Mind Muscle Connection - THINKING Makes You STRONGER?

[@Juhiss93]

"I think the biggest mistake people make is that they go to the gym and just go through the motions. They don't have their mind inside the muscle. There were guys next to me who trained just as long as I did, but they looked like shit because they didn't concentrate. They did the same exercises that I did, but they weren't paying attention. They didn't know why they were training; they weren't inside their biceps. You have to be inside the muscle." -Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@PictureFit]

Nice quote man!

[@alamo-yl2vn]

Or maybe they just didn't take them roids.

[@alamo-yl2vn]

@Vargas Lodestar Certainly a legend, but also a steroid user. He has even admitted it. Google it.

[@blackmamba4682]

@@alamo-yl2vn Why does it matter if he took roids? Even if you are a natural visualization is still very important to build your muscles to their fullest potential.

[@emanuelalcaraz7189]

maybe the others guys did not took steroids.

[@xFlea]

I believe that strong mind muscle does give better results. sometimes even close your eyes to focus on it more

[@PictureFit]

Awesome man

[@abhisheksathe123]

Yes. I do this in some exercises the contraction becomes even greater when i close my eyes.

[@pudgyfx2214]

yooo no way it’s flea

[@lollipopgoon7361]

I usually close my eyes when I start having trouble lifting cuz I usually lift close to failure but when I close my eyes I try to think of something else to mitigate the pain will it still work this way?

[@ryanogrady3809]

@@lollipopgoon7361 yes

[@burnedice98]

"Does music impact your workouts ?" Would be an interesting topic

[@mysteryjunkie9808]

How does your muscle know your listening to music

[@niels8195]

@@mysteryjunkie9808 It's personal. Music can hype you up or put you in a state where you feel like your lifts improve

[@3juliano680]

if its like inspirational n stuff yea

[@thanosrammos482]

Yes

[@Edward-ou2wv]

It depends

[@SpectrumTheOriginator]

You're my hero. The only health/workout channel I bother watching.

[@ulises_cr7508]

Spectrum The Originator watch athlean-x

[@allkinds1069]

Spectrum The Originator Jeff Nippard's old videos are good, haven't watched his new stuff so idk if he's still got that study driven mindset. I would definitely at least check his videos out he loves using studies like picturefit

[@lajila_lajila9996]

Midoriya is my hero

[@coler8940]

Athlean X

[@Ramu-10]

@@lajila_lajila9996 "everything is fine. Why? Because I am here"

[@PictureFit]

Hey guys, I’m looking for people that can help create captions of different languages so that PictureFit can reach a larger, more global audience. If you think people can benefit from this channel but don’t understand English, please come to this link and see if you can help with adding captions from another language: kzbin.info_cs_panel?c=UCadiU6WTKl65HUwEih1XLYg&tab=2 Thank you to all that help!

[@kPRYSteave]

It's a bit late but I'd gladly do some French translation tomorrow at school :D

[@PictureFit]

I'm not sure. I only learned recently that viewers can contribute with translations and I would definitely be appreciative if people can help transcribe the video in their native language to help others understand it. I've been fortunate to have some people already do it before I even learned about it.

[@MsAzz12345]

PictureFit bro can you help with tips for back joint pain?? On spine

[@guilhermeeu9379]

I will translate it to Portuguese!

[@yolennybueno1304]

I would definitely help you out with the spanish version because your videos are super short , really good and easy to understand. More people should watch your videos and get some knowledge from it.

[@Conosis]

For me, mind to muscle connection really helps me feel like my workout is effective, especially in calisthenics.

[@StreetFighters-hr1pw]

Who strong are u now?, it's been 6 years

[@Conosis]

@@StreetFighters-hr1pw Between beginner and elite i would say advanced. Been training since 2014, achieved my aesthetic goals in 2016, started strength skills and got injured, had to maintain for 2 years until 2018. I went back to aesthetics goals and by 2021 I feel perfect. Started strength again in 2022 and i feel amazing. Almost have the front lever, soon will transition to the straddle planche. I’m also a personal trainer and a sport and exercise scientist. 6 years ago i had just started university. It’s so worth starting to train as early as possible, make sure you train all your muscles, yes that includes your back and legs. If you can’t train back with a pull up bar, buy some weights or use a heavy object to do bent over rows and single arm dumbbell bent over rows.

[@StreetFighters-hr1pw]

@@Conosis thank for your advice it is really useful

[@ducamorisable]

I recently started doing this, and i am a 100% sure that it gives me better results...

[@granitbajraktari1600]

Not criticizing credibility, but it could be just placebo.

[@ryanogrady3809]

@@granitbajraktari1600 sometimes placebo effect is good and i think its not that harmful, especially bc it can help u keep ur mindset on the right track

[@JaxBlade]

Another Phenomenal Video my Brother! I always try to focus this way but like ya said when those plates and numbers go up your mind is pretty much like 'REP IT OUT DO YOU EVEN LIFT BRO GET IT"!

[@locogiomotocroz4031]

JaxBlade, the man I see everywhere in KZbin, I search for fitness and there you are, search for fight tips and there you are, I search for "inspirational anime workouts compilation" and there you are, JaxBlade uploads a new video and there you are man!!

[@afrikanboy123]

My modafackkkking mannnnnnnnn!

[@atari_hmb]

Ayyyeee, yeah they even mention this in Baki too. It's crazy, and it's what people use mostly for calisthenics to get greater control.

[@years8703]

C A L I S T H E N I C M A N H A S A R R I V E D . . .

[@atha6632]

my man

[@Iostoturials]

I did this when training my back and triceps this week, soreness is still there 2 days later. It works wonders

[@red2744]

recent studies have shown people gaining serious muscle without working out at all but just thinking and concentrating

[@kyalibuzz5932]

can you make a video on the difference between good fat and bad fat

[@PictureFit]

I have a video on fat that covers this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4inmJltrJuNrZI An old video but still relevant.

[@ivanhernandez8702]

Gregory White You just answered your own question dipshit. Good fat is good and your body needs it. Bad fat is bad because its just bad. You are welcome.

[@SkateAndReview]

+Ivan Hernandez lol you're getting a front row seat in hell

[@010dx010]

By that you mean fats like omegas or fat on you body?

[@thepresence3527]

saturated and unsaturated fat are good fats(but not excessive intake) while trans fat are bad

[@SoyshiroFR]

Can you make a video about relative strength ? (Example: 2 persons with same muscles size but 1 with a lot more strength ) Thanks :)

[@bilal5552333731]

SoyshiroFR moi et mon ami on a la meme masse musculaire peut etre qu il a un peu plus mais je pousse bcp plus lourd que lui. parce que je suis tomber sur le piege "dirais-je" de pousser dure no pain no gain , enfait je pousse bcp de fois sans muscle mind connection et bco de fois blc du mouvement. donc quand je suis a la salle les renoys etc... qui sont plus stock que moi sont hallucine par le poid que je pousse ( pourtant c est pas extraordinaire mais juste qu on est presque tous des type debutant 8-12mois pas des annnes d entrainement ). donc moi ce que je veux c est la masse musuculaire . la force c est bien mais c est pas quelque chose qui est visible apart quand tu t enteaine a la salle.

[@kannorkallingzvorth9809]

SoyshiroFR if two people are the same size, but one is bigger, it's because one has a larger percentage of slow-twitch muscle fibers.

[@Redalbania1]

Most likely because of genetics or steroids. Also one may focus more on strength training rather than growth

[@shuntarofurukawa4807]

They had had 50,000 subs.... I come back and they at 250,000. U guys are awesome

[@danstafford5977]

Weight lifting is all about moving the weight... Bodybuilding is about contracting the muscle, the positive and the negative or the eccentric and concentric... Mind to muscle connection only works when using good form and not ego lifting! When people are constipated they use good form and mind to muscle connection!

[@JailanSimon]

You guys should do a video on the perfect leg day or why some people miss it

[@4amriser750]

People miss leg day because it is not showy like arms and chest.

[@loudrockacdc]

I've read about having an external focus when lifting to help your lifts. Like when squatting, think about the bar as a line that needs to go up. I do find that this helps me perform better.

[@КалоянП-ч4в]

Man I love this channel.... It's like finally a person knows what he's talking about!

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@HazardNP]

Great video, thats why you always need to remember to focus on each exercise. Don’t just ‘go through the motions’

[@berkay3393]

I've tried this before. I'm right handed for reference. Was doing preacher curls and looked solely at my left arm during each rep. I tried my best to imagine my left bicep moving the weight up and down and didn't really mind the right. After I finished with my preacher curls, I noticed my left arm felt a lot more sore than my right. I had never really tried to use mind-muscle connection in my workouts before but when I tried it on the preacher curls, I noticed a big difference. My right arm used to be a lot more sore than my left before I tried mind-muscle connection, but after trying it, I found my left to be more sore than my right.

[@faithh6307]

Here’s the thing , when I feel a burn in my glutes I can focus on it but if it’s not firing I can’t focus on it

[@89garymcfarlane]

I seen a comment but lost it, asking about does music effect workout.. sometimes focusing on breathing without music is class. But that’s only if you’ve your an idiot and forgot your headphones.

[@chriss8170]

You always have the right video when I need it💯💯

[@PictureFit]

Awesome

[@AguynamedDon]

I get the best mind muscle connection when I'm faded idk why

[@mikeazari4568]

I have one... uneven muscle why and how to fix them? :D

[@ivanhernandez8702]

Mike Azari what muscle is it.

[@276TheTruth276]

Mike Azari unilateral exercises such as single arm dumbbell curl if one bicep is bigger than the other one

[@imalpha4471]

Mike Azari just do some more reps in each exercise for the uneven part

[@Denzil1794]

interior rotation of the shoulder w the smaller bicep? or the bigger one?

[@mikeazari4568]

actually is my right shoulder the small one it's kind of weird the diference is not much but it looks uneven

[@Chryslee]

ur channel is amazing, so informative!

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@sheheryaryousaf3664]

Its the most important thing during workout, if your biceps aren't lifting the weight instead of your whole arms and other muscles being involved then what good will the workout bring? Go moderate and build mind muscle connection.

[@marcopedrosojr.3912]

I'd love to hear more on going moderate or heavy weight concerning hypertrophy. A lot of people suggest the only way to achieve hypertrophy is to go heavy. You, on the other hand, seem to indicate going moderate weight should bring better results.

[@PictureFit]

Both can serve hypertrophy as long as progressive overload and volume is optimal. The thing is, moderate intensity tend to allow you to achieve the greatest amount of volume without having to push frequently into failure and takes a shorter amount of time. I have a sets and reps video that goes into this in more detail.

[@marcopedrosojr.3912]

PictureFit Thank you very much.

[@ultimatefusionclub4531]

Very Helpful video Fitness is not just about lifting weights it's about growing everyday and get a lil better than yesterday while helping you be more resilient in any area in your life.

[@PictureFit]

Nice outlook!

[@ultimatefusionclub4531]

PictureFit thanks! 😀

[@Tgh-o1u]

Nice explanation with good graphics 👍🏻👍🏻

[@maypalmer]

Great, down to earth, no BS information here! Thanks again, Picture Fit!!

[@PictureFit]

My pleasure!

[@zaheenrahman6608]

Great video man! Keep it up :D

[@LivinFakie]

Regardless of how much you know or dont know about bodybuilding, your videos are great to watch! Perfectly clear information, it would take a fool not to learn from these.

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@danstafford5977]

Mind to muscle connection... is a cultivation process.... you're Contracting a muscle using an outside source, by the way of resistance, barbell dumbbells and so on!

[@jvanderhorst2011]

Good stuff bro like always.

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@flotnbycritic]

Hey! I love your channel keep it up.

[@SillageYT]

U need more subs man! Great content!

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@martinwagner2339]

LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!

[@InquisitiveAnimalsdds]

These frequent uploads though ❤

[@PictureFit]

Expect more!

[@InquisitiveAnimalsdds]

PictureFit An informative video on compound vs isolation exercises would be pretty sweet :)

[@noloking]

Answering all the important questions, thanks brother, lawls!

[@TheApoke]

Great channel. Reminds me a lot of asap science.

[@misa250]

i'm already using this technique! glad to know science can back it up.

[@PictureFit]

Awesome!

[@ASMR_Orangely]

🍊 *THANKS FOR THESE HELPFUL TIPS!* 🍊😊

[@mariahjohnson6323]

Feel like the only female but love these videos they are short and very dense in knowledge

[@learnspanish24hrs]

Nice video!

[@karlangeloisedenia8775]

well explained sir. thanks a lot

[@mambaforever24.]

Love your vids Picturefit, keep up the good work 🙏🙏

[@PictureFit]

Will do and thanks!

[@MultiKorven123]

You deserve more subscribers

[@bassist12345]

Can you do a video (or videos) on popular lifting routines? Stuff like Starting Strength, Stronglifts, German Volume, etc.? Pros, cons, what's legit and what's hype/bro science... stuff like that.

[@jjksi7461]

Thank you so much for this video it helped me A lot

[@kavaianimu4631]

i have been watching your videos for a long time now but just today i realized im not subscribed to you, my apologies , i fixed it now , your vids are aweasome btw

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@RandomDude2244]

I hate the rep that "gym rats" get. Like they just grunt and pick shit up. No it takes discipline and focus to do what we do

[@carson8074]

Woah this channel has grown so much. I was here when there's only 44K subs

[@PictureFit]

Thanks for being here for so long man.

[@gabyi10]

the thing is that if u have a good form and u move pretty heavy weights it's impossible to dont think at the muscles yoou work on. for ex:u do bench and u have 225 with no spot and u wanna hit 5 reps,it's just impossible to think on...idk,what u gonna eat after the gym.

[@Account1746]

Can confirm it works

[@PictureFit]

Noice.

[@stxx.6441]

1.51 GTA 5 Prison break heist 😂. Only OG players will understand

[@mitfreude]

so basically going to gym and doing a workout will really improve your focus??

[@TVamboi]

Do a video on split vs fullbody routine.

[@NowyChris]

I was hoping you were going to cite the study where they had people "visualize" or meditate that they were lifting weights and compared it to a group that actually did lift weights with the result being that both groups had similar strength gains in the short term.

[@PictureFit]

Does that study really exist? Would love to see it!

[@NowyChris]

Now I'm starting to think I misread the whole thing, but the neural pathway effect is still present at least to preserve strength.

[@lucascon9696]

Hey, just wanted to ask if you could make a video on how to recover from crash dieting, or give me some tips to you PictureFit and the viewer :)

[@me0101001000]

Qi is a useful idea to employ. It's the Chinese concept of life energy, and thinking about forcing your qi into your targeted muscle. At least, that's how my martial arts coach talks about it, and it's served me well thus far.

[@stevenjones7813]

Are sugar substitutes, such as in diet pops etc, actually bad for you? I hear it's even cancer causing. Would you suggest diet sodas and how does it effect health and weight loss?

[@TheFuryHasCome]

So if you're a little uneven on certain parts of your body, adding this to your training regimen would work? I'll test it out.

[@itsamemario1772]

I have different way of which is focusing my Ki, and it works for me

[@marviyeremia9612]

I tried it with deadlift. Tried to concentrate more on glute and it got really sore aka more activation. perhaps mind muscle connex is like not using ur back or forearm when doing curl

[@gioromROCKNROLL]

Great video but the last part confused me a bit. Isn't progressive overload the leading factor to increase muscle? Meaning high intensity and heavy weight is better than medium intensity and using mind-muscle connection?

[@abdallaismail2191]

giorgio rom No, progressive overload doesn't mean that.

[@PictureFit]

You can improve progressive overload without using maximal loads.

[@xauxau14]

Can you make a video about kinds of carbs and how does it affect like insulins and etc.

[@SergeantFit]

Very informative video. This is something bodybuilders have believed in for many years.

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@SergeantFit]

You're welcome

[@Valentinookechukwu]

can I gain muscle by hitting the gym once a week and then do dumbell training at home regularly? tnx sir this the best channel

[@PictureFit]

Most definitely.

[@QuickJabba]

Mister, could you perhaps do a video about cold showers and benefits of them? And i really would like to know does it matter if you start the shower with warm water and at the end you switch it to the cold?

[@shwetakundrasrivastava2331]

Amazing video as always... thanks for the information. Ive found this to be personally true during glutes workout at the gym!

[@MC-qd2yv]

Mind muscle connection is cool and all but use that on isolation exercises and don’t forget full ROM

[@abdeladimmalih6277]

man im making gains thank to u the best RESPECT

[@LeYtBGtainosambabati]

great video

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@LeYtBGtainosambabati]

video idea : good fat vs bad fat or how to get muscle mass for skinny guys :)

[@RageGamer15]

*Certain Tricep muscle exercise* It's called Skullcrushers, for those who were wondering

[@javierquinterosurzua2767]

Hey PictureFit. I really like your videos, how they're presented and researched :). I wanted to know if you could cover some other types of excercise someday, such as yoga, swimming, cycling, pilates or something. As a streetdancer and yoga teacher (who also started to lift very recently) its always intresting to find information about various kinds of sports and the effects of them on your body :) Best!

[@PictureFit]

Yea, I definitely want to cover a video like benefits of Yoga. Trying to compile some research on it before I pull the trigger on it. Stay posted!

[@tarunsanghavi475]

hey buddy, could you tell me which one is better to have in the morning if you are working out, milk or coffee, i mean coffee helps in sore muscles & also for a whole long day of active working, but i also need whey protiens & calcium from the milk, both are best in their ways, but can' t decide which option is best, & would love to have your opinion

[@funvin100]

Can you make a video about carnitine supplementation?

[@djentlover]

It's frustrating when the bottleneck is not the muscle you're working, instead the stabilizing muscles elsewhere

[@Articulatedword]

Can you make a video of how long it would take to get ripped

[@joris5258]

Excuse me, but your statement is incorrect. It's right that internal focus increase muscle activation (measured with EMG) but it DECREASE the performance! You better have to focus on something external to you to maximise your performance (and thus gainz). Just take a look at some research from Gabriele Wulf (She made a review about external focus)

[@alloftheabove97]

do macros matter as long as a stay at a calorie deficit?

[@PictureFit]

Yes, macros most certainly matter.

[@alloftheabove97]

PictureFit im cutting weight right now im eating about 1200-1500 calories a day, i rarely reach 1500 calories but i have noticed that i eat more carbs than protein or fat, (i know i should fix this but money is an issue) even tho im still at a deficit will i gain weight? im really confused with this due to a lot of false/different info on google

[@PictureFit]

You will not gain weight, but having enough protein during a deficit will help with muscle degradation. Since you're at a deficit (1200 is too low imo if you're a male), proteolysis heightens (you lose more muscle tissue) which can be slowed down with proper protein intake.

[@alloftheabove97]

PictureFit ok thanks for clearing everything up, i try to eat as much eggs ass possible mostly because theyre waay cheaper than lets say chicken breast, have a ton of protein & they taste great but i always read that theyre too high on cholesterol & are unhealthy... i eat about 6 a day tho. the thing is i sometimes dont make it to 1500 calories because i feel too full & not hungry. by the way im 5'7&1/2 & i weigh 158 pounds i only hit about 90 g of protein a day (if that) & about 140+ carbs fat usually stays around 50 g , my main goal is to drop to around 135-140 maybe even 145 pounds i just wasnt sure if i was doing it right because my weight has been fluctuating a lot these last couple of days.

[@Bilquis.affiliates]

Why would you wanna lose weight? I am almost the same weight/height as you are and I'm very skinny, maybe shoot for increased muscle mass instead of lowering your body fat?

[@tifiguy]

Think it could be possible to do a video with DOMS having to do with muscle hypertrophy ? Thanks !

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

Do you flex only when going up?

[@TirthaLochanMedhi]

Thanks.

[@Zarakikov]

I was wondering if using the microwave to warm up precooked meals is bad ?

[@xinic5]

I'm going to really focus my mind on my legs whiles doing situps...

[@matthewsperanza9348]

Who are you picture fit? How do you know all of this. Was it research or schooling? Great vid!

[@PictureFit]

I went to school for Kinesiology, but much of it comes from research followed by experience. The industry is always coming out with new information and I try my best to stay up-to-date.

[@matthewsperanza9348]

Thanks, that helps my trust you even more then I already do!!

[@kazz5742]

Make a video on how to get big calves against bad genetics----- The million dollar question

[@AMGmy17]

i have content for u. Can you do a vid on HIIT whether if its good or bad for bulikng

[@AMGmy17]

***** but if im trying to kill fat and build muscle is HIIT good or just stick to normal cardio.

[@PictureFit]

I would personally do HIIT. Maybe I'll make a video about HIIT and building muscle. Short answer: It can if you're supplementing enough nutrients.

[@AMGmy17]

PictureFit thx brother

[@AMGmy17]

***** im bulking rn but i estimate my body fat percentage around 20 plus. So idk should i do cardio and diet or just diet.

[@KEN-tg4qy]

Mind Muscle Connection is like breathing if you master it. You do it without thinking about it.

[@Random-xy5vf]

usually when I workout I zone out while still doing the workout, is that bad?

[@haikalt.9279]

Then why Some guy in gym bench press ton of kg but did half reps or didn't straight their elbow?

[@PictureFit]

Not sure how limiting range of motion has anything to do with this video

[@rahulharsora4143]

mind muscle connection would show increased activity because you are focusing on it. and the poundage would naturally drop because you aren't focusing on the task at hand but on activating the targeted muscle. curling or elbow flexion is primarily the work of biceps so whether or not you focus on it, your biceps will work. if you go heavy all the muscle fibres of biceps are forced to work. there is a lot to why this is shit but that's too much to type. mind muscle connection is just complication of very simple things.

[@farazshaikh4967]

I am moderately lean with somewhat high bodyfat percentage. I want to gain muscle and get in proper shape. Should i increase reps with medium weight(like 3 sets each with 15 reps) or shd i lift heavy with with more sets ( 5 sets 10-5 reps decreasingly). Need ur advice.

[@shoxsultonxusenov3212]

thanks for vid

[@marcusfarris4001]

Are there any applications here to endurance sports? eg, I'm doing a hard cycling effort, should I pay special focus on my knee/hip extenders?

[@PictureFit]

This is a tough call. If you're cycling at a high intensity, you certainly still want to perform the movement as cost-effectively as possible, and I don't think mind-muscle connection has to factor into that.

[@ricardoyt4650]

Hey PictureFit. First of all. Man your videos are amazing. I would like to know what do you use to make your videos? Do you do the drawings yourself? Keep the great content coming. Cheers from Portugal.

[@PictureFit]

Yep, draw all the drawings myself on Photoshop. Editing and processing takes place in After Effects and Premiere Pro.

[@ricardoyt4650]

wow that's sick. Thanks for the answer!

[@ricardoyt4650]

How many time in average you need to make a video?

[@PictureFit]

The research and scripting takes the longest. Compiling all the research takes a full day's work, then running through all of it can be upwards a few days if it's really information dense. The audio recording, drawing, and editing can all be knocked out in 7 hours or so.

[@Squamousepithilium]

think positive, keep interest, concentrate & work out hard=muscle gain.😉

[@Leo-yn5fx]

Low reps lift the damn thing with good form High reps use proper mmc and control the weight going down. Those are the two keys also when it comes to high reps i like to lift the weight as fast as i can or use rest pause training. Whereas i'll pause then explode up. Many ways to train!

[@furkanfb42]

but sometimes you need that progressive overload on the muscles right. so i cant lift every set the same weight and trying to mind muscle connect, i have to try going a bit heavier, so i cant always feel the connection as if i am doing it with a little lighter weight. right? or should i stick to the weight where i feel the connection more. (p.s i do feel the connection a little when lifting heavier but not as much when doing it with some lighter weight)

[@PictureFit]

You will ultimately get stronger which will require a heavier load. By then, your moderate intensity is no longer the same anyway. Progressive overload is needed, but changing the weight isn't the only factor to determine progressive overload.

[@furkanfb42]

PictureFit ty very much sir 👌