I started lifting for fun, but now I hate it. (I'm done)

[@ThinkAbstract]

Lifting has no end goal. It's just part of life, it's okay to stop, and it's okay to come back. Flow with life brother, and empty your mind. We will all die one day, it is better to die with less stress.

[@kakiyouji9283]

This is a advice for life!!

[@oliverroberts2492]

Well said wise words my friend

[@pira707]

yea been working out non-stop 6 days a week for a while and took 2 weeks off. Lost a bit of strength but I've already rebound and now have more motivation.

[@sujoypal7158]

Well words brother. Thnx tho

[@matthewsdicksons5110]

I mean it's constant being in married situation. Once you start train you completely set your body in the feed and hunger situation where you either train or your body will look even more shit than it would look naturally without training. Gym training is just that stimulating to the muscle. I used to have good body as teen when i was just playing outdoor exercises and activies. Overall was just enjoying life and having fun. Untill i went gym, my body image and self-esteem was completely shattered. I absolutely hate the day i went to the gym first time and if i could talk younger myself the day before i went full in, i would stay stay the fuck out and enjoy the life. Of course, I can't speak for everyones behalf, but when you see your muscles atrophy and become either skinny fat or thin as a rail, it's an absolutely horrible thing to behold.

[@StevenMalott27]

As a Personal Trainer and someone training from 16 to 26 now, I always tell my clients it's better to scale back to minimalist mode 2x full body when things get tough.

[@Haynxs]

Haven’t watched anything past 30 seconds yet, but all you need to maintain muscle mass is like 1-2 workouts a week

[@707josh]

Gym is worthless, it’s better to do calisthenics. You could do high rep calisthenics for a year then rest for 2-3 years and you won’t lose much mass if any. Gym peolle flood their body with bs food to appear bigger than they are, and they deflate if they spend time away

[@noelnoni]

And eat

[@davidcarmichael2038]

@@noelnoni very true

[@ram5ramen582]

@@H.K.5 but you still have to be active. sitting in a chair allday no matter who you are you'll lose muscle

[@hydraxc2478]

I am 3 months into a 3x a week full body routine. I've gained plenty of strength and muscle. But if I were to try and maintain that at 1 or 2x a week, I feel that my gains would slowly regress. I don't know how I'd increase the intensity and TUT enough to make up for that 3rd weekly session. Given, I haven't plateaud yet, and won't for a long time. But I still don't know how it would be possible to do it. Even if I was juicing, I'm now missing an entire session every week. Jw what your secret is.

[@RezzaBDO]

started in 2013, went for 5 years straight, lost motivation completly, now 5 years later, im back at it again since the start of the year, and im feeling great, gains coming back same as they did back in the days. everybody has his ups and downs and its ok to take a break, just rememer you do it for yourself to stay fit and healthy

[@emilkonignovak9984]

did you get your gains faster because of muscle memory?

[@deanbreuer7633]

@@emilkonignovak9984 any break over a year you lose all the gains, maybe a bit easier but pretty much starting over at that point.

[@JuanPabloSecundo]

@@deanbreuer7633 Not true at all, that's some bro science. Your 5 years of training definitely don't go to waste, you will be back in no time, probably not your peak but in 4 months you should be mostly back. It might get tricky if you are above 40 years old, or got really obese, but in terms of pure muscle mass you should be back faster than you think

[@cormacbowman6595]

What happened when you stopped? Did you get skinny?

[@kakarot3963]

Motivation only does so much, you need to be self disaplined, driven.

[@potato3957]

As a 31 year old man with a reasonably high pressure job and 3 kids I've found myself lossing the love for lifting.. it just become another thing I have to do! I've accepted that I'm not Gona make much more progress and pretty much just lift to maintain a decent physique 3 x a week is enough for that. It's definitely slipped way down on my priorities anyway!

[@IronAxeGaming1]

I feel like 3 good sessions a week is plenty if you do it right

[@IkesPimpHand]

3x a week is enough if you program smartly for your goals. No need to be married to a specific routine.

[@kakarot3963]

But the difference between you and the rest is that you kept going and didn't quit completely, rather chose to lower your workouts; making time for others maintaining a good fizeek.

[@DUA1SH0CK]

I been lifting 6 years and I don't think imma get bored of it ever tbh

[@fuarkbrah0]

It's boring and not intellectually stimulating

[@DUA1SH0CK]

Sounds like a skill issue ​@@fuarkbrah0

[@Johndoe-c5c1t]

You need to go to a private gym, meet people there, and get involved. That’s how u make it more fun

[@kylelozensky5601]

Yep I went through the same phase. You will retain muscle memory so don’t worry about taking a year or so break. It will all come back in a few months. Now when I go I do it for health.

[@kylelozensky5601]

I’m 35 now. Got a good 12-14 years lifting from high school, to college, to just doing it for health

[@Khwezi7]

Stay strong brother I felt the same way before I stopped and I got bored and sad That's why I still to go the gym it makes me happy

[@thedailysupplement6173]

I deleted all social media in order to improve my mental fortitude, and simply just focus on myself. If you aren’t always looking at other people, or thinking that it’s easy when you watch someone else do it then it makes you see your own progress. In that way, I feel like I’m part of the minority.

[@MG-jk8ez]

U didnt delete youtube...

[@barackputin]

@@MG-jk8ez Because youtube isn't social media

[@zayndot7288]

jus did this. ive noticed myself not only working harder, but not caring as much about oponions.

[@christislord137]

@Barack Putin KZbin is a social medium... you commenting proves it. You're watching a video and socializing with others while doing so on the internet while others are also expressing themselves in the comments and in video. How is making a post on Facebook any different? It's really not, just the delivery of it is if it's not a video.

[@barackputin]

@@christislord137 "Social medium" is not social media

[@BlazeSerna]

You know Dylan, I've watched you for a long time now, ever since the flips. One thing I have to say I appreciate you for and is the reason why you're one of my favorite influencers is simply because you keep it real and organic. You are very transparent with your self and your content. You've also inspired me so much. Defiantly look up to you a lot and I hope whatever path you chose in life makes you happy man. Thanks for all the great videos over the years. :)

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Oh yea he keeps it “real” while not telling you that he’s been on gear and probably still is..

[@lillee4207]

Thank you bro, I've been slacking since the start of this new year. I feel like shit lately, and life works in odd ways. We'll all make it, whether we lose motivation or not.

[@J-powerlifting]

Bro, don’t stop doing what you’re doing. I have watched every single one of your videos and never once not been blown away by the quality of content that you put out. Your content is funny, well thought out, and helpful.They are down to earth and top level in my opinion.

[@FLATEARTHANDY420]

Seek God brother Jesus is calling you

[@insid3493]

Frfr

[@zombieboyxx]

Not everything is about Jesus

[@hasmothe5th]

what about steezus?

[@hasmothe5th]

@@zombieboyxx everything is about steezus tho

[@khethelodlamini]

Not everyone will understand but what you're doing is good and I don't care what people say

[@FromTheWombTotheGrave]

Crazy I got insanely interested exactly around this video release I spent 2023 getting in best shape And then lost interest a few months ago I now just maintain with feeding restrictions

[@UltraViolence90]

Fantom FTM 😮

[@azeplays3563]

Not really sure about the advice for plateaus. Progressive overload is great, but if you're plateauing you literally cannot progressively overload. Thats literally the issue. If you plateau, it means you're stuck on the same weight. Adding weight will make you do less reps and potentially compromise form, so you're not necessarily improving.

[@vtec.5ucks]

someone please explain to me why keeping lifting unique is more important than everyone getting stronger instead of sitting on their ass all day PLEASE

[@joeldoxtator9804]

My personal motivation over 20 years of training is find your weaknesses. Due to the imbalanced way lifting develops the body you will ALWAYS have weaknesses relative to the rest of your body. When you plateau, you step back from the big lifts a bit and work your weaknesses. It reignites your passion making progress again and it will lead to better strength in your main lifts.

[@robinssempala8514]

When I don't feel motivated I simply slow down. There's no way I could ever give up on lifting.😂 Love your honest content

[@ImHaydess]

why is nobody talking about the feet picture at the end of the video?!?!

[@gyulalichtenstein8643]

I have switched from bodybuilding to crossfit, i just started 1 month ago, but i already feeling free that i don't "have to" check myself all the time in the mirror. I think the sport options that is why moving on a big scale, if you get bored or if you reached your natural limit, you can pick another one and you can always develop yourself some ways.

[@_Samson_006]

Gave me hope to keep going dude Thank you for everything!!!

[@GigaCam]

I wish you luck man. We all have goals. And no matter what happens just do what's best for you.

[@BrandonWinship]

Loving the idea of using the screen behind you! Keep it up!

[@porknbeef4265]

whats bro got on his tv 8:28 🤔

[@madalinblj]

the feet on the monitor in the end got me

[@brandonlynn5976]

Lifting heavy ass weights too much has caused me to develop lots of joint problems, and I'm not sure I'll ever give it up entirely, but I'm thinking about trying cold baths, meditation, some yoga, and I'm trying to find ways to go out in the world , and help people rather than feeding my ego by just lifting more damn weights. Lol I say Jesus Christ is home. Jesus Christ is the way. I want to become an unstoppable force for good in this world. 🙏 also btw, martial arts is also like my mainstay. Be strong, be good, love your fellows, and make a positive impact. ✨

[@mahri9022]

im currently going through this now. going to the gym feels like such a chore now and ive been missing sessions. im not giving up though. stil very far from where i want to be

[@adalaleman9100]

Honestly you are such a w man, you a real one keep that shit up homie.

[@memento_]

Thanks for the video Dylan, needed this bro ❤️

[@theodirisu8691]

I’m ngl, i’ve hated going to the gym right from the beginning, doing it anyway makes you disciplined, i’ve never had a passion for the gym, and it’s always been a chore, hope you learn to like it again tho.

[@ErikPT]

Well said bro. You are learning what business school taught us. PPF or the slope of production and the constraints. In practice we tend to get complacent that errodes motivation; regarding the market saturation. If there's one thing that you can takeaway is by experimenting your marketing. Maybe expand platforms; target a niche base new subscribers or offer other services that can compete with your business competitors. Lifting is mainstream and I blame Zyzz for dragging me in this sphere... but it allowed me to get serious. I'm a newbie so I browse the numerous contents and I happen to like yours. Cheers from Texas!

[@fighter500mx3]

Do a sport that also involves strength training and some bodybuilding, for example I train and compete in mixed martial arts, it forces your mind to go to the gym and get stronger even tho you feel bored or dont feel like it.

[@cix9420]

Gym phase over, calisthenics and running phase starts now, no matter what be an athlete in something

[@freshfesh8634]

Don’t quit…you’re the reason I stopped playing video games and got huge. Keep uploading

[@princecrane1277]

For plateaus I’d also advise changing your split. Even just for a month or two. Not exactly the exercises. Your body might grow from a different amount of volume or frequency of training a muscle then it’s used too. And it can be good for the mind. Right now though I’m been doing the same thing pretty much for 6 months and don’t plan on switching it up.

[@camtheman4493]

Amazing video Dylan! Love your stuff - keep up the great work!

[@ilovefuzzycats]

It’s okay to stop don’t feel pressured

[@honeycombkole3185]

One of my MAJOR gym motivations, is the statistics of 2023, where OVER 50% of people in America are OBESE. I try to fight that number instead of contributing to it. I'm actually glad gym rats are becoming more frequent and more mainstream. It means people are waking up and choosing the best version of themselves.

[@ditz3nfitness]

Got 2x disc bulges, an annular fissure, and chronic pain in my lower back/lumbar, down the right leg, since May 2022, and I REGRET that I deadlifted that day in May... Wish I had never gone to the gym that day. Maybe I could have avoided it.

[@ditz3nfitness]

@Max Gill I'm 20. Been having pain since I lost brace on deadlifts back in May 2022. The pain is really bad some days, and others don't. Tried working through it, around it, and have now stopped completely. Just staying active with walking. Hoping, that some day I can return to lifting, as I've turned into a skinny lad again, at 61kg 183cm... :(

[@ilyaskhalfoun677]

@@ditz3nfitness you just made me unlock a new fear 😭. But in all seriousness man I hope you get well soon. If it’s low back pain I’d try firstly train core stability and secondly find your limits. This could doing light rack pulls with no pain. Then increase load and volume slowly and then introduce a larger range of motion. I’m telling you this bc it’s worked for many people and there’s a study by Greg Nuckols on this

[@fabiansalinas1381]

I’m in the same boat as you man

[@ditz3nfitness]

@@fabiansalinas1381 huh?

[@FollowJesus777-KING]

Literally went home after a quarter of my workout because i was comparing myself to people on social media with way better progress than me. Im so self defeating. My bench press went up by 20 lbs in a month (i stopped going and got back into it last month). My max bench is 200 after like 2 very inconsistant years of going. Id probably be benchung atleast 225 if i never stopped (getting close tho). If i would just stop having such an unhealthy mindset then i would actually be making gains like i convinve myself that i cant get

[@radreynolds8978]

I've seen you doing athletic stuff like tricking in your content. How about changing your training mindset from aesthetic/general strength to specific strength to augment your tricking? Start doing plyometrics, sprints and mobility work while maintaining max lower body & core strength. This way you can move your progression from "improving x kgs" to "learned new skill"? Just a thought

[@wafikfady2212]

Wtf was that wall paper at the end 💀

[@fdddff47]

A good start would be to quit pushing your arms against your lats to make them appear bigger

[@besamelos6476]

The pic in the background at the end 💀

[@PillofPerspective]

This is what happens if your goal is just looking good, you get bored.

[@TAkTiX94]

That "like the video ya douche bag" at the end bro 😂

[@Gunshow0]

Couldn't agree more lol I've been going for 10 years every week, don't look the best but don't look the worst I've gotten to the point now when going has lost the fun altogether and it feels like a chore.

[@neaquehatami1045]

My favorite part of the video was at 8:28 for no particular reason

[@zombieboyxx]

Sad to see you go man

[@bongeldeboogle3895]

I usually change the way I workout . Been doing traditional powerlifting for like 6 months straight and got bored . Now I’m doing Sealfit which feels amazing. Once i get bored I will switch it to body building training regime , then after that back to powerlifting , The only cycle I do lol

[@chriskapileo]

Homie always rockin the Calvin’s 🔥

[@Flexipotamus]

He got us in the first half not gonna lie

[@debabratabhaumik3204]

Rock the stage. Your coach got your back. Common man Oliver is also thinking the same, common bro rock thr weights

[@dickyboyryw]

He's a Anakin Skywalker lookalike.. Maybe there's work there. Or modeling. You're a photogenic, youngh man. Go for it! I'll bet you offered work. But allways do what you love. Best wishes

[@dk3153]

Yesterday i did deadlifts, i knew i would fk up. Forgot to take off my shitty shoes and now i have a terrible lower back injury. I cant get up myself for probably 2 weeks. Fk ego lifting 😢

[@Geo-mn1xd]

Honestly I don't even know like Any friends at all but I go to the gym 6 days a week and never miss a day I've been getting tons of compliments during my bulk journey but I do get a little upset being all alone sometimes

[@zwingler]

I have that with work as well. I do my 9-5, come home thinking "i cannot wait to eventually stop doing said work" and then fuck off to sleep. This is will be my life for the next 50 years, hooray.

[@elijahcantdunk]

You don’t always have to push to be better with lifting. That’s for improvement. If you’re at your goal and aren’t in love with the gym then just go for a run every few days, eat plenty, and try and do a workout 1 or 2 times a week

[@isaacgamez7101]

I love to left because.... When you have that weight in your hand it's all your thanking about.... Nothing else matters at that time..... It's my way of escaping the world

[@Ziplomatic007]

Former Mr. Olympia Larry Scott went through a period of serious down-sizing after he stopped competing. When asked why he stopped lifting, he replied, "Because I wanted to see if I could be a man without the muscles." He had been a super star with 20" arms since his early 20s. His muscles were the source of all his confidence in himself. Had he really learned to be a man? No, because all his self-esteem came from lifting, not who he was inside. If you are idolizing fitness influencers(which is a FAKE career full of false perceptions) then you aren't a man yet. So, it's time to put the dumb bells down, put your shirt back on, stop the supplements, and go find a sustainable career you can do past 30. Then you will know what kind of man you can be.

[@stuffchat]

So are you done now or aren't you done now? I never know if your clickbait is serious or just clickbait.

[@omar9518]

"Right there, I just made a dollar." I freaking busted out laughing.

[@kylelozensky5601]

Just beware that you have an over abundance of dopamine receptors. When you stop working out you may feel more depressed. I get envious of my parents when they can sit and watch tv all day and remain in a content state of mind. For me just to feel normal I have to either go work long ass days or do a high intensity workout. But with time your dopamine receptors will change to a more sedentary lifestyle.

[@johnwiand1167]

Overpopulation is such a problem, as a weightlifter and musician I feel as though neither of which are special or unique anymore and that has made me want to work on them both less

[@kakarot3963]

No one said it would be easy, especially mentally, but you gotta have self disapline. People keep chucking around the word "motivation" like it's reliable. It's not.

[@lookingforthebigguyricklas5503]

From Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 👍🏼💯

[@lookingforthebigguyricklas5503]

@giveawayss... Nope

[@thearesblade4092]

Just remember that weightlifting is the part of life cus weightlifting had no end goal you just gotta keep lifting its better than not lifting so in all conclusion start lifting weights and keep lifting and there's no stopping cus weightlifting is the number 1 hobby keep lifting weights forever brah you got this Weightlifting is life

[@espendahl9719]

After lifting almost 20 years,its just a lifestyle.Winter time is more focused workouts with a 4 day Upper/Lower,then calorie defecit and some cardio in spring time for loosing some bodyfat.In the summer I train 2 full body workouts to maintain,chill more out with friends/family,resting,vacations and just enjoy the season.If I get tired of training,I take couple weeks of and focus on other stuff,like reading,checking out some investments,watch movies/documentaries,hang with friends/family,maybe upgrade some new skills,maybe a short vacation.After the break its much more fun to train again,with more energy a more focus.Working out is a endless journey,but it gives much back to the person that keeps grinding.😎😎💪💪🔥🔥

[@nathaniel_1152]

It is because you are lifting for no purpose but to get bigger. You need to be training for something meaningful. I recommend martial arts. Unlike any other sport or way of training, it has changed my life deeply for the better.

[@CincoRojo]

You’re the only real lifter these days

[@Reppintimefitness]

Lifting is Life 🏋‍♂️

[@user-ly1ml6ue9n]

I've been doing it for 5 years and I love it more than ever

[@fitnytech]

Exercise not only changes your body. It changes your mind, attitude & mood

[@insid3493]

8:27 Dude.....

[@inconito3380]

Bro stay like you are please do never do steroids maintain your size you are inspiring me on my journey as a skinny guy

[@derekcarruthers2197]

Anytime I take a week off I start feeling it mentally and physically so I just accepted I have to lift weights otherwise I start feeling like crap real quick.

[@blinded2329]

NOOOOOOOO DON'T STOPPPPPP

[@SantanaBanana47]

Maybe lift with other people to make it more fun. Or do like a competition or something where you are more motivated to lift

[@j.macmillan2293]

Where would you suggest finding a lifting group? (And what’s with the toque indoors?)

[@davidvictory9764]

I am at the obsessing over fitness influencers stage davidlaid to be exact but I am at that age

[@CHADtheb]

Bro has to get the best angle for every shot

[@zidousenthusiast4313]

I low key thought he was gonna get back into gtramp

[@Kavaitsu]

Stopped all working out so yeah I can totally relate

[@halogod5702]

I think your just burnt out my dude, just take a lil break like a week or 2 and you’ll feel a lot better

[@isaiahgarza847]

pls dont give up, we need u.

[@BigMotion941]

bro really said oh your platoeing just get stronger

[@treyoc7636]

Look into conjugate training might help lifting be more fun

[@ceruleanangel2364]

the best part about it is the content creator ur looking at thinking omg dream genetics dream body im so unlucky bros looking at ur physique saying the same thing we're all perfectly adequate but we cant help but find something wrong w ourselves

[@ceruleanangel2364]

or not wrong w ourselves but something to complain about ourselves

[@denzelstewart8402]

Been working out for over 8 years been through many injuries because of not know what I was doing. But only compare you to yourself because only you can figure out your puzzle!

[@Pablo-g6z]

Yeah I was lifting for 3 years straight and I started to hate it😂😂

[@cheese5331]

That's a nice F/18, you got there

[@tjxwheel7812]

I like lifting mainly because of the people

[@tylerpace6517]

You only have to lift about 30 minutes twice a week to keep your gains. It's not marathon training. One set per body part twice per week, with different exercises

[@heureuse8568]

It's like yoga, it needs variation. I think regular weight lifting will be gone in the future, and it surprises me that it still lingers on, when we have these amazing opportunities for innovation and AI.

[@Logan_G3]

4:05 omg yes bro I was one of the only people lifting in my year in 2021 but now everybody tell me about their gym shit and walk around with preworkout in their bagd

[@rawagentt]

You should do calisthenics it will give you more motivation since you can progress or do martial arts

[@hupe5836]

bro looked like skinny captain america in the thumbnail(° ͜ʖ °)

[@briangossard2131]

Good video, Dylan