Mind Muscle Connection - THINKING Makes You STRONGER?

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Many people chalk up the idea of mind muscle connection to bro science. But is there any actual truth to the idea of building muscle by internally focusing on the muscle in the first place?
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[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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"

[@Iostoturials]

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

[@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

[@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

[@shuntarofurukawa4807]

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

[@red2744]

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

[@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.

[@chriss8170]

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

[@PictureFit]

Awesome

[@user-fq6tu1dg1h]

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

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@HazardNP]

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

[@maypalmer]

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

[@PictureFit]

My pleasure!

[@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! 😀

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@user-rs7tm1ex3y]

Nice explanation with good graphics 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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

[@mambaforever24.]

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

[@PictureFit]

Will do and thanks!

[@InquisitiveAnimalsdds]

These frequent uploads though ❤

[@PictureFit]

Expect more!

[@InquisitiveAnimalsdds]

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

[@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.

[@Chryslee]

ur channel is amazing, so informative!

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@misa250]

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

[@PictureFit]

Awesome!

[@AguynamedDon]

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

[@MsAzz12345]

Bro can u help with tips for back joint pain??

[@276TheTruth276]

cyka blyat weightlifting belt and fish oil supplements. Flaxseed oils too. Work core strength (not size) with high rep Calisthenics (bodyweight exercises) such as sit ups and leg raises. Do not neglect lower back so perform hyperextensions if possible

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@noloking]

Answering all the important questions, thanks brother, lawls!

[@mariahjohnson6323]

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

[@shwetakundrasrivastava2331]

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

[@zaheenrahman6608]

Great video man! Keep it up :D

[@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.

[@flotnbycritic]

Hey! I love your channel keep it up.

[@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!

[@Account1746]

Can confirm it works

[@PictureFit]

Noice.

[@jvanderhorst2011]

Good stuff bro like always.

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@karlangeloisedenia8775]

well explained sir. thanks a lot

[@martinwagner2339]

LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!

[@ASMR_Orangely]

🍊 *THANKS FOR THESE HELPFUL TIPS!* 🍊😊

[@jjksi7461]

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

[@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 :)

[@TheApoke]

Great channel. Reminds me a lot of asap science.

[@SillageYT]

U need more subs man! Great content!

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@itsamemario1772]

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

[@SergeantFit]

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

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@SergeantFit]

You're welcome

[@zaya5360]

love no dislikes

[@cullanom]

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

[@learnspanish2218]

Nice video!

[@276TheTruth276]

Another short and sweet video. Great work again. Even noted the conflict of achieving the mind muscle connection under heavy weight (close to 1RM). But because a lot of newbies watch your videos also, I would have suggested you quickly explain triceps having 3 heads (tri) as some may not target certain heads or even be aware of them. It will have added a few seconds but worth it. Easier example for newbies would be concentrating on chest when benching to limit triceps fatiguing hence limiting chest development.

[@abdeladimmalih6277]

man im making gains thank to u the best RESPECT

[@RageGamer15]

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

[@TVamboi]

Do a video on split vs fullbody routine.

[@LeYtBGtainosambabati]

great video

[@PictureFit]

Thanks!

[@LeYtBGtainosambabati]

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

[@flyfire1996]

As always great video Please can you make a video about frequence of muscle workout ? You know there a big war between PPL/SPLIT/Half body/... Some argue that natural people need a frequence of 2 (PPL x 2), some say the opposite (traditionnal split) What do you think about it and what science think about it

[@PictureFit]

Still working on this one. Please stay tuned!

[@flyfire1996]

Thanks a lot :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@olivermarcc2818]

PLEASE ! Make a video where you explain what and how Much food you should eat pr.day

[@PictureFit]

Depends on your goals.

[@MultiKorven123]

You deserve more subscribers

[@Squamousepithilium]

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

[@mitfreude]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@azarytamarov5897]

Thank u

[@PictureFit]

Ur welcome

[@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?

[@zaqzaidi]

@picturefit, do a video about Basal metabolic Rate - the amount of calories burnt at rest - and how it correlates with daily caloric intake and caloric deficit to lose fat/gain muscle. Theres not really a good video about it so far.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@tifiguy]

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

[@xinic5]

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

[@shoxsultonxusenov3212]

thanks for vid

[@funvin100]

Can you make a video about carnitine supplementation?

[@stxx.6441]

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

[@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)

[@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?

[@kazz5742]

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

[@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

[@MC-qd2yv]

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

[@djentlover]

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

[@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.

[@scorpionz44]

do a video on milk and dairy, and how ppl think its bad for u (#vegans r stupid)

[@Iostoturials]

Daniel Chachanashvili I don't get why people think it's bad.

[@jboy15132]

Daniel Chachanashvili personally I don't drink milk because its filled with hormones, antibiotics, saturated fat, and pus. Just to name a few

[@rexaustin2885]

Jack V milk pus is good protein.

[@scorpionz44]

ive never heard of it having antibiotics and hormones, not in levels that shuld be affecting ur body, get non fat milk then, and the pus is in every living thing, i already up on the pus and it has nothing on ur body, its neutral basically

[@rexaustin2885]

Daniel Chachanashvili probably a vegan

[@Articulatedword]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@allenchan5721]

sir can you make a video about muscle hypertrophy? and how much lb of muscle do we build everyday? thnx

[@PictureFit]

This is very specific to each individual. Too many factors to create a true estimate. There are, however, expected ranges based on your level of fitness.

[@haikalt.9279]

Do a video about steroid and insulin or other drugs , how to take them and what is the risk :)

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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