in many different facets, e.g., lifting/philosophy/public speaking etc. Maybe even an entire video could be made of it. This question came to me around the 19:30 mark.

[@calebengland149]

Do you have any tips on how to start on a vegan diet? Like what foods are high in calories and is easy to prepare?

[@jonathanmejia5878]

Yo Alex, who is your favorite character from any anime, movie, book or whatever and why?

[@ezrabay4393]

Vegeta obviously.

[@louisl3030]

Hey Alex,for leg development it's ok to do just deadlift variations,in addition with sprinting training?

[@SSJRL2024]

Do you think most novices can do strong-lifts and reach a 1000 pound total? or would most have to switch to a more intermediate program to hit that mark?

[@rodrigochavez4267]

did you continue recommending the program of blaha for novices?

[@boonb1]

Alex you might like this there's a big protocol called insta set stretching. Where you allow a weighted 30 sec stretch at evey last rep in every set. Been doing for a month gained 3 inches on my arms

[@RomanKondrachov]

Alex, what's your take on cutting out the carbs from the diet for losing weight?

[@skude3]

How do you train calves the way you described without getting cramps?

[@Olorin2960]

Waiting for the calves video Alex!

[@shahrooniqbal2125]

Hi Alex if you train fullbody the yoke areas will be hit automatically , so why focus so much on the yoke?

[@wangwang3919]

Whats more important eating before or after a workout?

[@Leader]

What are your thought about the olympic press aka the extreme layback press?

[@roachofdoom1234]

When I watched your Box Squat tutorial video I learned that I was doing it all wrong. Do you think you’d ever make “ultimate tutorials” for other lifts like the ones in your Novice program? (I mostly mean the compounds. I don’t think anyone needs to know how to do a preacher curl)