How To Tell If You're Training Hard Enough (Using Science)

Timestamps:
0:00 How To Tell If You're Training Hard Enough
9:14 Jeff Nippard (RPE Oopsie)
10:34 Chris Bumstead (RPE 10)
11:30 John Meadows (RPE 9)
12:11 Kai Greene (RPE 7-8)
12:36 Ronnie Coleman (RPE yeah buddy)
13:34 Alberto Nunez (RPE 9-10)
13:54 Greg Doucette (RPE 10)
14:40 Matt Ogus (RPE 8-9)
15:17 Stefi Cohen (???)
16:28 Sunny Andrews (???)
17:01 Jay Cutler (???)
† Watch the footnote to this video: What Does 0 RIR Really Look Like?
• What Does RPE 10 Reall...
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How do you know if you're training hard enough? Is there a low-end threshold for maximizing muscle growth? Should you train to failure "just in case"? In addition to answering these questions, I'm also analyzing the RPE (or RIR) of some bodybuilders including Jay Cutler, Chris Bumstead, John Meadows, Kai Greene, Ronnie Coleman, Alberto Nunez, Greg Doucette, Matt Ogus, Stefi Cohen and Sunny Andrews. I also discuss what the science says about the relationship between proximity to failure and rep speed. Enjoy!
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References
Failure Definition:
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
Rep Speed:
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
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www.massmember.com/products/m...
Review Article Supporting Training to Failure:
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
Training Volume Meta-Analyses:
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
weightology.net/the-members-a...
Non-Failure vs Failure Training:
www.sciencedirect.com/science...
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
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RPE and RIR:
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www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/do...
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About me: I'm a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I've been training for 12 years drug-free. I'm 5'5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked).
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Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

[@JeffNippard]

Do you think that set from Jay Cutler was hard enough to *maximize* hypertrophy? Why/why not?

[@shanbhagrohan]

Yes

[@hermie5556]

Man is definitely feeling it in his chest so yes

[@ClipHub777]

Yo

[@FarazSonic101]

Ya yeet

[@zachborstad562]

How do you push yourself in a workout is a hard as possible (including to failure) w/o injuring yourself??

[@ray5330]

Technical failure: when you break form Absolute failure: what my parents call me

[@Randylahey1998]

😂😂😂

[@TheOutlierToday]

🤣🤣🤣

[@6pac.]

Didn't see that coming 😂

[@michaeljhale23]

Take this comment to the top ladies and gents !

[@indonesiantricker7063]

Fuck im so deaddd

[@evelynn4273]

I heard the best range was 100 sit-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 squats followed by a 10k.

[@dc6953]

Completion may result in hard loss

[@abhinavwhat]

And then you go bald

[@acaruzs4900]

May also cause slight deformation in face structure with less detail and softer edges.

[@user-zy7jx2rn1j]

@@acaruzs4900 but also sudden ability to increase definition more than normal when mad.

[@iamapokerface8992]

10k what

[@bobbyz9052]

I've spent 10 years powerlifting, and unless I'm training for an event I always leave 1-2 reps in the tank. I find that doing that massively deceases the number of injuries I've had.

[@geovani60624]

I do it to not feel like shit after the training

[@chriseatmon32]

This makes a lot of sense.

[@jugular911]

@@geovani60624 no wonder i feel like sh*t after training all the time and need to sleep for about 1 hour afterwards, and then feel like i have very low testosterone and tendonitis in my knees and elbows the next day.

[@geovani60624]

@@jugular911 yeah, doing it never helps.

[@jugular911]

@@geovani60624 well i've been watching some videos from jeff nippard and athlean x and i think i'm overtraining. i'm doing too much volume and going to failure too often, so no wonder i've been feeling like sh*t so often.

[@Turboy65]

He didn't pass out mid lift, so he could have been training harder.

[@BusinessAndFitness]

No one does thumbnails better

[@littlebigson11]

Best one ive seen in a while

[@mikeyvesperlick6982]

Dekillsage

[@kewltony]

NO ONE THUMBS DUMBBELLS BETTER

[@sarmisthadwivedi4856]

IKR

[@josuegarduno7154]

Allow me to introduce you to InternetToday...

[@mountaindog1]

That was great work Jeff - I'd like to Jeff with glasses and purple shirt next time we train fyi :)

[@wread1982]

I taught him everything he knows 💪🏽

[@Jimlifts1]

Ah yes, wide dog himself

[@belindapanton719]

Ugh love both of you soooo much watched so many of both of your videos. Currently on a John Meadows binge right now and can I just say thankyou so much 🙏. New PT been in the industry for just over a year now and you've helped me heaps! Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

[@BartRovers_]

Don’t we all like to Jeff

[@JackgarPrime]

"To Jeff" is a verb that must be added to the lifting lexicon!

[@geovani60624]

I used to get all my sets to failure, then I noticed it was creating a defense mechanism in my brain where I would feel bad before training and as a result I would train less, then I decided to use a technique like this one and now I'm training a lot more and noticing more gains

[@IsabellaFerrazisa]

that's literally what i've been going through atm. i'm going to the gym max 4 times per week because everytime i leave my soul there. i'm glad to see that someone else has gone through this. i wasn't understanding why i was creating this aversion to training.

[@ictogon]

im the opposite i live for that shit. also ive been a runner for 8 years, lifting is so much more mentally easy than running, even when you go to absolute failure, so i'm just used to it.

[@arnoldmarcus3634]

My experience has been, train how I feel, if I feel good for going hard, I do, if not, I’ll go easier. Really helps with consistency. I also found that going with the goal of going hard every time was hurting consistency.

[@josephohrablo4866]

I’ve always mixed failure with non failure training per workout days. The majority of my isolation movements I’m hitting failure and sometimes beyond , while most compound movements I’m stopping 1-3 reps shy of failure . I’ve found this to be the sweet spot between intensity and fatigue management .

[@notimportant3686]

that's good, i think it also varies person to person or even exercise to exercise or muscle group to muscle group for the same person... for example, mostly to failure training gave me best results for my chest.... never to failure gave me best results on legs

[@josephohrablo4866]

@@notimportant3686 that’s a good point . I can do next to nothing intensity wise for my chest and it grows easily . With legs i really have to push to see appreciable gains .

[@theamazingguy150]

@@notimportant3686 same. My legs grow easily my chest needs to be tortured to have anything happen to it

[@paulhorbenko9560]

@@theamazingguy150 same, and rn I can bench 60kg, and press 200kg with legs

[@edwisongogo6326]

@@paulhorbenko9560 that's really good bro.

[@BrianKellyisGay]

“Is Jay training hard enough for growth?” *Looks at Him* Think so

[@RohannvanRensburg]

If by "training" you mean "trenning", then yes.

[@rasmus7400]

@Rakshit Joshi Lucky genetics

[@RohannvanRensburg]

@Rakshit Joshi Maybe not, but Jay wouldn't look anything at all like Jay without gear.

[@mikea6710]

Looks at Jay: yeah.. hmm.. nah, I think this lil pssy could do a little more of that paperweight reps..

[@edw0rd21]

@@RohannvanRensburg you with gear would look nothing like Jay without gear, speaking hypothetically ofcourse

[@MarioTomicOfficial]

Best video on the topic of training hard by far. I can only imagine how much work went into this. Great job man 🙏

[@stackered]

and it was all complete nonsense in the end

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

love seeing you here mario. Im a huge fan of yours

[@jugheadsrule]

Absolute rubbish! Mr RPE 6.5 Nippard makes it too complicated. Mountain Dog's video on RPE 10,12,13 etc, a few weeks ago, was much better. Train hard, especially if you're natural. Simples

[@stackered]

@@jugheadsrule Nippard is a fake natty who is smaller than a real natty and he contradicts himself with every other video using pubmed studies with n=3. but people think he's scientific. preying on all the gym noobies who don't lift hard enough or eat enough and are looking for that one secret thing that'll make them big...its hard work, that's it!

[@jugheadsrule]

9:30 What a muppet! This guy is telling is followers, mostly inexperienced fanbois to use RPE as a measure of how hard to train when he, with 15+ years of lifting experience can't get close to estimating his RPE.

[@adventurefj819]

I have noticed that sometimes I go into my workouts with a toxic mindset, or i have personal issues that happen to come up during the workout and even though I have enough energy to do more reps, my mind will create a failure point much sooner than my actual physical failure point. Working out with a good mindset is much more beneficial physically, IMO. Great work on the videos Jeff, Keep it up!

[@dankensoulsen4014]

My toxic mindset makes those weights move faster

[@jackohounslea6808]

@@dankensoulsen4014 freut mich, i feel it depends, it makes me more exploosiiv

[@andreawilson6887]

Me. Too.

[@growingthegarden]

It's also good to have a friend to go with because they can push you when you really need it

[@BigfootUnibrowMan]

Wait... your demons make you weaker?? I tend to go past my limits to the point I am approaching serious injury when I have a lot on my mind. End of my last relationship was the best gains I ever had, but I fucked up my rotator cuffs benching. I had to take ~6 months off and I lost all those sweet gains lol.

[@YTesting]

Mind blowing how much work you've put into this video, thanks for this!

[@memetheman1193]

This is my vote to make the official RPE scale range from "yeah buddy" to "aint nothin' but a peanut"

[@wilaustu]

I agree, and "Light weight baby" should be an RPE 9

[@jeremy1755]

the scream at 13:02 represents RPE 10

[@benjaminadams735]

"Everyone wants to be a body builder but noone want to lift no heavy a** weight" *Unracks weights and then screams "BUT I do it THOUGHHH" and cranks out backsquats with 700 pounds of solid a** weight, is RPE 11

[@mikea6710]

Amplified and pitch occillation of "Woooo" indicates decay in quantified set range

[@GavinJBerry-kq1jq]

“Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder”

[@matteofabrizio409]

Honestly the answer to 90% of fitness/strength questions like this is: "it depends..'

[@JackgarPrime]

Or if you're a fan of a certain lifting doctor (actual doctor, not a meme "doctor"), its N U A N C E D

[@notsosecretsnacker5218]

@@JackgarPrime no no no, they're sponsored by big Pharma. So many Pharma stimulus cheques dude

[@devshashOG]

amen

[@KurokamiNajimi]

Leaving reps in the tank should almost always be done. Only someone with excellent recovery genetics can be using 100% effort with the right about of volume and intensity. Notice I said the right about of volume and intensity. Doing 3x10 when you’ve been lifting for 5 years already isn’t gonna cut it. You should be doing 3x3 and maxing out in addition to high volume sets to make optimal gains as an advanced lifter. You aren’t gonna be able to go all out when training like that. You could and should go all out if you insist on sticking with the less optimal 3x10 route similar to how you wouldn’t tell someone can do 100 push ups to stop at 80 reps

[@montgomeryfrenwheringwerth5584]

Best thing to do is to just train often. I used to lift just for fun. I hit a 500lb deadlift after 3 years. Didn't follow a program, didn't follow any diet and maybe got about 60-80g of protein a day. Relatively trash genetics. All I did was go to the gym everyday, squat or deadlift, bench when i felt too sore to do anything with my lower body. I'd usually stay in the 3-8 rep range and just do 3-5 sets depends on the amount of reps. I think the reason nobody can agree the best way to train is because anything works. Your body will always adapt to your training.

[@Helixal]

Always impressed how you don’t come off as arrogant how well you’re trained and focused on what’s right. You keep me going from the research and your determination to disseminate good value to the fitness community. Thank you!

[@alcazar123456]

Like a lot of guys, I came up in the gym thinking that it wasn’t a real set set unless you went to failure, but now I think the potential gains doesn’t outweigh the potential for injury and longer recovery time. I think leaving a few in the tank and focusing on diet and progressive overload is much more effective.

[@RishabhSharma10225]

The problem is, most people aren't going to true failure even though they think they are. It just hurts so they stop the set saying they went to failure bro.

[@RishabhSharma10225]

How often do you see someone do a 5 second rep?

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

I never thought trying to get some gains would be so complicated. I feel really discouraged as a relatively new lifter. I’ve been going for about half a year

[@fawazahmed4978]

@@thenelsonbruhs722watch greg doucette, this science stuff hardly applies to us regular people. the gist is track ur training and track diet. how hard should you train? harder than last time forget about reps in reserve or whatever most people cannot judge accurately

[@rrteppo]

​@@fawazahmed4978also most people starting off should not be lifting heavy enough for going to failure to cause injury.

[@rychier6994]

Jay's form is so locked in it looks like he's on a smith machine....

[@dallasdominguez2224]

Was literally smooth as butter. So satisfying.

[@trevbarlow9719]

@@dallasdominguez2224 how can squat form be anything like a food condiment?

[@rodrigozanabria2978]

@@trevbarlow9719 its not a condiment i eat my butter raw and you should too

[@StephanieButtermore]

Well worth the time and effort you put into this one, this video is amazing 👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

[@JeffNippard]

thank you love! thanks for being my go to video peer-reviewer! haha

[@kingdas5796]

U r still in greg's dreams...he is still saying u r extremely good lookin while he is slepin..😜

[@nicklausss]

Steph you are THICC. Sending love from here

[@hughduncan3645]

@@JeffNippard hey Jeff I think this girl has a crush on you... go for it 😉😆

[@mountaindog1]

absolutely 100%

[@LivingLikeLu]

Been binge watching your videos over the past few days ever since I found your video about fat loss with Sohee Lee, Dr. Eric Helms, among others. All I have to say is this channel is gold and I can see your passion bleed through the editing, content, and general videography quality. Thank you for your passion and knowledge that you’re sharing with me. Best regards, a young man looking to obtain the biggest of backs.

[@todo9633]

It's fascinating that humans have been instinctively teaching themselves all this stuff through experience for millenia. Some ancient greek probably taught his gymbros all this stuff and ate a diet strikingly similar to the modern recommendations for optimal lean muscle growth without any of the science.

[@patrick9445]

Times have changed....but human bodies function the same as they did 3000 years ago

[@eduardonavarro4172]

@@patrick9445 how damm good you say it

[@taefithendo]

fuccing trial and error 🔥 they knew what they were doing bc of science. their science

[@mamenamamena]

Actually gladiators mainly ate grains and still grew muscle.

[@celibie1]

@@mamenamamena You can get buffed af just eating vegans stuff. When u look at a bull u only see muscles, how did they grow it when they didnt eat meat, only grass? But u sure need to eat alot more vegi's.

[@arthurlinkhorn804]

Can we just appreciate that Jeff dresses up in a polo, gloves and glasses in a public gym to make these videos

[@JD83000]

It's Canada though, he won't stand out

[@nottheone582]

Still the fittest guy in his gym lol it's canada

[@1ma4ighter]

What's a polo?

[@livintolearn7053]

Don't forget the crocs.

[@thomfisher4926]

@@1ma4ighter a type of shirt.

[@Kugo]

dear jeff- do these theories apply to bedroom performance? thanks

[@braydonmccormack6191]

Always have a few strokes in reserve if your doing the pull out method 🤣

[@soldierside365]

@@braydonmccormack6191 can confirm. Saved me from an African village worth’s of children

[@Ben.N]

JAMITTY

[@NoEvidenZ]

Of course, that's where the term "one rep max" comes from.

[@Mojayjay]

Thank you for the video! This is the first time I'm seeing training till failure. I've started exercises at home recently and I was looking a lot like the you with the purple shirt instead of pushing myself just a little more. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@thomasfranson3542]

Jeff! Thank you. This is the most THE MOST challenging thing to push and gage while lifting solo for me and why a trainer is sometimes necessary. It is undoubtedly why I hit plateaus and never get past time. This info is much needed!!! Thank you so much for all the great content!

[@HASH562]

I swear I’m not seeing things but “bro science Jeff” looks bigger than normal Jeff 😐

[@JeffNippard]

blocked :P

[@Cloud29065]

Conspiracy theory dawg

[@justhair17]

I mean we all know Bro Jeff is the GOAT. Deep down, even Jeff knows it

[@ssholum]

Nerd Jeff dang near ripping the sleeves on his polo looks biggest, if you ask me.

[@espendennis]

I think bro science Jeff actually is his twin brother who doesn't know he is filmed as a bad example.

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

I can’t wait to both watch this vid and then see the Gregory follow up. Lol.

[@niuredblack]

King of 🍦 has spoken!

[@devinwilson1513]

Another video where Greg just parrots what the actual video says, adds no content, and tells us to buy his cookbook

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

@@devinwilson1513 Well I’m in the new cookbook so I’m in total support of people buying. 😂

[@devinwilson1513]

@@Exercise4CheatMeals haha fair enough

[@bronsondiamond2025]

Exactly the information I needed and more. Frick man, you've always gone deep with the science on these topics and I salute you.

[@carolinewojcik6632]

I really enjoy your explanations with thorough research reviews :) I just recently started taking weight training seriously and I am seeing results and feeling great! Honestly fallen in love with lifting Currently binge watching your videos lol

[@FramedProductions]

I just gotta say props for that barbell transition edit at 5:35

[@falafels8445]

Just went back and watched. Chef’s kiss.

[@krishnaprassad454]

Jeff's the best fitness content creator like wtf all of his content are free, love from India

[@Abhi-tb5ww]

Much better than all the crap they peddle in the indian fitness community

[@mokshgupta6110]

Agreed... So much bs is filled here...!

[@josephsmth646]

@@mokshgupta6110 absouletely we Indian make a lot of content just by copying more often than not

[@gatsu7742]

@@josephsmth646 I hope they would just shut up and copy Jeff but instead they have give absolutely stupid advice.

[@FirstNameLastName-gq3uv]

@@Abhi-tb5ww Not just India mate, half to 3/4 of KZbin is filled with shitty advice. Videos like these are gems.

[@dariocamargo5295]

Always a pleasure to hear you explaining anything

[@TheGCJourney]

I can't remember ever enjoying a fitness video like this so much. You're awesome ❤

[@RobertNowland]

Jeff out here making mini Netflix documentaries about lifting and I’m here for it

[@pbshumanity8977]

For REAL

[@gokhandemiray2386]

My observations of the first workout after watching the video: 1- I learned my true potential. 2- I realized how lazy I was doing my workouts. Like RPE 5-7. 3- I was so exhausted after finishing the workout. I didn't even want to move my fingers. 4- Even though I was so exhausted, I felt great. 5- This video totally changed my perception about how it is like working hard enough. Thank you for this ultra-high quality video Jeff! I hope you make a lot of gains :)

[@jooshualewis1872]

Update on how much stronger you got from learning this?

[@Jason32Bourne]

Update on how much stronger you got from learning this?

[@gokhandemiray2386]

I didn't have much time to apply these methods due to mandatory military service back then but for 2 months I've seen significant results strength wise. I am 178 cm height, 92 kg male. FYI, I wasn't using any supplements like whey protein etc. only good diet and I mostly do this sport for fun that's why I didn't get into much of these stuff. At the end of applying these methods I was able to do 20 straight pull-ups (like in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jSZXyPocd4a8k), max 60-70 push-ups (depends on how rested I am), during arm workout I was able to do 40 kg barbell curl which was 30 kg before, tried 1 rpm when full rested and before workout it was 60-65 kg. During my military service I was still able to do 20 pull-ups but it dropped to 15-17 because you don't get to choose what to eat and what to do in military moslty and I hurt my left elbow there I'm not able to do anything related to body building or fitness until it heals. So that's all information I can give you I hope you guys try what Jeff said in this video and see significant results for yourselves.

[@hart2678]

This training til failure method WORKS. When i was a kid 15-16 I never trained til failure til i was about 18-19. when i started lifting at 15-16 i would only train with a 4-5 rpe on everything EXCEPT dips, deadlifts and squats, because i was exceptionally good at dips and i loved doing them over other forms of exercise like pull ups/chin ups bench ect, i was also naturally gifted with squats and deadlifts so i trained harder with those my sqaut was over 300 at 155 pounds and my deadlift 225. l i built AMAZING triceps and legs and couldn’t get the other parts of my body to grow until i was 18-19 and i was more experienced and comfortable exerting myself on other lifts, i hurt my Rotator cuffs doing bench with bad form whilst performing an rpe of 8-9 and I couldn’t even do push ups the same for a while so my chest lagged and i was scared to push for a while, once i started pushing i was gaining FAST. In hs when i started lifting i was about 5-8 i grew to 5-10 at 18-19, when i was 15-16 i was STUCK at 155 pounds. When i hit 18-19 i began gaining muscle FAST, hit 175-180 EASILY still had abs felt great. Til recently I didn’t feel as though it was my exertion level in the workouts , i always attested it to my eating as well as training frequency and variations . Since i stuck to squats deadlifts and dips mostly in my youth and didn’t do much of anything else, once i started training hard on other lifts gains went crazy. As well as variating my dip form from completely vertical to a slight angle to hit more of my chest. As well as form changes to my bench to activate more chest and contract my Back for stabilization. Form and rpe of 8-9 are OPTIMAL the best way to train. My other mistake was also over training , too many reps and not enough rest. My football coach not only gave me bad form advice for bench but also made us train WAY too much as youth💀. He meant well, my body ALWAYS ached, my upper body that it. Not my legs, my legs were RARELY sore😂

[@hart2678]

If you train with an rpe of 8-9 get adequate rest and target all Muscle groups, you can get away with 2 training sessions a week every now and then to optimize recovery, 3 days a week isn’t necessary if you know how to program and can workout for an hour, there were weeks i hit upper body lower body in one workout 2 times a week. And i was able to get cardio in as playing basketball or another sport to make it fun, i felt great, the third day of training was playing the sport

[@beauricard6726]

Hey Jeff, I think using the same analytics (RPE/RIR) measurements while instead determining the most optimal path for strength progression would be extremely interesting.

[@tsanjoubrahma7763]

dude this is information gold! Thank you so much I can't imagine finding a better articulated video

[@exzz1487]

Me: "yo why does the protein shake smell so bad after a while?" Jeff: " well actually there is a study.."

[@rooost9856]

CONOR MURPHY

[@Joel-rf4sk]

@@rooost9856 divine

[@ganganaperera3877]

😂

[@ganganaperera3877]

@@rooost9856 u know what protein shake he talking about 💀

[@BlueStarNutraceuticals]

Loved the RPE/RIR Baywatch scene 6:24 haha. Great breakdown of training intensities and effort levels required for growth 💪

[@zxsw85]

Babe Jeff

[@arabdadgodx69]

well, Im throwing away my gym polos now, thanks

[@iiisfet]

One of the best musculation video i’ve ever seen. Thank you !

[@zacjoslin83]

Your ability to read, interpret, and teach research data is fantastic. Great video!

[@kerel4417]

I love how Greg is highest on the thumbnail

[@falafels8445]

It’s accurate 😅

[@countofst.germain6417]

It's taking the piss out of him

[@suprlite]

Yup. A friendly little bro-war 😄

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

Jeff’s voice sounds so relaxing and even tone doing the voice over while working out it turns into the Hulk!

[@warrenpennick2979]

Wow, Jeff. When I thought I’d seen every topic covered, here you are bringing up something like this. Fascinating. Great job.

[@zapit24]

I found this video very informative, good job combing through all the research, I personally have gone over in my head wondering if a workout was good enough and then pushing too hard next time requiring me rest longer. Thanks for this video on the optimal training effort, cheers

[@lochanramudayalan2076]

Sometimes I wonder how so much of Jeff's content is free. Literally the best fitness content out there.

[@phillipkoenig6916]

I just finished your hypertrophy program and the gains are speaking for themselves! Cant wait to start your power building program!

[@JeffNippard]

awesome!! Happy to hear that and keep me posted!

[@Rin-id2sd]

I am on fifth week of the program Jeff thank you. Best gains ever I had with any program.

[@andreawilson6887]

Bless you for including John Meadows and Ronnie Coleman along with this solid information. Thanks as always Jeff

[@Dude29]

Unparalleled quality of information! Well done!

[@chn3141]

Most people: I'VE GOT 2 MORE Jeff: THAT'S RPE 8

[@tylerdurden4396]

From the hype I thought you were posting a transformation or “story so far” kind of video. It is truly inspiring that you love creating your art so much that you’d hype a training science video. Everybody should take note of how to pour your soul into your work, whatever it is.

[@Stickyickygnar]

Appreciate all the time you spend making these videos! You are so great at educating thank you!

[@huudacris]

Always cranking out the great content! Love your passion Jeff!

[@Tagperson]

Stefi is such as beast Jesus Christ. Even Jeff is in disbelief seeing that video lol.

[@bogechoginson3728]

A tough-as-bricks drive + a splash of steroids = massive strength.

[@grathanh8554]

Sumo deadlifts look like this a lot of times Sumo pullers usually say that when you are off the floor it looks like RPE 0 but on look out it looks like RPE 10 Im a bit stunned jeff didn't know that about sumo deadlifts

[@322aareyn]

@@grathanh8554 pretty sure that's the opposite of what sumo is. Its usually really hard off the floor and then it moves fast

[@grathanh8554]

@@322aareyn that's exactly what i meant to say but i switched the RPEs lol

[@322aareyn]

@@grathanh8554 ahh gotcha

[@norelon]

How to know Jeff is close to failiure, he starts biting his shirt.

[@paulwhite9242]

his poor shirt. I have to get on my kids for doing that because it chews holes in the thing!

[@Anonymous-yh4ol]

This was a 💎. PRICELESS! Much appreciated. Thanks Jeff

[@reggiea9675]

Incredible video Jeff. Super well explained, so many examples, always a nuanced opinion. I love it!

[@shin-jo2801]

There are *SO MUCH* effort being put in this video. damn you workin hard jeff 👌

[@CodiTC]

Unreal content yet again. I can say with confidents I would not be where I am today with out your effort and knowledge Jeff, thank you.

[@taipeipersonality]

Great video. I went in thinking, “Crap. He’s probably going to tell me I’m doing everything wrong for muscle growth.” Thankfully, I’m already usually getting pretty close to failure. This inspired me to push harder to maximize my training. Thanks for all the great info!

[@khangle1046]

i love watching the sets that he does in the background of the video, just watching it feels so raw and real. i can just feel the effort just from watching it

[@GVS]

Great video. I think this is a good summary of the topic, and certainly also answers the question "Does Jeff Nippard train hard" as well.

[@nobly94]

This is absolutely gold content my man. Appreciate your attention to detail and utter intolerance to bro science

[@brandonmoini7009]

My advice is to train as hard as you can, while it’s still fun and enjoyable. Training hard for 4 months doesn’t really matter if you’re gonna hate the gym and stop training

[@dyxs1135]

Jeff always come in clutch for looking at a different perspective on training. A video I never thought I'd ever need. Nice video man.

[@ijmwpiano]

I feel like I just watched a documentary. Great work!

[@robo3915]

So much info in your videos I always watch them a few times,take notes, then add it to my program ( which is your 5 day a week full body one atm)

[@Oatskii]

Imagine having Jeff as your personal trainer

[@jaggeronstott]

Honestly truly under rated knowledge shown here.Very cool to think about! Especially considering a lot of people do these variations but don’t know the science behind it. Awesome video!

[@conallhalpenny2875]

Definitely one of the best videos I’ve ever seen, by anyone! Keep up the brilliant work man

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

This channel is now my go-to for weight training information and tips. Thanks, Jeff. New(ish) sub.

[@amirleon996]

Out of many vids, THIS was extremely interesting, great work.

[@zachary_smith1]

It’s so rare I learn anything of value from videos these days. A little because I have been doing this 25 years. And also because it’s the same stuff the same way over and over. But this video is pure educational gold. In both content subject and delivery. Great video. Learned a couple things too.

[@juanprado4646]

No joke one of your best videos yet. I’m an exercise science graduate and I appreciate the time to find what the literature is saying. Great job!!

[@haleyblazer6462]

This video was great, as a beginner who is three months into lifting this really helped me. Also, appreciate the research put into it!

[@Owen-C1997]

I've been watching him for years and learned so much! He's really knowledgeable and explains things very well. I hope you enjoy the gains you're gonna make!!

[@andrewdeez_]

I’ve trained for a long time with a friend, we have opposing body types, I am 6 foot and stocky and he was 6’5 and slim. During our lifts I was always amazed at how he could grind out lifts during the last few reps of a set when he was pushing to his absolute max, it’s like he always had a bit more to slowly grind it up. For my sets, as soon as I’m close to failure, once I hit the wall I really hit the wall, it was quite amazing. Could go solidly until that last rep then it just wouldn’t move no matter what. For that reason, looking at Jays facial expressions I think it was RPE 8.8, so basically a 9. Obviously this is anecdotal but I really do believe in there being key differences in the way our muscles work in those last few sets approaching failure. Great video as always!

[@hawaiidispenser]

Love how precise Jeff's videos are with the science. We are so lucky to have him.

[@Mariahashley92]

Thank you for being one of the only male youtubers to include examples of women lifters (even if they are to show the exceptions to the rule)!

[@KevloTubes]

Dude, your videos are absolutely so amazing and informative. So glad I came across this

[@flake8382]

5:00 in and I am at awe as to the dedication to following the science. Bravo sir! You are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@integrativenutrition7201]

Hi Jeff, I believe this can be counted as one of the top 3 uploads ever. Such a vast & deep knowledge shared in most effective flow. Kudos to you buddy 👏🏼

[@daredevill0407]

Jesus man the quality of Jeff's videos and the amount of detail in edits, pure information and referencing whilst also making these easy to understand is insane, sick video.

[@mattesforluls8673]

Bro love you and greetings from Germany. You helped me so much with developing a deep understanding of my body and how to train with proper form. Thank you for you content it literally changed my life for the better. Keep up the good work bro

[@user-ot7bw3tx7i]

Great video! So much research and work done. Really impressive 👍🏼💪🏼

[@isabellanavarro5743]

This video was very helpful, I've been experimenting with reps to failure recently. The way you present the science has been extremely helpful. I can now make much better educated decision for my training.

[@LevysFitness]

HAHA if you train SMART, PROFESSIONAL and ACCORDING TO THE ANATOMY - thats hard enough. Great vid bro ;)

[@user-rn7nc2un8t]

אחלה לויס

[@ilayziv2423]

כמו שצריך

[@mihailmilev9909]

I have no idea what these replies are but sure

[@user-rn7nc2un8t]

@@mihailmilev9909 ha ha, KZbinr from our cuntrey

[@amitsklan8409]

אחלה ג'ף

[@Ibbelino]

Really well put together video and really educational. Good job dude.

[@nifereipcard]

Thank you so much for this. Super functional information that I needed just at the right time in my training.

[@taonoman]

Thanks a lot for this, Jeff. It really made a difference in my training and I realized how I was limiting myself. Cheers!

[@jacemcdaniel01]

havent watched it yet...but this thumbnail is gold lmaoooo

[@NoMirr0r]

Awesome video dude. As always. Taking this to the bank. I must say though, I knew all this, (or thought I *knew) but like your “how strong should you be” video, its reallly affirming. Also, straight money for showing those getting into this stuff. Already sent it to a bro I’m training in the ways of the force.

[@YourFitnessQuest]

Jeff, your videos are always so well thought out. Good quality and production value as usual. I appreciate your style as opposed to so many channels that use, hype, sensationalism, and bro science.

[@GustavoHenrique-tj2pp]

Let's just appreciate how much effort Jeff put in this vid!!

[@SpiritlinkProject]

Let’s not. Could sum this whole thing up in three sentences

[@kdayungan2219]

Jay was a high volume type of guy who does 20 sets or more which is also why he never really went to all out failure

[@tenzinchoegyal7403]

Thanks for sharing and as always great video Jeff!

[@untitled6391]

what an excellent video. one of your best.

[@justingutierrez2283]

Great job man, so much effort was obviously put into this video. Keep pushing out great information, it has really helped my training.

[@Sanjay116]

This is the peaks of quality and research on a topic. Jeff's a legend!

[@justanotherspectator9]

you had me by 3 min. Love seeing quality research supported content

[@OperationsAndSmoothProductions]

I like the good old 6 seconds down, 1 second up! Plus static holds mixed with traditional training. Good post.