Fitness Body Transformation Tricks Exposed

Body transformations can be very motivating, but the truth is almost all of them involve various trickery...
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[@brettjosh]

Instagram: Joshuwab_ A few people have asked for a more in-depth video behind the process of the body transformation, if this is something I should post on KZbin in the future, like this comment. Again I just want to restate, fitness/ aesthetics does not need to be pay to play you can learn the fundamentals from the people I reference frequently in videos. There are also plenty of great books (linked in the description). If you do like my stuff however and are a male beginner, I have created a paid workshop covering all of the fundamentals (specifically for visual differences)😀 for more info see: transform.brettjosh.com/offer. (All profits go back into videos which I would like to start posting more frequently!) As always, thanks for watching😊

[@orangepotato2112]

@Gabriel Mirukaj prob patreon early access + unlisted :] or summat

[@Zoltan99]

Josh I'm interested in your training program but I have few questions: 1. Does your training program require access to a gym ? Can all exercises be done at home ? - can you write more about what the video materials contain 2. Whether videos present what exercises to do and how often and what to eat or not ?

[@prahstik]

What is your running routine?

[@dancedancedance2458]

can i ask why it's for male beginners?

[@DavidNwokoye]

My man is so authentic he exposes himself 🤣

[@PeterHitchmanYT]

One way to stop Coach Greg doing a "Natty or Not" video on you!

[@YouTubeChillZone]

@@PeterHitchmanYT He's going to make a video anyway because he doesn't have any ideas of his own 🤣

[@hooktraining3966]

@@KZbinChillZone as long as he can tell you to buy his products and then also make the 10 minute mark for KZbin revenue he's happy i guess

[@youjohn__]

Bro what u doin here, go practice dem licks

[@BASSFZz]

Gotta love it.

[@JoeFazer]

Such a great video mate.

[@rahulshendre7089]

hey bro, what's up

[@LC5234]

Joey mah boy!

[@HiHi-ek1dd]

hi

[@TheSportsTeen]

Joe is here

[@visual_Memories]

Honesty in fitness is so hard to come by. Thanks for being the difference.

[@ReviveStronger]

It has been nothing but a pleasure so far and looking forward to transforming even further ;) Really appreciate the transparency here and also the support and shout-out Josh! 🙏 - Pascal

[@brettjosh]

Thank you Pascal!😀

[@Zoltan99]

@@brettjosh Josh I'm very interested in your training program but I have two questions: 1. Does your training program require access to a gym ? Can all exercises be done at home ? - can you write more about what the video materials contain 2. Whether videos present what exercises to do and how often and what to eat or not ?

[@HammadFitness1]

You are a Legend Brett. Please don't ever change and keep exposing all the lies and the liars. Btw, Very inspired by your transformation and integrity 👏 🙏

[@DS-gf3xb]

... to sell you his course. Sheep.

[@FitLabb]

While your transformation was within the realm of what’s achievable naturally within that 1 year timeframe at your level of experience, I also agree that most physique transformations should not taken at face value or shouldn’t be fully trusted for all the valid reasons you highlighted. Too much can be smoke & mirrors at best, or can be complete photoshop jobs or using video manipulation software to dramatically alter the reality of what someone looks like.

[@laurarules3642]

Honestly I have seen body transformation videos where they use a completely different person as the out of shape person or the shredded person. Or a videos or pictures of themselves at 18 and then at 35 and they think nobody will notice. Sad thing is a lot of people don't notice and they get tons of praise and likes

[@MeggaGamerBoy]

Thanks Josh, i often train with guys who freshly start off in the gym and many times they've got unrealistic expectations. This video will definitely help me in explaining to them how gyming actually works

[@dasshrs]

Yes and besides photo editing can be just genetics. Someone could not look so good on photo even if they apply all the tricks in the video

[@JonnyCrackers]

Great video. This is exactly why I don't compare my progress to what I see online or to other people in general. While there's nothing wrong with being inspired by others, fitness is ultimately a competition with yourself. If you're making progress towards your fitness goals, then you're winning.

[@uniworkhorse]

The power of lighting alone is why I love video so much!

[@orangepotato2112]

Really good video mate! Since we were all beginners once, it's important to remember that everyone progresses differently and we can never truly know what exactly the person did and used to achieve their physique so the best thing for motivation is to compare the past version of yourself to the current and improved version of yourself (and this can apply to all things!) - doesn't matter where you are, as long as you're learning the right way to use your effort, progress will be achieved!

[@brianpancoast6143]

Appreciate the honesty. I think a lot of people need to see & hear this. Getting aesthetic is awesome, but should never come at the expense of your long term physical and mental health. With all the tricks and distortion it’s getting harder & harder not to to hold selves to unrealistic standards. I appreciate the info’ to keep us grounded. 💯

[@LeyehCyber]

i was binging transformation videos and it made me go to the gym today abnd i dont wanna brag but i can now see a vein on my right arm!

[@meks039]

I cant lie, your more honest "less incredible" transformation looks better. In the hyper edited and optimized one you legitimately just look like a robot. Seriously, i cant be the only one here

[@D3VAN369]

This is a good Video, being authentic and tied to reality than the fakeness that one might never ever see in real life is worthy of praise.

[@marklancaster634]

Not all heroes wear capes, thank you so much for your transparency!!

[@julianzacconievas]

Thanks for keeping it real, Josh. We knew, and we didn't think you were doing us dirty: just following the process before a shoot. But we still appreciate the transparency. Keep that good stuff up, my guy. You are solid gold.

[@karlr750]

One of my hobbies is photography, so I recognized that many of these "transformations" could be done in 5 minutes by changing the lighting … and not even bothering to use fancy filters or photo editing. I'm glad you pointed this out. A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but like any words, they can be used to deceive.

[@FutureLaugh]

motivational video: be 15, start working out, be 18- lots of progress. be 21, take steroids, get youtube famous

[@stormygamingyt6734]

My guy really said "Fitness never needs to be pay to play" and then he gives out his workoing out guide for money, like what a damn joke, crazy.

[@thats_guip]

This video is a favour for people’s self-acceptance 😮, thank you!

[@Johannes-z7l]

I always return to Josh Brett to make my mental health better now and then when its needed!👑

[@Doodles00312]

Think you man, I'll admit that I was having unrealistic expectations on my weight training and muscle size, I'm 17 years old but I look like a skinny kid most of the time, but when I go to the gym and I get the pump I don't feel like this. Thank you for showing the reality and thank you of motivating us to be better but with not comparing with others You are a great man, keep up like that!

[@YouTubeChillZone]

At your age it's normal because you eat what your parents give you, not what you buy yourself. I was only 62 kg when I was your age, now I'm 85 (my max was 95) You go to work, you start to control everything yourself and the weight goes up

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Nothing wrong with skinny or a lean average build

[@nirorit]

@@oscarosullivan4513nothing wrong with aiming for something different too, now what?

[@BackGuy]

Next video: Transformation Debunkers Exposed

[@jessasports704]

Love how in 0:13 the music is already what @Browney always plays in his video’s

[@petermozuraitis5219]

If anyone is young, or beginning to exercise and get into fitness, please focus on falling in love with the process !! Its important to have goals and an outcome to aim for, but falling in love with the act of exercising and how it makes you feel is essential! Build that relationship of positivity with exercise and build momentum to achieve your next set of goals !

[@MusicWithEmilyRose]

The internet needs more information like this. Admire the transparency 👍🏼

[@Fitness_Lorenzo]

Just completed a 1 year bulk transformation: 115 to 160 lbs. The last piece of the video is golden info for how I completed my transformation. Hard work, consistency, and patience is key.

[@AmaanPlayZ]

Yoo up to 160 in 1 year? I was only 108 last month now I am 117 I’m hoping to get to 160 by the end of the year as well! Im seeing many skinny guys go to 160 in a year

[@Fitness_Lorenzo]

@@AmaanPlayZ i gained 45 lbs in one year.

[@gui.aesthetics.santos]

this is very relatable i totaly agree. Finding people with the same ideas always motivates me. I think you will like my channel I started self-improvement and I made my first youtube video a couple of days ago and also posted a video this week if you could watch it and give me some advice that would help me a lot. Keep GriNDING DONT STOP

[@CamberFitness]

👍 I think the biggest takeaway from this is the fact that the majority of folks don’t look like what they post most of the time. ⏰ Time if day alone makes a HUGE difference along with what you’ve eaten and a pump w/ good lighting.💡

[@alvaroparra5696]

Great video my friend! Had a lot of fun creating the ending animation for this video :)

[@Brave-828]

Genetics play a very important role here. For example, most Black dudes don’t need protein shakes to grow a ton of muscle. White dudes struggle a bit, Asians struggle a lot, South Asians struggle a lot more. It’s thus important to note that some people have to work harder than others, and, most importantly, we all can’t look the same.

[@GuildOfTheBlackCrow]

New sub here, just for the absolute honesty you've shown.

[@Gamer.Instinct]

Bro y’all just pssies, I gained 50lbs of muscle in 36 hours, sure now I have a federal warrant after me but that’s neither here nor there…

[@ljohnson1908]

I worked with a fitness model and another trick he told me about was companies hire fit people and pay them to gain 10-20 lbs. So the actual “after” pic was them having gained weight, but it would be shown as the before pic.

[@ChristianVandaos]

1:12 Yup, And I it is so interesting to see how unaware people are of this. Pump Get Tanned Downward lighting Shave hair Oil Up Add Filters Adjust Camera Settings to make things look shadowy Dehydration + vasodilators Load up on Carbs to make your muscles fuller Photography is everything here. Thanks for laying it all out like this conveniently

[@christophermills9348]

You really are the GOAT of fitness videos. Always incredible quality, succinct and interesting info, presented very well and I get so buzzed when I see an upload from you, thank you for your work :) !

[@denisfitzgerald3474]

Just found your channel, brilliant content, extremely well put together and most of all 100% honest! Keep up the fantastic videos and exposing the fitness industry BS!

[@OwnD1]

I personally don’t need the product. But $50 is a really good value for an honest, simply packed information and Discord community

[@midevo_]

Thank you so much for bringing truth into this misinformed world. The last two videos were very important and enlightening nonetheless.

[@NathanMell]

Really grateful for this channel. I started working out because I was tired of not looking like the guys on a cover of a magazine. i was bullied most of my life for not being skinny. So in college, I started CrossFit and ate paleo for a summer and lost a good amount of weight. Then the Rock’s “100 day clean eating challenge” inspired me to finally get shredded. I ate 1750 calories a day for 100 days and was killing myself in the gym. I am 6 foot 4. Not enough food for a man my size. I got shredded 9 months later after this phase of crash dieting. For what? The insecurity went away a little bit, but I was even now more unhealthy in my brain about not being “enough”. Shredded enough, fast enough, strong enough. I labeled foods as “poison” and “bad” because of these KZbinrs. I train triathlon now and love it. It’s taken probably 7 years to rid myself of this unhealthy mindset about food I’ve developed my entire life. Thanks for these videos exposing these actors, influencers, and juice heads saying that it’s only “hard work, chicken, broccoli, and brown rice.” Now, I exercise because I love it. I mostly eat foods that come from the earth and enjoy my life every day because it’s a gift. Definitely don’t believe everything you see out there! Thanks Josh.

[@helenlumsden3746]

honestly so nice to come across a fitness youtuber who is so honest about their content.

[@dtnuh]

Your honesty is refreshing! I'm all for hard work and showing off said work, but all these illusions and tricks used are so deceptive and harmful for those trying to improve themselves. As a society we've gone way too far off the edge when it comes to vanity, and the crazy thing is most of the time it's still not enough for some people. 😔

[@igyysdaddy191]

this is by far the best explanation of "be rational about instagramer's photo" video, normally scientists and docs just told us its bad for our mental health to be that level anxious. To be fair, this video eased me up like 50% of that anxiety. to be fair i didnt believe that many guys got superman shoulder/waist ratio, yet I was anxious.

[@ClappertonKaonga]

Zyzz is not to be disrespected, he was the most honest fitness influencer

[@denikodenikodeniko5874]

Such a clear and honest video. You got some magic there. Hope for more.

[@SportDannyK]

amazing message Josh, you killing it. Hope there are more people in the industry like you. We need more people like you in Fitness industry

[@scratchinjack608]

Twenty plus years ago, I competed in local natural body building competitions and its no lie, you can go to ripped to bloated in HOURS. You want to get big, "shredded?" Stay away from the juice, do the work and be CONSISTANT. Being YOUR best is not really that difficult. Well done video. Keep up the heat on these charlatans and frauds!

[@majora6767]

Just wanted to say I love your channel and I appreciate how you found a way to make unique video essays

[@Richnoggin28]

Amazing and underrated channel! You need to get noticed more! I wish you the best on the YT journey!

[@CodingAbroad]

THIS video should be shown in schools

[@prymexxxx]

Having lifted for over 3 years myself i can completely agree. I still struggle with body dysmorphia even tho my friends consider me "big". Mosty because you always see people in their best shape online (most of them not natural). I deinstalled all social media in an effort to feel better.

[@dragonmagoz]

I would argue that any person taking seriously mental health should shut down social media ASAP, but doubly so if you go to the gym.

[@mikelovesbacon]

These are the kind of videos the fitness industry needs.

[@AI__VOICE]

your reality is my dream 😢😢😢

[@familyguysofunny1933]

Man that final quote was something else. I can truly feel Socrates coming inside of me

[@42Porter]

I have been feeling terrible about my progress because of this bullshit. I look as good as the “more favourable” pics in my day to day life but only after many years of hard work, when I saw people posting saying they’d achieved similar progress naturally in a year or 2 it left me wondering what’s wrong with me. Is it my Test, is it my genetics? The reality is that there’s nothing wrong with me, my body is great. Thanks for helping me wake up and realise this. As someone who’s too old for TikTok I didn’t know quite how far influencers will go to make a buck at the expense of our mental health and well-being. Unless both pictures are taken under the same circumstances or they explain that they’re not, they are actively trying to deceive their audience.

[@jishnusuresh8500]

This man deserves more views and subscriber's....

[@marsella527]

Whats funny is these techniques are nothing new, but like anything with social media, it's feeding into the "I need it now" generation

[@birddabble2430]

You know what would be great? A video series about different kinds of Fitness and how training differs for those categories. Great video as always!

[@donezo1558]

Really appreciate the effort put in to this

[@powersleet]

Quite possibly one of the best fitness related videos on the internet. Great work dude!

[@tomlazoriksuccessfitness]

You’ve managed something very unique with your channel. Others in this space have taken the truth seeking route, sure, but how you package your message is what sets you apart. And I also love how it’s coming from a young man on social media - or someone who might normally be susceptible to the lies this circus peddles. Your catalogue will be one I will point others towards if they are in need of health and fitness perspective 👏

[@sethael1741]

Really? Instragram and nearly every other social media is not showing the truth? Wow! You should tell anybody.. That is really really something new!!!

[@maelglr]

finally an honest person who reveals to us the reality of things

[@hobotify]

I figured this out when i was first starting to work out and trying to lose weight. I was seriously overweight, and finally decided to do something about it. I measured myself and took photos every week to track my progress. This was more than 10 years ago, i took my photos with a compact camera and a tripod :D. Things went well, i lost 25 kilos, but now i looked kinda skinny instead of muscular and lean. That was until one day i took my progress pictures after my workout, standing directly under the light in my parents garage. I suddenly looked jacked, with clearly visible muscle definition. That's when i realized how much of a difference good lighting and a pump makes in pictures.

[@davekennedy6315]

Hats off to ya, you look awesome mate! Well done for being one of the very, very small number of influencers that actually speak the truth and push a proper healthier lifestyle. This kind of info should be out there informing young natural trainers of the reality of these images shoved in their faces constantly. Then they will set off on their own fitness journey with realistic expectations of just what is possible. Instead, so many are put off training altogether after they buy some BS influencer pushed supplement (with these now infamous 'before and after's) and don't get anywhere near the muscle mass gains/bodyfat cuts promoted. The fitness/bodybuilding supplement Industry has ALWAYS been full of scammers pushing BS supplements that do absolutely NOTHING (other than cost you money!) I had hoped that the increased access to scientific studies and legit reviews could reduce the amount of this crap being sold. But no, if anything it has increased considerably with influencers now selling their own lines of utter shite!

[@DareToBeDeviant]

What I got out of it was a mild case of dysmorphia after shedding 91 pounds. Never was 'thin' or even 'healthy' weight but always *husky* which is a term nobody uses anymore. At age 29 I snapped out of a depressive state (long story), kicked a 7-year addiction to 6 energy drinks a day, then hit the gym. Going from 260 to 169 at age 30 felt great but wasn't eating anything but peanut butter on toast once a day. Became anemic twice, and since then have hated eating since but know it's required. Cutting out sugar worked wonders, too, so that's a true thing. It's okay to have _some_ but keep it under 25g daily. Being a tech savvy integrated media dork, I've always known it was always Photoshop making people 'shine' on magazine covers and obviously online, social media accounts. Anyone with an IQ above room temperature ought to know that's all doctored to some degree by now. You have our respect for even going so far as exposing your own tricks. Others do, too, but they're few and far in between so once again I commend you for taking that step. Some just have too much pride to admit their results are doctored up.

[@thefilipinojoe]

Great video. Loved the Socrates quote. ❤️

[@raspucin70]

idk man, you look so much more attractive in the "after" shots without all the "add-ons"

[@smallbanana-fish4566]

Это хорошо, что ты рассказал об этом, хотя многие и понимают,что картинка и реалии зачастую отличаются.

[@Gym_Invest78]

This guy vids deserves more views and subscribes!

[@werewolffitness]

Train clever and smart, eat food like a king, have fun with your life. When I stopped caring what others think of my body I started seeing results in the gym.

[@c0nvict_pleb174]

This makes me feel so good about myself not falling from all these shit to V-Shreds bs

[@NoReply28]

Posture, lighting, angle, etc doesn't make it fake... It still the person and their body. Only editing should be consider fake.

[@foxdogs1st]

Thanks, already feel better. Camera Magic 🎩

[@-mugen-]

What is the leanest you can safely be without side effects?

[@elisethearmy]

I LOVE WHEN YOU POST

[@HakuCell]

4:37 natural 1-year transformation (with carb loading, also he already had muscle). 5:33 side effects of being very lean (one of which is being weaker at the gym, which might explain why my strength records plateaued during my weight loss diet).

[@bobtheagent9087]

Man I was about to type that Furious Pete made a similar video ages and years ago until you showed him. This guys really opened my eyes

[@asunraychan]

That's a video that fitness community needs.

[@marksule0]

Thank you for your honesty! ❤

[@Nipzverbatim]

Man how much honest! Legend

[@kohnjack]

Damn, one of the best videos on KZbin about the fitness industry.

[@raymondmurdock8603]

that's the thing people talk about faking results and the damaging effect it has on body image for women but let's talked about with men and like we face the same pressures and social media is definitely making everything worse

[@excalibercuberdavid4681]

I've never seen someone with the same chest genetics as me. Looking good my guy

[@TheStormpoet]

Josh... I really love your accent... where exactly are you from? Thanks for showing us the authentic side of this industry.

[@supercuber9805]

Congrats on the program my man, wish you the best!

[@amirpenkar947]

Please post more, your style of videos is great!

[@DieterPrivate]

People just want to show them better than they are in all areas, and it's getting worse with social media... This is on many areas....

[@kontankarite]

Ive been strength training for about 5 months now on the daily. Some days is great and others is kinda weak. One thing that keeps me going is not thinking in terms of days or weeks or even months about progress. I now think in terms of years. What this does is keep my expectations as low as possible while being able to focus on what I need to do daily. And I have made very obvious progress. It's not stunningly dramatic. But instead of looking like a 190 lb dude who spends too much time on the couch, I look like a 185 lb guy who looks like he has a habit of lifting every day. Went from a 34 inch waist to a snug 32. Who knows what another 5 months will look like? 🤔 But im more than happy to keep going to find out.

[@AD-jc9sj]

Fantastic video, it’s kinda depressing watching all these transformations as I don’t think I’ll ever be happy as all I do is compare! Thanks dude

[@buddysteve5543]

Your real unedited transformation looks pretty epic to me! Thats still not easy to accomplish if you don't know what you're doing and most people starting out, don't!

[@tyson464]

If people were honest showing their results, it would be actually even more motivating, because of the standard being more realistic. When I looked at some transformations including yours I was like "wow, in just 1 year he looks amazing". Then I compare it to my 1 year results and I think "well yeah, of course, shit genetics, I'm not good enough". When it's actually decent.

[@YouTubeChillZone]

If you don't have a trainer and diet, you have no chance to achieve results like from transformation.

[@oskwi4579]

I still love working out despite learning about all the sketchy tricks and lies from the fitness industry. Great video man!

[@abhisheksathe123]

Your videos are such high quality bro. Keep on going

[@y-yyy]

Honestly, as a person far from bodybuilding who is just attracted to dudes, the real before-and-after is so much hotter. I don't understand the appeal of the "fake" image, the "normal" one genuinely looks better to me. Regardless, thank you for the video, I hope it helps people to feel less body dysmorphia

[@dango1645]

Hey dude, just wanted to say thank you for all of your videos. They've really helped me educate myself and not forces on comparing myself, You've been a big help.

[@Zetto129]

Honesty, the greatest of the virtues ;)

[@steliosgeorgiou9233]

Finally someone had to just say things the way they are. Once you get into fitness you low key compete with everyone around you in the gym. What is really not being said out there is that steroids and all kinds of anabolics create those insanely pumped and extreme bodies. You can get them naturally too of course but it will take years and years of hard work and a tonne of sacrifices and effort.

[@DuchessDelphine]

This is a really good channel… wish I could find the female equivalent because a lot of women-centric fitness influencing it out of control as well.

[@FitLabb]

This plays perfectly with what I often say, which is that if something looks or sounds too good to be true, it probably is…