HOW TO BUILD YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM | MIKE VAN WYCK

[@dustinchestnutt4502]

man if everyone was as transparent as you this fitness game would be a much better place. your the man Mike. keep being who you are my dude.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Appreciate that dustin

[@kenteuler4102]

Mike I’m 56 years young and enjoy lifting more now then when I was in my 20’s. I started watching your videos and utilizing some of your movements to reduce pain in joints while still gaining from that exercise. I appreciate the content you put out, so please continue. Thanks

[@MikeVanWyck]

I will continue to pump out free content.

[@andrewknighton6853]

Kent I'm 59 & started following Mike a few months ago, but I don't comment all that often. Your comment sums up exactly what I think.

[@rubencerrillo7512]

I’m 47 years old … and ur movements and style of lifting had reduced my joint pain by miles. There are a million people on KZbin with different styles of lifting …. Ur videos by far are the best !!! Keep them coming brother 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@MikeVanWyck]

Awesome

[@brandonshannon5122]

Wycked style isn’t just a way to train it’s a mentality, passion, and honesty. A lot of companies and people in the fitness world lack that.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Appreciate u saying that. Trying to create a real community here

[@andres_recasens623]

I'm 52, from Brazil, non natural. I''m always here to watch, to think, to learn and to remember!

[@marvinkroon4118]

Its crazy how real and authentic you are. You are the True defenition of an alpha male.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Nope. I’m just me. I love bodybuilding and I’m grumpy

[@bryant865]

i started lifting at 53 ... went against grain on most everything online ... have had great results ... people ask if i am juicing ... have worked out same bodypart multiple days in row ... have worked out 7 days a week ... did a whole year of 6-8 rep range ... killed it on growth ... everything works ... but you have to stop thinking it will happen in a few months ... it is 3 steady consistent years now ... still have tons of growth available on legs ... so ... focusing on legs now ... everyone can buiid a killer physique ... be willing to put in the time

[@scotta3715]

I’m 46 and have been training for 30+ years… I have completely changed my training style after watching your stuff and I’m making gains that I never thought possible, especially at my age. Keep doing you, Mike. Shit is 100%.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Appreciate the support Scott

[@dzen46]

Mike is essentially the elder with the all knowing wisdom! being straight up is what this industry needs!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Wise old man vibes

[@dzen46]

@@MikeVanWyck 100%! keep up the good work! We all appreciate it!

[@bellarasta1]

The problem is that society has forgot how to think on their own… gather info and create their own conclusion… including in the fitness/bodybuilding world, I’ve caught myself a few times and had to regroup. 💪🏽Thank you again Mike!

[@MikeVanWyck]

What u say is very true. Society has lost its way

[@jessefigueroa5737]

Bottom line, just you be you. Take advise and go on your own path. Do what works for you. You keep it real word for word. Thanks iron Mike!

[@kade_kam_dad]

Mike I’m 50 and in better shape than ever in my life. I love how honest transparent blunt you are.

[@Thomas-ps4yi]

Hey big Mike. I am 51, and have been able to continue lifting and make gains, all the while reducing pain. Your knowledge and wisdom is a huge part of this. The movements and fluidity you have shown in your videos in regards to lifting is absolutely incredible. Wish I was doing this many, many years ago. Thank you so much! I look forward to to more of your videos and teachings. 🙏💪

[@chrisfredin5761]

I've been in the electrical trade for 35 years and have learned many things from many people. Good knowledge comes from a pool of water with many streams feeding it. I started doing lateral raises and front raises the way you do them and I feel it way better in the muscles and much less in the joint. Thank you!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Perfect. Happy I could help

[@brandonlusk1781]

I've pulled information and techniques from you, Seth Feroce, the late and wonderful John Meadows, and thrown my own spin on my training. There's a shit load of quality information out there. Love your channel brother

[@charliehoffmaster4696]

This is facts. Mountaindog, Mike, Jay Cutler, Hany Rambod, Joe Bennett and so many more. I’ve taken nuggets from all of these guys and implemented them into my training and found what works best for me. There are so many variables in training and style, there’s never one size fits all. Awesome advice as always Mike.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks Charlie

[@mikecamilleri6718]

Love the way you explain this topic. I’m 50 and it’s so true by what you are saying. In my shoes I feel we get stuck in a rut and look for something better.

[@raylambert7562]

I'm 61 not natural. 5'7" at 230 lbs. Start following Mike with form/blood-flow and volume training since January. The results are amazing, feeling every reps with massive pump. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Amazing to hear ray

[@markwilburn4962]

Knowledge is power. The willingness of you to share your knowledge is selfless on your part. At 52, since starting to watch your channel and incorporate some of the tips you have shown has made a huge difference in my workouts and my joint health. Appreciate all that you are doing Mike! Keep it up!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks mark

[@kailashsharma2699]

Hi Mike I am 60 this year, and recognise that I cannot do what I did in my.20’s. Your honesty is great. I agree try different exercises and incorporate elements that work and suit me. Perhaps with age comes wisdom, keep up the great videos

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks kailash

[@richiemac2395]

You should try doing dips on your walker....jk

[@justinperry1150]

“ I’m the smartest, I’ll think of something” hahaha mike you crack me up dude

[@justinstevens4025]

Just found mike and I have been bingeing all his videos. Using his advice and I am more sore with less joint pain using less weight. Freaking awesome

[@mihailozimonjic8398]

i like how Mike is trying to teach people to understand what works 4 them and not sell his program or merch or whatever. Helping people that want to learn and progress and doesnt act like everything is some kind of big secret!

[@MikeVanWyck]

This game is so simple

[@andrewBwinter]

9:21 - This is where I am at with eating. So many conflicting theories that literally everything is inedible according to everyone combined. So eat what feels good and move along.

[@johnwetmore9559]

I was a teacher for almost ten years. One thing I learned is that sometimes pointless questions are more about the interaction than the answer. A student once came up to me after class and asked, “uhh, do you like music?” She of course just wanted to tell someone about all the music she liked. I agree people need to think for themselves and need to be taught to think for themselves, but sometimes it isn’t about the answer-sometimes we just want that Big Mike like 😂

[@MikeVanWyck]

Never looked at it that way. Lol. Thanks

[@andresgiraldo625]

Best style and mentality in the history of weightlifting. Greetings from Colombia

[@MikeVanWyck]

Hello Columbia

[@reitudichabe1351]

Facts. It’s called PERSONAL TRAINING because it’s personal and unique to the individual. Can’t recommend the same things for everyone

[@seryjnymeteopata2162]

black and white is SPOT ON! love the unique style, it suits the channel phenomenally.

[@MikeVanWyck]

All things in my life are black and white. I don’t know grey area

[@KD-dm7cq]

Man you're good at what you do. We all appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks Mike!

[@gregmott8651]

Like I have been saying - Mike is the voice of reason. I am 42 and Mike has really broke lifting to a common sense approach. I love how humble and knowledgeable you are! By far my favorite channel on youtube and its not even close- great job mike

[@whoiswarejr6511]

Thank you for being yourself. It helps a lot of people understand fitness more and it helps a lot of us see bs when people try to train us as well.

[@MikeVanWyck]

No bs ever!!!

[@jasonsteen5282]

Your lifting cues and overall mentality has helped me elevate my training, thanks Mike!

[@BlackDillon]

Man it warms my soul to see all these 40+ guys getting their mojo back for lifting thanks to Mike. I'm one of them. And can openly admit I became zombie like for a while, following some personalities because it promised great results or strength or whatever other shit. Also got sucked into the "oh you NEED to do this exercise to develop". Now I just do what I want, and I'm a million times happier for it (haven't bench pressed for years), and genuinely feel I'm understanding and developing my own body better than ever thanks to info like Mike puts out for free. On a side note, I feel the real trouble today in the influencer community is the lies - the amount of people claiming results in however many days, when reality is it takes time... or non-natty people claiming natty and saying look at my results I got, so you're like "oh wow they look great lemme try that". All for the sake of selling you some generic supplement or bullshit programme they copied from someone else anyway.

[@aussie518]

Totally agree 39 years old n making more smarter choices so good for to have real world applications to make it work for you but heres some tips... Thanks for Australia brother..

[@gregperry1492]

Your videos have helped me so much with my training bro. Appreciate you. 💪

[@krijnnl]

So, what did I learn from Mike after 46 years of hard core (mostly free weight) training ? Gironda used the term "over tonus' . To many reps. To many sets. Mike often says; you have to "open up". Another thing is taking the pressure off muscles other than the muscle you train. Machine training as third. Especial for guys like me who consider (lol) free weight the way to go. At 66 year now, I'll start with a basic movement these days and finish with machines. A learning process. Why still use squats etc? Because I need the challenge. I do not have that 'feeling' with machines. However, one has to accept the fact that there is no mystical exercise that can make a muscle 'grow'. Coming back to Vince Gironda, He had this superset ; 6 reps on the Scott bench immediately followed by six reps standing barbell curls with the same weight. 6 super sets. One inch on your arms, more or less, guaranteed. Over the years I tried most of those claims. To my observation, as a natural bodybuilder, you have what I call 'grow spurts' With around three being the limit. Genetics always come first.

[@mrr2453]

This is the best fuckin video I’ve seen in awhile

[@akshayrosiek6165]

It is so simple. Pick up tips and ideas from whomever you think is best. Create your own repetoir and do the work. Well, I picked up a whole lot from you over the last couple of months💪🏽.

[@michaellagani3236]

BIG Mike is always a great watch and listen 👍🙏

[@greigcockburn5760]

Hi Mike, ive incorporated some of your movements into my training and some of them are absolutely working for me. Im very limited equipment wise where i train so im used to thinking around movements to get them to work, so i couldnt just copy your stuff verbatim even if i wanted to. Honestly though dude i just want to give you a massive thank you because the biggest influence youve had is getting me thinking about movement and connecting with muscle again, after years in a rut of just going and doing the same exercises in the same way week after week. So thanks dude its appreciated massively 👍

[@MikeVanWyck]

Happy to Help u get out of that rut

[@ricardosoto3255]

you sir are the definition of a human being man, thanks for the honesty first of all, and all the tips and wisdom Mike, 🙏💪💪

[@syedali8883]

Hat's off to you sir 🙏🏻 Since 4 months i am watching your channel and following your instructions and i gained 21lbs quality muscles and it happened without injuries which i faced severally in past 2 years. Thanks a lot and blessings to you from India 🇮🇳

[@NatalieRoxannMiranda]

I respect all your knowledge and insight so much. I’m so over people claiming their way is the “best” way. Always refreshing to hear your input

[@joegamache452]

I’m 40 and have been lifting for 20 years. I’ve learned so much from Mike. My gym has become a ego lifting sess pool that I got coughs up in. Now I’m lifting lighter and actually targeting and feeling muscles so much more. Now I ignore the ego lifting people and focus on doing it right !

[@gporr7004]

Been doing my workouts now based on feel in the gym. Haven’t really counted sets or reps just felt the muscle work until I got a nice pump and burn. Feels so much better than a strict regimen or specified number of sets and reps. Working wonders. Thx for the info and being down to earth. Very refreshing nowadays with the arrogance of some people out there.

[@stefanomagaddino6868]

Thank you for this Mike. I've had it with online coaches, trainers who have a $ attached to everything they put out. You are the best for true transparency. I always thought that's the way it should be.

[@ZeBiii]

I'm a woman in mid 30's and thanky to your form tips and ect I can do specific workouts now much better thank before without hurting myself :D

[@uckfeouye8971]

I love Mike's message. You have to learn from trial of all different styles to find what works for you. Lots of practice is the way you learn how to do what your body reacts best to. You will constantly learn and re-learn things year after year while you do this.

[@niks1484]

So true. I love watching vids from Mike, Jonni Shreve, and Natural Gallant despite training and studying for thirty years myself and love trying out some of their info to see what works for me or not.

[@shannonbuckshotsr4982]

Hey Mike I totally agree with you. First thing I listen to is my body then my self. I'm a union ironworker "mohawk Indian ironworker" for 25 years I have a freaked up back. But it doesn't stop me. But I like your style of training. I feel listening to you is awesome it motivates me to do it right and push my self. You have a I don't give a freak attitude I'm the same way. You are always straight to the point. It's like me getting ready for war and you are the leader to get the men's mind right to get the best out of it.

[@Joe-dd5fi]

I love what you said about finding your own unique way of lifting by picking and choosing techniques and cues amongst what all is out there to best fit you. Your way of lifting and moving is the culmination of your own research and trial and error and everyone should be working to compile experience for their own unique style.

[@petelucero1934]

Your videos are the best use them all the time, great advice fan for life

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks Pete

[@nickzoladkiewicz5498]

The knowledge you drop is really great I think you compared to others and I check out some others but to me the way you really helped connect and train a better way but applied to the way my body moves I think people want to read in to it way to much instead of keeping simple and think this is gonna get them the magic workout and when they really don't get it from over complicating it they want to say the negative when it's not working honestly you have been a big part of what's kept me going and got the best results I think people don't understand how much time it takes

[@julianbuitrago6782]

Gracias, aprecio mucho la forma como das a entender lo que has aprendido con el tiempo. Un abrazo.

[@jesserupsa7341]

More wisdom... best advice I got thus far was Dexa scan. Went a couple weeks ago and it was very informative. Was looking to lean out a bit and that with the RMR scan I'm doing this week I think it will be priceless information in order to lean out and keep size. Thanks Mike 🤙

[@johnjauregui5677]

Well said Mike, that's why I love your stream because you don't preach you teach and suggest. In the end my workout is my workout. Thank you!

[@mikehammer2408]

Those who have experience in years of training w different types of styles I'm sure will all agree with your "style" if they're main intent is to change their physic to that of a bodybuilder- PERIOD!!! find what works for you and what your end results in the mirror want to show.. This 54 year old is w you Mike 👊💪🏽 Carb FOG is No joke😜

[@J_Did_IT]

Learn something every time I watch your content Mike. 💎 🔥 💯

[@aceshibyoch9603]

I called it "Paralyzed in indecision" when you just shut down from overload. Just a thought, but it does seem like folks now just want the quick fix, the easiest supplement, the pills or surgery or whatever and no one wants to put in the time. That's what it boils down to: time. Spend some time in the gym. Go one day for a few hours just to practice with absurdly light weights and just practice the movements, focus on the connection and just repeat to yourself, "Consistency over time". Great vids man, keep them coming please.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Paralysis analysis

[@michaelgutierrez4769]

These videos are always great cause you literally here zero bullshit. These common day influencers were really tik tocking me off lol.

[@martynjennings2013]

I have been competing in 8 years and it is refreshing to hear to hear your honesty. Something I dislike the most about bodybuilding is all of the bullshit. This trainer is hot this one is not. Oh you train that way?! That’s shit follow this guy. Stupid. Cheers man

[@MikeVanWyck]

Cheers Martyn. Appreciate u

[@trainwithwayne13]

Yes sir ur knowledge is great keep doing what u do ur spiritual incite is awesome the truth 👏 individual goals is what u preach education of one's body spot on brotherhood in fitness

[@themisbdk3062]

One of the smartest coaches in the industry with great advices ! greetings from Greece 💪🏻

[@ertsnert5608]

I've bin watching your video's and it's helping me to recover. I worked out in my 20,s and stopt. Then started again around 40. I work in the meat so with 2 fucked up shoulders and a shitty elbow. I tried your movements in my workouts and with lowered weights I gain more pleasure and my body goes better on it. I thank you for that.

[@aniketthapa8266]

Love from India Mike sir

[@JRockit4444]

Appreciate your help in bodybuilding endeavors, you’re the best man. Any rants on ab training? Haven’t seen one yet.

[@WYCKEDTRAINING]

Not yet John but I will add that to the list.

[@JRockit4444]

@@WYCKEDTRAINING looking forward to it.

[@leonlawrence8171]

Speaking sense all the time, you made me change my way of lifing. Do just pull on the weight engage the muscle 💪

[@MrKratosin]

one thing i keep seen my self When do a video,i try then i need re-watch the video try again Oh man,i still trying to learn thoes 2 triceps exercises i think for some 5-6 weeks now You doing amazing job mike

[@broljung]

You are great man ❤

[@jedsterr3884]

Yes you helped me a lot! Thank you this banged up body needed it.

[@jamesyee1701]

Great advice. Always be a student of the game

[@nickspurway2862]

I think what you're saying makes perfect sense, but I also think people see a particular Bodybuilder and their line of questioning is always "tell me what YOU do so I can look like YOU". They think that if they replicate your gym routine that they will have a body like yours. But like you say, everyone is different with varying lifestyles, genetics and desires.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Ya sir. Find what works for u via trail And error

[@Jackedwithvip]

The best in the business is only Mike ❤

[@MikeVanWyck]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@OVO198]

IN BIG MIKE WE TRUST 🙏

[@haydenbridges9674]

Love the video, Mike! i have been moving a lot better in the gym and feeling everything in a better way! love what you're doing!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thank Hayden

[@jeffstroud3980]

Well said! I love the information you put out. I’m 49 and have always been involved in sports and some type of weight training. Your videos have given me a new motivation to try new techniques in the gym. Thank you for keeping it honest!

[@DavidPerez-eb9xr]

Yo I’ve been watching and listening to your channel for a couple of weeks , and I could tell you this everything you said and over these channels helped me with my reps , balance , form , good shit , couple of tweeks here and there made a difference . Hands down

[@sammys117]

On point ✊

[@drivenafrecovery7480]

Thank you for reminding me of so many great nuances and teaching me shit I’d never thought about after 33 years training and 13 in strongman. Enjoying training differently now at 45. Keep sharing the knowledge big dog

[@rylandyancey6514]

I love Mike’s content. I guess 3:40-3:50 confuses me. I’m 26 and I come from a long football background growing up in Texas. I am natural and I train bc I enjoy it and I enjoy the stimulation I get from it. I have no intentions on competing and I’m not at all against steroids. Plan on using in my 30’s but I want to see how far I get naturally. I guess my question is “are you saying you don’t understand the point of training naturally if your going to compete?” Or “you don’t understand why you would train naturally at all?” Thanks Mike 💯

[@MikeVanWyck]

I don’t understand either. But that’s me. U do u ryland. U have your reasons for doing what u do. I have mine for doing what I’m doing. U will really enjoy my training style in your 30’s. Remember I said that 😉

[@rylandyancey6514]

@@MikeVanWyck ✊🏼✊🏼 thanks Mike! I appreciate it man.

[@michaeltonchev4218]

Very well said, Mike. Thanks!

[@janbuterfly]

First. Thank you, Mike.

[@bucobrews9513]

I definitely feel this. I was in the middle of a program when I found your channel. I just tried to use your style on certain lifts in the program I was using. It was fucking great just to get in there and try something new. Thanks

[@danielmoses3751]

Good info

[@brandongoetz506]

Mike you are right on point there are so many ways to skin a cat and I think in the fitness world it is the same. I have enjoyed your videos and others to take new and different perspectives on lifting. I enjoy your attitude of my way is not the only way to hit your goals. Keep it up!!

[@dendenbruh]

you a real one. thank you so much

[@OllyPersonalTrainer]

❤❤❤ much appreciation man for all the knowledge! LOVE THE T-shirt ❤️😁

[@MrScdreamz]

I just like your no bs approach and allot of it just makes sense. Keep up the content brotha.

[@drivenafrecovery7480]

People are unfortunately not capable of free thinking and using different ideas. Your common sense is a breathe of fresh air. People make me Fuckin insane

[@huncho6875]

your tips def helped me, stuff i have never heard of or learned after lifting for 12 years.

[@NuvoVision]

Ok but how to do I get HUUUUUUGE?! Thanks for all the info bro. Been benefiting from the diff take. Also been promoting you to any ear that will put up with me 😎 👊

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@daniekogivens5042]

Mike said it best, you need to find a couple people you trust put out good information and mold it into something that works best for you. Maybe it's taking a movement from someone else and applying Mike's style to it. We're in the gym hitting the same muscles every week, it won't kill you to play around to see how certain things feel and how your body responds. I'll never understand the people who mindlessly follow just 1 person's way of training.

[@MikeVanWyck]

The best part of the training is discovering angles and connecting to The lift.

[@toddjohnson8896]

Thanks Mike! Great content 👍

[@MikeStylez1]

Hey Mike first of enjoy watching all your videos definitely learned a lot and have applied them to my routine. Now I just had over back surgery what would you recommend me to start doing while I’m doing PT?

[@myronullman4283]

I'm going thru the exact same thing..I've been doing reverse grip bent over rows with an ez bar BUT with my forehead on an incline bench in front of me ...Bracing your head helps take the strain off of your lower back big time...Make sure you fold a towel up to put on the end of the bench to cushion your head...

[@d.k.8565]

This is pure Gold. Thank you Mike

[@livebetterordiebadly7036]

SO SO TRUE!!! THANK YOU

[@jesusguzman1421]

Thanks for all the info been learning to feel the muscle engagement and make every rep count🔥💯

[@the_archangel6]

I don’t have the luxury of going to the gym. But I do have a decent gym in my garage. What would you recommend to do to build a well balanced chest?

[@WYCKEDTRAINING]

Check out the video I just posted, if there’s anything I didn’t cover let me know and I’ll address it in a future video.

[@georgienchev2176]

You helped me a lot Mike, I made my own training system from you and a few other trainers and it works great for me, thank you and it's so very true this with brains very accurately said ! Respect 💪💪💪

[@grizzly4736]

Dude, the point you make about not listening to any one person as THE only way to make you program is dead on. That's what I have done, I researched and listened to you and many, many others. What I did was listen for the all of the common threads that you and all of the others agree on with movements, training styles, etc. Then built my workouts from that.