Increasing My Poverty Bench Press - Squat and Bench Press w/ Silent Mike

In this video I train with Silent Mike at Untamed Strength Gym in Sacramento CA. We squat and bench press. I explain what my training has looked like since working with Starting Strength coach, Austin Baraki, and the "secret" to how I've increased my bench press.
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[@clarence0]

Thanks for the shout out haha.

[@collinhake5507]

i love you

[@yupyap3001]

clarence0 I love you

[@MrMLBson09]

clarence you haven't uploaded in a while and it's giving me crippling depression. please clarence. upload a bike ride, upload what you had for lunch. anything :/

[@jeremyg5318]

I love you

[@jonathonmitchell9269]

I love you

[@alessandropasquini927]

"Trying to look like clarence kennedy" Lol that dude is becoming a legend on youtube

[@ryanallen3438]

he already ascended to legend, we are just living within his legacy now

[@scottdomingue3058]

That man is not human.

[@sergiotl7378]

Mike just has to squat 5 inches lower to start looking like Clarence.

[@ipsojure2137]

the only option left on youtube to get good atg footage since alan stopped doing them :(

[@sergiotl7378]

+Max Mustermann We still have Klokov.

[@QQyoko]

>deload week >still squatting 495 Pretty jelly.

[@artos607]

He doesn't really drop off weight during his deload weeks, just less volume

[@goatinnabox5776]

Bruh did u watch the video

[@SS-iu1re]

1:45

[@cristiansmistad1823]

Love videos like this! This is what fitness KZbin was before it turned to shit with cookie cutter vlogs

[@RasputinReview]

"TRAIN UNTAMED" But now he is training in a more tamed way, and is making better gains...

[@NateB]

// , Untamed doesn't mean undisciplined. The wildest cats and the most independent hunters have infinite patience and technique for their goals and prey.

[@NateB]

// , It's like the difference between an obedient soldier and a competent warrior.

[@AlanThrall]

The answer is actually D. All of the above

[@ChernobylAudio666]

Sounds like you got yourself a new microphone, sir!

[@Tommaso_Paoli]

Alan Thrall That was my first guess. I KNEW IT.

[@luizleandrog]

So you are finally juicing

[@chrishernandez7655]

So steroids?

[@kristianolesen6173]

For the 10x5 bench you mention in the video, what RPE are we talking? 7 or 8ish?

[@callum8591]

yes more like this, training footage is gold

[@erindudemanperson]

I got a lot out of this Alan. For someone who really just started out going to the gym and doing whatever I wanted without much structure, learning how frequency, volume, and intensity can be optimally used to increase my strength is exactly what I need. I also enjoyed the "Day in the life of Alan" video as well. Thanks!

[@TheBonboni11]

I like this style of video, raw and real :D One of my fav. lifting Channels is actually "Metal and Iron" even simpler, rawer vids. And nice music taste, tool

[@likeasir3015]

Channaholic Hell yeah bro, Eric is a beast

[@PistolPeteLee]

Channaholic Love Eric, recently did a podcast with him and he's one heck of a character. Loved it

[@TheBonboni11]

TheSwoleBroscientist dont tell me about alpha. Im on naturally enhanced making aaalll kinds of gains

[@PermanentHigh]

Channaholic Can you send me the pdf bro?

[@CooperCarr]

I will never get how Alan doesn't have 2M subscribers. Content is RPE 10!

[@SmallFry01]

Yes please more like this!

[@jonathanburton5838]

I like the style of this video. So much information to listen to while I can see the exercises that you do to make yourself stronger. I do need to watch and particularly listen to the video several times to be able to absorb all the detail. Thank you.

[@nomercy7170]

I watched your squat technique video it really helped me I am a freshman in high school and I already noticed a difference in my squats

[@Wazgrel]

Love this style man! Very informative. Looking forward to more videos like this!

[@chrishernandez7655]

Man I LOVE these types of videos from you Allen, it's so entertaining and catching

[@Rorissian]

Yo Alan Great video, I like this kind of video. Not completely a tutorial video, but a lot of good stuff everywhere, and looking at the ques for the lifts. Thanks man.

[@bmcorrier]

I like the format. Also similar to you. When I squat and get tired, I go deeper because it's more comfortable.

[@MrTrenttness]

This was awesome. Please throw in a video like this once in a while. Thanks for the inspiration Allan.

[@eddietruszkowski7232]

Alan you make my day better when it comes to training. A video never fails

[@ibarei4734]

Liked this style a lot. Keep it up. Thanks for your service!

[@bobgutsmasha9898]

I see big guys lifting in hoodies at the gym. I reckon I would faint from heat :/

[@yunguangjin8728]

Bob GutSmasha Same here... being like: "Okay, today gonna try keep my hoodie on" *after one set* switches pants and takes everything useless off*

[@godwavenexus]

I don't get it all.

[@longcutarizona9816]

I live in AZ, where the summers can get to the 115+ degrees. I wear a hoodie in the gym. The reasoning is that with a very long work week and already long lifting sessions from powerlifting (depending on programming), I honestly don't have as much time to hit cardio as much as I'd like. Once a week I go for a 2-3 mile run if I have the time but I can't fit in any more than that. So I pretty much just wear the hoodie to sweat balls and keep off water weight as much as possible. My woman always says that right after the gym if she touches my bare skin it feels like lava lol

[@lort6022]

mostly fat guys do that, or people with low self esteem, my dick is 10 inch i'd train naked if it was allowed

[@longcutarizona9816]

Blaha, piss off and get back to all your fake operating.

[@ululy]

Not only did I enjoy the tripod cut I even preferred it. I'm really interested in RPE as well as Austin's opinion on late intermediate or advanced trainee's. The details on workout and commentary was golden.Plus workouts to Right in Two by Tool has to be good.

[@bjornbondemark1804]

Always nice with workout updates like this as a variation, mixing it up and keeping it fresh :)

[@damaexn]

I'm training for quite a few years now, obviously watching several fitness channels as well, but i must say if theres something to still learn its usually here on this channel - even though i'm not too much into powerlifting/strongmen stuff i'm thrilled to learn from you. Yes i just created a youtube account to sub you Alan. BIG props keep the way up you make your videos. Detailed explanation at its best!

[@spencerjohnson925]

Great vid Alan, more like this would be great especially if it's easier on you to make them

[@stephenicus1]

Liking the background music, some greats in there.

[@markrichards5779]

Nicely done Alan. I enjoyed the format change.

[@johnnycornification]

Great video. I like the commentary over the video, gives a more analytical perspective - lovin the ministry in the background!

[@ctempa]

Best all around strength and lifting channel on KZbin, seriously.

[@Gonzomedic1]

That was cool man! Great to see Mike hangin with you!

[@VikingShorts]

Sweet two of my favorite KZbin'ers lifting together more often. Thanks for the info

[@yeezytaughtmewell]

Awesome video, Alan! Keep up the great work.

[@stevooo1790]

great video! Ive recently been seeing improvements in my squat and bench as well, and that is also due to the fact that I have increased the frequency throughout the week. So I can attest to what was explained in this video. once a week just doesn't cut it. Just have to be sure not to overtrain

[@PapaCal214]

Great video. I dig the Thrall, Farr combo. Bonus points for Nevermind in the background.

[@joshklunker5037]

Thanks for the tips, I'll have to watch this again when I start a bulking routine

[@chuck4096]

killer vid.. think i like this style better. love the work austins been teaching, cheers bro

[@ankurbora46]

loving your videos bro... keep on posting....

[@Sens23Bruins]

that bench dismount was berautiful!

[@mlpreiss]

Alan, love these types of videos. More please. You have more educational content than 98% of other You Tubers in fitness / powerlifting / strongman stuff. Plus, this video was hilarious with the game show style question presentation. ROTFLMFAO!!

[@JokeZ1337]

The good old dumbbell flippy floppy lateral rear delt raises - ma favourite! :3

[@olers26]

continue with the training videos, really like it som far!!

[@Manzie1000]

I think it's awesome that you post these videos just to spread a wealth of useful knowledge out there rather than at the end of the video say "and don't forget to buy my workout program"! TRAIN UNTAMED !!!!

[@MrBubbaShuffle]

Alan you legit have the funniest content, I can watch it for good advice and a sure laugh. Awesome stuff,\.

[@2STManuel]

i really like this kind of Video! listening to good information while watching some badass lifting is awesome !

[@samemyst]

Thank you for sharing your programming for bench press! I am doing your program, and the progress has been steady on deadlift and squat, whereas my bench press is strong one weak and week the next one or two weeks, so i'll try to add some training sessions for benchpress and other exercises.

[@hankdomning5692]

love your videos! i have my first meet coming up in two weeks and along with a trainer and your videos ( and others on the youtube) i have manged to make my year goals! but im going to beet you one day!!!

[@keletodyer1487]

Awesome Bros. You and Mike work well!

[@gregorytorricellas873]

This style of video was good. Thanks for sharing.

[@derekatkinson3468]

Great video Alan, I'm only doing 1x a week bench , squat and deadlift so this really helps

[@HalfCyborg]

awesome content as always Alan!

[@shakoustorm8525]

good video man and an acknowledgement of Clarence! well played sir

[@joaovictorrochadasilva4675]

I love you Alan. Great Work.

[@andie_pl]

Commentaries are nice keep doing them!

[@danielroot8872]

Alan, I enjoyed this video and learned something. Thanks.

[@CRW93]

Great information in this video thanks Allen!

[@Gumpbubbaz88]

I like the bench info man! Thank you

[@ThePayneFactor]

This style of video is good Alan please make more. Could you make a video please on how you would implement benching/squatting multiple times a week, and explain the programming behind it? I could train the same lift multiple times per week but don't want to do it randomly with no direction.

[@rufuslumpkin4112]

Hey Alan. I've been following your page on here for about 3 years now. I actually found your page while researching bulking diets. As of late I've found myself slightly more disinterested in your channel. Sorry! However, the video today was awesome. I know you have to mix it up because everyone enjoys different things but this is one of my favorites in the more recent months.

[@barrymckinstray8335]

I like this style. Nothing fancy, just lifting with an explanation.

[@arlon-glenncosta9656]

Always great content, thanks a lot

[@NovakLuka]

Great video... I wanna see more videos like this...

[@Mattseak]

I'd like to see more of these. It's interesting to know how you train.

[@ryudada]

what american means by 'down the steet' is probably equal to 'i'm going to france' for a german.

[@NateB]

// , Our country's infra is designed for driving

[@jodyg.950]

As a german who's been to America, I approve this message

[@TheLouisianan]

Depends on where you live here too though. I lived in Mississippi for a year and to them an hour drive was equal to a 10 minute drive for someone living in a small city (100k people, Pensacola Florida).

[@benschamberger8933]

A note on the RPE explanation. The reps in reserve translation works for sets of 8-10 but RPE 8 with singles should not really mean 2 reps in reserve, RPE 8,9,10 could all have you with 0-1 reps left. When you get near maximum on such low reps, you may not have additional reps in you despite being able to do more weight. Example I can Deadlifts 230kg at RPE10 but 225 might be an RPE 9 but I can still only do 1 rep.

[@AJ1990.]

I like the Mike, Alan combo. I feel like these two guys are sincere and down to earth people who I don't have to add a grain of salt to earthing said by them. I just get straightforward advice. They're main goal is to make others a better versions of themselves, and I hope this relationship lasts a while. I thought Mark's money was getting to his head anyways, and it's good to see Mike is a strong enough person to walk from that. edit: RTS is magic for gains Alan. Mike Tuscherer is a wizard. also. have Terrence Kennedy on the show!!!

[@shokydance]

early AF...I'm enjoying these vids...you've helped me alot dude

[@iFr0stBiiTe]

Love he raw footage Alan! Hey could you do a video on learning to cut depth on low bar squat

[@addict3d]

I like this style of video 💪

[@mikebridges8547]

BOOM! Awesome video, big insight in to what I'm doing wrong. I recently decided to move from 5x5 beginner to one main lift on one day with assistance exercises. It felt wrong, I'm gonna instead go along this train of thought, up my frequency, but still confused hahaha, what I wouldn't give to pick your brains Alan!!!! TRAIN UNTAMMMMMMEDDDAH

[@iloveibanez92]

I like this style!

[@asurat376]

I live this style of video

[@thomasalary6406]

Love this style

[@RibblesMcNasty]

Good video, I like this style of videos!

[@looolcom]

Hey Alan, would be great if you can bring back some of these type of uploads ... really helpful and informative

[@MrOcean355]

liked the format!

[@TheTins18]

great video man

[@dustinshine]

Good stuff, keep it up man.

[@mattiachiodini]

Some of the best squats in the Internet

[@ageofawakening88]

love your workout music

[@claytonfoster8287]

I really like the video format. All your videos have taught me how to do it correctly. Especially down here in Merced where we don't have any good gyms. Anyways keep making the video. And p.s. my girlfriend thinks your flutes look nice.

[@OlMoldy]

Alan and Mike hellllll yeahhhhhh

[@Onlineloser2001]

I like this style of video.

[@kiarabenson9844]

yes, we like the voice overs Alan!

[@rickrandall7139]

Even you're programme sounds RTS based, we had Mike T over for a seminar last year and it hanged my lifting forever. Being able to construct my own programmes and understand rpe, like you said, it really helps you take advantage of "good days" and when there bad days come it's always valuable to have, I look back on my training logs and even my bad days are still getting better and better, thus like you said, raises you peak

[@jirimacourek9898]

I am hungry for information, education, motivation and inspiration. I dont care what style of video you will make. I will always watch your channel because you have it all! Just find what suits you and what is enjoyable for you. Your fan from the Czech republic! :-)

[@nosirrahx]

Bench 3 days a week crew checking in. Monday incline, Wednesday flat, Friday close grip. I am 100% with you on frequency as my bench went from crap to respectable with increased frequency as well.

[@Tuberted]

This is good stuff, training videos. Thanks.

[@GiampaoloMiraglia]

This silent mike guy is everywhere!!

[@origav]

loved it!

[@tiagosampaio3011]

Yeah Alan , do this kind of videos more times :) ,, it will help a lot of guys ,for sure!

[@360GAMER25]

good vid. more like this please.

[@billivory2754]

Watched many months ago. Good to revisit, to filter from different experience.

[@KyleStanulis]

Like this style of videos

[@matttaylor1449]

Knew it. Ive been benching 3x per week for the last 4 weeks and i can really relate to your newbie gainz quote.

[@georgecastlerock2137]

I agree, frequency is key.

[@cn3z]

Nirvana and Queens of the Stone age in one video. This is where I gotta train.

[@turbodan78]

Top tunes mate!👍

[@tobiaszwronka5920]

I personally enjoy this style of content

[@jmolloy421]

More like this!!!

[@blairf450]

Thanks Alan!