Flow Training: Prevent Injuries & Increase Performance WHILE Powerlifting

[@samin_fitcoach]

Binge watched your yt content for 3 months Gained 200 pounds on my total Pain free bench after 7 years Pain free knees after 2 years No need for straps and Almost 300 kg on deadlift THANK YOU MAAN 💪😁 Keep it up

[@BrendanTietz]

DUDE! I’m pinning this ❤️

[@matthewvinton7689]

Just this morning I was thinking about how much I’d like to see a video on this topic, since most of the powerlifting content out there largely ignores everything that complements strength training (e.g. cardio, mobility, mindfulness, etc.), and the videos that do address these topics usually don’t have powerlifters in mind. It seems my wish came true. Thanks dad!

[@BrendanTietz]

I got you fam! We’re on the same wavelength 📡

[@paathimself]

Hey Brendan. Just found your channel a few weekends ago. Been really digging your philosophy and teaching style. Just wanted to stop in and say that while I’m natural, I really appreciate and respect the full disclosure here. (I think that is important to disclose when you’re giving advice to an audience) I look forward to seeing your future content!

[@fcdkloyals]

Thank you Brendan. It would mean a lot if you could talk more about everything that's related to "tess" for those who consider it. What has made you to decide to go on "gear"? what were the side effects? how does it integrate with your flow system? what is important to consider before going on it, etc. Thank you

[@nif2009]

Cannot agree more with movement being a key facilitator to recovery. getting a dog was one of the best things that happened to my training, walking the fat boy every day for 20-30mins has had a MASSIVE impact on recovery. started combining it with deliberate grounding and sun exposure (walking him barefoot through the park) after seeing one of your earlier videos and the difference in how my body and mind feels is stark.

[@BrendanTietz]

I actually recommend getting a dog to people often! Best life gains ever both mental and physical! Love to hear that

[@melisabataller8484]

I can’t believe I missed this vid 2 weeks ago! Awesome content as always. Super good info to consider when training

[@TheTopher528]

Def would love to see an outline of how you incorporate this into your weekly training outline and overall training cycle, as well as some exercises, you feel are the most valuable for these purposes.

[@lizzywhite4231]

Loving the more holistic training content. Excited for Unity to begin. As a power lifter rehabbing a back injury, I have become obsessed with how I can improve my longevity and prevent all types of injuries in the future! Keep up the content Brendan, no ones doing what your doing atm

[@BrendanTietz]

That’s precisely how I got into all of this! Strings of injuries and burnout

[@nikusita]

The motion representation you made of how you feel about yoga is spot on. I've been doing yoga every day for more than a month now, which followed a fluke and motivation slope from weightlifting that made me feel out of energy. Agreed on the benefits from it

[@BrendanTietz]

Yeah man we’re a culture too materially and propositionally focussed. There aren’t words or even science to describe what yoga does (yet) and thus it’s something you experientially know rather than propositionally understand

[@shaunclemtiger]

Total agree I basically stopped powerlifting and just do 1 powerlifting days a week and my lifts have shoot up. My bodybuild most of the time with a powerlifting focus.

[@theliftingchiro]

This is so true. I went super specific straight away and it lead to platueing with my strength and progress.

[@BrendanTietz]

Yeah man, it just doesn’t work for most people sadly!

[@ChosenKryptonian]

Dude , congratulations with the 60k subs and huge respect , my man

[@BrendanTietz]

Thank you ❤️ kinda nuts tbh

[@ChosenKryptonian]

@@BrendanTietz what about the meet ? It’s February already

[@Whurlin]

Very insightful video, one I'm sure alotta people may not wanna hear but should definitely take heed, including me. Watching your videos for a long time I can definitely see when you started to incorporate these principles more and more in your training and it has helped overcome some of your own injuries. Even other elite lifters in some way do some flow training even if they don't call it that. Russ does football sprint drills, Rondel does iso holds and dedicated cardio. There's definitely merit in this and I hope people take to it eventually, even if they're not ready right now. You know powetlifters are stubborn. Lol my form of this is actually calisthenics. Nothing crazy intense to replace a workout, but to get blood flowing and my body in motion. I may incorporate more of the tips you named here. Thank you as always. I've been subscribed to your channel since 2020 I think and all your knowledge as well as others have gotten me stronger...physically and mentally. 🙏🏿

[@BrendanTietz]

This comment is great ❤️ thank you so much! And I agree on all points. The change is coming.

[@stephenmartin46]

Valid points! Well rounded without becoming too one dimensional can go a long way.

[@hugo254]

great content, can't wait to watch your new channel and check out the flow programs

[@BrendanTietz]

💪🏼🌊

[@jamesscheuer8367]

Good message. Unique video.

[@user_ghdq3]

Great content bro, hard to find stuff like this these days among all the clickbaity BS. Thanks for the video

[@BrendanTietz]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@horstweihrauch1]

Learning so much from your videos👍

[@BrendanTietz]

💪🏼 love to hear that

[@62priyanshubarnwal87]

This video's a gem

[@BrendanTietz]

💪🏼 thank you!

[@Kyle-hw2jr]

Great content bro

[@anabolicamaranth7140]

This reminds me of Phil Jackson when they won all those championships.

[@BrendanTietz]

Can you expand? I don’t watch basketball!

[@anabolicamaranth7140]

@@BrendanTietzThey called him the zen master, he promoted mindfulness and yoga.

[@BrendanTietz]

Oh I actually know about this partially! Jordan worked with George Mumford on meditation during those seasons and they worked with the idea of staying calm in the eye of the storm. Really fucking cool

[@chonkeboi]

very yes

[@Connorleadbeater1]

if someone is cutting, when they take a deload week should they continue cutting or sit in maintenance for that week?

[@MegaDonaldduck1]

any specific yoga videos you find yourself coming back to, or do you just pick a random 15 min one. thanks!

[@BrendanTietz]

Usually random by Charlie follows, flo or boho

[@probablyslept8142]

Hi, i know it may be very personal so forgive me for overstepping, but do you ever plan to make a video explaining why you made the decision to not be natural? Also, thanks for the years of free, extremely high quality advice. Keep up the excellent work 💪

[@BrendanTietz]

I wouldn’t mind making one! I probably will someday! It’s pretty straightforward though. Levels were plummeted after last meet water cut, but I think that was just the final straw. I think our lifestyles and environment are killing us tbh. And I don’t mean that exaggeratedly.

[@probablyslept8142]

@@BrendanTietz Apologies for the delay. Thanks for the response! I know I would like to see you cover it. Over the past 4 years on KZbin you're one of the few creators that gives real, advanced level advice that is highly specific (and for free). Best of luck 💪💪

[@lylecorner1]

Hi mate what is your thoughts on doing swimming for the cardio/locomotion work and doing it at the same intensity as the sledge work for example?

[@BrendanTietz]

Incredibly good for the body! Do it! But do it appropriately with progressive and regressive allotments

[@kobemop]

Powerlifting is a short man's sport (most of the weight classes consist of short people lol). Taller and lanky guys can't get away with training high-specificity, high-frequency, and high-intensity all the time like short lifters. I realized that four years ago.

[@mariomolnar3184]

Called the not natty part 😂 people will mostly just focus on that, unfortunately. Great advice throughout this and the other videos so that you can integrate life into lifting and vice-versa

[@BrendanTietz]

I’ve actually mentioned it many times before in my vlogs, not sure why no one noticed before but this video for some reason has a few comments on it

[@RajvirMalhi03]

I have a question bro how do you reduce elbow pain. Knee pain above tibia and behind the knee as well.

[@BrendanTietz]

Oh man it’s a long explanation and individual. Basically do end range work and get on a better program. You’re overworked CNS wise and movement repetitiveness is def too high.

[@alexandergalfano3187]

Yo Brendan when did you start taking anabolics?

[@BrendanTietz]

2023

[@rubenzota7169]

Just curious if you want to answer. Why not natty anymore?

[@BrendanTietz]

GH was plummeted sometime after my last meet in 21’ and couldn’t fix it. Test was low too. I aged and felt like shit. Tried changing lifestyle hugely and GH just wouldn’t budge at all. Was literally at zero and doc said they had never seen that at my age. Have no clue how it got so bad but I think we need a culture change to shift towards better lifestyles and environment

[@paezwa33]

Is it just me, or does 'Flow Training' seem reminiscent of GPP, coined by Louis Simmons, with some added elements like isometrics? Holistic GPP?🤔 Just a thought I had - #FlowTraining #GPP #LouisSimmons #Fitness #Training

[@BrendanTietz]

So let’s not blur lines and outcomes… Do a single one of Louie’s athletes or any of those guys seem healthy, mobile or multidimensional at all?

[@stoneman006]

What heart rate "zone" should we be aiming for?

[@BrendanTietz]

Depends! It’s not just one style and I’d say do them all! I do nasal breathing cardio and higher intensity cardio

[@HughLeFitness]

I thought you were sarcastic about taking GH and Test. Can you still compete not natty?

[@BrendanTietz]

Yeah uspa and wrpf allow gear usage in specific categories. Wasn’t kidding at all! I actually think more people should be on trt and gy especially given our lifestyles causing decline. Even after moving around my entire life to live less stressed it seemed nothing would bounce my GH levels back. They were literally zero and I think it was from the last water cut I did mixed with our environment

[@kimijames7388]

Love your content, but you really need to paint that PowerPoint 😂

[@BrendanTietz]

You mean the outlet? 😂 I like it white

[@catedoge3206]

nah, i powerlift for injuries and decreased performance! /s

[@BrendanTietz]

That’s hot

[@whitenozze]

Don't give away my secrets

[@BrendanTietz]

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