How Muscle Imbalances Affect Your Life

[@GFMarine]

I once tried drinking coffee before a workout, and it was the one time I almost crapped myself during a squat, to this day I strongly believe that butt clench took atleast four years off of my life span.....never again.

[@Raphsophomes]

Hahahaha

[@coacheugeneteo]

hahahahahahahahah

[@RjTheTrigun]

This, this, is why I don't drink coffee ever 😂. It gives me Mudd butt aka the Hershey squirts too 😭

[@GFMarine]

@@RjTheTrigun I completely stopped drinking coffee a after that incident to be honest, that scare was enough for me.

[@Raphsophomes]

@@RjTheTrigun Wtf coffee u drinkin dog, maybe your allergic to dairy, or you seriously needed to get that out. Caffeine is a stimulant, it is not responsible for the shape of your poo. Just triggers the need to.

[@SecreZ]

For me it wasn't ever about growing my "stabilizer muscles" but for example when I'm doing a dumbbell shoulder press I was so unstable and didn't know why then I realized that my traps were lacking so I worked on that, you just gotta do different exercises enough to know what muscle/muscle group you need to work on to get better. This video was really informative as always, thanks Eugene :)

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@adriaanmorosan]

Eugene single handedly educating us all on health and fitness🥺 Thanks legend, you’re pure gold😄

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Randude14]

Thank you for not being another one those alpha bro channels that try to generalize back pain. Everyone's back pain (any pain imo) is completely unique to each person.

[@LotanLevant]

This is the video that makes you different in my mind. I appreciate you

[@bobiasz2489]

i had upper trap/neck pain and your videos on training upper back properly finally helped me, really grateful for your videos

[@apurvapalode]

hey bro can you please link those videos here?

[@galadrix4528]

Holy shit I'm having traps and neck pain, I guess it's my turn to recover!

[@abstructed5692]

Old video, but ever since I snapped my ulna and radius in my left arm and had two surgeries, I am unable to gain the muscle mass and strength back in my left arm. I worked out for months to strictly focus on using dumbbells and iso lateral movements to the full potential of my left arm first and stopping. This was all due to the research I had done to try and find ways to bring my arm strength and size back. I even broke all of my PR's, 245(pre injury) bench to 285, squat would be irrelevant, and deadlift from 485(pre injury) to 525. So with my greatest strength I still could not curl a 20lb dumbbell in my left arm for more than one set of 10. Next set I would have to drop to 15lbs around 4-6 reps in when I reach failure on the 20's. This would totally make sense comparing my arm sizes around 1-2 inch difference between both arms, but also not make sense if I was able to break my PR's. I have asked on reddit and the only actual replies I get is the research that I have already done to counteract this imbalance. I've recently been watching your videos and the research and explanations lead me to believe you are a great resource when it comes to searching for factual evidence to base your claims. Please if you can help, or guide me into the right direction, I would more than appreciate it, it would bring my motivation back to even workout anymore. I have gave up for a couple of years fighting other health issues and the motivation to continue with no real results.

[@fitnytech]

A little progress each day adds up to big results.

[@realrelapse2476]

For me one crazy thing about my body I noticed more once I started to work out was a difference in leg length, with my right leg being significantly longer. This affects the way I position my feet for deadlifts and squats, it also makes my abs on the right side slightly higher, they are not perfectly straight across.

[@TehxHope]

Love the hair, Eugene.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@vylkostyle7632]

Love these types of vids, years of experience condensed in a couple minutes! Keep up the good work

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@chocoerosion5658]

The puppies in the background are so cute, I can't

[@staatsanwaltschaftemskirch4709]

This channel is gold

[@ienjoyxmas]

rotational work and different cardio modalities is sooooo helpful

[@Rafas216]

Soooooo

[@stefanbatory3632]

I broke my collar bone at 21 (now 33), so there's that. On top of that, my right leg is a bit shorter (might have to do with the fact I have a twin brother, which may have affected prenatal development). I simply focus on unilateral exercises and make sure to progress evenly.

[@elisteele574]

Commenting to boost algorithmic recognition of this video. Fantastic video as always, sir.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you always! 🙏

[@elisteele574]

@@coacheugeneteo

[@lucahappel]

That Polyphia Shirt is absolute FIRE

[@coacheugeneteo]

New favourite!

[@theGer-Ver]

I’m so glad I found you channel last year! I love how you simplify yet explain everything to a tee!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@pandanation6202]

I agree with Eugene for number 8 - if you want to get good at stability, do your hand stands, jerks, snatch balances and split squats (or whatever it is you need to get more stable!) I don't think there is a secret sauce

[@leoceoliveira]

I experience chocolate as a better stimulant for movement and strength and coffee the choice for cognitive tasks. Both are great.

[@dereshi]

Shout-out to that good boi at 2:35 🤗

[@michaelt7438]

Great video to finish the year! Love your work Eugene!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Happy new year!

[@JB-ls5pq]

Lower back pain can have many causes. My experiences, after a series of tests at uni. My lower back atrophyed a lot and i gained extra 10lbs which meant that combined, i could not walk or run half a kilometer withouth getting lower back pain, after some suffering ,i managed to loose the 5bs and strenghten my lower back so no lower back pain , eventually i lost the 10 lbs.

[@Chris-ni2pc]

Misleading title was full of great info, thanks. I also used to do hot water with cacao nibs preworkout instead of coffee and did find it energizing

[@antonbelyaev8295]

What about chocolate instead of a workout?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Big brain stuff right here XD

[@ElMarchena]

i love this channel! thanks eugene

[@dopeche]

What about cocoa powder?)

[@matthiassventoest6800]

A ton of great insight here. I regards to chocolate, I have been doing this for probably 15 years.., haha. Great to see you on board

[@pianomangabe]

Thank you Eugene for all these videos over the years. The amount of free quality information consistently from your channel is amazing. Cheers

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@DOMDZ90911]

The thing about lower back pain is that it can flare up even during unexpected times. For me, the exercise that gives me the most lower back pain is brisk-walking weirdly enough. I can Deadlift 3 plates, RDL 2 plates and do Good mornings with 1 plate but i never get lower back pain doing those exercises.

[@marionnette6231]

Here i thought i was alone. Me too!

[@okankorad57]

a video about how to train/deadlift around scoliosis would be amazing (: speaking of lower back pain

[@coacheugeneteo]

Noted!

[@okankorad57]

@@coacheugeneteo SICK!

[@josephdanner773]

I know I'm not on Eugene's level but I have scoliosis and deads are my strongest lift. I highly recommend getting all the secondary muscles a little bit stronger and then religiously warming them up before pulling. For me this is banded face pulls, lots of external rotation exercises, shrugs, stiff legs and light rdls, lower back extension and most importantly QL extensions (on the same machine but turned sideways. Throw in some hammy work and a strong pull-up motor and you will be pulling fine. My deadlift went from 225 grinding to 405 rdl for reps (170bw) in 6 months. Also deadlifting often but not going heavy often (testing 1 rep max every 6 to 8 weeks)... Volume can get you a great base before you're sturdy and pain free to slam the nervous system with the heavy max sets.

[@okankorad57]

@@josephdanner773 my main concern is asymmetry on my lower back. Some is alright but mine is at a ridicilous degree, which makes my scoliosis even worst. Direct lower back training makes this discrepancy even more prominent. i still really appreciate all the tips you gave here! thanks a lot

[@Intuitivelogicalintrovert]

So much knowledge thks for sharing your insight.

[@calibanrockz]

why did I watch the whole video a few hours after seeing those tips on insta? maybe it's because I like your style of presentation, the fabulous hair and the dog in the background? maybe it's because I'm procrastinating instead of going to the gym? or it might be a bit of all of the above

[@coacheugeneteo]

hahahahah legend

[@jernej.skoflek]

my preworkout is black coffee + dark chocolate mmm ☺

[@gergojonas828]

Awesome summary!

[@creativetraininghacks]

Hi and happy new year! I have a question: This has been bothering me literally for decades now: Since the 90ies "everyone" - i.e. magazines and recently also KZbinrs, has been promoting salmon. It has been one of the least disputedly healthy food staples ever since. But no-one ever said you had to eat it raw (as sushi). So it seems that cooked or even grilled salmon is ok to eat. But on the other hand, omega 3 fatty acids are said to be not heat stable at all. When heated, they supposedly turn into those very very unhealthy trans fatty acids. But then again, salmon is supposed to be healthy mainly because of its high content in omega-3 fatty acids. And salmon is heat-treated all the time. So my question comes down to: What is wrong with this picture? Could you please solve this contradiction for me, please? That would be really great. Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work 👍

[@Musician0489]

My biggest issue has been my chest. My right side is stronger, but because my left side has to work slightly harder, my pec is larger on the left side. I'm not sure what to do. It's like my right side doesn't get enough stimulus because the weight doesn't feel as heavy.

[@MelanieSakowski]

This is top notch in a world of “shiny object seekers”. • stability is a skill, not a muscle group • exhaustion +/ DOMS is not indicative of a good workout - good technique - sufficient volume - progressive overload - adequate sleep + calories • nose breathing most of the time, mouth breathing some of the time • (cacao paste) • minimum dose of exercise • unique body structures = self inquiry into finding the optimal position for each individual (eg. Single leg RDL: higher elevated leg ≠ more intense muscle activation for everyone always) • the industry tries to tell us to chase perfect symmetry but humans aren’t always perfectly symmetrical! • there are NO “must-do” exercises for LBP! • cardio: metabolic and capillary enabling for muscle growth Ps. I’m very pleased and keen to see your running programming (trails 🤞🏻). Q: how long are your zone 2 sessions in duration?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes!! Currently i do one extended 60-90 minute session of incline walking/airbike, then 2 runs a week of around 30 minutes

[@MelanieSakowski]

Thank you, right on 👊🏻

[@chris_johns]

Good stuff Eugene as always

[@Anna-wd8ox]

I love coffee before workouts however I like sweet coffee and I’m wanting to lose weight as well as gain muscle so I felt the calories I was adding to it to sweeten it wasn’t worth it during this phase. Sticking to preworkouts or just bcaas for me for awhile ☺️ Great video as always! Best page I’ve found during 2022! Thank you!

[@oksanakaido8437]

Do things like "left AIC pattern" and "right BC pattern" fall into this category of imbalances that generally don't need to be fixed? Been hearing more about those lately and wondering if they are a niche thing or actually well-known by physical therapists. Also, I really appreciate how you always get to the point in your videos without a bunch of long intros!!

[@samkusu]

also wondering this

[@successfulstone]

Not very evidence based. The idea that correcting postural imbalances is beneficial for its own sake is not well founded in the literature. If you're having symptoms or issues in your everyday function, it's a good idea to see a PT or relevant healthcare practitioner. But if you have an imbalance but are doing just fine in life, then there's really no point in addressing. You'd just be giving people money for no reason

[@bigpicturegains]

Nice quick tips that can help the newer lifter 👍 I actually have raisins and cacao nibs as part of my “pre workout.” 😋

[@coacheugeneteo]

Good stuff!

[@inesandrade1164]

Thanks you for that I love it so much 😋❤️👍👍

[@doronuzan]

so much value

[@donjo6975]

nothing is better than eugenes hair on the assault bike haha. Love the video

[@phoenixprotocol452]

Eugene This is great and truly valuable content . Thank you.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@MetalsForBrunch]

dark chocolate is supposed to be the best so far but there are recent studies showing that 22 brands of dark chocolate contain metals in them. Becareful which dark chocolate brand to consume safely.

[@MelanieSakowski]

Pure cacao paste. Optional dipped in stevia powder and sea salt. Pre-training 🤯 💣 🎉🙌🏻

[@SpodyOdy]

Any idea what 22 brands had the metal?

[@MelanieSakowski]

If anyone is in Canada and wants some incredible chocolate (ethically sourced and just luxurious AF), I highly recommend “Black Jaguar” Cacao Paste. It was so yum that I called the company asking if they accidentally sweetened their plain unsweetened cacao paste.

[@coacheugeneteo]

That sounds incredible

[@talam66talam89]

My left tricep and left chest are bigger than right tricep and chest,can you suggest what workout should i do to make it balance

[@jackmarshall757]

Happy new year dude 🤘🤟

[@VulcanXIV]

I liked dark chocolate recently, and always kept an organic stash, but I stopped once I learned about oxalates. Not only that, but the organic good stuff was recently found to be contaminated with lead by all the good brands. Lol

[@unknownname7375]

Great video, thank you! My question is: best "general' hamstring/quad ratio, strength and hypertrophy wise (with calves as well, maybe), for balanced and healthy legs?

[@ezez-sy8ys]

Deadlift probably

[@Vnm-sh1jv]

What I hate about lower back pain is that it only happens when I do barbell RDLs, no matter how light and reverse hyperextensions, which I don't even use anything but my own weight. Why does this happen? This is also weird because I do back squats and deadlifts with over 315Lb, with no problems. Yet, I did lightweight quad extensions on a machine and now my right knee hurts.

[@NeelDhar]

The moment arm (from the bar to your hip) is very long in an RDL. In the squat it's nearly zero, in the conventional DL we try to reduce it. This means more torque. May be look into this.

[@Vnm-sh1jv]

@@NeelDhar Yeah, you're right. I notice that and I have been doing a lot of research and figured out that I have long femurs. It seems I don't have to go all the way down, either. Also, the stance and foot position mattery, greatly.

[@NeelDhar]

@@Vnm-sh1jv Wishing you a speedy recovery. Even i had an injury during an RDL. (I had the injury earlier, it just acted up during the RDL.) Talk to a professional if needed. Doctor, physio, lifting coach.

[@Vnm-sh1jv]

@@NeelDhar Thanks! Happened 4 months ago, during this comment. I'm better now. I am very self taught, and for some reason people like when I give them lifting advice. I figured out it's all about the hips, hamstrings and glutes. Keep them strong and RDLs will never go wrong 😀

[@finn_english]

Excited to see more on the running, great stuff! Go step by step in those barefoot shoes ;)

[@Rave.-]

Collab with Tim and the boys when? 3 sets of weighted finger raises for maximum hybrid picking SFR.

[@timtetlow6156]

Hi, I'd love to know your advice for strength imbalance! In my case, I've had surgery on my chest and my left side is much weaker than my right in particular push exercises. My left side tries much harder as that will fatigue first I guess. Anyway, should the weights be the same, same reps etc, should left and right be exercised differently? Will the weaker side develop more than the right seeing as that side is trying harder to keep up? What do you think? Thanks!

[@ignaciohinojosa4287]

shrugging up when doing a tricep pushdown extra shortens the long head of the triceps? thats my question , grettings from chile tío Eugenio 🇨🇱💪

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

Shrugging shouldn't affect the triceps at all

[@ignaciohinojosa4287]

@@RDS_Armwrestling i heard this from jm blakley, i saw it in an elitefts video , excuse my english

[@C-Handle]

What's your process for determining when you're ready to increase the weight? Because I'm new to the gym, I figured it'll be a good idea to gauge by reps. My initial rep goal is 15, then 20 is my max. If I can do a clean 20 with good form, then I'll increase by 5-10 lbs. And I start with 15 reps just to make sure that I push myself. I was doing 12 reps, but I felt like I left a lot on the table and made it harder to gauge my range of failure.

[@adriaanmorosan]

I’d say you could factor in a lot of things in to determining that.. Reps, recovery, rpe etc.. The most simple way I’d say would be reps, so let’s say you train biceps and you have 10kg. Build up to atleast 15 reps with that 10kg before upping the weight and dropping the reps. Then move up with your nee weight, for example 12.5kg to 15 reps and so on. With that said, all this is very vague determination because there are a lot of factors.

[@finestjellybeansrawlol9486]

Do a program like one of Greg Nuckols, 531, Juggernaut etc that dictates when you up the weight to remove the guess work

[@Philush97]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXaoqntsf9l2p7M Good video that explains dynamic double progression, my favourite way of applying progressive overload

[@mert111]

IF YOU’RE NEW DON’T OVERTHINK IT AND YOU DONT NEED HIGH REP WORK, STAY IN 5-12 REPS DO HEAVY COMPOUNDS GO CLOSE TO FAILURE, GO TO FAILURE ON ISOLATIONS 10-20 SETS PER WEEK PER MUSCLE GROUP 2-4X FREQUENCY PER WEEK PER MUSCLE GROUP AND ADD WEIGHT EVERY SINGLE SESSION BECAUSE TRUST ME YOU CAN AND NOOBIE GAINS DONT LAST SO MAKE THE MOST OF IT

[@gowanlock]

If you can lift your weight with good form, for all sets and reps. Its now time to increase by a small increment. There are ways you can increase intensity, weight is just one. Changing rep timing (lift, control for two seconds down, as one example), adding weight. Adding more sets, more reps etc After a while, there is a "too much" approach to reps and sets. But i would recommend only small weight increases each time (5kg compound, 2.5kg isolation)

[@anthonymccalla5105]

what do you suggest for lower back pain?

[@BossKingLegoProductions]

I feel very sore on my left side chest and traps, I think it came from muscle imbalances.

[@banglevision8207]

I disagree with the no must do exercises for lower back pain. I'd say Reverse hyper is a must do for anyone and everyone

[@coacheugeneteo]

It really isn't though. Evidence overwhelmingly suggests the complete opposite

[@mintoness62]

Just so y'all know, having one shoulder being higher/lower than the other. A cause of this can be that you're subluxated. Try to find a good chiropractor in this case, and they'll be able to help you.

[@ShadowGuN580]

As always Eugene, thank you for the videos and all the free information you provide for us here. So, I am not sure if you have covered Thyroid issue relative dieting yet, but I am curious about your thoughts. Right now I am about 250 at 6'1" and I have hypothyroidism/hashimotos disease and I eat about 1,800 to 2,100 calories a day. I have yet to see the scale move at all in the past year and I workout 6x a week on PPL for about 90 mins. What am I missing? Should I cut all carbs out, I don't drink alcohol, I've tracked my calories for months and months now to no avail. I feel hopeless in loosing weight even after watching your videos, Dr. Mike's videos, MPMD, and Mountaindog. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions because at this point I feel lost.

[@goodassPS]

Are you in therapy for your hypothyroidism? Make sure your meds are well adjusted. Also keep in mind that the scale doesn't tell the whole truth, maybe you're building fat and losing muscle at the same time, did your body composition/how you look in the mirror change?

[@josephwiden5268]

This man had me at "not an influencer"

[@coacheugeneteo]

legend!

[@connorwildeman3048]

Danggg I already use dark chocolate as pre, cool to know there is something to it!

[@antonchizhov4419]

Dear Eugene, thank you for all the knowledge you continue sharing with us, all the hard work you put into making world a better place and into helping me and countless people around the globe along the health and fitness journey! I wish you and your loved ones a marvelous 2023, stay safe, healthy and strong! ✊🏻♥️2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣🪄

[@josjourney5512]

Shoulder asymmetrie is not caused by the diafragma. But you're right in that it is (in most of the cases) not a (health) problem for the person. and the rest of the thinks you say are great and I hope these kind of videos get a lot of attention. Nice work man.

[@zynthos9]

Yea really interested to see some reference material on that one

[@cuda4755]

What if my.nose gets blocked during night and my mouth is taped

[@coacheugeneteo]

you'll take it off in your sleep.

[@DarksideDiva]

My left quads are bigger than right quads it’s not visible but when i flex it’s very visible 🥲 thank you for this video. I learned allot

[@beebob51]

How would you approach a resistance training program if you had to deal with hypermobility as a physical condition? Thanks!

[@Hunterfury_44]

2:49 bro became electro wizard

[@vinay4886]

I hit the like button as soon as I read the title 😂

[@silahmudamir6958]

Sir, does Pushups need to be balanced with pullups? People say that it will cause injury. But In Mike Tyson's workout routine there isn't any pull movement. Please explain

[@fanoir9030]

2:48 super saiyan vibes

[@whodoyouratemore]

Amen...This man talks sense. Why people think the human body is supposed to be symmetrical like a building made from Lego makes me laugh. we consist of water and fat, ligaments and tendons not steel beams.

[@fittiltheend2288]

your hair at 2:47 is comedy gold 😂

[@idk-hz7mw]

great video as always! I have an unrelated question though. Where did you get that shirt? It's awesome.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Polyphia

[@pallecla]

Nice guitars 👍

[@kolaolli2189]

Why you change title 2 times already.

[@duda9803]

Where did u get that nice Tshirt ?

[@jimmytehgeek]

guest star at 2:34

[@p4inmaker]

Before gym? As a certified chocolate junkie I'm ready to go at ALL times. Jokes aside, stimulants from chocolate give a calmer but just as effective energy boost as coffee in my experience.

[@coacheugeneteo]

hahahah yes

[@recreationallifting]

Hey there Eugene! Regarding your final point on reducing volume on a diet: I did this same thing on a 4 week cut back in May. I reduced all of my 3 set exercises to 2 sets. I'd like to do this again on a possibly longer cut March through May. How much can I reduce my volume for those 2 solid months while maintaining what I've gained on a bulk? I'd much rather focus my time on gardening and house projects in the springtime. Take care, my man!

[@coacheugeneteo]

You've gotta experiement to find out -but that's a good stasrt point!

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

I did know about the benefits of dark chocolate, and I had this video saved to watch later, and I was given a bar of dark chocolate this evening by someone who got given it but doesn't eat it, wahey

[@KonadorAuchindoun]

yah i feel like dark chocolate is a tricky 1, even a week or two ago i saw some random article about high lead in a couple popular brands leading to cancer ect, idk how creditable all that fun stuff is so no quoting me lol, but it doesnt seem fully researched like how creatine is for example

[@colamimoureux]

I’m not really getting the « stabilizer muscle don’t exist » part. They do exist, they are the deeper layer of muscle and their role is to assure a good functioning of joints and muscle. They are not the muscles that you train at the gym because their role is to support a low amount of intensity for a long period of time (contrary to the superior layer of muscle, which support a high intensity of work for a short period of time) but they are part of the good functioning of our body.

[@MohammedAlfaleh]

Which is better: 75 grams of protein throughout the day or 150 grams of protein in one meal OMAD( the time between the meal and the workout is 12 hours). If your weight is 150 lb and you are lifting weights 5-6 times a week.

[@willyminaj7010]

Probably 150 omad 150 spaced throughout the day is slightly better however

[@jond.6816]

Doesn't really matter. Don't overthink how you are bringing in your nutrition in a 24hr period. Just get sufficent protein and overall calories/nutrients for your goal and thats all. :)

[@willyminaj7010]

@@jond.6816 agreed. Protein timing is overrated just get it in

[@menschfreund]

What does the nose strap do?

[@FRC93]

How do you think one could incorporate cardio/aerobic training in a 5-days/week strength training routine, without spending too much time in the gym?

[@leedowling1448]

not gonna lie, this xmas season i have been hitting the chocolate abit and i did see some prs

[@coacheugeneteo]

Woohoo!

[@grenzzgernascoticlas390]

The muscle imbalance lost then duration condioting better day for not balance to have same your brain muscle. Do you have not same memo in gram for track muscle?

[@jasonhmetal1]

I wanna see a video about your hair management man lol

[@TheGazDooks]

Oh well, go on then. I suppose if I must. In the name of science...

[@bishop8081]

that flying hair :D

[@Mocorn]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on how to kick start the frontal lobe in the morning. Its annoying to have to talk myself down in the shower, respond somewhat snappily to texts etc only to finally "wake up" an hour or so later and finally feel like myself.

[@skiney]

Get sunlight in your eyes

[@da4127]

@@skineythis hives me a headache tho, not sure for everyone else

[@smerko1691]

so u dont use preworkout ?

[@ilxyaeger]

I had herniated discs and since then i can clearly see the one hip beeing higher than the other(when i try to deadlift) you can clearly see the one side beeing lower. How to fix this?

[@joe-en5vh]

polyphia shirt very cool

[@randommf3549]

🔥🔥

[@katrinalj]

*IMPORTANT TIMESTAMPS* 2:35 3:43

[@themasstermwahahahah]

the caffine in chocolate is definitely the only thing having an effect

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nope