FREE STRENGTH PROGRAM! - 4HORSEMEN

[@mikeslavik3298]

Brian deserves a Hyper Trophy

[@lilhazestings278]

hahhha

[@CredibleHulk10]

Underrated comment award 🏆

[@kilo.nine.7773]

😂😂😂💯💯💯💯💯💯💪💪

[@rurikbrackett4575]

Dude, You are seriously ridiculously kind! Thanks for this one and your 6 other programs you've put out.

[@bujarmurati3004]

8:37 "non-negotiable" - so let me put on my plus 5 hat of weaponsmithing and let's talk about this

[@stevenhewes1990]

Let me put on my +5 hat of bull shit. Work on the skill of my bull shitting and let me bull shit about this.

[@thecaptain2505]

@@MAGAMAN I recommend watching "What The Health" on Netflix/KZbin. It helped me immensely with my ability to recover fast enough from short rest time. Maybe it could help you too!

[@benjaminx7822]

@@thecaptain2505 bull shit

[@joshjohnston7388]

@@MAGAMAN really? I've never had that much trouble. Only time my lifts went down on Brian's templates was ohp and squat on dark horse (poor variation selection on my part). Otherwise, all giant sets all the time. The closest I get to resting that long is setting the clock for 3 minutes and doing a set of five. I'm 43, bad back (degenerative arthritis), bad knees, live at 4500 feet, and smoke a pack a day for 20 years. Maybe run a few trial weeks to get your condition up?

[@MrUseless247]

@@thecaptain2505 'What the Health' I gotta check that out.... Thanks!!! And Mega Man.... You need 3 minutes!?!?! ....I feel like I'm pushing it when I'm approaching the 2 minute mark. Three minutes seems a bit too long for my kinda workout.

[@brandonmyers6145]

Just cooked a meal and sat down. What do I find a new video from our brother Brian. Awesome.

[@leader3185]

This man needs more appreciation for all he puts out for us. Hats off to you, Brian.

[@intelone814]

I was planning to get back to the gym, and here Brian helping me! .. thanks a ton mate

[@firmans12]

Not skipping my ads for this.

[@77confusedzombie77]

If its just a few ads per video. Fuck it ill click and support.

[@Guitareben]

Your best free program video yet, so comprehensive. I can't believe you give these away for free, you're a hero, in going to buy one from you next year!

[@o.mendez1255]

Did you get it yet?

[@randygentry1207]

What I like most about this is you explain why...being just told to do something really don’t interest me ...but this does...Thank you for your time on this

[@gysteel6650]

Perfect timing! Brian, i dont know any channel that puts out programs in such detail as you do. The first video i watched of yours was your original program you did for Allan Thrall.

[@unknownbastard123]

You're my dad now.

[@kaidoloveboat1591]

Sewage Monk He was all along

[@musicforhours4605]

Kaido Love Boay shieeeeeeeet

[@kyleabrams5036]

Sewage Monk creative name

[@intotheshadow8943]

I can be your dady,.

[@codybrock6206]

In week 2 of the 4 Horsemen program, and it's just what I needed. I knew my conditioning had gotten bad, but it was worse than I thought.

[@gwastraffamser6618]

Your free linear program, brought to my attention by Alan Thrall, was what made me a fan of you, and also what made me far stronger and more dangerous than I ever could have imagined in my 20s. Rest assured I'll be cycling this program when I've finished my hypertrophy cycle.

[@alanchrist6636]

Black and white cut inside a black and white cut. It just got real.

[@sverigeforsberg4843]

I did a version of this program from January to August and my deadlift went up from 225kg to 290kg, one of the best programs I have ever tried. Only problem was that the massive progress on the deadlift made the other lifts suffer a bit. But still a very good program !!!!!! =)

[@ryanrogers8211]

IT WON'T MATTER HOW MUCH THE OTHER LIFTS SUFFER ONCE YOU HIT 450-500KG ON YOUR DEADLIFT!!!

[@directorgtr]

Thanks so much, Brian. Been lifting for 13 months now at 32 years old. Always been decently strong and around 17% body fat. Brother is a personal trainer for the typical “Joe” and my dad was a very strong body builder. I have the background but your channel is my motivation and favorite. Thanks so much for doing this and helping us out. Seriously thank you.

[@adaptiveandroid2685]

Have you considered adding the sponsorship feature to your channel? I want to be able to support your channel after everything you have shown and taught us.

[@jjd975975]

I've been running your power/bodybuilding program for about 9 months, now and love it.

[@Chewystein.1]

Thank you for posting all of these workout templates man. I've been using them for about a month and already see a huge difference, not just in strength, but in appearance and physicality. I'm pinching my pennies to, one day, get a custom program from you man. Until then, thank you a million times over, thank you

[@ericmorel9374]

Brian, thanks so much man. You are a difference maker in peoples lives.

[@ryanrogers8211]

physically yes

[@iandavies5701]

Man is a programming genius 💪🏻

[@meowmeowone8479]

Thank you Brian Shaw and the Thomas Inch Dumbbell for getting us to meet the great Brian Alsruhe!

[@bradleywilliamson665]

Excited for when my current program finishes up to run this

[@Mjao519]

Awesome, thank you for all the effort you put into this!

[@kashcruise6486]

Another well laid out video and explanation of your programming style. If anyone is even considering purchasing a program from Brian, stop thinking and do it. Fair warning, any of Brian's programs are not for the faint of heart, I've been through three of them at this point. Every day you walk in to the gym it will be a grind, however, if you stick with it you will come out a better and stronger person. In the words of Ron Swanson, "Son, you should know my recommendation is essentially a guarantee. Do it. NOW."

[@alkionefeuerkunst]

Great as always. Since I first tried one of your programs, I never went back.

[@Luis-zk8fm]

Pure gold, my friend! Thank you so much. Hails from The Canary Islands

[@NeoGameSpark]

When I see that whiteboard, I get hella excited ! Love all the quality content you put out Brian! I'm sure many feel the same way

[@raunvs]

Brian, this is amazing. Helpful and motivating as always.

[@mavenleland27]

Thanks for the video Brian I switched to giant sets since i tried your linear progression training program and got the best results strength and conditioning wise.

[@TRoninYT]

I really like the built in optional testing. I'm starting your powerbuilding program next week (nailing down numbers over the weekend after the last two weeks of testing). Thanks for all you do man!

[@cjparkeffaking4551]

How did his programs work for you?

[@philipmeisterl]

guys i can just tell everyone if you can you defenetly should buy one of brians programs its fucking hard you probably cant walk straight for most of the time cause but its worth the effort you put in 100%

[@philipmeisterl]

ps i wasnt able to sit up today causr my abs where so fired up

[@tamir7495]

GODDAMNIT BRIAN THIS IS PERFECT AND FITS INTO MY SCHEDULE, AND IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!

[@MrUseless247]

This is why I love this channel..... Thanks!!!

[@andrewmcmahon6432]

Hey Brian. Thank you for another awesome free workout template. I commented on Uncle Nic's last video that it was good to see my wife's homemade ninja turtle card, and now 2 days later he is back on screen :)

[@joeljames2367]

Just bought a program and can’t wait to start. I tried using the template but there is a ton of planning that goes into it and I just don’t have the time for that so thanks Brian for all you do! Can’t wait to get started!

[@kamo7293]

putting up a free program and charging for customising? that's amazing, more people should do that. not everyone is unable to make their own program from this, so for those people this is brilliant. still in my linear phase, but ill keep this in mind and will definitely run it soon

[@jijigo1]

Looks like christmas came early!! Love these Brian, been following darkhorse program since it came out and the results have been amazing. Thank You!

[@yetigriff]

Is there a faster harder program that's basically the same called mechanix?

[@richardsanchez9190]

I see what you did there. Love it

[@stvnsanders7]

clever clever

[@rdrake316]

😋 Dave off Fuck

[@hamishunahi5724]

Killer program - loving the pumps

[@petrikovak]

Brutal is heavier than heavy so, brutal. Man I love your videos and your approach. Do not ever stop making videos.

[@1104hitman]

My god you spoil us Brian, we appreciate ya

[@mukund1468]

Can't thank you enough Brian. Starting this next week. Will keep you posted on the progress 👍.

[@mr.d_88]

This is perfect . You're the best and I got lots of love for you and what you do, brother.

[@OldNerdTV]

Oh, what would I give to be able to train at Brian's gym just once. Why are all great people located in the US and pretty much unreachable for me? Thanks for sharing all that insight, binging all your videos, Brian, have been for a while. There is so much bullshit about strength, fitness and conditioning on fitness YT, but your videos, AthleanX, Alan Thrall and some others really make a difference for people on the other side of the pond that have no great role-models to work with. Maybe one day...it's at least a goal to work towards (and of course: I would die in a normal training session with anyone from Brian's gym)

[@ryanrogers8211]

Where are you located? If it's in Europe you have some of the best Strongman competitors in the world.

[@clintonharvey-olivier3660]

one more for giant sets, made the switch to them and will.never go back.. lol, maybe as long as it is followed by a bench press..

[@noelcappetti1617]

Appreciate all the content Brian!

[@jakaisherriff8060]

This is FANTASTIC content !!!!

[@dawnoftheshredfit]

Just bought this and going to start tomorrow! I'm going to keep it as close to the written lifts/accessories as possible!

[@ryanrogers8211]

How's it progressing for you?

[@Dawn0fTheShred]

@@ryanrogers8211 My cardio, Strength and endurance have never been better. The workout is laid out so that it’s easy to read and understand. I did find that some of the reps to percentages were about a notch high for me to handle but it got more doable as the program went on.

[@davidgomez9674]

I see the whiteboard...I like the video!

[@firmans12]

Yeahh fk blackboard its old fashioned and dusty 😁

[@joshjohnston7388]

Knowledge bomb incoming!

[@kaich369]

You sir just incresed the total gains on earth by like 10%

[@eh6288]

Youre looking healthier, keep up the great videos

[@Gman12959]

I really like this program, thank you !

[@buginguy1046]

Thanks for doing these, man

[@1985Crystal]

Awesome video. This program is sure gonna make us swet and get result's!

[@Plank8642]

Great content as always! Super Appreciated!

[@sensoryamusiaAU]

GREAT content as always mate! Been here since the beginning. Cheers from Australia!

[@l3thw318]

Thanks for sharing, greetings from Poland

[@austinbpharmd]

You're the best Brian

[@slipvyne]

@28:00 best shot of the entire matrix and bonus of a smiling Brian

[@kumquatmanager5799]

Holy crap that was a lot of really good information!! Thank you!!

[@swrsak]

I live in the South and I literally had to watch this at .75 speed (: Thanks much for the program.

[@hrishikeshparab1236]

South of what?

[@hrishikeshparab1236]

@Duke of Haphazardokay

[@ryanrogers8211]

@@hrishikeshparab1236 South of the USA

[@AMysteriousBystander]

I really enjoy the videos you've made so far on programming Brian. I use these templates and modify it based on my needs and my own training style and honestly it's worked great so far and I'm excited to program and use this in my off season coming up in March! What I will say is that I think even though this is a watered down description of your program so it's easily communicated to other trainer types and athletes, I also would possibly say you should do videos on HOW to program, and undulate, and how to vary stimuli as to not short yourself out. I think too many people get hung up on raw dogging their lifts with no variance and no compass of not every day being a good day. Idk if you currently have a set of videos based on how to intuitively/intelligently program and undulate, but it might be worth doing if you could make it concise and easy enough to communicate to the "DIY" athletes and casuals that really enjoy this content but don't exactly understand how to manage it efficiently for themselves

[@AMysteriousBystander]

That being said, I think the way you dove into this program was super intelligent and well made and I appreciate the care you've given your programming style over time. Stay strong friend

[@ryanrogers8211]

@@AMysteriousBystander don't modify it. Trust his programming prowess.

[@maxwhite1644]

Thanks man! Keep up the great content!

[@gregmccandless755]

Very good program.

[@derekrichardson9652]

Excellent article Brian!

[@benspore37]

“For people who have more responsibilities in life, I have a dog..”😂😂

[@Mr.Ciobanu]

good guy Brian ! throwing in the matrices at the end of the video

[@otka4al4o]

When my current program stops working for me I am definitely doing this!

[@RomeroGrinerdam]

90 seconds of rest in a strenght superset feels like I'll strugle to drop only 5% of my main movement. I'll try this program, it seens nice and very different from what I usually do. But this 90 secs of rest are terrifying. Thanks for the content.

[@lucasluza1394]

Yeah I can't imagine lifting heavy on the big 3 with that little rest, just seems sub optimal unless you value conditioning as much as strength

[@lachmyster]

It will suck for a week or 2 and your strength will dip, then you'll be fine once your conditioning catches up. Thats what happened to me running Darkhorse

[@ryanrogers8211]

It will make you a conditioned beast. If you are not at world record levels of strength then it doesn't matter if you push your conditioning with your strength work. In other words, the only people who need to worry about conditioning affecting their strength is if you are invited to the deadlifting world championships. Until you can deadlift 900+ push your conditioning hard.

[@murf442]

Thank You Brian!

[@damianvoulo8162]

I want to try this. lots to digest. thank you

[@slowcar68]

Thank you!!

[@audieallen9734]

super informative, worth watching twice!

[@EddieBaumgartner]

This looks like so much fun. i'm going to run this first thing new year!

[@bassmuscle101]

I just finished day 2 of this, I was sweating my butt off the entire time and my heart rate was up as well. Thanks Brain!! I'm exhausted! Lol great program

[@norfsidelord5398]

How it went man

[@dcarmickle]

Great stuff Brian as always... but I think i will just buy another program from you cause they are awesome

[@keitha5868]

Awesome, thanks for the help.

[@raymondzheng8198]

Your the best bro

[@hanjohanssen2530]

Thanks Brain.

Brian! I just started Dark Horse, man....This one has even cooler name!

[@handyfix2952]

How did it go? Have you familiar with “high intensity training”?

[@jessejive117]

You are such a pro!

[@beefy1986]

Well in Ric Flair's immortal words: "Diamonds are forever and so are the 4 horsemen. WOOOOO!"

[@DunmerBoy]

I started this today. Man this is gonna be a tough 12 weeks

[@cjparkeffaking4551]

Do you remember your results?

[@sayitoutloudchp]

I've still been smashing PR's with your first linear program, like I'm a newbie. 💪

[@Lettersandstuff]

Thanks, seriously.

[@stevendyer398]

Welp, I guess I know what I'm doing after I finish my current Brian Alsruhe program.

[@timbotemon]

Sames! Was just thinking I want a brutal strength program and I literally see the word brutal on the board

[@TheMrDIKzak]

Toilet?

[@stevendyer398]

I try to do that /before/ I lift, ever since the accident.

[@joshjohnston7388]

@@stevendyer398 when you reach my age, you give yourself 2 hours in the morning before you have to be anywhere to make sure you've uuuuuuhhhhh emptied the tank completely.

[@ibrahimsapci4362]

👌🏼 thank you man 👍

[@OrlandoStanciu]

Hey Brian I've just begun to see your channel and I fucking love it soo many goods tips, I have a question imagine if I want do get better at pull ups instead of Deadlift who I do? Keep going your hard work brother.

[@seekersamara3016]

How do we know how much weight to use on our assents exercises becous the exercises change

[@CMF_1]

I went for it and contacted @Brian Alsruhe. @NEVERsate and purchased a 12 week program. I was just emailed by him and the PDF is 52 pages. He maps everything out in detail based around a full questionnaire he sent to program around my access to equipment, restrictions,, and so forth. The free plan in this video was a good start, I just made the leap of faith. As I haven’t begun (email arrived today) I don’t have true feedback, but I will say I was impressed in the process and promptness of his replies and feedback all during the program building process. Best of luck to you.

[@seekersamara3016]

@Adolfo Castro it went well

[@seekersamara3016]

@Adolfo Castro yes

[@vidal7831]

Thx!!!

[@jacefoulk8107]

Raphael in the background is cool

[@cameronsmith3988]

There's no way the non-negotiable at 8:37 wasn't planned.

[@rangersfan11111]

Brian, I know in past videos you said you do/did train bjj. BJJ is my main sport (over 5 years now) and I love lifting/training hard as well. I normally alternate between (4/3) and (3/4) lifting /bjj depending on what I feel like prioritizing atm. With all that said, would you say this program mixes better with bjj than some of your others? I was considering doing one of yours soon enough and wasnt sure if the powerbuilding/darkhorse/4horseman/other might be best. Any recommendations? Anyone else have input with mixing Brian's programs and sports?

[@manimal667]

@bar90 I also train bjj and bought one of Brian's programs. It was the powerbuilder. I have to say, it got me feeling very strong and conditioned for a match i had at the end of the program. I ran that program twice and I pr'ed in all lifts at the end of both. That said, i'm also curious about whether to get the dark Horseman or the four horsemen next.

[@marcel5125]

I also train Judo / Bjj. Higher Volume makes my grappling performance drop. I mainly do heavy Trap bar Deadlift everyday for low volume then do some light kettlebell swings, pushups and abs. Then some banded prehab stuff for shoulders and neck and I am out. I train 4x a week on the mat and every day in my homegym. I tried the typical bodybuilding but it just doesn't work for me.

[@kettlebells-ez9xi]

@@marcel5125 first off damn you teemo. Secondly i concur

[@enzopertosa828]

I also train BJJ for over 4 years now. I did Brian's powerbuilder program a year ago and i PR'd on all my lifts. On the mat I felt a lot better too. Stronger, faster and better conditioning. I even won my first competition in a heavier weightclass (from -70kg=-155lbs to -80kg=-176). So you should definitely give it a try. I'm thinking doing this one(4horsemen) next.

[@sbsb7845]

Hey Brian, Can you record your "Strongman Medley" trainings , You can even make some competitions like on this famous Russian Channel "FitStars" .

[@TumTumDah]

About to finish the Dark Horse program which has been the most fun/most sweat-enducing/potentially amazing gainz (didnt test maxes yet) program. Would you say it is okay to do this program after or wait a couple months to start the 4HORSEMEN? (disclaimer) didn't watch video yet so apologies if you already answered it in your video! edit: yeaaaah, imma do this program once im done with darkhorse. haha thanks Brian! Love your videos!

[@adammelnick4362]

Love this stuff. Able to follow the time and the clock I agree is a great training partner. Curious, this is 4 days a week, and seriously kicks your butt, did day one today, but what are yo suggesting for the other three days. Just straight out rest and maybe some mobility? Or some form of conditioning? I'm sure goals will heavily influence, but if we are just trying to get stronger and help the body composition in a aesthetic fashion what may you suggest. Honestly after hitting this honest and with intensity I was ready for a nap 3 hours later.

[@chuckmillerqq4546]

There’s a guy in my gym that does giant sets and nobody can stand him. He’ll have 4 areas in the gym used and nobody knows if he’s done or if he’s coming around for another set or if he done because he never picks his dumbbells up or reracks his plates.

[@williammcfarlane6153]

Holy fucking shit! Since starting this workout program, every session has become a sweatfest, not just cardio days!!! 😬😁

[@MrJPEscobar]

Another excellent program with great structure and thought put into it. Thank you Brian.