Is Bulking Overrated? Small Arms? My Grind? (Q&A)

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Alex Leonidas

Alex Leonidas

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@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
My new Leonidas Barbell is finally here!!!! bellsofsteel.com/collections/alex-leonidas/products/alex-leonidas-onyx-bar Much love to everyone who supported me and Bells of Steel, making this dream bar a reality.
@raymondjurado9203
@raymondjurado9203 7 ай бұрын
That bar may make its way into father's day conversation.
@TheFelipe10848
@TheFelipe10848 7 ай бұрын
Alex, what is the name of the colored light you use to light up the wall in your home gym? I have been thinking of getting one for mine to change things up, I work from home and my home gym is in the same room as my office, would be nice to have it look at least slightly different lol
@BlessedAre97
@BlessedAre97 7 ай бұрын
What do you recommend with the belt squats, with support of the hands or without. Thankyou
@chrisbrugmans559
@chrisbrugmans559 7 ай бұрын
Would love to be able to get just the flag, I already have too many bars from b.o.s
@jaredboyd2957
@jaredboyd2957 7 ай бұрын
I got into neck training because of Alex. Completely transformed my physique, most underrated body part considering it’s what you see first when clothed.
@ajjaber3515
@ajjaber3515 7 ай бұрын
This guy really is getting better every year. Every time you think he’s reached his “natty limit”, Alex always finds a movement to refine and define certain body parts.
@loovlehcuppatea2830
@loovlehcuppatea2830 7 ай бұрын
0 views in 0.85 picoseconds, bro fell into the fiery depths of hell
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
The underworld of gains, here we go!
@BaldOmniMan
@BaldOmniMan 7 ай бұрын
0:55 I’ll be buying one of your bars myself! Can’t wait for my upgraded Camber Bar to drop. Congratulations brother
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Paris, I'm hyped to buy yours too!! We got exactly what we wanted, truly blessed.
@mikakoivisto6504
@mikakoivisto6504 7 ай бұрын
Respect
@GutsEnjoyer
@GutsEnjoyer 7 ай бұрын
bro made a level 100 premium barbell
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
It's genuinely shocking that MY barbell is better than my previous Westside one. I'm eternally grateful to Bells of Steel for making my home gym dream a reality, and now being able to give back to you.
@GutsEnjoyer
@GutsEnjoyer 7 ай бұрын
@@AlexLeonidas hell yeah, and i have question, do you still recommend your novice program from more than 7 years ago? or has your view changed on some things? if so, i would love to see an updated novice program.
@leonkennedy9739
@leonkennedy9739 7 ай бұрын
Barbell looks like the skin at the end of the seasons pass.
@Fazlifts
@Fazlifts 7 ай бұрын
6:40 Alex staying true to what worked for him. Good man 👏
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
You know what's up Faz. Often times elite naturals forget where they came from then make bold claims like "they could've done X without X" yet even their current actions don't reflect that. Or if they stop, all of a sudden, so do the excuses of limits come up.
@pouihurmen
@pouihurmen 7 ай бұрын
*cough cough* TNF and Paul Carter *cough cough*
@alancorn8308
@alancorn8308 7 ай бұрын
Nah it was clearly the iliac pull down that was the secret
@BasementBodybuilding
@BasementBodybuilding 7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the custom barbell brotha. Repping my Leonidas Strong shirt this chest and bis sesh right now!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
You're the best, Landon!! Thanks for supporting me, I see you 💯
@marielohan2724
@marielohan2724 7 ай бұрын
Would love a "what I eat in a day" for plant based bulking and cutting. X
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Now that I've shown what a plant based diet can produce, it's about time to start rolling out some diet content.
@marielohan2724
@marielohan2724 7 ай бұрын
@@AlexLeonidas 🙏💕
@Luu-K
@Luu-K 7 ай бұрын
clarence kennedy also has some great vegan diet videos
@stevemann1299
@stevemann1299 7 ай бұрын
​@@AlexLeonidas You are plant based? Mad respect on what you've achieved if you are. Shows the meat heads are wrong.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
@@stevemann1299 100% WFPB Vegan since January 1st, should've done it sooner.
@TheRockinBK
@TheRockinBK 7 ай бұрын
Love the Kinobody bit, you guys go WAY back, it’s the most overdue fitness collab! Interested in hearing your thoughts on his programming. It seems like he makes slow, yet consistent gains with very little volume & no periodization.
@StandStrength
@StandStrength 7 ай бұрын
The problem with the average fitness influencer is that their learning outpaces their knowledge. You are a testament to living and understanding the training game. An actual student of the game. You deserve every success and I pray for your continued happiness.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
"Their learning outpaces their knowledge" now that's so true. Thank you brother, I live for this game and will never stop grinding. My success is your success.
@brianbachmeier34
@brianbachmeier34 7 ай бұрын
We're all gonna make it brahs 💪
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
With our community, definitely
@michaelcreaven7456
@michaelcreaven7456 6 ай бұрын
Been following your channel for years 10/10 content 10/10 physique 10/10 attitude Keep pushing!
@willyishere
@willyishere 7 ай бұрын
Let's gooo the return of Phil. Also would love to hear more about the plant based shredding diet (example foods etc.)
@k3ith113
@k3ith113 6 ай бұрын
Where is he? I didnt see him
@willyishere
@willyishere 6 ай бұрын
​@@k3ith11316:31
@ironmine
@ironmine 7 ай бұрын
Jesus, you're physique is so impressive, honestly alex been an avid watcher of your content for years. Ive loved all of your videos, you look phenominal deffo aesthetic goals!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Thank you OG!!!!!
@christopherburns6403
@christopherburns6403 7 ай бұрын
Bro I have been following you since like 2016. I’m genuinely so happy to see your success. Congratulations.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Thank you 2016 OG Christopher, I'm happy to still have you around. How far we've come.
@shades4313
@shades4313 7 ай бұрын
6:02 holy f*** Alex 😳 actually looking enhanced there. You have been killing it lately!
@freehatespeech6804
@freehatespeech6804 7 ай бұрын
He has changed my standards for what's naturally attainable. Now when I see people at a certain level, I am more willing to accept that they're natural
@FutureProductionz239
@FutureProductionz239 7 ай бұрын
He's not natty u fools
@freehatespeech6804
@freehatespeech6804 7 ай бұрын
@@FutureProductionz239 Cope
@rabbiyitzchaksviben-tzionl3203
@rabbiyitzchaksviben-tzionl3203 5 ай бұрын
He’s 5’5 natural
@TheActionTourist
@TheActionTourist 7 ай бұрын
I just realized ive been following you for 7 years?? Damn time fucking flies
@T-SquaredMusic
@T-SquaredMusic 7 ай бұрын
I'm at 9 years now man, watched him since I was 18
@zarante5640
@zarante5640 7 ай бұрын
easily one of the coolest barbells Ive ever seen. I am glad you got bigger and leaner, but honestly I am more satisfied that you managed to cut without feeling as terrible as last time. That is the true win right there.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Thank you Zarante, at the end it got hard but nowhere near the same level as last year.
@Sparksnorthern
@Sparksnorthern 7 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you being honest and saying that you will get temporarily weaker on a cut. People throw around nonsense that says otherwise and it just causes confusion.
@hunterdevo4547
@hunterdevo4547 7 ай бұрын
You’re the man Alex! I was one of your first ever subs and I love seeing your growth not just in fitness but personality as well.
@fleshmotorcycle94
@fleshmotorcycle94 7 ай бұрын
How can I learn the ins and outs of training as a beginner? How would you start, with which program to learn everything by myself to gain experience and to be independent, not to rely on anyone?
@anon1231
@anon1231 7 ай бұрын
Whatch this channel
@time_luck11
@time_luck11 7 ай бұрын
lol this feels like an ad but Bald Omni Man’s berserk method video - he puts out a new version every year and the 2024 one just dropped
@anon1231
@anon1231 7 ай бұрын
@@time_luck11 that was a good one
@estebancruz4788
@estebancruz4788 6 ай бұрын
I love the idea of ​​​​another channel focused on different topics such as your philosophy, mindset and other elements that you learned over the years that allowed you to get more mature and become the person you are today
@TheArchiver
@TheArchiver 7 ай бұрын
Loves your video man! Always good to see an OG fitness influencer
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Thank you brother, and I'm here to stay!
@veganphilosopher1975
@veganphilosopher1975 7 ай бұрын
So excited to hear you're on a plant based diet. Love to see your meals. You inspire me
@Hohmies86
@Hohmies86 7 ай бұрын
I’ve never needed to buy another bar. I’ve been watching you since 2016 back when you and Team3DAlpha was starting to talk about progressive overload and rack pulling. I will be buying the Alex Leonidas bar! It’s beautiful
@danielghesquiere2000
@danielghesquiere2000 7 ай бұрын
what split when starting with calisthenics, primarlily pushups and pullups and how to incoorporate legs. Full Body? Upper lower? I have chicken legs! I would appreciate any guidance how to setup my week and training overall. Thank you so much
@Ignore14
@Ignore14 7 ай бұрын
The idea of you branching out with a new channel for side content sounds great, im all for it
@dannylsx
@dannylsx 5 ай бұрын
i remember watching you years ago maybe 6-7 years ago (i was 17 at the time) when i was barley getting into weight lifting and damn man, you’ve came a long way. you’re a literal genius
@JO-jn1wy
@JO-jn1wy 7 ай бұрын
You look incredible. Every year since you got into arm training your arms have improved, and this cut it showed significantly, even compared to last year. Ironically you’re motivating me to bulk to 225 after summer, full on bear mode
@Syedsaqib242
@Syedsaqib242 7 ай бұрын
The only problem with the video is that I can't give it more than one like ,the knowledge and motivation you get from Alex is something else .
@SlickRieck
@SlickRieck 7 ай бұрын
The reverse grip footage always gets me hyped
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Tough ones like you get hyped 💯
@mad_spirit2208
@mad_spirit2208 7 ай бұрын
How do you set up your diet? What's your typical Day of eating?
@tomislol
@tomislol 7 ай бұрын
Always like seeing you grind out that last rep, so brutal and so badass.
@TheLonnie300
@TheLonnie300 7 ай бұрын
Hell yea. Gaming and Gainz videos! I’m here for it!
@manuelsiegelin3997
@manuelsiegelin3997 7 ай бұрын
always 72 hours between sessions, regardless beginner, intermediate or advanced, regardless calisthenis bodyweight training or barbell training, always 72 hours? Thoughts on full body monday wednesday friday? Do prefer full body only twice a week?
@Hohmies86
@Hohmies86 7 ай бұрын
I speak from experience when I say you will injure yourself with prolonged 48 hours between working the same muscle. Yes you will grow but you will definitely injure yourself. At 38 years old, I do 72 hours between sessions for about a month or so and then throw some 96 hours rest in there.
@cinnamonroll819
@cinnamonroll819 6 ай бұрын
@@Hohmies86 really ive been doing fbw 3 days per week for years, same as my bro and we have never had injures only resting 48 hours between workouts, 3 sets per exercise, 1 exercise per muscle group
@procroustisk
@procroustisk 7 ай бұрын
Would you mind to write a book or program about training without a barbell, just apartement equipment like bands, weight vest, trx, kettlebells and dumbbells, Please!!!
@GYMETRIUS
@GYMETRIUS 7 ай бұрын
It’s cool to see you and Phil still hitting the gym together 🤘
@josedelacruz1270
@josedelacruz1270 6 ай бұрын
Man Alex, watching you through the last half decade makes me so proud when I see accomplishments like this, congrats on the awesome signature bar !
@wrknathome9254
@wrknathome9254 7 ай бұрын
Been watching your stuff for years, man. Congrats on your success, you have earned it!!!!
@machado7763
@machado7763 7 ай бұрын
I´m a newbie to the weight room in my 40s and I want to start weight training. Based on a recommendation I want to do your novice program. do you still believe in your two times a week novice program or do you changed your mind on anything? Please give me some practical guidelines to work with. thx
@josephwong-x4k
@josephwong-x4k 7 ай бұрын
Alex, I think since you’re such a quality source of information for natural lifters, a lot of us have naturally grown attached to your personality. We would definitely subscribe to a channel dedicated to extra content. Keep up the great work
@vlynn2973
@vlynn2973 6 ай бұрын
A second channel where you talk about the other topics you mentioned like gaming, cameras, etc is an idea I support
@AlexPittEdo
@AlexPittEdo 7 ай бұрын
Should someone who is new to lifting weights start with the compound barbell exercises or bodyweight calisthenics and isolation exercises first? I also heard when new to lifting it´s necessary to build core and lower back strength first before start with barbell squats? What´s your experience and how you do it with beginners?
@OliverMartinRugby12
@OliverMartinRugby12 7 ай бұрын
You should do all of them, varied training creates huge results. You build the core and lower back strength through doing the movements. I'd recommend as a beginner to not be afraid to try something like a squat because there is no barrier to entry for any exercise- just don't go heavy until you have good enough technique.
@cernugaming
@cernugaming 7 ай бұрын
Do powerlifting. Bench x3 per week, squat x2 per week and dl once per week. Also do accessories
@MohamedNaas2005
@MohamedNaas2005 7 ай бұрын
Alex is back!!! , I've missed this series, Congrats on your cut
@ulisesantonio5905
@ulisesantonio5905 7 ай бұрын
Not a question just a thank you for helping out on serious mass as a natty, been watching since 2020 and I’m glad you were the first fitness person I started watching
@mitch.mcginnis
@mitch.mcginnis 7 ай бұрын
Such and inspiration, Alex! I've been a subscriber for at least 7 years now and have watched you grow. My fitness journey has been off and on but i've always loved your advice and your channel. Straight to the point and quality content. Thank you for all your hard work brother.
@orionpax5811
@orionpax5811 7 ай бұрын
Alex you should do a whole video teaching us how to build an aesthetic and powerful V Taper with your ideas and knowledge. I know it would be the best guide on youtube taking into account how far you have gone and how dedicated you are.
@isaacgarcia9101
@isaacgarcia9101 4 ай бұрын
Watching a little late but dam bro kill3d it once again and congrats on gettin that bar pro made. Looks sick bro! So proud of u ...been watchn u since 2014
@kareemairlines9075
@kareemairlines9075 7 ай бұрын
It's good to see you be succesful. Thanks for all the great content!
@jaxtheripper9663
@jaxtheripper9663 7 ай бұрын
Literally just ordered my Bells of Steel Rack so definitely picking up the new bar. Thanks Alex!
@creativetraininghacks
@creativetraininghacks 7 ай бұрын
20:37 Good point! In Germany we have a credibly natural competitive bodybuilder by the name of Kay Gedan with 51cm (20") arms. They are definitely impressive but far from mindblowing, given the fact that Kay is almost 2m tall.
@quadslikescott3816
@quadslikescott3816 7 ай бұрын
Throwback episode! Talking about Phil makes me remember the days of him being super bulked up and looking wider than the golden gate bridge
@angerisdiscipline3913
@angerisdiscipline3913 4 ай бұрын
alex you are a fucking inspiration mate , thank you , after a tough period of my life I stopped training for 4 damn years wasting some prime years and went from 10% bodyfat to 20% while losing like 15lbs of lean tissue , well i am not giving up , now I brought back 80% of the physique and at 25 yo I do believe I can put my younger peak shape to shame in a couple of years . natural bodybuilding is a passion and for passion there is 0 quitting , balls to the walls baby
@carlosfuentes_95
@carlosfuentes_95 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching you since the mutton chop days. A separate channel where you discuss lifestyle content would certainly bring back memories of those early days of “Alpha Destiny”. The OG’s know! 😎
@aliensnail7173
@aliensnail7173 7 ай бұрын
Alex, I wanna give you a thanks, I had really bad shoulders. You gave me the confidence to try overhead pressing, and between that ad facepulls I'm finally getting some reasonable strength in my rear delt, and my shoulder clicks are getting a little better week to week. Though my posture is still bad, i have a feeling its all connected. I would have been far too worried about overhead pressing without your videos. I started the RDLs recently and its helped my back, Im gonna start the good mornings seriously this week! you've given out a lot of awesome information and I really appreciate it.
@Acorn-ix6mp
@Acorn-ix6mp 7 ай бұрын
Awesome to see Phil in your videos again! Great information as always man
@yagonagos
@yagonagos 7 ай бұрын
>bald buff shredded bearded guy showing us how to train from day one >alex leonidas is the combat instructor from tutorial island
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Underrated comparison!!!
@cheesenutpea
@cheesenutpea 7 ай бұрын
Is this a runescape reference? HAHAHA
@yigamooo
@yigamooo 6 ай бұрын
i love the "go hard on curls" advice, I powerlifted for 2 ish years and my bicep lagged behind my tricep, significantly.
@fitseano
@fitseano 7 ай бұрын
Sweet collab! Hopefully Bells also gets you involved with the smith attachment.
@TheMercilessJude
@TheMercilessJude 7 ай бұрын
💯 Congrats on the new bar. As for the grinding, your attitude is spot on. Being the jacked old man who puts youngsters to shame is fun. 🤣 Hard to believe you got a couple decades + until you are my age. You'll have helped millions achieve goals by then. It's all about helping others surpass us in less time than it took us to achieve our goals.
@shub9008
@shub9008 7 ай бұрын
Can you give me an effective warm-up for upper and lower body days and full body, that I can do in my home gym without a lot of equipment and when my training room in the basement has not enough ceiling height for jumping rope. thx
@WokeVeganLiberal
@WokeVeganLiberal 7 ай бұрын
Just start lifting weights you don't need a warmup.
@cheeks138
@cheeks138 7 ай бұрын
Do you have experience lifting only twice a week? I have a very busy life so 2 days is all I can manage at the moment. I'm a very skinny person and I would like to put some muscle on, especially my legs. Is it possible to make a 2 day a week workout more efficient? Can you recommend a routine. I´m 35 and started working out three months ago with a typical bodybuilding split but I can´t stick to it. Thank you very much
@jornsongardr5298
@jornsongardr5298 7 ай бұрын
Buy his book ‘naturally enhanced’ It has a 2x week full body template. It’s also a really great philosophy
@leonardo9259
@leonardo9259 7 ай бұрын
You can no problem run a 3x fullbody and just do the third and 1st next week, just doing the next workout when you can Yeah it won't be as """"optimal"""" as doing 3x but it doesn't matter for years if you just train with intent and keep your sleep and nutrition in check
@bigpicturegains
@bigpicturegains 7 ай бұрын
I believe low volume is better suited for advanced lifters who have developed the neuromuscular skill to make reps count and truly hold muscles to the fire. You can still develop this skill on 2 days weekly, but it may take longer since you practice lifts less often, you’ll potentially need more patience. More intensity is also needed if you want to maximize gains on lower volume / frequency training. I’d highly advise doing technique & skill work first before dialing up intensity. If you are doing it right, even lighter weight can provide pretty impressive muscular stimulus.
@Not-Lunar
@Not-Lunar 7 ай бұрын
Closing in on the big 400k!!!! QnA: What do you think of Hybrid training? Is it just a fad or not? How would you balance bodybuilding with something like martial arts, or another kind of sport?
@DCJayhawk57
@DCJayhawk57 7 ай бұрын
Your back is just crazy on those wide grip and behind the neck pullups. I think you look much improved over last cut despite the scale only being a couple pounds heavier. Your back symmetry is improved as well. Speaking of arm size, my friend is just a big boned natty hoss, he has 19.25" arms fairly lean (I measured them myself when he was unpumped). He's 6'1-2", 265 lb at maybe 20% bodyfat. He calls himself "fake Samoan," but he's half Filipino, half white (mostly German). He used to be a competitive strongman but hasn't competed in a few years. Built most of his physique doing big barbell compounds and training strongman. Has some of the best natty traps I've seen, he credits roofing as a teenager (but clearly the strongman training and over 600 lb deadlift helped as well). So there are definite genetic outliers out there. His build isn't all that aesthetic by bodybuilding standards, he's definitely a strength athlete frame. When I first met him, thought he was enhanced until I got to know him. He's bigger than most of the enhanced dudes at our gym!
@PringleTheOne
@PringleTheOne 7 ай бұрын
Bout to see that runescape channel. AlphaFarming, LeonidasRuneCrafting, and or Alex'sAgilityCourse. Yo congrats on that barbell man so sick! Since going back to the gym on my 4th or so cut my legs have gone up over 2 inches, getting all dem gains
@ABC123dawg
@ABC123dawg 7 ай бұрын
That extra channel idea sounds awesome, could be a rather diverse educational channel, sounds super cool to me.
@Jumpei-nn2zl
@Jumpei-nn2zl 7 ай бұрын
Glad i found this channel early in my lifting journey.
@TatTvaum
@TatTvaum 7 ай бұрын
Beware of the futon bed care. It takes daily maintenance. It also needs to be placed on tatami mats. Air it vertically daily, preferably outside in the sun. Flip it every week. If you don't, mold will develop in a month or two. Speaking from experience.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the early heads up!
@Marklesfield
@Marklesfield 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing these Q&A's Alex. They're gold dust!!
@thetowndrunk988
@thetowndrunk988 7 ай бұрын
Sickest barbell I’ve ever seen. Gonna have to order it. As for bear mode- I couldn’t possibly agree more. If you really wanna maximize gains, especially as a natty, it’s the way to go. You’ll get bigger and stronger faster, be very athletic, look good in a shirt, and I’d argue look strong and powerful at the beach as well. And like you did, if you pay those dues, when you finally do decide to get shredded, you’ll be rewarded with a much better physique.
@vcxz3965
@vcxz3965 7 ай бұрын
you are almost 400K that's amazing I remember it only being double digit K you truly changed my and other life's for the better thank you
@mamumurako
@mamumurako 7 ай бұрын
Congrats Alex on the Leonidas Bar! And thank you for the amazing Q&A, still learning a lot. 🙌
@WILLAIM20
@WILLAIM20 7 ай бұрын
Every old man : back in my day i used to bench 4o5. Alex : 60 year old Alex benches 4o5 for 5
@n88466
@n88466 7 ай бұрын
You should definitely make a second channel and post whatever you want on it. A lot of us would be especially keen to see your cooking
@Luegee-vf7kc
@Luegee-vf7kc 6 ай бұрын
I second this
@doyletraining
@doyletraining 7 ай бұрын
I'm with you guys on the X-frame, V-frame looks better any day in my books
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Silver Era aesthetics ftw!!
@doyletraining
@doyletraining 7 ай бұрын
@@AlexLeonidas Hell yeah!
@Wolfe9097
@Wolfe9097 7 ай бұрын
Love the idea for a second channel, would be great to hear more from you !
@Raiyuden
@Raiyuden 7 ай бұрын
Do you know if Bellsofsteel also assembles + moves the equipment for apartments with elevators? Want to get a squat rack with some cable machines in a room I got here but I'm on the 6th floor and could have some limited door width.
@johnpaulumbalin7992
@johnpaulumbalin7992 7 ай бұрын
Road to 400k my brother!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Right around the corner!
@brettjosh
@brettjosh 7 ай бұрын
That barbell looks incredible
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 6 ай бұрын
It really is a dream come true, thank you so much Josh.
@bill_monty
@bill_monty 7 ай бұрын
First off, you are an inspiration to see just how nutty a natty physique can get with the dedication to the craft. And congrats on the custom barbell! And yea I think the reason I knew the big bulks and cuts were never for me is because I didn't get serious about lifting til my 30s, so it wasn't as tenable (though perhaps still doable) as it would've been had I did things a decade earlier. I started from lowly muscled high body fat physique with a slow big cut (~33-35lbs) down to fully visible abs and then gone from bulking to cutting since with none being greater than a 15lb difference in weekly averages. I'd say I have a standout physique in most gyms at this point in just under 5 years, so can't say it didn't work for me but I also know I may be lucky lol
@bradtarpley1029
@bradtarpley1029 7 ай бұрын
Havnt watched since the alpha destiny days. Good to see Phil’s still around
@thomasruckstuhl9980
@thomasruckstuhl9980 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your work Alex. The rings hanging from the ceiling of my corridor remind me daily of you. 👍
@rupakshk
@rupakshk 7 ай бұрын
As a beginner it is very hard to navigate the strength and fitness industry. After a few weeks researching Im oversaturated with content and it could not be more confusing. I dont know anything and I just want to find good information but I dont know who to trust. I dont know who is right. Coaches and Athletes arguing back and forth about the conjugate method for beginners and whether or not it is for beginners or not and for me it is like watching two high level astrophysicists arguing back and forth and I have absolutely no idea whos right, even if one has all the facts and is completely correct and the other one is full of st. I have no idea whos right because thats not my area of expertise. I wonder and ask myself why the most famous youtuber in the natural community doesnt have a complete training plan or even better an entire book or encyclopedia on how to start using the Conjugate Method as a normal average beginner person whos not an athlete not a powerlifter dont do competitions. A complete, comprehensive and detailed guide that shows a beginner no matter how old, kid or adult and no matter at what level someone is step by step how to train correctly with the Conjugate Method right from the start to. Alex please work on a program and on a introductory program for people who are not fit and ready to train with a barbell yet, who want an aesthetic physique just like everybody out there, but for people who want to be able to perform too. Run, jump, sprint, twist, throw, grab, carry, fight, etc. For beginners and average dudes who want the highest level of GPP they can get, to be prepared for everything life throws at them and more. With the plus of looking good without clothes and look like they lift and perform. How should people start the conjugate journey as natural beginners or average dudes. What are the basic steps over a long period of time, say ten plus years to achieve all this. I saw westside vs the world and fell in love with training like that but Im not a powerlifter nor an athlete. Im a dad who wants to become muscular strong and fit. I purchased the book of methods but I understand nothing and for a beginner like me who never trained with a barbell or weights its impossible to start with the help of the this complicated book from scratch. Therefore please Alex create a beginner course and sell it for whatever you want. Thank you
@monad40
@monad40 7 ай бұрын
brilliant comment, thanks brother
@tommyAndechs
@tommyAndechs 7 ай бұрын
great suggestion
@danielghesquiere2000
@danielghesquiere2000 7 ай бұрын
yes please
@mostmandrake1608
@mostmandrake1608 7 ай бұрын
While Alex hopefully works on this, you can check out The Bioneer, he already has a program and Ebook with the exact description you're asking. It's called Super Functional training 2.0
@tommyAndechs
@tommyAndechs 7 ай бұрын
I would buy that in a second
@a.zeu1TV
@a.zeu1TV 7 ай бұрын
This beard length looks amazing on u Alex And your current form is top tier bro mass and class
@saiborg3992
@saiborg3992 7 ай бұрын
Bro for real, amazing progress!!!
@shidous
@shidous 7 ай бұрын
Great Q&A video, I have a few large training periods focused on bench then arms, and after that I will start to incorporate more longevity exercises such as good mornings, BTN presses etc. And lowering training sessions per week as well
@o.p.9413
@o.p.9413 7 ай бұрын
A separate channel would go CRAZY. Would love to hear your gaming opinions
@10countboxing46
@10countboxing46 5 ай бұрын
As somebody who struggled (and is now working hard to) break out of the late novice phase may i recommend learning how to really push in the gym before doing any big bulks? Just get to a healthy weight and train really hard for the next year. You will get stronger and look better for it. Once you have proven you can push hard then bulk hard if you like. By the way this is coming from experience, i bulked hard without training hard enough in the gym (controlling eccentric, getting close to failure) and the results were disappointing
@MASCULINAVERSITY
@MASCULINAVERSITY 7 ай бұрын
Damn having alex with other topics would be 🔥🔥💯
@HDH640
@HDH640 7 ай бұрын
Can you talk about your plant based diet?
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
Certainly, soon.
@tommyAndechs
@tommyAndechs 7 ай бұрын
Where is the easiest place to start with weight training? How to build a solid base of GPP as an average older (40 years old) dude who wants to become more muscular, stronger, fit and healthier? What are the basics? I want to train twice or three times a week
@giovanninechi1617
@giovanninechi1617 7 ай бұрын
The Basics. Full body training 2/3 times per week. There is a plethora of information on this youtube channel amd many many others. Do your research
@anon1231
@anon1231 7 ай бұрын
Watch the the videos on this channel and you will get it 😄😄
@exhaustfumeaddict
@exhaustfumeaddict 7 ай бұрын
Look up “alpha destiny novice program” and just follow that for the weights. In terms of gpp, any kind of cardio twice a week will do the trick, run if you like running. The best way is to just start (also, the basics are barbell compound movements).
@leonardo9259
@leonardo9259 7 ай бұрын
Check out BOM fullbody 3x a week
@jakezaragoza6091
@jakezaragoza6091 7 ай бұрын
jacked old Man putting youngsters to shame !is the Goal!💪🏽
@yousseftelbe1
@yousseftelbe1 7 ай бұрын
Well deserved bro well done hard work paying off 💪🏽💪🏻
@username-bq8vl
@username-bq8vl 7 ай бұрын
Your latest cut transformation vid inspired me to start cutting, planning to drop from 80 to 65 kg at 178cm
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 ай бұрын
You're going to look shredded AF at 65kg, prepare to be shocked and be careful!
@BBBerti
@BBBerti 7 ай бұрын
YOO the gaming channel idea would be sick. We need more jacked and healthy public figures in the gaming community
@jonahkolosso1772
@jonahkolosso1772 7 ай бұрын
Hey man! Proud of your hard work on the cut! You look amazing! Would you ever consider talking about a day in the life of eating on your plant based diet such as the foods you eat! I’m interested and would like to give it a try!
@albertriza11
@albertriza11 7 ай бұрын
I have a couple questions for you: 1) Do you have any advice to lifters suffering from hypermobile elbows? 2) In 45 degree barbell back extensions, is there a difference between holding the barbell and having it on the neck? 3) Are abs and obliques worth training if the majority of the work is keeping a low bodyfat?
@MrBopper2888
@MrBopper2888 6 ай бұрын
Looking forward to growing old with you as well my guy!
@surrealistidealist
@surrealistidealist 7 ай бұрын
As Piccolo once said to Gohan: Watching *you grow* has helped *me grow.*
@bambik06
@bambik06 7 ай бұрын
Hey Alex. How should I approach a 3 month cut from 85 down to 75 kg (~190-165 pounds)? I think you once suggested to "rush" first few weeks and take a slower approach from there. How would you do it in my shoes? I plan on doing this next summer edit: thank you for answering my questions! 14:44
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