FREE PROGRAM! the MINIMALIST - SIMPLIFY your TRAINING!!! Pre-made Versions Also AVAILABLE!

[@BaldOmniMan]

Love when you bust out the whiteboard, I know a banger is about to drop

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That means the world to me brother and I always appreciate the support you give!

[@dial0562]

I've been going with Brian's style of programming for over 3yrs. Amazing results if you ain't afraid of hard work.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That means the world to me brother! Thank you so much for the trust!

[@piouspapist]

I definitely want to try it as a comp. Powerlifter and someone training in MMA

[@craigcordi3106]

You had me at "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu"...purchased.

[@lenex1]

Perfect timing, just finishing my home gym setup!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This will be perfect for that Lars! I hope you have a blast with it!

[@SFRB1187]

Just bought it, my wife recently had our second child and this is exactly what I need. Thank you Brian! Great way to start the new year. You are a great man and the strength community is so fortunate to have you. You continue to help and inspire so many, may God bless you with health, happiness, strength and success in 2022!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man that is perfect! I’m so glad! Congratulations and I hope this goes amazing for you

[@vinaymehta1482]

Started this yesterday! The much-needed change I am glad to have found when lifting was getting boring and I felt like I was even 'training'. Did my first workout yesterday, I had to drop the weights by quite a margin because of the short rest periods and I loved it! I found myself staring at the clock by the end of the volume giant sets, thinking 90s is also long. Training will never be the same. Thank you, sir!

[@drewski112]

Been following your programs for years at this point, and they've always been phenomenal. I fell and broke both my leg and ankle a few months ago, had to have it put back together with plates, pins and screws. I'm looking forward to starting lifting again now I'm able, and this program literally couldn't have come at a better time.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I’m so sorry to hear that brother but this is a great program for coming back after something like that. I truly hope it is helpful for you!

[@IgnatiusCheese]

Dude you're a legend, this makes me want to never complain about aches and pains again

[@michazega2574]

I love how „work extremely hard” is a part of every of Your programms 😁

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It wouldn’t be one of my programs if he didn’t have to work hard

[@hughglass9618]

Just purchased. Great program, just what I was looking for.

[@benj1b]

I love all your programs. Your videos have changed my life and I can't see not working out in giant sets anymore. They do so much for you it's crazy. And I can see why alot of people don't like them, cus most people I see in the gym don't like to do anything that's challenging or will actually give them results lol I hope you have a great 2022 Brian and I hope all your medical issues are well under control and you're doing good

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Most people will never do great things because most great things don’t feel very good when doing them. I appreciate all the support brother!

[@ovwmkfour9915]

Just finished your free linear program the 3x10 Giant sets Killed me 🤣 finally broke Plateaus and hit PR in all 4 movers! Just got over the Cov 3 weeks off I think I’ll jump back in with this work out just paid the $25! Thanks bro your work outs are amazing

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much brother! And I’m so glad that you had some success with the program!

[@dannypl3]

You're the man. Such a humble, nice, helpful dude. Baby otw and want to cut my training time down but training is my life (15 years) so dont want to cut it out completely. I kind of understand this program from this video but buying the book anyways for support for your channel etc. Rock on brother.

[@kevinjones2878]

Perfect timing. I just bought it. With three kids and more job responsibilities that have been taking up most of my time, this looks like the perfect program I can fit in in the morning before everyone wakes up. Much appreciated.

[@dlgonser]

I used this back in January and had fantastic results. Life was crazy at the time but I was also rehabbing a few injuries, so I adjusted accordingly. I only did the first section and adjusted the rep ranges. Medium day became 10, 8, 6, 4. Light day became 12, 10, 8, 6. Then I went into my rehab work. After 10 weeks I went to compete and was able to take 1st. Before starting the program I was thinking about pulling out because I didn't think I could build enough strength and rehab at the same time. Life is gonna get crazy again in about 1 month. I'm gonna pay for the E Book this time and go all out.

[@ryanhartwell4188]

This seriously is perfect timing! Lots of new responsibilities are coming up in life, and giving up training isn't an option. But I have less than abundant time for it 😂 so thank you!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really hope it will help you out Ryan!

[@e.douglasbrown9920]

I turned 60 last October; used to train and compete in powerlifting but had a work accident that prevents me from enjoying this activity. Just bought and downloaded this program. Might have to make some adjustments but will be starting it in a weeks time. Need to do one week of getting my body used to this kind of fun then right into the program

[@alihk2290]

Brian’s back with another banger!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you my friend, I hope it goes well for you!

[@Cvglevi123]

On my second run through this program. It's kicking my ass just as much as the first go. I bought the e-book and love it. Doesn't get boring and whoops me pretty much every day if i do it right. Thank you for making quality programs. Even though I am more of an experienced lifter, every single primary movement on my first run saw massive improvements. Thank you again!

[@charleswestberg9888]

Can't recommend this channel enough. Awesome free content. I purchased a program a year ago and love dying every day in my backyard gym.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much Charles!

[@mano490]

Love it! Just ordered the e-book👍 Greetings from Germany

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@nomadicstrength]

That program is a thing of beauty.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@koolrgap5578]

Glad to see you dropping knowledge for the new year. I have used your videos over the years to design workouts. Time to pay it forward. I will buy this. Thanks sir.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

The support means more than you know my friend, thank you so much

[@ciwis_welt]

freakin love your content. You're one o the most trustworthy and honest people in the business i think. So stocked to give this one a try. Thank you very much Brian

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much CV that means the world to me!

[@matt9741]

Happy new year and thank you for the free program. This is what I needed to give your giant sets a shot. Will be trying soon. I’ve been pretty consistent in the gym 5 days a week for about 2 1/2-3 years. That said, the past 3-4 weeks I have been very out of it only getting 1-2 days a week. I have been saying I’m just overwhelmed with everything else in life but I just had a week off of work and still only got 1 day in. Needed something to change it up and get me back in there 💪🏻

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

Sorry with all the information on the internet and KZbin people should be ashamed for charging money for a workout program. I can understand personal training to a certain extent.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Wait, so even though I’ve given out almost 1000 instructional videos for free and I’ve never charged one darn. I should feel shamed for charging for a 68 page e-book that I took the time to design? If you believe that, Then you have no idea how hard someone like me has to work

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I think this will absolutely help! And implementing the Giants that changes everything so I think you’ll definitely have a cure for the boredom!

[@matt9741]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial 💯💯 Day one went pretty well and the volume gets to be brutal. Much appreciated!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I’m so glad you like it Matt!!

[@neyfelipenutricionista]

Hey man , just telling you here in Brazil, in my homegym, my split is based on you teachings! Thank you

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome brother! Thanks for letting me know!

[@raymondjurado9203]

This undulating approach and the Linear Periodization MGS/SGS/Conditioning really fit well for what I have to juggle with life.

[@airborne650]

This is absolutely what I need right now. I'm about to go into a really tough year between career changes, graduate classes, and family stuff... Thanks for doing what you do, brother. Gonna go buy this one right now!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really hope it will be helpful for you my friend!

[@unknownstrongman]

I just got a job building a stone wall. It's awesome. Just digging and moving rocks all day. I needed advice on how to train and eat while doing hard manual labor. Your channel has provided me with answers. Just wanted to say thank you, I appreciate ya.

[@simonize251]

Thank you! This clears up some questions about the powerbuilding program for me as well👍🏽👍🏽

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I’m really glad brother and I hope this one goes amazing for you!

[@delawn4532]

Just had a son on August 10th and this program looks perfect!! Thanks so much for man just purchased - best wishes to your continued success in health business and life!!

[@delawn4532]

As an update, I purchased this program and did the first two workouts and man I feel amazing after each workout!! I purchased a custom program from Brian maybe 5 years ago and did it for a month and it kicked my butt in an awesome way, but I didn't finish the program as I didn't have the mental toughness for it. Absolutely loving this program - thanks Brian!!

[@raymondjurado9203]

Great abbreviated lifting approach and still good in 2023.

[@paulharland2238]

This an excellent start to the New Year, just purchased and received here in the UK 🇬🇧 👍. Thanks Brian, best wishes for 2022.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much Paul and best wishes to you too brother!

[@bigbadwolf200335]

Thank you Brian, hope the new year brings you health, wealth and happiness.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much William I wish the same for you and your loved ones!

[@xnoheartx]

Note for anyone considering buying the program: there are lots of super sets with gear from all over the gym. For example, straight arm lat pull downs and snatch grip dl. This can be difficult depending on busyness of your gym and location of machines

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Why don’t you just use a band tied off right next to where your deadlift bar is? I also wrote that in the program as well. And what other supersets are spread out all over the gym? Please give examples and I’ll tell you exactly how to fix it. I did giant sets and commercial gems for over a decade. I have no doubt that I can find solutions for your problems

[@barrett5229]

Man I’m so glad I workout from home now. I think once you establish the habit of training it’s time to start slowly building up a nice gym. I would never want to go back

[@xnoheartx]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial you're right Brian, I thought a little more creatively and I think they are doable. My row is much less than my bench but thats an easy solve, just make the weights an easy swap. There is one I am stuck on: any insight and or replacement for landmines in the pullup/strict press/landmine circuit? Perhaps just a regular db press

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

The landline is supposed to be a rotational core exercise so I would replace it with either a banded wood chop that can be tied off on the rack that you were using or use weighted Russian twists. Something along those lines.

[@rb345-q1s]

Omg yes! I just bought the massbuilder, but my gym shut down, and I have just enough home stuff to run something like this. Happy new year!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This will be perfect then!! And take the time to get ready for the master builder because that one is definitely tough!

[@geoffkaminski]

This program pretty much combined all my favorite parts of your other programs

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is great man! I hope it works amazing for you!

[@ryder6070]

"Alsruhe Style Giant Sets" are seriously revolutionary. Changed my perception of what I was capable of. Thanks Kindly!

[@michaelhelbobndergaard3748]

Bought and looking forward to it 😁

[@michaelhelbobndergaard3748]

And received. New connectiom, Brian? 😁

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much brother!! And nope, just sitting in my jeep fulfilling orders haha

[@ramerysroyals]

Just finished setting up the garage, so I grabbed a copy of your program 💪🏼

[@shantanusapru]

You're such a nice, generous & genuine guy, Brian! Thank you! Wish you a happy 2022!

[@Bavaricanbiker82]

Just ordered! Looking forward to getting back into my groove again, just coming off a year of not lifting due to injury and some personal issues and hope this can get me back into things! Love your videos, been a follower for years!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much for doing that brother!

[@blademontane]

This is another great program. Definitely my favourite of all the ones you've put out on KZbin, and I think I'll definitely give this one a try, as I love the autoregulation aspect of it, and the fact that you just do as many sets as possible until you reach a total rep count, cause I've had many a time when I'm feeling really crap in the gym and physically unable to complete the prescribed workout, but if it's dependant on how you're doing on any given day, it's only as hard as it needs to be. I will probably add more bodybuilding specific work on top of this, but I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of the workout I'm too thrashed to add more work. Thanks for the great info you put out, and happy new year!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That means a lot, thanks brother!

[@blademontane]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial no problem. I just bought the program. Never done giant sets, even though I've watched your vids for years, so this is a great program to introduce me into them, and I'm looking forward to the results. I may see if I can't add some extra work to the end for mass building purposes too, but on days I don't have the time, just running this program as designed will do the job too.

[@stefanrakocevic7233]

Santa is here 😁🎁 Been waiting this for a long time. Happy New year!🎉🎊 God bless you coach 🙏💪

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope you find it helpful Stefan!! And happy new year to you as well brother

[@nmnate]

This looks really nice. I liked the layout of your RPM workout, but with this doing a pyramid up to a top set and then volume work, it'll work nicely for a more strength focused approach. Love it! Happy new year! :)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother! I hope it works for you!

[@ronin_9]

Big Brother Brian is always helping us 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jamesTWisco]

Brian Alshrue seems like a super awesome guy. I have to read this program. It sounds pretty interesting. I love the idea of regular testing and then doing 80% after the test.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate that man and I hope the program goes amazing for you!

[@jamesTWisco]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial I just got it and have been reading through it.

[@Oliver1131]

After years of enjoying your channel and learning. Ive decided to purchase this program as Ontario just went into another lockdown for at least a month with no sports! Thanks for the quality content like always and all the best Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much my friend! I hope it goes amazing for you!

[@Oliver1131]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial First day done, oh buddy this is going to be a good one! Thanks again

[@adamezarik8929]

Great stuff as always thanks, sir. Also thanks for Craig Clevenger, I am about 2/3 through 'Contortionist's Handbook' and really enjoying it. Stay safe and Happy New Year. All the best.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

He is a great offer! And thanks for the support my man

[@ninjablast6734]

Thanks:) I have been watching your video's for a while, but for some reason never implemented the giant sets. Due to a new lockdown over here my time and use of equipment in the gym is limited, and these giant sets formats are awesome. I don't think I'm going back to 'normal' training, even if the gyms fully open again.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It changes things forever! And I can’t thank you enough for the support my friend

[@metalrocks999]

Brazilian juijitsu for sure. Zercher squats, floor press, and rows with an axle.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

All good choices my friend! And also look into strawman implements. It will up your crush strength like crazy

[@edschobs5204]

Definitely buying this! Looks like a great program

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much Ed!

[@TheFukwitz]

Will purchase as soon as Christmas credit card debt clear next month. Got loads of heavy work coming in and I dont think i will be able to keep up with nsuns for more than a month or two.

[@benjaminpringle2323]

Thanks for the videos. Any chance of a short video on using the reverse hyper?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I would recommend watching Louis Simmons’ Videos on them since he has tons of tutorial stuff and he was the one that invented it so he knows exactly how it is supposed to be used

[@Bearded360]

Another pot of gold to start a NEVERsate New Year. Let’s go!!!!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope it’s helpful!

[@Smokechaser92]

Thank you 🙏

[@Gonzomedic1]

Happy New Year brother! Thanks for this!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Happy new year Tom, and thank you so much for all the support!

[@simonritter5755]

Great program, all my PR's went up, perfect for my home gym set-up, keep up the good work mate

[@skorism]

Awesome! Thanks Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank YOU my friend!

[@MV-ch3mm]

My programs look a lot like this, probably because I grew up watching your vids. I always do a push exercise, followed by pullups or chinups and an ab exercise. I used to do a conditioning exerciwe too (like jumping or skipping) but it was too much, decided it was best pushing on the other exercises. Gonna consider the 10min section for cardio. Thx for everything.

[@wille2403]

thanks for always working hard

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I don’t think anyone has ever said that before but it actually means a lot to me. Thank you brother

[@danielslatton9310]

Brian cud u write something for beginner strongman

[@rockettt7]

Thx. Will be purchasing this program!

[@rockettt7]

Annnnnnnd - bought. Cannot wait to start getting into it. Just put together the garage gym, including some strongman considerations, all THANKS to your videos! Sandbags, built a tire pull sled, got a cheap prowler off market place... will build some farmer carries later, maybe even some (lite) stones.... i'm a 200lb old guy with minimal strength and a bad back - - - - "breath and brace" - didn't know this until seeing it on your channel; game changing for me so far... looking foward to it! Anyway, thanks for all your videos - keep 'em coming Brian!

[@thomasdelcourt6662]

I absolutly love your way of training ! Very smart, thank you so much

[@LandonTBrock]

Haven't got into it fully yet but I used it Monday and Tuesday in the light Intensity as the tail end of my comp and I can tell from that its gonna be perfect for my schedule to keep training hard and getting quality work done after I get back. Thanks Brian for always putting out quality information. Your awesome dude.

[@jwalechka-olson2230]

This is perfect Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I’m really glad brother and I hope it helps you!

[@Philo68]

Happy New Year Uncle Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Happy new year to you nephew!

[@pedroe.p.decastro8522]

Cool, seems very similar to your next level linear program but with a more streamlined strength portion. That was a personal favorite of mine.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Anything linear He’s going to seem at least semi-similar but this one is definitely different than that one.

[@pedroe.p.decastro8522]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial I'm actually going to go onto another run of next level linear before I go for the powerbuilder. I like the way you set up this one but time is not much of a factor for me and nex level linear seems to have a bit more practice in working up to a max.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sounds great man! I hope you see some really good progress out of it!

[@pedroe.p.decastro8522]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Always have out of your programs. Honestly, If I wasn't a student in a third world country where 25$ represents almost my monthly food allowance, I'd buy every program on your site. Your stuff really helps out man, my favorite channel on youtube, especially with the bushcraft added, and I've followed every video since your first colab with Allan Thrall!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man that means the world to me brother. If you email me, I will give you one of your choice

[@findingfitness1574]

Thank you again.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you for watching it my friend

[@jeremyjarvis8100]

Sounds amazing.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope you get to try dude!

[@theinfamousbear0001]

I like the concept and the way it breaks down but some giant sets can be impractical if you go during peak hours at a public gym

[@jamesTWisco]

Hey Brian - if you could figure out how to design the $25 program into a physical (preferably spiral bound) form for $90 so I could carry it with me - well that would be really cool. Ebooks are poopy for using in the gym.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I agree with you. I will look into the cost of making a physical book or maybe I will talk to the people at elite FTS to see if they are interested in publishing it

[@randygentry2442]

👍👍👍Happy New Year

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Happy new year to you Randy!

[@tylerrichardson4298]

thanks for the free stuff sir. i’ll be purchasing a program soon!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much Tyler!

[@tylerrichardson4298]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial hey i just wanted to let you know i just hit ANOTHER pr off your program! love your channel and programs

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is so great man! I’m so glad it’s helping you

[@zachg3908]

Perfect timing, about to leave for some military training where I will have access to a gym but not much time. Side note, any tips for balancing this program with distance running? I know Brian hates slow running but I don't get much say in daily pt.

[@formularainbow]

The only way to balance is to run and lift, thats it🤣🤣. If your legs are sore just run a little slow and yeah thats pretty much it, thats how I've been training fir 3 years (I'm a rugby player but I fell in love with weight training too so I understand your situation)

[@grassman8684]

Another great program. Have you thought of doing any of your programs into spreadsheets? Kinda like the 5x5's or madcow programs where it calculates the stuff for us.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Nope. My brain is dyslexic when it comes to numbers so I avoid anything spreadsheet related like it’s the plague. My brain can’t keep track of things like that. But if you wanted to take this program and put it into a spreadsheet, you’re more than welcome to do that

[@grassman8684]

I wasn't trying to sound lazy. You do all the hard work designing the programs. I just thought it might generate more income with a spreadsheet to go along with it.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Nah man, I wasn’t implying you were being lazy. I’m just not interested I’m writing them that way because it’s really confusing for my brain

[@whynotsquat8315]

Brian, I have watched your program videos so many times I basically know them by heart, but I have this question. Almost every program has the VOLUME section after STRENGTH section, but the POWERBUILDER program does not. Why is this so? P.S. I am not saying that there's not enough volume in the powerbuilder, since I'm more sore doing it than I was on massbuilder and darkhorse, but I am just wondering, what is the fundamental reason that you structured it as such? Sending love and all the best regards to you and your family, hope the year 2022 treats you well!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Typically because I try to throw more of a focus on conditioning for that one and when you do that, especially at the beginning of the workouts, something has to give. And I find that volume is an excellent trade-off for conditioning any day for the Vast majority of leftovers

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Lifters…Not leftovers, sorry I am voice texting

[@whynotsquat8315]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial well I trust your programming so I'm giving it a try! I've missed my PRs since finishing Smolov and then running MASSBUILDER -> DARKHORSE -> and now POWERBUILDER. Im hoping that this time I will finally beat them PRs!

[@blue_samurai_zero]

You have good handwriting. I'm envious.

[@Strongman_Sutton]

Brain dropped a video… Time to break out the notebook! *green sally up starts playing in in my head*

[@jameso8642]

Let's go boys!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope it goes awesome for you my friend!

[@ajia746]

Interesting program. Thx! New to me but refreshing. Question: For Wave1/Week 3/Day 2 - what is the landmine exercise?

[@Eee00123]

Great video 🔥

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you for watching it Edward

[@hessijames5446]

Hey Brian, great video as always. You seem to be a big proponent of working up to a top set instead of backing up from. Is there any specific reason why? In this program I figure it's because of time efficiency but I think you apllied this in other programs as well. Aren't you then pre-fatigued for your top set?

[@Luis-zk8fm]

This is the man!!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate that Luis, thank you

[@Luis-zk8fm]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Thank you Brian. All your programs are gold. I have two of them and the minimalist is gonna be the next. Hope you the best!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for the continued support brother! I hope this one goes amazing for you!

[@1985Crystal]

Happy New Year boss

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Happy new year to you Marc!

[@michaelturner6304]

I love you man!!

[@xnoheartx]

The timed assistance finishers on OHP days are brutal, I’ve been struggling but hoping to work till they feel solid. 2 minutes is an eternity

[@akashgoyal4468]

Hi Brian, Thanks alot to you for thr free plan. Max respect for you ! Quick question whats the reasoning behing the volume repetition ie 12,15 and 20?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Because if you truly have to work hard for you top set, And I think he will find that they are very appropriate for 80% of it

[@StandStrength]

You know the program is good when even the hand writing looks like it has been doing strength giant sets.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Haha

[@stevenkurinec4194]

Brian says it's a program about the most important things to do in the gym. My initial thoughts, "so this program only has farmer's walks, got it "

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sadly, there are less farmers walks in there that I would like because most people complain that they can’t do those in their gym…

[@grassman8684]

I don't know why. Even planet fitness has reasonably heavy dumbbells.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

People have a hard time thinking outside the box my friend

[@iloqin]

Love the vids bro. Been following you for a while and familiar with the stuff, but definitely subscribed and bought the program, 2nd one I've gotten from you. I recently had some upper back issues (I think I had the rare disc herniation) do you have any suggestions of blood flow to the area besides the "drop the weight"? It's a weird one as it's upper back and not lower. I've taken 2 weeks off, it doesn't hurt much anymore. I'd say I'm 95%, but kinda scared to squat and OHP as I don't know which one caused it.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I think it would depend on where the issue is but try Ssb neck stuff. The name of the exercise has left me at the moment but basically you do a good morning with nothing but your upper back. But it is an ssb specific movement

[@alexk732]

Just bought! Excited to try my first program by you Brian 💪

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much Alex! I truly hope this is an amazing experience for you brother!

[@TCNcolvin]

Hey Brian just bought the program... I have completely neglected my conditioning And have just been lifting for a long time. I felt like this style of training would be a more fun way to get conditioning work in. Any suggestions for modifications to the program. The main giant sets absolutely WIPE me out. Would it be wise to do a month with only the main sets before trying to tack on that assistance work?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It usually takes a couple weeks before your body will catch up conditioning wise so if it first you just need to only do the strength, giant sets, just do that for the day. Then the next week you can add a little bit more until you can eventually do the whole program. Just take your time and have fun with it. And thank you very much for the support brother!

[@TCNcolvin]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial of course, just keep doing what you do man!! Thanks for the guidance.

[@BrioMed-l7v]

Brian, I am interested in starting this program. But I am very confused on how to choose my weights on the heavy day, medium and light day. I get adding the weight everytime. And getting 80% of the top set. But what weight would I start of at? Would it be a percentage off my max in that lift. I.e deadlifts, on heavy, do I start at 50% of 1rm and then add? And what would I choose for the medium and light ? Your guidance would be helpful.

[@jameshowlett4314]

I was just about to email you about something like this. 🤣

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Then great timing! I really hope it helps brother

[@pichmn]

Me: Man, BJJ is really hard on my body. I’m just not recovering fast enough. I really need to dial down my lifting. I wonder what programs are out there. Brian: Here’s a free Minimalist program. It’s for the person where maybe you’ve prioritized something else in your life, like maybe BJJ… Me: 🙇‍♂️🙏

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Haha got your six brother

[@neversate]

Thanks Alan Thrall for introducing Brian Alsruhe to me.Fan since 2018

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you for supporting for so long brother!

[@neversate]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Brother your video helped me to get my first ever pull up which i always dreamt of. With lots of love Saagnik( I am human)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is so cool!

[@cjmarsh321]

Did a strongman conjugate program from you a ways back and got strong as fuck. Now I'm post injury from an ankle break from jiu jitsu with a baby coming in a month.........think this might be perfect.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope it helps and I hope you heal quickly!

[@gawdawful3378]

I’ve missed the white board!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It has been a while! My apologies

[@barrett5229]

Hah can’t believe you mentioned BJJ. I thought nothing would make me have to cut back on lifting but I just couldn’t recover from my existing routine and BJJ

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man BJJ Will change your life forever!

[@barrett5229]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial absolutely. I love it. Getting close to my 4th year and have my two boys training as well. Thanks for all the great info!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is terrific!!

[@trueMatthewkirkham]

Just bought this program BRIAN! What is expected warm up for each workout day ? It's not clear if the very first round is for warming up or is there an expectation you complete an additional warm up before hand.Thanks

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You should do what you need to do for your training. But you should never jump into working sets ever, on any program in history without doing some sort of warm-up sets first. I have an entire dynamic warm-up that I have on my channel if you would like to check that out but warm-ups are going to be different for everyone because you have a different medical history than anyone else. Some people need a lot of sets before they’re working stuff begins, others need a lot of reps and others need to do a lot of pre-hab… but without knowing anything about you, your medical history, your training history or your goals, I can’t tell you what warm up would be right for your training. That would be like telling you the perfect lifting shoes for your feet. It’s personal preference and what you’re going to use it for

[@trueMatthewkirkham]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial thanks Brian! makes sense