Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 517 - Ditch The Barbell - Doug Brignole

[@stevefoxrox]

RIP Doug Brignole, thanks for all the knowledge

[@Theo5555]

Doug brignole is the man with the most and above all the RIGHT knowledge about which exercises to do for which muscle group. Doug has 40 years of weight training experience and is a scholar in human body biomechanics. It's ridiculous when you see most fitness youtube channels doing exercises for muscle groups they think they are training, but reality is usually different. If you want to finally make some progress after all these years of training, follow Doug Brignole for a while and you know that you were actually training wrong (wrong exercises) all these years. Doug talks about bodybuilding, so exercise with the goal of growing the muscles as much as possible.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Doug made us question everything.

[@25johnlowe]

Exactly. He made me actually think about the exercises I was doing and realise most I hadn't even considered which actual muscle it was trying to work and therefore how effective it was. Completely trained my training thanks to Doug just a shame I didn't find out about his work sooner

[@Ematuresco]

@@MarkBellsPowerProject Kudos to both of you - the left guy was very observative and listening and so was the right guy, takeing notes and trying to low body train with arch during the show :) so you profited both immensly out of it.

[@bmledoux]

So glad Doug is getting more exposure... I bought his then ebook back in 2016 and it changed the game for me. It is material that if often met w contempt by most mainstream folks... so pumped they were open to listening and asked awesome questions

[@pacificbase]

Me too. This video will become a youtube classic.

[@robbarker4214]

Same Brian like I said all them years back Game changer 💪🏻

[@quincysmith8712]

Doug B is the BEST! I’ve been learning from him for years. Never thought I would see him on Mark’s show. Props Mark to having an open mind to Doug’s message.

[@DRH06]

Anyone on the fence just give Doug's methods a try for one month. Your body aches will go away and your muscles will grow. Will never go back to traditional lifts again!

[@ohno837]

So true

[@METAL__MECHANIC]

I couldn't imagine not deadlifting or squatting again, but I'm definitely willing to give his methods ago. Heavy compound movements are "fun" and you have to enjoy what you are doing, but my body could definitely use a break from doing them the majority of my workouts

[@25johnlowe]

@@METAL__MECHANIC I follow Doug's training now after doing a more traditional workout for years before. Seen waaaay more progress with Doug's method. Like you I enjoy squatting sometimes so do it occasionally, but it isn't the main focus any more. Give it a try.

[@justinhall3073]

@@25johnlowe I'm in the same boat as Robert. I'm going to start looking in and doing some of his programming, but I'm curious if it works so well, did you see big jumps in your squat and deadlift strength?

[@25johnlowe]

@@justinhall3073 not huge jumps but that isn't my main focus. I feel like Doug's training method is more for hypertrophy than strength and that's my main focus. My training is going great and no more occasional niggles/injuries from the compound lifts. My legs are truly fried after some full on sets of leg extension and seated leg curls, really feel it. I use high reps to start and then pyramid the weight up and reps down as I go (wich doug reccomends) to get the benefits of both high and low rep training. Give it a go, see what you think

[@TheCatseyepub]

Been working out for 40 years and have seen the most growth since adopting Doug's method since 2016. Specifically doing decline db chest press and stopping incline chest press and doing lat pull ins have really been a game changer.

[@TheCatseyepub]

Also, incorporating weighted sissy squats have done more for my quads than 40 years of barbell squats.

[@peternagy-im4be]

Lat pull ins are real hard to get right and feel the exercise.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Agreed, I can never appropriately get good chest activation on inclines, total waste.

[@quincysmith8712]

I’ve been exclusively doing the Brig 20 movements for over a year now. Just out of curiosity I did bench press, pull ups and leg press last week and hit PR in all movements. I was shocked. Wish I had this knowledge 25 years ago.

[@METAL__MECHANIC]

I'm definitely gonna give his methods a shot. I'm going on 40 and have been feeling more banged up lately. Last few years I've been spinning my wheels powerlifting and haven't really made any progress.

[@treasurethetime2463]

Talk about not wanting the conversation to end. This is more interesting than any movie I've seen in years. The average view time must be off the chain for a KZbin video. Can't lie I really had to open my mind for this one. The more I heard, the less crazy the guy sounded.

[@richbrake9910]

Brignole rocks. Known him since 1979

[@dennis85573]

@@richbrake9910 Brignole not only rocks, he kicks ass as well!

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Glad you found this one interesting man. We didn't want it to end either!

[@RazvanSuican]

Finally this man saved your asses! You should thank Mr. Brignole

[@ricksikora7270]

Doug has always had a great mind. Way above most trainers.

[@traylaitken-cade6112]

Doug has the greatest mind in the fitness industry.

[@joojotin]

You have all my respect for always learning more information from people who arent that popular in the fitness industry. Most people are too stuck on their ways. Loved this episode!

[@TheChris403]

This is one of those podcasts that make you rethink everything in your training.

[@pacificbase]

Doug is on fire here. This episode will be a classic. Will watch this in 10 years. Almost unbelievable. The information comes from him like jet li kung fu moves. Precision and amazement. Doug Brignole ??? ...WTF !!!!

[@richbrake9910]

Except Without the Camera/Hollywood intervention....lol

[@jordanskalski352]

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[@ModeratelyFitAsian]

Every week i watch new informational podcasts, articles, etc. This is the best one i've seen in quite a while. Thank you Doug.

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

My shoulders don’t hurt no more since I’ve been listening and applying Doug’s style of training

[@tahmids4082]

Have to thank Ric Drasin and his show for this, without him I probably wouldn't have heard of Doug. My training program was as "bro" as it used to get with shoulder discomfort and all. Started listening to Doug and everything he said made perfect sense. Fast forward today, following his book I have no injuries and my physique is the best it has ever been. And thanks to you guys for helping him get more exposure, great show!

[@groovecouple4644]

Same, saw Ric’s interview with Doug...RIP Ric

[@tahmids4082]

@@johnc8666 "Quack" haha, I guess this is why people often call bodybuilders meatheads. They don't wanna accept anything more than what they already know, whether it's right or wrong 🤣what you call quack is basic logic and biomechanics

[@groovecouple4644]

@@tahmids4082 John C does sound like a dumb shite doesn’t he? I’ve been lifting over 30 years , 705lb squat at under 200lb, 460 bench at around 190 when I was younger , and deadlifted in the low sixes at the same weight. I can’t do that anymore, even if I went back on gear, so Doug Brignole’s approach is better for me now personally

[@groovecouple4644]

@@tahmids4082 the pumps are awesome doing those high reps too

[@tahmids4082]

@@groovecouple4644 exactly, same here. I used to squat well over 500 pounds regularly, and with proper form, yet my knees were battered. Some exercises just takes a toll on our bodies no matter how "reasonably" or properly we do it if they aren't mechanically correct in the first place. Btw those are some impressive numbers man!

[@bryandufrene3657]

Been following Doug for years. So glad he is beginning to get a wider audience. To those searching for scientifically based information on resistance training this is the best I've seen! I fully recommend his book and courses.

[@canadianboymike8747]

Loved this episode. Doug is the man I never even heard of! I’m going to dig into all his stuff now.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Really happy to read this, we feel Doug should be known world wide!

[@pacificbase]

He done interviews on Rics Corner. 90% of people know him from there.

[@robbarker4214]

Game changer I found out about Doug around 2015 . All this stuff he talks about isn’t an opinion it’s all 100% provable facts . Getting the certification was one of the best things I’ve ever done . I’ve bin waiting for years for you and Doug to do this so pleased you got him on . Keep up the grate work 🧠💪🏻

[@soofitnsexy]

watch all the episodes from Rics Corner! LEGENDARY

[@richbrake9910]

Canadian Boy, I first knew him in the 1970s when we worked out at the same gym. I can tell even though he did not have all of this knowledge back then, he always questioned everything, and seemed to be slightly ahead of everyone when it came to the aspects of his workout design.

[@Biz613]

This is pure biomechanics and physics. It’s brilliant. Functional compound lifts are great for overall stimulus/power lifting as multiple muscle groups are contributing simultaneously to execute the movement, but for bodybuilding purposes, isolation movements are far more effective when trying to sculpt a physique.

[@soofitnsexy]

not only that iso movements and secondary movements will make you super strong! besides big

[@IvanM272]

Yes. This you need to get stronger at every cost on the main free weight lifts or you will never progress mentality was something someone made up and people keep repeating it.

[@hushai5154]

Snake oil salesman.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@hushai5154 what do you use the oil for?? strange comment

[@hushai5154]

@@soofitnsexy Self promotion. At 60 years old and having been in, around, and involved in the industry from the age of 16 I have seen fads come and go. I remember his methodology being promoted in the 90's by a guy who's name escapes me now. It has very limited use (injury rehab), besides that the only thing it creates is a lack of functional strength and a decrease in overall development.

[@xNickTheBrickx]

I got Doug's book and it completely changed my paradigm. Felt like leaving a religion. A lot of people who start training for aesthetics and health get mIssion creep to "strength goals" and dogma passed down from generations and completely undercut their original goals left and right. I feel like he saved me from a lot of problems down the road.

[@lorddeathspit1124]

This episode gave me the feels. Reminds me of Doug being on Ricks Corner.As always Dough was amazing.

[@lesterdiamond12]

Miss the Equalizer. RIP

[@lorddeathspit1124]

@@lesterdiamond12 Indeed.

[@VanguardSound7]

WOW! i just posted the exact same thing. Their chemistry was amazing. Ric lives on through Doug.

[@alfreedom3971]

When you listen to Doug explain movements, it's like going to the gym for your brain.

[@Shagley]

I’ve been using dougs training methods for years now. So glad to see him on here so good choice Mark. The man knows what he’s on about, my body has never looked so good since I dropped squats bench and deadlifts. Recovery is way better, get pumped from doing half the weights i used to and can see way more definition in all areas. This is the way forward

[@Golden2Talon]

but your mass is gone

[@Shagley]

@@Golden2Talon like i said I’ve never looked better. Not trying to be huge or bulk up like a stay puff marshmallow man so i can then cut down 🤦🏻‍♂️ I look good all the time and no more bad back now either. Smashed myself up for years training heavy and it worked for a while. Now I’m 42 and can’t do that anymore. This way works just fine

[@Golden2Talon]

@@Shagley ok with that goal you doing it right now. but i tested doug method for 2 years and my goal is mass, i became smaller instead

[@davepazz580]

@@Golden2Talon Then you didn't train correctly or take in enough calories/enough rest...

[@real77630]

Gave my college professor Wayne Westcott copy of Doug's book he said it was one of the best 📚 body mechanics books out well written and Doug made it easy for people to understand biomechanics. Wayne actually changed his workout because of Doug book.

[@25johnlowe]

Awesome. Great to see Doug getting another platform to share his knowledge. Really wish I'd discovered him sooner. His book is a must read for anyone interested in resistance training. Makes so much sense and explains everything extremely clearly.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

You and me both!

[@TheresaTrychanel5]

I use to watch him on ric’s corner pod cast ...super knowledgeable. Great show guys.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

thank you so much.

[@TheresaTrychanel5]

@@MarkBellsPowerProject yw ☺️

[@skullcrackers187]

Yep, watched everyone of those episodes. 😥

[@soofitnsexy]

Rics was the BEST!!! RIP

[@wmartonejr]

This episode is even better after getting, reading and applying Doug’s book/exercises!!

[@aldocipriotti6752]

Yes! About time Doug got on one of the bigger platforms. Huge fan of Doug. This will rub the ‘Bros’ a bit, but listen with a open mind, this information is not revolutionary but just common sense. Hope Doug continues to get more exposure. Great podcast gentleman I have not tuned in a while but when I saw this , clicked play instantly. I’ve adapted several of Doug’s recommendations about 2 years ago. Biggest changes I made was reduced or removed barbell work (Squats,OH press and Bench press) and replaced or do more sets of other exercise like leg ext for quads and curls for hams and laterals for delts. For chest I totally fell in love with cable presses standing or seated but with the cable’s set in the right path not starting overhead like traditional crossovers. Lat pull ins both vertical and horizontal have been incorporated. Great stuff. No more shoulder pain and back stiffness. I am still looking great. I have great legs and when people are like you must squat a lot , I am like nope, leg ext and curls primarily. I was doing those all the time even before Doug’s methods, so when I read his book I was like , well I have already been doing that for legs and it’s been working for me for a while. When I would squat, it would literally be last exercise with just a plate for like 3 sets of 15-20 reps just to do them.

[@blackphoenix8932]

Doug is a genius, & his book "The Physics Of Resistance Exercises" is a genuine life-changer. He's like the antidote to all the people like Athlean-X & Ryan Humiston whose rise to prominence has hinged on needlessly convoluting the simple act of training with silly, exotic & often less effective exercises.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Doug was amazing on this episode. You won't be disappointed. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Pdruc]

The guy just blew up the whole industry. Who come I haven't heard about him before!

[@25johnlowe]

I thought then same when i discovered his stuff a few years ago on Ric's corner, give some of those a view for Doug talking more in detail about specific exercises for certain muscles. His method has transformed my training, I will still very occasioanlly squat just for interest on numbers but now i just follow his exercises as closely as i can with my gym's equipment/setup.

[@Owen-C1997]

I learned SO MUCH that I'm going to start applying right away. Would love to see him back on 💪. I've been risking injury and not recovering well lately and I now realize it is for no good reason.

[@MrTweedy2010]

I love that they brought him on and he goes against a ton of what Mark lived his life by . Love the mark always wants to learn and teach us. Thank you Mark

[@25johnlowe]

Yeah thought the same, always a good sign when someone is open minded enough to question things from other people.

[@JordanHuntley]

Absolute class and truth as usual. Been following Doug since last year. Taken and passed his Biomechanics qualification course, was proper chuffed with my certificate haha. You have to be open minded for this, but if you are willing to be, it could totally change the way you train for the better. I’ll certainly never look back. #TeamBiomechanics

[@samscott6880]

Sorry, I'd rather follow someone who gets real results and actually knows how to train.

[@pauloalmeida3728]

@@samscott6880 DO you even know DOUG Brignole actually used to compete in bodybuilding? stfu dude

[@YoooPatrick]

I love this podcast. It definitely challenged my mind. Today I’ve been challenged again, why have I been trying to chase powerlifting? And it wasn’t for anybody but validation. I haven’t attempted to “powerlift” or chase “405 lbs” in a couple months and I felt like I feel the best and look the best I’ve been. It’s been liberating going to the gym for me. Just doing it for myself. Not for anybody else, 0 attention. Just me vs me. I started following y’all through Mike O Hearn, but it’s like how he always say range of motion, longevity and you don’t always need to lift 100%. Thanks guys.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

that's great to hear man. Glad you found this episode beneficial.

[@scopasbrune1009]

Listened to the podcast and was blown away - watched additional vids and read up on Doug > bought his book

[@michaelwynkoop327]

Best show yet. I love seeing you challenge the traditional exercises everyone has always done! Just the info I was looking for thanks 🙌

[@GuillaumeLeValiant]

This guy changed my way of training a few months back and with great results. Absolutely brilliant stuff.

[@jamesatkinson5805]

I loved this interview! Yeah i had been following Doug for some years now, and wish like he was pointing out that someone had been around to point this info out when i was a kid! You definitely should have him on again, and also talk about his Rep ranges and Diet, because it's interesting when he was younger and competing he touched on the fact that he had a great Zane like Physique training like everybody else at the time, 20 sets per body part, 10 to 12 reps etc, But several years ago with the focus on one exercise per body part he got into very high reps per exercise and adding more weight each set dropping down each set. And actually, i thought the reason you were having him on the show was going to be about talking about diet since he had been a High Carb Low Fat follower for years and years until something like 4 years ago, and he had a bad Doctors's exam regarding plaque, and he switched to a Higher Fat moderate protein and lower to moderate carb diet. But yeah, i loved all your conversations amongst yourselves about this too!

[@soofitnsexy]

yess agreed. I watched every single Rics corner episode...what a tremendous evolution Doug has gone thru! great comment!

[@jamesatkinson5805]

@@soofitnsexy Thanks Chris, yeah i watched all of those at Ric's corner too. Which is why i can see why the guys were having a little bit of trouble wrapping their head around some of it, because it definitely helps to hear it a few times, and really helps if there are more visual aids such as pictures or videos,

[@moietmesguitares]

RIP Legend. Doug Brignole Will be Remembered

[@patkob2180]

Finally...Doug ....this guy's book has changed the way I train ...I am a 500 lbs natty bencher....don't bench anymore....no joint pain....look great Ordered a functional trainer ...

[@scammellman]

I'm a 54 year old bodybuilder and ive been training since 1992, so my shoulders got fairly banged up over time, on Dougs recommendation so I've stopped doing over head press and wide grip pull downs and my shoulder are now pain free.

[@jamesspella8548]

The most intelligent conversation and application I have heard in a long, long time. Awesome!

[@jenniferrobins8412]

Mind blowing yet so logical! LOVED!

[@siddharthdahiya9748]

Thank ya guys 🌟🙏☝🙏☝🙏☝🙏☝🙏☝🙏☝🌟🌟🌟💪💪💪🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏🙏🙌

[@ahmedtnz]

Love how Mark respects Doug's way of thinking. Great Podcast. Doug is very interesting 👍👌🏽

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Thank you for digging this episode. We're always open minded.

[@mdgrech]

@@MarkBellsPowerProject class act my man

[@duddymorris3787]

This was one of the most interesting videos I’ve seen regarding training. Been incorporating lat pull ins and sissy squats. Absolutely love it

[@thedeserthead]

I feel like I have no idea how to workout anymore

[@andyjcoop]

Yea same hahaha, last 15 years just been pulled out from under the lol

[@gikaradi8793]

Τhats propably something good bcz youre resetting

[@the_notorious_bas]

Take a step back by understanding the actual anatomy & function of a given muscle. That might be a good starting point in programming a safe and effective workout.

[@jamesspriggs7418]

😂😂🙄 same

[@robw1031]

LOL

[@alexanderb7791]

Buying Doug's book changed my life, best fitness investment ever made

[@TheUPSviking]

You always hear the anecdotal evidence, but this is science.

[@Karlosex450]

Gold 💯🔥 Everything makes sense.

[@roxanedavidson8184]

I keep watching this over and over ! I have changed my workouts to Dougs way ! This is awesome 👏 This is the first time I have heard of Doug ! Thanks for a great video !

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

That's so cool to read Roxane!!! Thank you so much for this message.

[@MilanoMosh]

I rememeber talking to Doug years ago after seeing him on Ric's corner, right before he released Million Dollar Muscle, he was a super nice guy. Glad to see him getting more and more attention.

[@VanguardSound7]

Doug popped out on some..... BOOM! Welcome to the gun show! I love this guy. The videos he did with Ric Drasin are pure gold.

[@GarageGym411]

1:40:55 - With lockdown closing his local Equinox gym, Doug Brignole & his training partner built a garage gym with these items...

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Great info right here

[@MrGoluman99]

used to watch dough regularly with Ric draisin rip ric

[@MrGoluman99]

their advise and tips were pure gold for middle aged beginners like me

[@soofitnsexy]

memories....I watched them all with Ric

[@ryanpatterson3900]

This episode was great and makes perfect sense especially if you're looking to avoid further injury. Hoping to figure out a circuit for the BRIG-20 without machines.

[@ryanpatterson3900]

I ended up with this(Monday+Friday hit the main lifts and Wednesday do core or anything else you'd like): dumbbell shoulder shrugs dumbbell front raise dumbbell side raise dumbbell seated bent-over lateral raise dumbbell biceps curl dumbbell skullcrusher dumbbell decline chest fly dumbbell bent over row (one arm, kneel on bench, lean forward to create an angle for the lat to pull the load more vertically which was Doug's issue) dumbbell ab crunch dumbbell oblique twist dumbbell hip thrust dumbbell leg extension dumbbell hamstring curl dumbbell calf raise dumbbell farmer's walk dumbbell walking lunge

[@robbarker4214]

@@ryanpatterson3900 sorry but most of that is off . Like it’s not flys it’s Decline dumbbell press so your not using the secondly lever ( no biceps engagement ) keep the secondary lever neutral so it’s as if the wight is on the end of your humorous then all the load is on the pecs muscles . Check out smart training 365 loads of videos braking it all down so u can see what’s best and why . Hope this helps .

[@ryanpatterson3900]

@@robbarker4214 That does help, thank you!

[@robbarker4214]

The exercises for muscle groups will be determined by the rules .some you can produce the same ( hit all the rules ) with cables or dumbbells others you can’t .example if you do decline dumbbell press or you set up the cables behind you and do the same decline angle and press with the cables inline with your forearms ,your doing the same thing .

[@robbarker4214]

@@ryanpatterson3900 like the side laterals to get the Resistance curve matching the strength curve of the side delt lay on your side and do it one at a time . This would be the same as doing The cable version with the cable coming from just below your hip (in line with your hand like the dumbbell ) creating the correct resistance curve again . Same rules being met with deferent equipment but it’s the same thing .

[@ScottGlisson74]

Best episode yet. Awesome info.

[@deadheadcentral2514]

Never was able to grow my lats only my traps and rear delts until I did lat pull ins, and what I thought was a stubborn muscle is probably my best now

[@overgrowngreens2900]

Jefferson curls saved my low back. He might not think stretching grows muscles but it sure does feel smoother going through those extreme angles unloaded. The fancy science way of saying that is “ omnidirectional movements with submaximal load. “ That being said I’ve learned a lot from Mr. Brignole and will continue to look farther into all forms of biomechanics. Thank you guys so much for posting! :)

[@cosmicgirl2761]

I bought his book just to prove him wrong , im a fully certified personal trainer and I tried his brig 20 for 6 months and man my body is the bed tits been in 20 years , the decline dumbbell only chest routine 12 sets starting from 40 reps right down to last 4 sets of 6 is amazing ,

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

lol "bed tits", but we know you meant, "best its been". Glad you gave it a shot, even if it was to prove him wrong.

[@MrMizzo13]

Definitely need to Get Doug into ST gym to demonstrate.

[@25johnlowe]

100%!!!

[@Shagley]

I’m gonna start a KZbin channel about strength training, and then get a bodybuilding guest on my show who completely rips strength training apart 😂

[@jamesfioriello8741]

Great guest! Great information! We definitely need more vids with him!

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Definitely!!

[@alexschonski3637]

Doug is a sharp as a tack , smart as they come on training , a real thinker and I like his way of explaining his concepts .

[@dernuniverse9813]

The Golden Age of Aquarius has arrived. More intelligent human Doug the scientist the Truth a legend. Thank you Mark and Team for being open minded and helping people with knowledge. Can wait see Mark and Doug workinout

[@Cruise465]

R.I.P. Doug

[@ciprianadrian2123]

Doug is smarter than all the fitness trainers and influencer's combined .

[@supimsatan]

19 out of 20 Exercises he thinks are the best, are isolation exericses. Leg extensions for the quads and Seated Leg curl for the hamstrings for example. Have you tried out his training advice?

[@charleschristian5628]

OMG Doug makes me feel stupid that I even lift lol 😂

[@tylerarnett9232]

I stopped doing incline bench and just added two sets to my flat dumbbell after listening to this episode and I swear my chest has never been bigger overall even my upper chest lol. So I guess adding some of these things in to what I’ve been doing that works is a good idea.

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

It’s crazy how this information has been out there for years and now we come to realize that we been complicating everything not knowing that we are actually are injuring our self little by little the point is that we’re too focus on perfect form for every luxury exercise there is out there and not the ones that actually work just keeping it simple we over complicate things

[@TheProchargedmopar]

Mind Blown. 51 and lifting since 13. I appreciate this info. A NEW beginning and new goals for both strength and size are "back" in the cards. (pun intended) It's been 5 yrs since Ive been able to hit a PR and now I know I can still get BOTH bigger and stronger with proper exercises selection. 👍✅

[@giorgioanastasios4734]

DOUG IS A GENIUS. I BEEN SPEAKING THIS FOR YEARS. HE. S. GENIUS

[@CoolInOlympia]

Doug is awesome!

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

He is now one of our absolute favorites. Doug is incredible.

[@artgood73]

Great and informative. Thinking I had to do compound exercises has kept me from weight training. I was afraid of injury or just not being capable enough. Doug's perspective gives me hope I can go into the gym and get stronger/bigger.

[@totlguy]

Unless your are severely limited in some way, this sounds like self limiting dialogue more than "truth." Barbells are infinitely loadable, and the same movement patterns can be accomplished with a 1 lb broomstick, or without any resistance, or even with external assistance strategies. I'm not picking on you, I'm just encouraging you to review that inner dialogue to determine if it is really true or if you have put artificial roadblocks in your path to success. Some people might have to do airsquats first. Or hold on to a cable lat bar to make that air squat even lighter, or even do some kind of machine that takes even your body weight off entirely. You just have to start somewhere, and don't put such limits on yourself before you even begin! Most importantly--get started.

[@chosento2988]

WORDS OF WISDOM

[@totlguy]

​@@chosento2988 Thanks. I hope Mr. Good received my message in the spirit that it was intended. With so many folks the biggest problem is they impose these artificial limitations on themselves out of fear of some perceived catastrophe, or maybe more importantly, out of fear of success. Sometimes our entities are "comfortable" and invested who we are with these limitations and the uncertainty of regaining control of your health and physical capability causes more anxiety.

[@kyllllllllle]

We really need a lifting template based on Doug’s info. I’m currently nursing a fucked up knee and sore lower back from my last deadlift session. Pretty intrigued by this info.

[@kevinjack5184]

I did 15 x 5 or so sets of 225 incline barbell benches over 2 years ago and my shoulders have been injured since!

[@healthcoachadrian]

Absolutely love Doug’s work

[@DT-kd3xi]

Boom knowledge, he's got me, I've tried loads of these lifts over the yesrs, bent rows never did anything, now I know why, 😊

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Mixing in these principles with some of your current program is eye opening!

[@MassGainingGuy]

When Doug speaks...I listen!

[@Owen-C1997]

Gonna have to get this book asap 🔥

[@Shagley]

Subscribed... cos i feel that after having Doug on here, the shows gonna go in a more physics of training direction

[@MassGainingGuy]

Rics Drasin and Doug Brignole was must see TV, thanks for this video!

[@dm8127]

Doug's info has been very helpful. Another individual who brought sanity and myth busting to "lifting" decades ago was Arthur Jones, an even more "unconventional" breath of fresh air for the industry.

[@robertwilliams2609]

Great interview! So much learned and new ideas to experience. Thank you for having Doug for this interview Mark.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Doug is changing g the game!!

[@marco.pereira]

Interesting and lots of information that never even crossed my mind.

[@timecap741]

Makes sense. I never get a pump in my quads from squats. Soreness in hams glutes and sometimes quads, but I need too low of weight for too high of reps to challenge my quads only. Not like the crazy burn and pump I get from leg extensions

[@crucifixgym]

I stopped all barbell training and only train Armwrestling movements for almost 6 months. Life is easier now.

[@MeganBennettBurks]

I must have a similar metabolism to this guest. I got my leanest spending most of my time sitting around playing video games with lifting as my only exercise. I do love outdoors cardio though, mainly because it just feels great to get outside.

[@varunkamal91]

How many grams of carbs were you eating when you did this?

[@MeganBennettBurks]

@@varunkamal91 I was experimenting with a version of what sometimes gets called the anabolic diet at that point. So virtually none most days (did strict carnivore on low carb days) and a ton on the weekends (I can't recall exact number but definitely pretty standard American diet levels). Interestingly I find it easier to bulk just doing strict no carb. But really it isn't impossible for me to gain or lose regardless of diet. Just a matter of ease and some other factors.

[@varunkamal91]

@@MeganBennettBurks Makes sense thanks for replying...

[@guylainelanoie3283]

Wow I may be late to the party! But finally someone that makes sense and knows is biomechanics!! Bravo for bringing him on. As a woman I am being told I need to do all the compound lifts (which I enjoy ie deadlifts) but they don't make that much sense when you understand biomechanics.

[@pbennett13]

wonderful! And I have the book.. my only critique is that many of those exercises depend on a dual cable freemotiion machine.. need more options for people who onlybhave access barbells or dumbbells

[@tommyaaquist4138]

I have just dicovered this podcast/youtube channel, and it is amazing. Keep up the awesome work 👌🏾

[@jonathanziegler8126]

Good interview. As with others, I was reminded of seeing Doug B on Ric's Corner. And then there was the "How much can you bench?" comment regarding flawed takes on strength and that took me back to 1985.

[@jimmyrottencauli]

Very interesting, Doug Brignole makes a lot of sense ..... just as Arthur Jones did in the seventies. However Bench press still makes my pecs sore , high bar squats make my quads sore, and close grip pull downs make my lats sore. Perhaps the answer lies somewhere in the middle

[@FlowStateFitness]

Following Doug for years. Think he’s spot on 95% of the time but he underestimates the value of peak voluntary contraction vs average voluntary contraction. All his leverage and biomechanics talk is about keeping more continuous tension but there are certain movements that lend themselves to a higher peak contraction with less mean voluntary contraction

[@mjay8733]

So does he have a training program I can purchse? I have a lower back injury that get aggrivated wehn I deadlift so I like the concept of no barbells.

[@rhmm96]

This was freaking awesome!

[@deepsquat600]

in regards to squat and leg growth ..right on this show a few years ago Stan Efferding stated his thighs shrunk 2 inches while just squatting

[@joojotin]

So excited for this!

[@andrehalim469]

So good. Great channel. Glad to discover.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Thanks for finding us! Hope you like it here.