How To Get Jacked On Starting Strength (You won't like it)

If you want to build muscle, the truth is that you will have to gain both muscle and fat. Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi takes you through the blueprint of exactly how to build muscle using one of his clients as an example.
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[@HuzaifaBilal-ej9hs]

This was exactly the video I needed to see right now. I’ve put on a decent amount of muscle and all my lifts are going up consistently but I was starting to feel fat and almost started a diet

[@SalomonEspinosa70]

Bro at 3:02 come on man, that is absolutely atrocious and likely dangerous (to the back) form for the squat. You gotta correct that. Can't believe you didn't correct his form there, and I am not a guy that comments on form (like everybody else seems to do) on videos. But come on man.

[@capswole81]

For real. I thought he was doing good mornings at first.

[@RonSwansonIsMyGod]

Yup. Starting Strength is the shit. In my 50s, I've been lifting since the early 80s, reading Flex, M&F, etc. Believe me I've tried every program out there (anybody remember Cybergenics? There's a blast from the past...). High volume, low volume, HIT, Mike Mentzer's Heavy Duty (the only other program I gained muscle on, but nothing like SS). You name it. Finally, in my late 40s/early 50s even I gained TONS of muscle, gained next to nothing on almost all of those. And, turns out it was the eating specifically where I was going wrong. I wasn't eating enough. Not enough calories, not enough protein. I love Starting Strength.

[@joedirt861]

Yes, I remember Cybergenics. When I started working out the first time years ago my dad recommended it. I remember it was insane, I couldn't do it.

[@brianpalmer4643]

That's great input. Thanx.

[@OMAR-vk9pi]

Ss is overrated af

[@snorman1911]

Funny, I'm finally gaining in my late 40s also because I figured out how to eat more. I follow a higher rep program more aligned to Dr Mike but like to hear everyone's point of view.

[@mrjayz94]

Right… so if it’s the diet, why are you crediting SS as the reason?

[@mattb3787]

What a nice video. I like the quick funny snippets thrown in there. Good vibes, brother.

[@Dan-x4o3m]

I think those pics of the chubbiness that comes along with the novice lp don’t look too bad, I think the comments that you get from people aren’t based on actually seeing you as fat or chubby, they are based on the wtf factor of changing yourself so rapidly.

[@NPow94]

Crazy. I played college basketball with Placido at Westfield State. He is such a great dude, and so knowledgeable about mobility and nutrition. What a small world!

[@snoopys14]

Starting strength is the worst way to get Jacked . Not working your biceps will not grow them onky deadlifting will cut half your back gainz

[@markkohler983]

Chin Ups ?

[@snoopys14]

@@markkohler983 barbell curls ?

[@MuhammadAbdullah-i1d5y]

This was exactly the video I needed to see right now. I’ve put on a decent amount of muscle and all my lifts are going up consistently but I was starting to feel fat and almost started a diet❤❤💕

[@khals1]

a lot of bots in these comments FYI

[@TheeGreasyGamer]

This was exactly the video I needed to see right now. I’ve put on a decent amount of muscle and all my lifts are going up consistently but I was starting to feel fat and almost started a diet

[@PlaciSantos]

feel fat? reach for a whole glass of milk and drink your sorrows away

[@TheeGreasyGamer]

@@PlaciSantos 😂 that’s the plan now that I’m back on board

[@PhiyackYuh]

U just need gallon of milk, lobster hand, fahv by fahv and heeeeeep drahv 😂

[@TheeGreasyGamer]

@@PhiyackYuh it really is that simple

[@12MRJERSEY]

​@@TheeGreasyGamerWhich diet? There are many.

[@HenchPig]

To be honest even when he was all bulked up I don’t think he was overly fat. He looked decent and strong. I’m not a fan of the shredded look anyway.

[@maximusstrength157]

Loved it! Went through same process, one year of going from 177 to 233 and then year 2, back down to 200 with the help of intermittent fasting. Grant can you do a video on programming for during that cut, you said less volume what else? Thx!

[@soonahero]

Cuts are higher volume. Intermittent fasting is against every bodybuilder

[@Francesco-cj3oi]

@@soonahero i don't think you should do high volume when you are in a ipocaloric diet

[@BambinoFilipino1]

@@soonahero He says volume goes down during a cut?

[@soonahero]

@@BambinoFilipino1 he’s wrong

[@soonahero]

@@BambinoFilipino1 anyone that claims you lower volume in a cut is wrong

[@a_fuckin_spacemarine7514]

You ain't jacked though........

[@JimRohn-u8c]

How do I lose fat and gain muscle at the same time 😭

[@capswole81]

Eat when you’re hungry. And rest when you’re tired and lift when you’re recovered. That’s how I gained muscle and stayed fairly lean. You don’t need to go to those extremes mentioned in this video.

[@keenanschouten2582]

Why do people sacrifice their overall performance for aesthetics? Especially as a fighter. What's the benefit of aesthetics?

[@r6854]

Getting laid.

[@senzatieee]

Aesthetics = health at least until 10-15% body fat. Being fat is catastrophic for health, especially in the long term, so you don't wanna stay fat and strong(er) for long periods of time.

[@dafunkmonster]

@@senzatieee 20% bodyfat is not catastrophic for health, especially if you're deadlifting 500. In fact, the sweet spot for minimizing mortality if you're over 65 is somewhere in the 20-25% bodyfat range. Because fat keeps you alive when you get hospitalized. Skinny 80 year olds die quick. Obese 80 year olds (40% bodyfat) die quick. 80 year olds with 20% bodyfat who are squatting more than their bodyweight don't die quick. 10% bodyfat is unhealthy. Maintaining that requires mild starvation.

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Females

[@JZ-gx8tb]

I don't think (top) fighters sacrifice strength and athleticism for aesthetics. As for the general population I guess people just want to look more attractive.

[@georgeramirez5796]

I *really* hope a video exists or is in the works that would explain how you did the cut. If not, where can I look for guidance in programming intensity while dropping volume plus how much strength it is acceptable to lose and when to stop, etc?

[@UmarKhan-ze1iy]

Can confirm everything stated here is accurate. Kids these days wanna do a curls, take a bunch of supps and gear, when they really just need to get on a program and eat!

[@gbturk16]

"You're not gonna put on just lean muscle without adding bodyfat" PED's: has entered the chat

[@enrikoalfaro6724]

Love your videos man! Really waiting for those 5 lbs to come back in stock!

[@PlaciSantos]

same hahah

[@thestrengthco]

end of May

[@beauroy8612]

Pulled pork is peasant food, smoke a brisket for God's sake. Remember SC practices BBQ'ing but Texas invented BBQing.

[@sideskroll]

Im 41 years old. Ive been working out since I was 14 give or take. Ive NEVER had to get fat to get muscular.... in fact, I only eat one meal a day. I guess it depends on your goals. But most people would like to achieve my body type to be honest. Lean and muscular. Think Calvin Klein underwear models. And for that you dont "need" to get fat... You just work out and try to eat enough protein.

[@newmilleniumblowjob]

You are probably just skinny

[@capswole81]

I never had to get that fat to achieve my current physique. I’ve never heard of all this bulking and cutting bs until youtube got popular. I keep it simple; I eat when I’m hungry, rest when I’m tired and lift when I’m recovered. People tend to overcomplicate things so it can sell and make them money.

[@sideskroll]

​@@capswole81Absolutely.... Unless of course you're trying to get HUGE in which case yes. You'd need to ingest AN INSANE amount of calories daily. But the "tiny detail" is that you'd need to "juice" like a mad man as well to even allow the body to go over its NATURAL weight ceiling.

[@citan554]

I agree.. I'd much rather gain strength a bit slower and skip the painful cutting on the back end. I've been eating probably 200-500 below maintenance but focusing on protein intake. My lifts are still going up as a mid-beginner. Not as fast as when I was starting from 0 and eating 500 cals over maintenance, but maybe 75% as fast which isn't bad. My body has recomposited and I look and feel way better than if I was fat

[@powskier]

Why do you keep showing that steroid abuser, Liver King? Is that what you avocate?

[@jonah2047]

1:34 🤣

[@PlaciSantos]

that was my favorite part as well hahaha

[@WhoIsJonHarris]

190lbs 5”11 Squat 345 Bench 275 Deadlift 465 10 years ago I weighed 135lbs at 5”11. Eat. Lift. Sleep. Repeat. For years.

[@tiitjuhei]

What?!? No height gain in 10 years?

[@jeffriesmovies]

The idea that he looks "chubby" or "pregnant" at 5:13 is one of the most psychotic things I have ever heard.

[@jacobhollis3597]

Thanks least jacked guy ever lmao

[@Mediagix]

Has anyone tried to clean bulk with peptides ?

[@crashkorey]

I'm a very healthy 61 year old who always has issues putting on muscle. Is my age to high to gain that much fat

[@AliKhan-ly1jh]

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[@ayazanwar4029]

It needs too much hardworking

[@theawesomelamp9476]

Damnit I just lost 20 lbs because i was fat and started lifting after

[@Justobserving9291]

The guy talking is the before picture.

[@CarlitoGio]

How did you lower the volume? Say 3 sets of 5 instead of the 5x5

[@constablekohler]

Lol why you picking on Placido

[@calebvinson8703]

That trump cut killed me. 😂

[@rabiajan641]

Wow too strong too much weight drif

[@nicholashundstad4106]

Do you have videos on the cut process?

[@gaminginfrench]

It works! Just dont get too fat like i did hahaha 😅

[@HubertTheBeardless]

What if I am already chubby.

[@mtkoffical5407]

Super duper

[@trevorvarney4900]

Does this work for old guys as well?

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[@il2286]

Did he do Power Cleans or Rows?

[@MuhammadUsman-so9gp]

Information video

[@frankiemendez4601]

Great video. The only thing you got wrong was Carolina pulled pork against Texas BBQ.

[@thestrengthco]

I speak the truth in love.

[@constablekohler]

I'm at 30+% body fat. How do fatties like me work with starting strength? Do we still eat to grow??

[@clarity2115]

Yup, wouldn't even worry about diet for you. Just start.. after a year or 2 of lifting you can start to worry about dieting

[@itshardware382]

Love your videos man! Really waiting for those 5 lbs to come back in stock!

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I like your videos

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[@colinhowell2777]

Question: You said he's now at about 205 and that's where he wants to stay but you are again working with him to gain strength. But to gain strength doesn't it require him to again gain muscle and therefore be in a caloric surplus which would result in at least some weight gain beyond 205? Thanks

[@capswole81]

No. 205 is more than enough mass to gain significant strength. Those numbers he got at 230lb body weight can be achieved at a weight well under 200lbs.

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[@TN-lo7qq]

Nice talking

[@bs78315]

If im already overweight but want to lift heavy what can I do to get rid of my gut without losing muscle

[@capswole81]

Eat less, rest more and stay active. Muscle loss should be the least of your worries.

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