How To Train Back WIDTH vs THICKNESS (Close vs Wide Grip? Rows or Pullups?)

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[@bballaman92]

In-a-rush Summary (6:33) 1. For width, 1.5x shoulder-width grip on pull-down. (Be lenient with "1.5x shoulder width rule, feel the mind-muscle connection. 2. For width, close grip on rows to increase the degree of should extension to target lats ("pull elbows down and in.") 3. For thickness, use a wide grip on row to allow for transverse abduction and scapular retraction. 4. Width and thickness, use barbell row with medium grip and 45-degree pulling angle. ***Emphasizes to be flexible with grip distance. Feeling contraction should be your guideline.

[@gcg8187]

I already knew that, whenever I did close grip rows I feel it hits my lats on the side, but when I do wide grip rows I can feel the thickness in my back

[@marcianusvalerius1992]

Pronated rows are better than supinated rows, did I understand that correctly?

[@spuZDK]

@@marcianusvalerius1992 Depends what you goal is.. Think about how your elbows are when you are doing the motion. With a pronated grip your elbows are more flared out, and you hit your upper back more, and with a supinated row you hit your lower lats more because your elbows are closer to your body

[@mrmunson5423]

Mind muscle connection is also a load of rubbish too. Just lift with good technique, your mind won’t build any muscle. Where does all of this shit come from?

[@AngryOscillator]

@@mrmunson5423 Errr, science? EMG readings? Studies? Common sense? Tense your bicep. You've just recruited motor units to do that. Now do a bicep burl. Recruited units to do that too. Now do both at the same time... it helps squeeze out just a little more. Very, very few people if any can recruit 100% of their muscle. It also helps with form because if you can't feel that extra contraction then there is a good chance that compensatory strength is coming from elsewhere e.g. doing press ups and you can't actively contract the pecs then there is a good chance the shoulders are taking over either due to fatigue or bad form.

[@primenathanos4492]

Jeff you spelled *thicc* wrong

[@Allr3dc]

Primus 001 shit, I should translate the English subtitles to Spanish and then replace thick with thicc every time. No translation.

[@trueaznXflip]

Bro Jeff would have spelt it that way

[@Gt3ricky]

You’re thicc, b..

[@art68us]

Cringe. Crips started the whole double cc thing and all these weird people just took it and ran with it.

[@eXpas04]

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[@ced8414]

my brain cells gained width and thickness watching this video.

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That's cancer formation 😳

[@ayad3834]

@@AyanSharma-dv1yr goddamn that took a dark turn

[@amirghonim3501]

Honestly this is the best body building content on the internet. Your content is structured, backed by research, calmly presented which helps the viewer focus. Excellent.

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[@VideoFanatic13]

Uploaded exactly midway my back workout. Why do you haunt me Jeff

[@kristofferhvambsal968]

Haha, mine too://

[@daniloh8113]

Get off your phones

[@Zesrii]

Danilo H I use my phone to log, time and listen to music

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[@BornOnThursday]

@@Zesrii Same. I try to be quick about it but I've been using my phone to track weight, reps, sets and time. I don't want to be sitting around too long, and I recently stopped wearing my watch when my wrist started hurting during workouts.

[@larter_larter]

Can you do a "The most effective science-based rest day"? I find it hard to know how active to be on a rest day. And also if I should adjust my diet.

[@roberttucker1527]

Eat more beef, trust me it works. I eat 1 kg a day

[@bixus190]

@@roberttucker1527 Suprised an angry vegan hasn't told you you're going to develop cancer

[@roberttucker1527]

@@bixus190 Vegans can stuff off lol although I do believe that meat is very anabolic and the body needs cycles of rest from that stimulation, hence why I fast from time to time. Since I have started eating more beef my strength has and recovery has improved greatly. I eat fewer total calories now (previously I was shoving down loads of milk and eggs)but improvements are coming.

[@bixus190]

@@roberttucker1527 Ahahah amen brother, glad to hear you're getting the results you're after

[@zechester6346]

I thought you were joking at first lol

[@willbe5321]

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[@technokokos]

I am more interested in what Bro Jeff would have to say about this, you know nothing.

[@djandrewification]

You know nothing Jeff Snow

[@Goldensphinx]

technokokos big facts

[@naufaldihilmi8507]

You just have to overload the weight as it shown in the study that it boosted your E.G.O activation by 69%

[@EvanHynes]

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[@dimanaboytcheva7078]

@@djandrewification I CHOKED WHILE READING THIS OMG

[@bdetert82]

When i was in the military guys that did lots of pull-ups usually had sick looking lats and traps.

[@BrenoviskxD]

when you get stronger at pull ups and weighted pull ups in many grip variations, there is no way your back wont be strong... its a amazing exercise and everybody should be doing that.

[@conversationsindesign1]

Better than lat pulldowns and rows?

[@adityaacharya5601]

@@conversationsindesign1 yes

[@increase9896]

@@conversationsindesign1 No doubt

[@sanford198]

@@conversationsindesign1 Absolutely. Work up to 10 bodyweight, then add weight and drop reps to 6.. keep adding weight. Do your working sets weighted, then bodyweight amrap finisher. Your bodyweight total will skyrocket after a bit.

[@nethanlock5008]

You and Athlean X are absolutely amazing! So helpful.

[@vivs005]

Athlean X has ventured too far into the land of ridiculous exercises.

[@tenzingobom4748]

@@KuroManX yup he's good

[@GeneralLeeWake]

@@vivs005 fuck you

[@franksmith1956]

Its the roids

[@curlean-x4443]

@@vivs005 True!

[@coltonchristie8268]

I like to use a medium grip for pull-ups, and once I finish my main sets I like to add a set of super wide grip pull-ups and one of a close grip, to try to add some variety. I feel it helps a lot

[@robscott9604]

I do something similar expect I do one day close grip, one day wide grip and then one day neutral grip

[@earthman117]

interesting. ima have to give that try. thanks

[@alexdenommee3219]

I like a close grip chin up for lat finisher before I move onto a compound biceps movement into lighter isolations afterward.

[@bobdarrick2628]

I do 4 back exercises throughout the week - 3 on pull day and 1 on upper body day. 5 day split. on pull day, weighted pull ups for lats, bent over barbell rows (for a general back builder - mix of lats, traps and lat pulldowns (close grip) -also fro lats. on upper body day, i do (wide grip) cable rows for mid and lower traps mainly. lower back is trained during bent over barbell rows, barbell squats & RDLs (on leg day) and on deadlifts (which i do on lower body day - the day i dont do RDLs bc i alternate). of course most of these back exercises indreictly work biceps, which im happy with. should i get rid of any of these 4 back exercises for seated machine rows or not? which one if so?

[@TheBlueberryJamYT]

Watched this before Pull day, tried a few of these movements, and by a few I mean almost all, and definitely am feeling a lot more worked out in my back. You're the goat

[@imme2763]

Normal person: Back/pull exercise Me (an intellectual): Bicep cheat curls

[@peterwashington4829]

You (an arrogant idiot)

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Peter Washington you (cant get a joke)

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[@zoarmhirr2964]

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[@thunderboltskyy8083]

Barbell row (thickness) Cable row (thickness) Latpulldown (Width) Weighted pull ups (Width) Weighted chin ups (Width)

[@TrayJayRecords]

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[@mr.sandhu587]

Them goggles lol

[@metalupyourass9]

Mon: Chest Tue: Bi's Wed: Chest and Bi's Thurs: Chest and shoulders Friday: Biceps triceps Sat: Squat loud asf so everyone sees I can squat (load up as much as possible, don't go low for chance of over working legs) Sun: Bicep, followed by biceps until failure

[@Adam-sw4iw]

Derek M you forgot biceps on monday bro

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[@superlivelyrics2463]

@@metalupyourass9 thats all wrong mon: the international chest day of course tue: biceps and triceps wed: shoulders and a little bit of chest as well thurs: biceps and triceps friday: pull ups for the backs, CHEST AND BICEPS FOR NO REASON sat: Squats as heavy as possible just so nobody can say that he doesn't train his leg sun: ben and jerries, kfc and get laid

[@XTRADERXNYC]

Damn man Jeff Nippard is definitely the best bodybuilding youtuber!! Awesome info and the short clips while explaining the movements

[@benvoiles3505]

After the tornadoes in 2011 I just trained at home for quite awhile. I had alot of weights but not much else. The only back movements I did were regular rowing with elbows out and under hand grip rowing, pulling to my stomach. My width actually increased! Several people didn't believe I was only doing those exercises. At the time I was about 57 years old.

[@Paul-jb7br]

That Et Al guy does a lot of research

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😂

[@FavourJaiyeola]

OH MY GOD. I have waited for so long for this video. Thank you JEFF!

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It's amazing how much quality, in-depth information he gives you in a 9-minute video! One of the most educational and informative KZbin fitness channels whose videos are based on scientific and documented conclusions. Very good job keep it up, for me you are the best fitness KZbinr!!!

[@hangman8514]

i think wide grip pull ups target more infraspinatus and teres major, and medium grip or chin ups for lats ( i still think weighted chin ups is a great lats exercise ).

[@NBDYSPCL]

Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis take: marginal to no differences in grip width. Pronated is better for pulldowns. Rows help with both Width _and_ Thickness. So if you have a pulldown _and_ a row in your workout you're solid.

[@trapguitar]

Great as usual! I've been waiting long enough for this vid . Thx Jeff!

[@bobbystafford6576]

This Jeff and Jeff athletex hands down best training channels

[@thatoneguy8493]

Pull-ups damm near everyday crew checking in

[@chodiyat]

Love the way you reference actual studies

[@dreworyan5652]

Been dealing with a strain in my pelvis the last few weeks and today is my first day back in the gym and whaddyaknow.... IT’S A PULL DAY 😎 Thnx Jeff

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[@peterlightning9235]

Excellent video. Dorian Yate's said he never did wide grip pull downs for lat width. He said he did narrow grip pull downs. And of course, his lats were HUGE. I personally think that the majority of width and thickness development comes from rowing.

[@hampus3151]

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[@bigdog455]

This dude the goat he so precise I watch all his videos

[@BenMotivated]

If you really want to get a wider back, you need to emphasize your upper lat development. This can be done by incorporating two pull down exercises in your routine instead of the usual one only (wide grip pull down, v-grip pull down, reverse grip pull down). You can also use a cambered bar for the reverse grip pull down since it's an easier way of performing the exercise. - Upper lats can also be targeted with straight arm pull overs (rope or cambered bar). - Higher rep ranges when targeting upper lats since it's a relatively small area of the back (10-15 reps). - PS: It's really that simple. Just try it.

[@taomahNEGEV]

This the kind of a Nippard video I prefer.

[@DFZD1337]

Waited for this for so long!🤙

[@saidelajouk1670]

Iam Moroccan. I tell you you are brilliant and you have a very interesting explanation

[@jaredjamesfit]

Ooof can’t wait to grow some wings 💪🏽

[@rydersonthestorm7175]

In the Anderson et al. paper figure B, the % error bars do not show a statistical difference between wide, medium, and narrow despite the data being slightly higher for the middle grip (the data must be above the adjacent error bar(s) to be considered significant). In other words, Anderson et al. found that pronated grip width makes no statistically significant difference in terms of EMG activity in the eccentric phase.

[@varldenn5038]

Jeff can you make a video about which kind of Progressive Overload brings the best results? Is there a study regarding PO types and results? Also maybe compare benefits of each type like less time or better form. Much love from Germany

[@Vilinyks]

You are an all-in-one guide Jeff

[@Yorenzo27]

In the end, do both!!!

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[@TheSaralawton]

I really would like a video on stevia/artificial sweeteners. I’m wondering are they bad for you? Can they help you stay slim? So many different pre-workouts/protein powders/energy drinks use them and claim to be zero calorie or zero sugar. What does the research say? Is it okay for us?

[@joco8700]

@Nyx Hypnos a large enough dose of water is toxic. It’s all about dosing.

[@Whitapino92]

What's that plant called at 3:25?

[@itzpav7284]

This is the best video I've seen about fitness as it explains it all and answers all my questions so thank you

[@mahdi3521]

1.For vertical pulls,a "middle" overhand grip at 1.5x shoulder width may be best for emphasizing "width" 2. For rows,a closer grip may emphasize "width" more by training shoulders extension (lats) 3.For rows, a wide grip may emphasizing "thickness" more by training transverse abduction/scapular retraction

[@KingofClubsMCDLXXXVIII]

why do i never see anyone talking about the wide grip chin up?

[@rkonjr64]

Lats are fan shaped and have multiple segments (like the Pecs, but have a longer and more segmented origin(s)). Different angles of pull are going to emphasize different portions. So any EMG study is going to bias "activity" towards how the electrodes are placed. Additionally, because of different muscle belly lengths for given individuals relative to torso length, different people are going to feel different exercises in a different way. Sometimes, when looking for the "whys", our conclusions can obfuscate what is really going on. FEEL really is a useful tool for judging an exercises effect.

[@tylersmith7490]

Hey love you’re content! 5’9 21yo training 3 years! I would like to know, is there something similar in Chest development? Thickness of the chest, compared to the actual width/shaping.....not necessarily bodybuilding vs weightlifting, but techniques. Thanks again!

[@conscious_competence3703]

That's a really good question... You ever figure it out?

[@giftibe5268]

Always enjoyed the data and analysis in your videos. I sure gained mentally and physically.

[@dobralaurentiu4696]

Jeff can you do a more in depth video on full body 5x a week ?

[@devvvvvvvvvvvv]

If you can make it to the gym 5x a week you should be isolating.

[@hamzefarhaanfaarah5629]

What I love about this guy, he is the fact that he doesn't just spit facts but does his research before

[@WILD__THINGS]

I would like to see you train with John Meadows again. Obi Wan and Luke Skywalker.

[@geraldesterman9380]

WILD THINGS That's a nice reference. I'm sure John would appreciate it.

[@raezor82]

Thank you for validating my door pull-ups.

[@athleticaesthetixfitness6937]

Arguably the best, most comprehensive content in the KZbin fitness industry and yet, despite the moderate attention, a criminally underrated channel, at least when it comes to other less informative sources that get bombarded with views...

[@Kjertinge]

Brojeff would have said hit all variations + at least 7 days a week and you’ll see progress. This normie doesn’t know anything

[@superlivelyrics2463]

plus hahahaha

[@osmarmorango]

Jeff, I can't put in words the practical effects of your videos in the life of the average lifter. Since I stopped by your chanel, I'm marathoning the videos, rewatching them, taking notes and, the most important part, noticing some HUGE improvements on my workouts. Cheers from Brazil!

[@kyleadams6720]

This video comes out an hour after omarisufs video on back width/thickness lol

[@DoctorCollateral]

In sure he didnt whip this video up in under a hour...

[@deyfwlimikey7385]

I respect how hard you work to give us info in 10 mins or less. Thank you. You’re the greatest

[@theonestriker1]

Hey Jeff love the videos, been taking my workouts to the next level and having a lot of fun. I would be interested in the effect of sleep on recovery and hypertrophy I think its a topic that is glossed over a lot. Would love your review of the literature!

[@swordofwords4516]

Man, these videos are liquid gold.

[@timhouse1763]

Thanks for this one Jeff, and thank you SquareSpace too 🤙

[@aleejacopo]

Jeff, I found a nice improvement in my back thickness since I started sumo deadlifting. I know this is more a leg exercise, but my back is changing in such a positive way. Other exercises I do are pulley, pullups, lat machine, facepulls, and rows only for some periods (depends on how busy is my month, I don't always have time to add another back exercise).

[@nismoaltima1326]

You don't need pullups or chinups for best lats. My back is pretty developed in width and thickness. All with barbell rows, cables rows, shrugs, deads and pullover

[@bigdaddyyumyumthechocolate8481]

Mine as well.

[@injinii4336]

I have the most intense brocrush on you Jeff. You're gorgeous, knowledgeable, and seem like a genuinely nice guy. Thanks for all your vids!

[@raezor82]

He reminds me of Clay from Seal Team

[@MagnaAnima]

Best fitness channel bar none for no nonsense advice on application. Good theory and good application!!

[@durrantmiller8810]

It's weird I actually feel a way stronger contraction in my lats when doing a supinated grip

[@FernandesRafael1]

thats for everybody i believe. but you use more biceps

[@adamcharles8912]

@@FernandesRafael1 But you also use more weight.

[@FernandesRafael1]

@@adamcharles8912 bcz youre engaging the biceps more😬😂

[@felixgrossbointner3466]

Bro jeff back at it again👌

[@KDfizzles]

For your pull downs, I notice that you lean back more with your chest facing the ceiling. Should the lat pull down be done more upright or tilted?

[@mmMarco17]

Kha D completely upright feels super awkward and hard to keep back tight. A slight lean back still constitutes a classic vertical pull and feels so much more natural. Just my two cents.

[@KDfizzles]

@@mmMarco17 yeah but then you start getting into seated row territory. I tend to arch my back a lot but still maintain an upright position. Hmm what to do what to do...

[@mary-elizabethjobson6739]

Kha D wondering the same thing myself!!

[@gcg8187]

Just experiment for yourself, I've been experimenting for about TWO WEEKS and I've figured out the perfect amount of lean to hit the SPECIFIC PART of my lats that creates back width

[@josebatista2949]

A slight lean def won’t hurt just don’t turn it into a row

[@Guy_Montag]

Bro I love you so much. Every time I search something on KZbin for the gym. You have a mf video. You rock bro honestly.

[@drummingninja1065]

Jeff (or others), what's your thoughts on sitting more upright and pulling the bar down to your clavicle area compared to learning back some and pulling down toward the upper to middle chest? This being for the lat pulldown of course.

[@overlord6815]

Back has become a priority for me lately, I train it every day between weighted chin ups, rows, pullups, and snatch grip deadlifts throughout the week. Works wonders for your back, I can feel my back stretching my shirts now.

[@apuuvah]

Shoulder width grip pulldown or (preferably) chin-up leaning way back is easily the longest range of motion and resembles pull-over, pulldown and row all in one.

[@rapscallion4728]

Jeff, love your programs but your merch page is empty. Is anyone else seeing this?

[@Kosteru-des]

Thanks for summarizing everything in a short video!

[@onatdeviren3171]

Finallyyy another video

[@alexmichellelottie]

None if those results show any significant difference. The only thing you can be certain of is all variations of the exercise activate all of the muscles.

[@Notinserviceij]

This is true, but if you want the best statistical work out, still gotta use what is there. Essentially use the exercise and variation that suits you, if you are a beginner start with the medium grip and see how that goes first Gotta start somewhere you know

[@jdawg8157]

Always spot on Jeff

[@vedarthselat2629]

Hey Jeff. Can you please make a Technique Tuesday video on how to perform Seated Cable Rows? I love your content btw, you’re my favourite fitness KZbinr.

[@sankturban291]

Great, informative video, Jeff.

[@Jayzee31519]

Absolutely insane how you provide this content for free

[@petermercurio9415]

Reverse Chin Ups are so underated for lats. Wide grips give with for me.

[@nullvektor9922]

(Weighted pull-ups -> Barbell rows -> V-bar seated/Hammer strength/Meadows rows -> Power shrugs) has been working really well for me.

[@Hassan-hj7pw]

will working out my back get rid of winged scapula

[@mateusz6178]

He sounds like Ben Shapiro xD

[@matthewd4059]

yessss so true

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Yo I hate you.

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@@pwabd2784 hey man hating isn’t nice ☹️

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Except he knows his stuff

[@darqdar]

No

[@robbo8074]

Sup grip rows are absolutely awesome

[@sameester]

2:12 Who’s being paid to conduct these crappy studies? Why can’t they just do them properly first time??

[@hammadsaeed5448]

Your information is always so useful

[@ethanclough8085]

Needed this one 🙌🏼 my back width is a main focus of my bulk so this helped a ton. Thanks as always Jeff 🔥

[@EC-ol8nz]

Use both in tandem 👍 I alternate every 4 days. Mike Metzer/Columbo said use medium to wide over hand and under hand close grip to build back thickness and Biceps activation. The 1 year I’ve incorporated this I have grown!😁👍 A Solid 30lbs in increase in workout strength. I don’t do max lifts because I am over 48 and worry about my joints 🤣🤣🤣 I wish I knew this when I used wrestler in college.

[@cas2985]

Mike Mentzer used an underhand close grip pulldown. He said it was a better exercise than curls for bicep development. I would rather use my eyes to see what works versus a study. Mike was a beast.

[@subyob]

yeah that exercise is excellent for the long head of the biceps

[@ivo4277]

better do max stretched cable curls. If natural for sure, Mike Mentzer roided to the max, everything works (just volume) and genetrics. Cable curls, giving you max tension all the time in every position will work a bit better. Pulldown and pullups, you waste to much energy on other muscles, to get max effort on biceps. But it is indeed true that you could do no bicep exercises at all, and just do back workouts. And still have OKe biceps, since you do use them all the time with back workouts.

[@jaymolina2779]

Bruh great vid. Just getting back into your channel. Keep up the knowledgeable content.

[@dylan2052]

Good job man! Really enjoy the videos with data backing up your methods. Keep doing your thing!!

[@thekenconklin]

Great editing and way of presenting the information

[@childofafrica-masteroftheworld]

Tend not to subscribe to these types of channels but your stuff is really good. Proper research with critical thinking. I'm now a subscriber. Good stuff.

[@atozbodyfitness6311]

barbell row or seated rows are the best IMO. they build a good thickness in the back and give it volume and a thicker look. also widens the back as well. i always preferred them over lat pulldowns, although don't substitute one for the other. you don't need to go wide to get wide, such a myth.

[@FilipGjorgiev]

I have (probably severe) scoliosis and it's ruining my back-exercise plans. I'm trying different approaches but it usually hurts very oddly and I'm just afraid to continue. Anyone in the same boat with me that has an answer or two, please hit me up 🙏 Also Jeff thanks again for the awesome content, you the best!

[@yourmomssidehoe6350]

I have scoliosis too and I’ve gone from having severe chronic pain 24/7 to only occasional pain and flair ups. The biggest thing I can recommend is to do back and hip mobility work every single day. Every night before bed I foam roll and stretch my back for 10-20 mins. Seriously this was the biggest factor, I can’t tell you enough how much I recommend it. As for working out, building my back up has helped somewhat straighten my spine. It still curves off to one side but not nearly as much as before. Start off with light weight, and don’t do anything that hurts your spine. I know it’s frustrating but it takes time to build up the strength to do exercises. Even just starting with stuff like assisted pull-ups and using resistance bands for rows and pull downs can be useful. Prioritise form over weight always. Lastly if you haven’t already, look into sports therapy massage. Regular deep tissue massage has made a big difference for me. I started with every 2 weeks, then monthly, and now I only need it every few months. Also I haven’t personally tried it but definitely consider working with a chiropractor too. I want to try it out but there’s just none near me. Best of luck bro I hope something in there helps you. Keep at it, it gets easier with time if you stay consistent!

[@dominiczerafa8990]

Excellent video! Concise and complete

[@dappatrades]

Informative video mate, thanks for your efforts was real useful 👍

[@acseattle1975]

Love the editing on this video. I'll be back!

[@marianocinquegrani7595]

Hi Jeff! Loving your channel and the way you present the information. Could you make a video about Melatonin, its effects on sleep and fat?