I Don’t Care About My Recovery

[@yannpadonou4102]

never underestimate the adaptability of the human body. I'm 38, I train more than I did 10 years ago, and I feel great.

[@christopherseat9871]

Good Work and dedication.

[@_rcs]

0:33 Imagine playing a full contact sport and having this monster run at you 💀

[@somedude84961]

I really needed to hear this today. I train olympic lifting 6 days per week while working full time and going to school, and worrying about sleep when I have homework or protein intake or many other things have disproportionately stressed me out.

[@willratelle8027]

👊👊

[@cheeks7050]

Agree

[@tylerbradley8124]

In the same boat now

[@One_Track_Mind]

I used roll-out, stretch, do breathwork, visualization, Normatec boots, and aim for 10 hours of sleep all during my junior year of HS. I became extremely stressed about getting all this stuff done, and failed to realize that I'm impeding my recovery simply by stressing out over this routine. I still do a lot of these things, but I've lowered the bar enough to the point that it's not stressful. If a recovery method is going to stress me out to the point that it actually harms me, I won't do it. Also if I do all this I'm missing out on life. Life is priority #1.

[@willratelle8027]

100 percent

[@antoniooliver4895]

You’re an inspiration Will. Congrats on your future daughter. God bless you and your family.

[@lC-rq5sp]

I agree with most of this, I am one of those guys who fixates on getting 8 hours of sleep and it causes sleep anxiety for me, and anxiety is a term I dont throw around lightly. I end up sleeping 4-5hours a night or go sleepless because of this sleep anxiety. Back before I knew the science of sleep and how important it is, i slept like a baby. I didnt care if i slept 2 hours or 10 hours i still did the work. Its funny how it works out, I'm learning to stress less about the amount of sleep I get and its helping.

[@phrsngx5675]

Had the same issue! Eventually stopped giving a shit about whether or not I was getting 7+ hrs of sleep and guess what? I now get 8hrs of sleep on the regular 😅

[@energyzer_bunny1913]

This is honestly good life advice in general.

[@robo_goat69]

Some good points here. Keep in mind: 1. Will has freak genetics. Was in an nfl camp after posting top tier testing numbers at his pro day. 2. He’s probably been training for over 20 years and playing sports year round since he was a kid. His exercise adaptation is extremely high. His body can handle a high volume of physical stress. What’s true for him can one day be true for you… to an extent. Most people won’t run sub 4.5 at 240

[@Calshreds]

Don't be soft, do what your body can handle and don't try to micromanage your life, it'll make it worse. General takeaways from this.

[@HkFinn83]

If anything it’s the other way around. The more advanced an athlete you are the more recovery becomes difficult and longer. A person new to training is actually more of a ‘freak’ in recovery as they can max out daily and recover fine. Probably because they’re producing such smaller forces/moving lower weights.

[@benchgoblin]

don’t know until you try

[@raymondsmith2040]

I think the best answer is "be the best version of yourself you can be". Even if you did all the "optimal" things right if the good Lord didn't give you Wills top tier genetics you will never be as strong, quick, or athletic as him. So don't stress about it I feel is what he's saying.

[@agamjyotsingh5259]

Sleep hydration and nutrition is super important though, for those looking to maximize athletic progression

[@LiftRunThrowJump]

Congrats on the new addition to the family!

[@willratelle8027]

Thanks boss 🤝

[@PullsPressesCarries]

This guys got it figured out. Subscribed

[@Paytoncole]

Good one love this view and being a minimalist on “things” and maximizing pure training and enjoyment

[@north9951]

Thank you, I needed to hear this

[@NathanaelMorton]

Man. Holy crap. Underrated channel. Binging now 👍🏼

[@willratelle8027]

🤝🤝

[@charlesborel8493]

I noticed that about you when I first found your channel that people including myself would ask questions to stuff that really doesn’t make that much of a difference. And I admired that and I sort of stopped caring myself and big improvements came. I work in the plants in Louisiana as a Pipefitter, talk about hot. I lift, dunk, go to bed around 10:30 - 11:30 ish and wake up at 5 am. Like you said I’ll reduce what my body is telling me to reduce or do what I feel I need, but I don’t worry about getting 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight and all that crap. Honestly when new stressor come to my life I look at it as an opportunity to grow stronger, because if I keep up with I do and add a stressor, when that stressor eventually goes away I’ll be stronger and used to a stronger schedule which will only make me stronger

[@kevl430]

sooo underrated idea. also when people ask me what my program is or how heavy im going that day... "uhhh idk, it depends how I feel while once I get to 50%"

[@christopherseat9871]

Good session.....Thankyou. The best I've seen. You're approach to life and training are a must for many. You're way training is the key to staying injury free and sick free. Trainin is a life routine. Just get it done. So many options of LIFTING.

[@IsaacMorgan98]

I wish more people would adapt this kind of mindset. Humans aren't weak and fragile and always on the verge of falling apart, were actually one of the top dogs on the planet when it comes to durability, ruggedness and capacity for work. We can jog animals into the ground without much need for pause or rest, we can push our bodies to the limit and frequently do and the only thing that happens is we get more bloody tough. If you're in tune with your system it will tell you what you need and if you don't listen then way more often than not it will force it on you. If you need more food you'll get more hungry, if you need more sleep you'll get sleepy sooner, if you need more water then you'll get thirsty. Don't baby yourself so much, you're a ruthlessly capable creature that has a remarkable ability to adapt to stimulus so go out and act like it.

[@cesarbobadilla5678]

great video man¡¡ congrats for your upcoming daughter¡¡

[@ChicagoScorpion]

Basically not overthinking it which is the best thing to do when it comes to working out and something I figured out many years ago.

[@rugbyboy9964]

I go to house parties almost every two days, I sometimes never sleep more than 5hrs a day. My recovery is shite, but consistency kept my head above board. Recovering smarter with aides, lifting with purpose (tempo regulating, static holds), I look great and I'm conditioned now cause of the lack of sleep. It's not sustainable for lifetimes but it's not the end all be all.

[@AdamScottfit]

All fair points for you. Too much focus on recovery is silly, no need to biohacm. But I feel most gen pop trainees should be aware of recovery, simple things they can do.

[@wrestle4life234]

Sounds like he’s just really prioritizing stress management, which is fine and a good strategy for most people

[@jacobdebernardi4385]

All efforts in life should take the advice in this video into account I feel. Don't sweat the small stuff, 80/20 rule etc.

[@user96790]

I will say this, the periods in my life where i made the most physical progress (i.e. faster, more jacked, etc.) Was when I put all gas no brakes. People try to shame and critisize you for it too "you should take more breaks" "be more gentle with yourself" "your not getting adequate recovery"- everyone is diff but 8/10 that advice dont cut it. All gas no brakes is the way

[@KwisBwown]

great share playah!

[@patmasterson6021]

Excellent post, best one yet,and congrats on your upcoming arrival 🎉

[@tannorkocis7023]

Found myself with a case of paralysis by analysis when there’s too many variables including recovery involved. Just happy to train, jump, run, chase my kids, eat good food.

[@Goon.29]

Lawd Jesus preach Mister Will PREACH

[@atlaspowershrugged]

Great video and congrats dude!

[@theneonpython]

This was almost philosophical, great points

[@rat6554]

The only thing i try to do is make sure i sleep before 10 or 8pm optimally just because it takes about 1-2hours for me to actually fall asleep. And going to bed at the same time helps my body fall asleep faster because its used to it. Since i wake up around 4-4:30 if i go to bed later than 10 ill be lucky to get 4hours of sleep. Its not for recovery i just dont want to go through my day tired but it doest affect my training and ill have more energy afterwards the knly thing that affects my training is diet(just making sure i eat something in the morning)

[@TheBcoolGuy]

I misunderstood you at first, but I get it now. I'm in a shit spot where my CNS is genuinely beat up from training really heavy during a long cut and I can't bulk properly. I can't even deadlift anywhere near my true capability because the nerves won't let me. I know this for sure because I could at least do 345 one week and then the next, I couldn't do 309. My PR is 410. Right now, I've reduced my calories to fit with me training twice a week instead of 4x, and only light exercises. *That is not what you are talking about.* You are talking about people worrying about recovery, as though they have to do all these things in order to recover when it's really not true. You do have to manage your fatigue and make sure you're feeling good, but that doesn't mean you need a billion different things. They're tools you can use and most people probably don't need them most of the time. The stronger you get and the more intense your training gets, the more delicately you have to balance it and the more you need these tools to help you.

[@josephparkes6412]

Congrats on the daughter !

[@psylife3831]

Im getting to this point in my fitness journey. This is very similar to Ivan who squats every day. People care way too much, and unless you're competing collegiate or professionally, why should all this matter. I used to compete in college as a runner and now as a hobby athlete and Ph.D. student, I lift, run, cycle, swim, and do whatever I want.

[@piotrstube]

Great advice, especially for new gym bros. Physical, mental and habitual improvements will slowly come with consistency, and ignore all social media expectations. Baby steps are the best steps to take in this hobby, even moreso for the average person. Just train

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

This reminds me of the dr mike israetel video called "We're All SOOOOO Impressed"

[@colinmclaughlin6340]

Bless up WR

[@willratelle8027]

🤝🤝

[@jacobwalsh9128]

I needed to hear this!!

[@jacobbuffington07]

Officially my new favorite yt channel

[@DavidIntraday]

exactly how i live my life tbh, feels more freeing & also more enjoyable

[@beshba4604]

“It all comes out in the wash” is what I live by in the gym

[@enan9147]

Congrats on your incoming daughter! Very exciting times ahead

[@Wham0]

Will, have you ever come across the late Charles Poliquin's take on the 5 element/neurotransmitter training types? I'd be interested on hearing your thoughts?

[@willratelle8027]

I’ve seen the Christian Thibeadeaou one but not the Poloquin one

[@g00zik97]

the only thing i worry about is sleep and i try to fall asleep before midnight, other than that i dont care much about recovery

[@kace999]

The body will tell you what it needs for the most part. Just listen and adjust.

[@jmass4207]

If you’re not sleeping well or recovering well you’ll probably know it and will be motivated to do what you need to to change that. If it’s some neurotic, anxiety-inducing priority placed on high for reasons, you’re probably recovering fine.

[@Amivgr1]

Great philosophy!

[@SandNebula232]

Good mindset

[@dirtboxk1ng]

This is gold

[@evilryutaropro]

People will optimize everything except consistent effort in the gym which is the only thing that really matters anyways

[@TheThreatActor]

People make it too complicated and tedious. Lift weight, eat good, get strong, its that simple. I used to worry about getting enough protein, now I just eat high protein food and that's good enough. Worrying about it is fatal.

[@ronaldcella6939]

Great Advice

[@Marly88]

Men that part about diet is so right. The diets these days are absurd. Just eat when your hungry and make it healthy. Abdurd amounts of food. As long as you feel okay not underfed your ok.

[@Lambertorix]

I was wondering, since you do a lot of olympic weigthlifting movements and since those need a good mobility to be performed well, do you have a stretching routine ? or do you recommend to get to a certain level of mobility before starting training for those movements ?

[@willratelle8027]

I think the best strategy is to just get exposure to the positions that you need. Stretching can be a secondary value if you feel like you need it.

[@christopherseat9871]

Too much rest is bad for the immune and nervous system.

[@ivanestades5903]

Huberman and such took all of these points to super a super dimension where everything is made into an optimal protocol and I cant imagine living like a task bot, habits are cool but the why's behind them matter a lot.

[@TheBrunk4]

The ultimate chad

[@jammy0985]

the ultimate HOSS

[@itdoesntmatter8029]

Well I do care about my sleep since I’ve been a career firefighter medic and single dad since I was 23 and that along with hard training in the weight room and jiu jitsu since the same age started catching up with me at the age of 28-30. I’m about to be 38 now and definitely notice a difference if I don’t take more time off to “recover” or nap or don’t eat enough. I even once was feeling like I was dragging ass after running through your hoss program and after a month off I felt way better too. Night and day diff. Father Time gets us all. But ya through playing college ball and up till the age of 28 I felt similarly though haha.

[@maxbrower1120]

Real 🙌

[@CraigCastanet]

Refreshing natural perspective sans neuroticism, and orthorexia.

[@ebaybudtender72]

mental hypertrophy once again could have avoided an injury today if I would have focused on the principles instead of numbers... side note congratulations to you and your wife

[@rokpopit]

If you have most of things checked most of the time then you dont need to care. If you have good habits then also not. You do recover anyway, but organically as you said. And you are in your 30s so ofc you have other priorities. If you are very in tune with your body and you are athlete your whole life you also dont need to care. But what if you arent ??? Still very interesting message and food for thought. Thank you But not good message for those who have shitty lifestyles!! This is not excuse for you (us) peoples

[@timursultanov4564]

I pretty much do the same thing, now as the 5th child is on the way...what fuckin recovery can be there... As khabib put it,for some recovery is massage,supplements, or eating more of this or that...for me it's just sleep...

[@banglevision8207]

Thats easy to say when youre not an athlete who has markers to meet to stay competitive and "in a job"

[@philipmartin3902]

I get your main point, but I would say having deep tissue/PNF work done by someone who really knows what they are doing semi-regularly makes a night and day difference for me.

[@Dtaysh]

As a dad. This. 1,000%… i’m always tired, lol. But I chose this life as a dad. So, that said, when I’m scheduled to train, I train. Unless I’m sick, which is sadly more often than I’d like it to be. Will I be the best? No. Am I lapping a lot of folks by merely continuing to do my training with a child? Yes. Minimums matter.

[@petar3120]

But what if you are athlete, Training for your sport every day, lifting weights 3x per week, and doing playometrics land sprinting twice per week. As my priority is to become professional should I really don't care that much about my recovery like normal lifters that their life isn't 100% involved around sport or should I try my best to recover?

[@willratelle8027]

The point is to let the recovery process occur naturally without obsessing over it. If you develop daily habits that work well for you and it doesn’t interrupt your life or cause more stress, that’s great.

[@petar3120]

@@willratelle8027 makes sense, thanks

[@Muniswarannn]

Superman

[@Smithster80]

Before all these recovery modalities and fads were commercialised elite athletes just trained and probably worked full time. Many were sufficiently better than the average Joe today. That says a lot. Training hard consistently and being smart about your life style is more sustainable and impactful than CBD rub every other week.

[@thibaultguerand3521]

Great video. People Focus on the Most Little things Even though they aren‘t elite athletes. I would say though, to me the easiest way to see if I recover enough is if I can progressive overload on a monthly basis. Obviously if you train for 30+ years it‘s Not the Same proxy.

[@undeniabletruth-HIT]

just have enough rest days

[@oldnatty61]

How about be your father?...Grandfather...Great Grandfather...a Warrior!!?

[@ΑντρέαςΣωτηρίου-π8γ]

Παιχταράς 🇨🇾

[@quyiter]

Ever since my daughter was born my sleep has basically be terrible. I do probably get 2-3 quality nights a week, but usually I'm waking a few times per night and that's of course not "optimal". However, for me it's just not realistic to actually be able to care about it because I'm already taking time out of the day, almost every day to train and since I have a wife that supports me it would be selfish to take even MORE time to do all this other recovery stuff. I'd rather make a bath for my wife then take the time to set up and ice bath for myself.

[@yodgetfit]

Based

[@1249mark]

Facts

[@SaturnReturns]

You mean you just live your life and lift weights?!! HOW!!?? I need a routine for everything!!!!!

[@Bumiround]

The problem with fitness nowadays are there's too much BS Just do it

[@Fitnessheretic]

But bro you can't deadlift more than once every two weeks because it'll fry your CNS. Do hamstring curls instead for a better SFR.

[@domination_concepts]

How dare you just listen to your body without the professional guidance of “experts”!!😅

[@likemy]

I've seen you do some crazy stuff in these videos, but do you really have a 180kg C&J? That's absurd

[@willratelle8027]

My best ever is 195

[@822737292]

Sorry ladies, but ya boy is married

[@Vitorruy1]

is this guy natural?

[@willratelle8027]

Yes